[ While Yennefer rounds up the horses and Stephen takes another go at setting up the thaumametor, Thancred works on cleaning off the pearls, drying them, and then tucking them away somewhere safe in his pack. When Stephen tosses a stray pearl his way, he manages to catch it without fumbling and adds it to the pile after drawing it through the water.
He dips his soiled coat into the water as well and then wrings it out, hoping that he can still salvage the garment. He nods to Stephen, also hopeful that they might be able to have a nice night back in town despite their terrible luck.
As he passes Stephen, Thancred gives him a quick clap on the shoulder with his free hand — the one not gripping his damp coat. ]
We can only hope, my friend.
[ With that, he fastens his pack to his horse and drapes the coat over the mount's rump, making certain it's also secured in place. With any luck, it will have dried out by the time that they make it back to Borrel. After heaving himself up onto horseback, Thancred turns to his two companions, relieved that they're none worse for the wear after that unexpected attack. ]
Let us make haste, then. We should aim to return before nightfall if we can.
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He dips his soiled coat into the water as well and then wrings it out, hoping that he can still salvage the garment. He nods to Stephen, also hopeful that they might be able to have a nice night back in town despite their terrible luck.
As he passes Stephen, Thancred gives him a quick clap on the shoulder with his free hand — the one not gripping his damp coat. ]
We can only hope, my friend.
[ With that, he fastens his pack to his horse and drapes the coat over the mount's rump, making certain it's also secured in place. With any luck, it will have dried out by the time that they make it back to Borrel. After heaving himself up onto horseback, Thancred turns to his two companions, relieved that they're none worse for the wear after that unexpected attack. ]
Let us make haste, then. We should aim to return before nightfall if we can.
[ Or they risk attracting something else. ]