Book 2: Chapter 1 - Curse of the Lady's Light

[Trogdor]

"You have patience," Val says,"But have you determination?" He steps into the other room for a moment and emerges with a folded up piece of paper that he places on the table before Je. "We've made an offer for you to join the Grey Company. The question now is whether you want to accept that offer. This expedition is a Company matter, and I'm only sending company people on it." He gestures to the paper.

"That's a standard contract for the Grey Company, just like the others signed. It sets forth your rights and responsibilities - mostly that you won't cheat us, sell our secrets, or do anything other nefarious, and that we'll support you, and won't hang you out to dry, etc." He unfolds the paper, takes a pen from his pocket, and signs the document."

"The ball is in your court," he says, offering Je the pen.

[AdamDaBomb11]

Oloven gives Fletcher an odd look and remembers the Mite King. "Yeah. You've got patience alright." He smiles at the Warforged and points to Ke's contract. "In a way, The Company's determination is our determination. We will find this Shard of Lust."

[ManWithDoor]

Zeevan is nonchalant as usual, relaxed even in a briefing. Only in the field is he tense and wary. "I'm liking the land route better as well. I still have to breathe if we sink, unlike our Warforged friend." He gives a little wink to the metal man. "And I just invested all my earnings in better arms and armor. Maybe I should have bought a new pair of boots instead?"

[JohnnyWeird]

Je nods, his eyes scanning the papers with piercing alacrity.

"Ah, yes, the articles we discussed."

The telepath takes the offered pen.

"Colonel, everyone I've known for more than a week is dead. I have the clothes on my back, the power of my mind, and the Grey Company."

The pen is loud in the room as it signs. Je hands back the contract.

"And now the Grey Company has me."

[Scout89]

"Good to have you with us officially, Je. To me we should grab a small boat and travel through shallow waters. Krakens are to big to wander close to the shore."

[Trogdor]

"Welcome to the Grey Company," Val replies, offering Je his hand. "I'll make sure you're entered on the rolls properly so that you can get proper benefits and that everyone recognizes you as one of us. To that end," he reaches into his pocket and draws forth several large, silver pins, each in the shape of a tall tower.

"I've had these made to identify members of the Grey Company. When you place a finger on it and say the words "Grey Company," a small image of the Grey Tower appears." He touches a similar pin that he's wearing and speaks the words. Immediately, a 3-inch tall image of the Grey Tower appears a couple of inches from the pin. When he takes his finger away from the pin, the image fades.

"The enchantment will prevent casual counterfeiting. I know someone skilled could still make a copy. But that's a whole different level of problem. We only have enough for the non-uniformed members of the Company right now. But eventually everyone will have one." He holds out his hand for each person on the team to take one.

[AdamDaBomb11]

Oloven takes a pin but looks confused as how he is going to attach a pin to his full plate armor. He eventually ends up pinning it to one of the straps on his backpack.

[JohnnyWeird]

Je regards the pin before placing it opposite the crystal on his lapel.

"The reputation of the Grey Company will be well served by this party, Colonel."

[ManWithDoor]

Zeevan nods. "Impressive, I like it!" The silver image fits well with his black armor. He'll have to take it off in the field, but he likes the idea of walking around town with it gleaming.

[Scout89]

Helion picks one pin. "Thank you. So, we're really going on foot?"