บท 516: Expendable

As I may or might not have said, the results of our skirmish increased Xeno's standing among the Kamajeen immensely.

At me, they cast knowing smiles, kicked dirt into my path, and other disparaging actions. Nothing that could be seen by a neutral party as breaching hospitality, or even needlessly cruel. But if there had been any room for doubt, that room was set on fire while being torn apart by rampaging centaurs with magical mauls of deconstruction.

Except for the one guard, who said, "Your presence is requested at the khan's tent for dinner tonight. I recommend you bathe." at least people weren't verbally expressing their opinions. But I got the message.

I did take the opportunity to bathe and dress in clean clothes. <1>

Then I set my [Formal Diplomat] title, double checked the bonuses, and made my way the khan's cluster of tents.

"I notice the children are nowhere in evidence." I said.

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Mike_Kochis

Sorry if this comes as a surprise. I tried to make clear the political factions in play, and hope that I did so. I still work to improve my writing, and I know that sometimes I fail in my job as author by just not providing enough information.

And yes, Rhishisikk has enough points to pay for all the Traits, Titles, Abilities, Spells, and other fiddly bits. Honestly, I'm worried because of how far behind I am on tracking his experience and cultivation.

But... He's still Rhishisikk, he just has a few mildly higher numbers. He's well above the common civilian, and a soldier of note. There ARE bigger and better heroes and soldiers in the world, and in the locale Rhishi is.

My endcap has fallen apart: Multiple gifts, multiple people at double stones.

The important part, to me, is that I acknowledge your support as readers. In the frozen winter, it is knowing you are out there that keeps me warm. (Okay, there's a central heater and a few blankets, but y'all keep me EMOTIONALLY warm. I'm able to keep going because of you, even if I can't put that into words.)