The guards give Khenal the key to the hospital and he goes inside. "I need to get to Khenal and tell him my testimony before the real facts come in. also I need to know what happened to charity, too." Couth whispers, doing the best he can to keep a low profile. "but first I need to get these guards out of the way."
he takes out his ale flask, takes a big swill and walks up to them. "Halt. the hospital is closed to visitors. whoever you came to see will have to wait until this assassination business is taken care of." the beefy unicorn guard droned before Couth could say a word.
why would the hospital be closed off? is my little loose end still alive? Couth wondered nervously.
"oh, well I came here to see you two, actually," Couth lied
"see, I'm the bartender down at the
Unshorn Fetlock and I came here to tell you all enlisted guards get free drinks tonight for bravely risking your lives for our fortress. and..."
"
to calm everyone down after the..you know..assassination" he said in a more hushed tone.
"
Attempted' assassination." the Guard growled
"yes, of course" let out with a bullshitter's smile.
'
let me through so I can fix that.'Couth thought.
"well, come on then, lets get going!" the Pegasus guard revs his wings in excitement but the more battle worn guard was harder to fool. he anchored his partner to the ground and said "sorry to turn down your generous offer, but we stay here. Captains Orders."
"well, don't know about you but I'M getting my free ale!" the Pegasus guard snapped. he flies off.
"hey, wait! come back!" the other guard runs after him.
Couth sighs in relief and pulls out a rouges best friend; The lock-pick.
he works the lock in seconds.
when he opens the door he sees the notoriously psychotic Feresden free and Khenal magically whirling a goddamn chain around.
"yeah, Buck that!" Couth exclaimed. "I'll deal with with him later! let's see if Charity or Nicolta are still alive first."
he strides down the hallway, whistling a little tune he picked up called
Twisted Nerve.
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