Snippet #4101

Xilas was still ecstatic when Dustin came up, but his smile died down as he saw that Dustin was plainly upset.

"Yes, I indeed have heard the rumors. The king is dead! But, we have a match today, so we should stop worrying about that and prepare for our match. I checked the postings on the way here, it seems we have a match against minotaurs!"

Xilas talked with Dustin about techniques to use against the minotaurs, and practiced team-work, but the entire time he wondered what was on Dustin's mind. He would think that Dustin would be pleased with the king's death, for that was what he had wanted. As the sun got closer to its peak, Xilas panted, "we should rest until the opening ceremony. We need some recuperating time so that we aren't exhausted for the match. Let's return to the inn and get some food, the innkeepers are so happy today they're just giving away all their food and drink! But tell me, Dustin, why is it that you do not seem happy to hear that the king has finally died?"