How to Avoid Death on a Daily Basis
“Good. You two are going to take Hernande to the spires. She’s going to quietly drink her milkshake while you watch over her. When the Elf Lords come back, they can sort out their differences between them.”
“What about me?” said the dwarf in my hand.
“You’ll stay with me for now. If nothing untoward happens, you get your freedom in a thousand years. Don’t worry, it’ll pass in a blink of an eye.”
There was some bickering, assurances given, refuted and counter-offered, but an agreement was reached.
“You have fulfilled your part of the agreement, and asked for nothing in return,” said the elf.
I had asked for quite a lot in return. Not to be killed, to be left alone, my balls to remain attached