When they arrive at the house, Auric carries the remaining fish straight to the kitchen and starts cooking.
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After going around town and passing out excess fish, Auric heads back home with the remainder of his and Toska's haul. "I'll fry up some fish and we can call it a night, if you want."
Auric returns with two baskets a few minutes later. He begins loading them up with the fish he and Toska caught. "I can't eat all these, as much as I like fish. You think we should donate them to someone?"
Auric looks at Toska for a moment, before shaking his head and going to ask some of the people at the docks for a basket or two.
"I guess I can ask around for one," Auric says. "I wasn't planning on catching so much."
"Hmm, guess I got carried away," Auric says. "We'll need a basket or something."
"You might be able to break it since it's so rusty," Auric suggests. "Anyway, it can wait." The halfling heads towards the beach and finds a quiet spot at the docks.
Auric has no luck finding any worms as he and Toska scrounge around the town.
Auric takes the smaller pole and box from Toska. "Let's go find some worms."
Auric glances up at Toska. "Some people just don't like worms, I suppose."
"We can probably scrounge up some worms," Auric says to Toska.
Auric nods. "Sure. We'll take those poles, though."
"Two fishing poles and some bait, if you have those."
"We'll have to buy some poles and bait," Auric says. "Maybe Halfpocket will have that."
"I always prefer fishing," Auric says. "As long as there's light out."
"We can stay here and enjoy the books we bought yesterday or we can try some fishing down by the beach," Auric suggests.
"Welp, anything you want to do?"
"I suppose you have some time to think about it and figure out if you're missing something," Auric says.
Auric opens the door. "Do you have everything you need for your trip tomorrow?"
"At least, that's not a permanent problem...I hope."
"Maybe Pharasma didn't know this would happen," Auric says as they walk back to the house. "We still have free will and all that, I think."
"No idea," Auric offers. "The gods are mysterious...that's what people usually say when they have no answers."
"Sorry that there isn't something more interesting going on," Auric apologizes.
"Going home," Auric answers.
"So what should we do now?"
Auric shrugs. "Still...I doubt you can talk her out of it, if that's what you're trying to say."
A serious look crosses Auric's face. "This isn't about doing good for the sake of doing good. Toni was betrayed by Hyggindi and she wants vengeance. I'm sure she's aware of her shortcomings, but that isn't going to stop her from dealing with this."
"You have to consider that Toni's not a Summoner though," Auric points out. "I don't know if she'd be able to fight off bandits or whoever else the baron was referring to."
Auric looks up at Toska. "I think she has other plans. I guess you can mention it to her..." He then turns to the baron. "I don't know about Arista, but Barlcay's office is down by the mines." The halfling points down toward the shore and left. "We'll see about getting you some help."
"I don't think I'd be much help there," Auric says.
Auric looks up at the man talking to Toska. "What sort of work?"
"Sure," Auric replies.
Auric looks to Toska. "Do you want to see what it's about or mind our own business?"
Auric looks at the approaching carriage. "They don't look like locals."
Auric nods and heads in the direction of home.
Auric gets off the couch. "I think I'll head back to bed myself."
Auric finishes his sandwich and brushes his hands on his trousers. He takes his tankard to the kitchen and cleans it out. The halfling walks back into the living room with a sigh. "Alright, let's go see Toni."
"Yeah, I know, you want to get this over with," Auric says. "Anyway, I'll go with you to talk to Toni but that's all I'm doing. I'm done with the Summoners." Auric pauses. "I didn't mean to sound rude or anything. It's just that I have no power or...desire to have anything to do with all this."
Auric returns a few minutes later with a tankard of juice and a sandwich. "Morning."
Auric comes out of his room and waves at Escaline before wandering into the kitchen.
"Hmph," Auric grunts. "I'll get dressed. I'll be out in a minute." The halfling politely closes the door to get changed.
Auric frowns slightly. "Does she have something against people sleeping in?"
Auric opens his bedroom door and rubs his eyes. "Morning..."
Once at home, Auric turns to Toska. "Well, that was an interesting day. I'll see you in the morning." He smiles at the duskwalker before heading to his room.
"And books," Auric adds as he and Toska head back to the house.
Auric looks up at Toska. "Guess it's just you and me again."
Auric looks to Toska and Escaline as they walk out. "Anything else we want to do before calling it a night?"
Auric nods in agreement. "That's a good way of putting it. Well...I don't think we should keep you much longer. Thanks for your help, Svanna."
"We picked mussels and ate dinner," Auric says. "If that's not keeping out of trouble, I don't know what is."
"One of those black-garbed warriors...I mean, Escaline, came to town to help Toni deal with the Blackcrown stuff," Auric answers. "Anyway, she's a bit beat up and we were wondering if Svanna could patch her up."
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