Crossover - Chapter 52

Barrityl is going to be gone for quite a while – handling all of the orders that Shaddar (and Cutt) gave him.  Hawke begins yelling orders at the drow porters as to where things should go and what should be unpacked first.

Half of the drow who serve in the underground palace are excited or satisfied (for many different reasons.   Some were disgruntled with the old leadership, some are still dazzled by his mental suggestions, some wanted change, etc.  As for the rest?  They are utterly terrified.  This is acceptable.

“It is boring here and I tire of second-hand reports,” Shaddar thinks.  “I shall go into the slums to taste the dark winds of change for myself!”

He takes Toothsnatcher with him.  He makes sure that the minotaur is wearing his standard, mediocre Swashbuckling Rogue attire.  Those who think that his group has been eliminated must be taught differently.

Crossover - Chapter 51

The last of the chests and boxes have been loaded by the drow that Shaddar brought with him from the underground palace.  It is time to leave.

“Hawke?  Walk with me.  I’m sure you have much more to tell me of my time while I was away.  We can speak on these matters as we travel to our new base of operations.”

“Of course, Boss,” Hawke replies somewhat uncertainly.  He is still a bit hesitant to live in a home built by the palehairs, but will do as he is ordered to by Shaddar.  Good.

“Before we begin, I have an additional task for you to give to your network.”

“Oh?”