Delgo Page #2

That won't help you this time, Bogie.

- I'll raise you.

- With what?

You're down to your ride.

All right. My razorwing.

I'll take that bet.

You want out? This is your last chance.

But I, for one, am not gonna stand here...

and let the Nohrin walk all over us!

I call.

Double-sanzu, my friend!

I guess you'll be needing

a ride home, General.

That's all, gentlemen.

Wait, wait, wait! Just one more game.

What are you gonna bet with? His money?

Hmm? Huh?

These were deliberate acts of aggression

against Nohrin civilians.

Your Majesty,

we cannot let this go unchallenged.

Our people expect action.

- Our people want peace.

- Our people want justice!

So do I! But I'm not so shortsighted.

Blood will spill on both sides.

Has it been that long, Colonel?

Have you forgotten the men-

the friends- we lost fighting the Lockni?

Come on! We know this riot

wasn't sanctioned by the Lockni government.

Lockni government?

What, the-the Stonesage Council?

If the Lockni people have chosen to attack...

then we are at war...

whether or not it is ordained by this

ragged group of charlatan magicians.

Gelmore, what are

the diplomatic implications?

Leaving this aggression unanswered

could make us look weak-

to our own people as well as the Lockni.

I've worked too hard for this peace to give

it up now, but we must protect our people.

Step up the presence of troops

at the border immediately.

Huh?

Are you crazy?

- What are you doing?

- There was a huge sarc stalking you.

- What are you talking about?

- I saved you from it.

- Now we're even.

- Well, next time-

Look out!

Um- Huh.!

Wow. My hero.

Listen, um, I want to apologize

for yesterday.

General Bogardus didn't hurt you, did he?

Please. The guy caught me off guard.

Mmm. Bit of a tough guy, are you?

- I'm Kyla.

- I'm Delgo.

- So why are you here?

- I lost my mother's brooch yesterday.

Oh, you'll never find it in this.

Yeah, I know.

Well, maybe you can get her a new one.

L- I can't. She's-

Uh, I-I should be going.

Huh.! Father'll send out the guards.

Nice seeing you, Delgo.

Kyla.

- I'll find it for you.

- Really?

Meet me by that cave tomorrow, sundown.

Uh, thanks, Delgo.

What am I thinking?

Um, I'm sorry, sir.

This is preserved parking only.

You'll have to move your

riding utensil to the far lot.

The far lot!

- I don't have time for this, you fools. Move aside.

- Ooh!

If you leave your animal unattentive,

I shall be forced to compound it.

Impound, moron! The word is impound!

Idiot!

I daresay, sir!

I'm simply fortified

by your appallingful manners!

Ooh!

Such beautiful music.

Almost as lovely as the hands that play it.

Your words are sweet, my darling.

Is your news sweeter?

My love, tensions are escalating rapidly.

Mmm. I tingle with anticipation.

I'm afraid, however, I've misjudged Bogardus.

I would've thought he'd jump at the chance

to attack the Lockni.

He's making it quite difficult

to persuade your brother to war.

I'm sure you will find a way

to handle Bogardus.

We're so close, my love.

Soon the Nohrin will have a leader

deserving of their adoration...

and the Lockni will have an enemy

deserving of their fear.

Hmm!

Come on, Giddy. I'm unbeatable tonight.

1,000 dyguns, that's all I need.

You know I can't, General.

You're already in for 15 tegs.

Look, Giddy. I win, I pay back

the whole thing tonight, vig and all.

- And when you don't?

- Relax. These guys are amateurs.

How about this?

Eh, that's a start.

But I need serious collateral.

No promises. No cheap jewelry.

Something with real value.

- Name it.

- Weapons.

- The good stuff.

- I can't do that. You know I can't do that!

You don't have access, General?

Or maybe you plan on losing to amateurs.

- Bogardus took the bait.

- Hmm!

Won't the king be surprised?

It was temporary,

Your Majesty. Collateral. I was only-

There is no excuse, Bogardus!

Escort the former general to his cell.

Huh?

- Where did you get that?

- Your luck's run out, Bogie.

You set me up!

- Hmm!

- Huh?

Nohrin!

How can you just sit there?

We need to do something!

- We need to begin today's lesson.

- It's the Nohrin that need to be taught a lesson!

Of all people, you have the power to do something,

and you sit around playing with rocks?

Our people are unharmed.

The sanctuary can be rebuilt.

When our people are in danger, we will fight.

We should fight now! Before it's too late!

Delgo, my boy,

war is easier begun than ended.

There is only honor in fighting for what

you believe, if what you believe is honorable.

A Stonesage uses his powers to build,

not destroy.

My teacher was a great warrior.

He could lead us to victory in battle,

but he could also heal a child's broken arm.

He trained not only to fight,

but to provide hope and guidance to our village.

His greatest accomplishment was not how he-

You don't get it, Elder Marley!

You just don't get it!

The Nohrin won't stop

until somebody stops them!

Yes?

Pardon the disturbance, Your Carnivorousness.

My severe apologies.

You know the punishment for interrupting me.

Uh, I keep forgetting.

Is it the rack or those sharp, pointy things?

Pointy.

Never mind. What is it?

A gentleman caller to see you.

Well, not much of a gentleman really.

He seems a tad irrigated.

Downright disrespective!

Altogether lacking in common currency.

In fact, I'd say-

- Welcome, Colonel.

- It's General, actually.

Superb.

My poor brother will be beside himself...

when he learns the Lockni

have his precious little girl.

That may not be necessary.

War appears imminent.

Imminent when? A month? Ayear?

We can guarantee our war now.

The risk is great, my dear. If I am caught-

What? They'll take your wings?

I'll prepare the guest quarters.

Does this make my wings look wide?

Don't be silly, Kyla. You're beautiful.

- I'm sure your date will think so too.

- It is not a date!

You know how important Mother's brooch is to me.

He said he could find it.

Huh! A date!

Oh, I see.

Well, I'll arrange for a chaperone.

- Don't you dare!

- So it is a date?

No! I just don't want

some stuffy chaperone, that's all.

Mm-hmm.

Whatever you say, Kyla.

It's not a date!

Wow. I've never seen an uberstone cave.

It's so beautiful.

Hey, let me show you something.

Hold out your hands.

A Lockni of many talents, I see.

Watch the stone.

Wow!

That's amazing.

Huh! Eh, cheap flute.

Well, I'm impressed.

- May I keep this?

- Sure.

Ooh, did you find my brooch?

Of course.

Now, where did I put that thing?

Well, what do you know?

Huh!

You really miss her, huh?

- I was only a baby when she-

- What?

They say she was a great queen. A kind queen.

I know she was. I only wish-

I understand.

My folks died when I was young.

Oh, I'm so sorry.

Ah, it's all right.

One of the Elders took me in- Elder Marley.

He's pretty cool... sometimes.

I wish I could say the same

about my father.

It's just that he doesn't really understand me-

doesn't even try.

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