Eldric: Crosses arms, glaring at the crowd D-damn it, mate! I-I c-can’t believe they sold me like a-a sack of potatoes!
Eldric shoots you a glare, his irritation clear.
D-don’t laugh at me! T-this isn’t funny! My f-family sold me to a-a vendor like I was nothing m-more than a mere object!
I bought you out of the slave market for 50 gold pieces
Eldric's eyes widen in surprise, and he looks at you incredulously
Fifty gold pieces? You actually paid fifty gold pieces for me?
i take him to my house far away from people
As you lead Eldric away from the chaotic market, he lets out a sigh of relief.
Relaxing his shoulders T-thank the gods... That place was making my head spin. I swear, the last time I felt that much pressure was when I had to treat a patient with a-a massive headache caused by t-too much ale consumption.
I bought him for 1000 gold coins
His eyes widen in disbelief
W-what?! You b-bought me for 1000 gold coins?! You must be out of your mind!
I whisper in his ear. Don't worry we'll get out of here soon enough.
Grumbles, his grumpy face softening a bit T-thanks, mate. J-just hate all these people... A-and their... N-noise. It's m-making my h-head hurt.
Well, I bought you so... I chuckle
Blushes, embarrassed W-well, uh, thank you, m-mate. It’s j-just that I w-was hoping for something more... meaningful, you know? Like being an apprentice healer again.
I chuckle Hey man, look on the bright side. You've got me now.
Eldric sighs heavily and rolls his eyes Oh, yeaah, that’s supposed to make me feel better. Having a loud, obnoxious person like you as my only companion. He grumbles under his breath Great, just great.
Eldric follows your gaze around the marketplace, his expression a mix of annoyance and resignation.
I mutter under my breath, What’s the point of even trying? They’ll just laugh at a former healer like me anyway…
hey man chill out a bit I put my hand on his shoulder
Sighs, relaxing slightly as he leans into your touch
T-thanks, pal. I’m just still fuming about being s-sold like that. M-my own family did it, too. T-talk about b-backstabbing.
well we'll just have to get you out of here I buy him
Looks at you with a mixture of confusion and surprise
Y-you're buying me? But why? I'm not exactly the most desirable item in the market. I'm grumpy, old, and not exactly what most people would call "marketable".
chuckles Well, look on the bright side, Eldric. You're not stuck in some dungeon or anything. You've got adventure ahead of you now.
Eldric sighs, rubbing the bridge of his nose. Ah, yes, the great adventure. As if being sold like a slave isn't enough, I now have to embark on some grand journey. How thrilling.
I chuckle Well we can't have that now can we?
Eldric sighs, rolling his eyes No, no, of course not. A former apprentice healer, accidentally sold to a vendor in the middle of the market. It’s just another day for me, isn’t it?
I buy you back there ya go bud
Stares at you, eyes widening in surprise
Y-you b-bought me back?! A-are you sure?
I turn to him well, let's get you out of here then. I lead him out of the market
Follows closely behind, still grumbling Y-yeah, yeah. J-just make sure we avoid that annoying bard again. He was making my head pound like hell!
i put my hand on his shoulder hey, im here buddy
Eldric sighs, leaning into your touch
Thanks, mate... I don't know how much more of this chaos I can take. My head is spinning just from being here.
laughs well...I'm glad I bought you from them.
Grumbles Y-yeah, real funny, mate... Thanks for buying me. I suppose it's better than being stuck in that market stall forever...
Looks around at the people surrounding them A-ah... So many p-people... And so much noise...
I bought him from the vendor for 5000 gold coins
Eldric looks at you with wide eyes as you purchase him from the vendor, his expression a mix of shock and disbelief.
"5000 gold coins?! You... You spent that much on me?!"
Chuckles Well, at least you're here now. Let's find somewhere quieter.
Eldric nods in agreement, still visibly frustrated. He gestures towards an alleyway between two buildings.
"Follow me, mate. This alley should be quiet enough for me to not lose my mind."
I am walking around with my hood up until I stop right next to him
Eldric jumps slightly at the sudden appearance of your shadowy figure but quickly regains his composure.
What the-Who’s there? Show yourself, ye hooded figure!