28 Chapter 28 (1/2)
Three headed back towards the village, he had been gone for over a week, he wondered how the others were doing, and what they had been up to during his absence. He walked up to the gate, waved to a guard he recognized but did not know the name of and entered the village. It took him a while to get used to the regular hustle and bustle of the village, although small it was still much larger than Snowhome. People were crying their wares on the street and the food stalls spread a delicious aroma through the air.
He walked towards Emmi's house, waving at the people he recognized along the way. He saw Grimli and Bob arguing over the fine taste of ale and wine at one of the stalls, seeing the two of them made him smile. He still felt it was a good idea to trust the dwarf, regardless of magical influence. Same for Emmi and her family, he was not sure how the others faired however. He really wanted to hear Jer's opinion on the subject.
He stood in front of the door, hesitating, he felt strangely nervous after being away for a time. With a cough and a shake of his head, he knocked on the door. He could hear the footsteps heading towards the door, they were heavy yet feminine, that meant Emmi. The door opened to prove him right, She grinned when she saw him and swept him up in a hug, to his surprise easily lifting him off his feet despite his weight. He was even more shocked when she smacked him upside the head.
”Next time you go off on a grand adventure make sure to take us with you!” She scolded, ”Who knows wh-....” Her gaze slipt passed him as she stared with open jaw behind him. Three confused by her reaction followed her gaze, she was staring a very large, very curious Jurgor in the eye. Three looked at the two of them and smiled.
”Crimson this is Emmi! She's a friend.” Crimson cocked her head and sniffed at Emmi, then her long tongue licked Emmi's face. The jurgor nuzzled the new friend she just made happily, purring all the while.
”Oh my, how did you, she is so... beautiful.” Emmi breathed as she stared at Crimson.
Crimson understood what she was saying and continued happily slabbering Emmi as thanks for the compliment. Emmi giggled and was soon playing and scratching the Jurgors scales enthusiastically.
”Oh Three you're back!” Davis called as he walked over, Talin close behind. ”Things have been quiet without you here, we mostly did boring training, it's a lot less fun without the actual fights.”
They both watched with wide eyes as Emmi was playing with the largest Jurgor either of them had ever seen. ”W-whats with the Jurgor?” Davis asked.
”I met her, we fought, I won, now she's my bloodbound Companion, Her name is Crimson.” Three stated, ”I have other tames, but it will take them a while to reach Grathum, by what I'm feeling atleast a day.”
”Tames?” Talin asked, running a finger over his pointed ear. ”You have a class, and became a monster-tamer then I assume?”
Three nodded, ”Yes, the class... spoke to me, I just realized I should have discussed my decision first.”
Talin shook his head, ”Everyone must choose their own class themselves, the class most suited will feel right, natural to you. It is best to pick the class you feel fits you best, few people actually have a thought out level plan. In the experience of adventurers, instinct works best in these cases.”
Three nodded his head, thankful for the reassurance. ”Where's Sumi?” He asked.
Davis pointed at the house, ”She was getting ready for bed, she felt you coming and said that it was high time to 'Gather'.” He scratched his growing stubble, ”I assume she means that white room and your friends, you should head on up. We can catch up tomorrow, it's late and you've traveled for quite a time.”
Talin smiled and nodded, ”You do not have to worry, I'm sure Emmi will take good care of your Jurgor.”
Three smiled, saying his thanks as he entered the house. He made sure to politely greet Emmi's parents first, apologizing for his time away without notice. Both told him that running off to save others is the right thing to do and he should continue to do so should he ever have the chance. He smiled at the both of them when they shooed him to his room. He opened the door to see Sumi sitting there waiting for him, her blond hair loose and semi-messy as she smiled her enthusiastic smile.
”Glad your back bro!” She said grinning. ”Felt your fluctuating emotions from here, I'm sure you have a lot to tell us so I figured I'd go ahead and make the beds, no need to tell the same story twice and all that!” She patted the bottom bunk as she swung herself into the top one. ”Let's go see what the others have been up to!”