Things began to happen quickly. Warren had barely been able to mutter a sentence to the miqo'te when they were joined by a third party. A precursory glance established his unbalanced gait - not a threat, despite John's obvious reticence to being approached. Before Warren could speak anything to that point, John began to focus and was obviously preparing some sort of incantation - He'd watched the miqo'te work the Grindstone many nights and had a feel for his tells.
Unknown party, distrust and disquiet, trying to escape-
Warren did the most logical thing he could do in such a situation. Stepping forward he wrapped an arm around the miqo'te's shoulder and gave him a good, jarring rattle. With a boisterous grin he gestured to the limping man.
"The Shroud's been there longer than the Jewel has, John! Let's have a drink first, introduce me to your friend. No hurry at all."
Unknown party, distrust and disquiet, trying to escape-
Warren did the most logical thing he could do in such a situation. Stepping forward he wrapped an arm around the miqo'te's shoulder and gave him a good, jarring rattle. With a boisterous grin he gestured to the limping man.
"The Shroud's been there longer than the Jewel has, John! Let's have a drink first, introduce me to your friend. No hurry at all."
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