Becky decides to work with Yazz... for now

"I... really just need to find my way back to the road," Becky said, though her curiosity had been rather piqued by what Yazz was saying. He seemed to have information about both the local flora and the power dynamics between different tribes in the area which could be immensely useful to the Bravos once Becky found her way back to them. It was even possible he might have some insight into why the Lizardfolk kept raiding carvans, or some information they could use to beat them, even if he might not know it yet. She knew her friends would be worried sick about her, but she really didn't want to show up embarrassed and empty-handed.

"Road? Oh, Yazz not use road to get here. Roads not safe. Big lizards and snakes peoples watching them." He shook his head, looking a bit worried by the idea. But the cute little kobold was quick to smile. "Big boss got biggest plan to make swamp safe again!"

"Maybe I could help you scavenge for a bit? I do know a thing or two about healing herbs and the like" Becky put on a cheery smile, his mannerisms were really rather endearing. "You could tell me more about your boss or the dangerous areas around here, in exchange?"

The already cheerful kobold brightened even further, nodding his head vigorously and even wagging his tail. Yazz opened the satchel, pulling out a pale yellow flower shaped a bit like a star. "This rungo plant, roots good for healing, boil petals in water for making tasty tea!"

Yazz produced part of a deep green vine with faint purplish veins through it. "This chomka vine. Good food. Sweet!" He took a bite from it as proof, chewing happily. The inside looked to be partially full of a sticky, honey-like, substance. "Need find more of these, okay?"

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