Outpost: A LitRPG Adventure (Monsters, Maces and Magic Book 1) by Terry W. Ervin II

Author:Terry W. Ervin II [Ervin II, Terry W.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Gryphonwood Press
Published: 2018-03-06T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter 15

Glenn discovered he could slink around in the shadows pretty well. Maybe it was his small size, maybe it was part of his natural gnomish abilities. He should’ve reviewed the Player’s Guide more carefully.

On his way to the temple, Glenn went out of his way to swing by the well house, and was glad he did. While he huddled beside the porch of a tailor’s shop, observing and catching his breath, Petie landed in front of him. The bird uttered several warbling chirps as it hopped around in a half circle. Glenn understood the bird’s meaning, interpreting it as: “Near nest of dead trees toward moon.”

He remembered Kirby saying that if she concentrated, Stephi could see through the bird’s eyes, if within a mile. Could she hear as well? He shrugged and got to his feet. “Tell her I’ll be there in a minute.”

With that, the bird turned and flew away, first landing on the eagle statue atop the well house. After Glenn scanned the area one more time, he stepped off the porch and trotted around the well house and made his way, angling to move toward the building roughly under the moon.

As he approached, he spotted Stephi. Her white blouse stuck out in the shadowy darkness as she stepped from between two buildings. One was a pottery shop, the other Glenn didn’t remember. He didn’t slow down to try to read the sign affixed above the door.

“About time,” she hissed, waving him over to her.

The streets were empty. “About time,” she said again as he came to a stop in front of her. “I’ve been to the temple and worked my way back.”

“Shhh.” Glenn looked around. The streets were quiet at four in the morning, but no sense tempting fate.

Stephi folded her arms across her chest as best she could. Somewhere she’d found a length of string and tied her shirt closed. It appeared to fit better, not ready to burst, and she appeared her normal height. “You were supposed to follow me and catch up.”

Glenn gestured, drawing attention to his legs. “Your legs are ten times longer than mine, and you went the wrong way.”

“Come on,” she said, slipping back between the buildings. “A short cut.”

The space was a little over two feet wide, making it a tight fit for both of them. Above, Glenn heard her blue jay familiar fluttering about.

“Petie doesn’t see well in the dark, but he’s watching ahead.”

Glenn high-stepped over some weeds Stephi tramped down ahead of him. “Can you hear what he hears?”

“If I really concentrate.” She stopped before exiting onto the opposite street. “It’s chilly. You got my bra and cloak?”

Glenn gulped. When he noticed she’d tied her blouse shut, he’d seen what was pressing against it, indicating that she might be cold. “I’m using it as a sack to carry the coins from the stage.”

“Uncomfortable as hell trying to run without support, you know?” She paused, looking down at him. “Maybe you don’t know, but trust me.” Then she glanced down at her chest.

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