Grom Blacktooth, Half-Orc Bounty Hunter – 2B

Chapter 2 Interlude 1B – Marksman Chosen?

“Welcome to the team.” Kaylen offered his hand to the imposing orc.

Grom’s grin was wide, and toothsome. “A good choice, I’m stronger than any of these, and you won’t have to worry ‘bout tricky magic with me either.” The man gestured to where Talindra was starting to move away, now that the marksman selection had been made.

“What do you mean?” Kaylen asked, brow furrowed.

“Ever’body knows elves are tricky and shady, and most of ‘em are little better than mages to boot.” He said, leaning down slightly and lowering his voice conspiratorially.

“Little better than mages?” Kaylen raised an eyebrow, and made certain to release the hunter’s hand and stepped back out of easy reach before adding, “You mean a mage like me?”

He was grateful to note Tyrell stepped up next to him as Grom looked surprised. “Wait… Nobody said nothing about you being a mage!” He insisted.

“Actually we did, several times.” Tyrell cut in. “I guess you weren’t paying attention to that part. Do you still wish to be on the team?”

The half-orc looked between them a moment, and Kaylen hoped he was honestly considering it, but then he shook his head and spat to one side, “I should have known this opportunity was too good to be true.” He grumbled. “I’m out.”

Kaylen sighed, watching the powerful man go. His bow would have been a real asset, but that meant he would need to select from the other two candidates, and just hope they didn’t hold it against him that they weren’t his first choice

“Talindra, Alayni, there’s been a development.” Kaylen called to them, and the pair both turned back, as the guild master motioned for them to return. So as they approached, Kaylen had to choose again.

Author's Note

Here's another chance to vote, either in a comment, or in the forum here: https://forum.chyoa.com/threads/lonely-is-the-mage-without-love.5879/

Please let me know if the edited poll works for you, especially if you've already voted once. Thanks!

Alayni Swiftfoot, Halfling Outrider

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Talindra aka ”Lynn”, Elven Ranger