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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Comments to the Group:</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Ben'Dar mentions to the group, "Feel free to leave
whatever gear or coin that you don't want to take with you at my ranch in
Maren. My steward is an honorable man who will make sure
that anything you leave there stays safe while we're
gone."</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Comments to Z'leyra:</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>When Z'leyra mentions the attacks on her by the
Jinn, Ben'Dar's ruddy complexion darkens and his eyes glint with anger.
"Know that you do not stand alone in this fight, Z'leyra! I will help you
hunt down that fiend."</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>As Z'leyra continues, Ben'Dar shakes his
head. "I don't think leaving now, in the face of this intimidation, is a
wise move. Know that I do not doubt your honor or courage, but to others
who do not know and respect you as I do, you could be sending the wrong
signal. A signal that you are giving up and leaving. It could serve
to demoralize those who would help you in this endeavor financially and
otherwise. But... perhaps that is a risk that must be taken, as our friend
Caladan's need for our help is urgent."</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Brow furrowed, Ben'Dar considers a moment, then
continues, "When we return, I would advise against waiting for another
attack...instead let us lay an ambush and lure the Jinn in. Fight him on
our own terms!" Ben'Dar stands, smashing his fist into the table for
emphasis, "He cannot stand against all of us!"</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Comments to Chion:</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>"Sure Chion, Balrog and I can give you some
instruction on horsemanship during this adventure." Then, grinning, he
adds with a sidelong wink to Balrog, "Just a word of warning...if you've never
ridden before, you're going to be really, really sore for the first couple of
days on the trail. You may want to bring an extra blanket to pad your
saddle until you've broken it in."</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Other:</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Ben'Dar will stay at Z'leyra's manor tonight,
taking his old bunk from his short guard-duty time there. Speaking of
guard-duty....since there is a threat to Z'leyra while in town, posting a watch
this night might not be a bad idea. Ben'Dar says, "Z'leyra, we are staying
in your home and I defer to you in this matter.... But, until the Jinn has
been discovered and dealt with, do you think we should post a watch this
night? If so, I will stand the first watch."</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>