Mr. Hambaro and Miss Berinat had made their way quickly back to Hydlaa the following day to arrange assistance with forming a caravan to transport the second half of Mr. Hambaro’s shipment to Dsar Akkaio.
The two exchanged a polite greeting with the gate guards who had seen them depart the previous day “I hope you had a successful trip, Mr Hambaro.” One of the guards said. “Quite satisfactory” was his response.
Fenwirdle adjusted his dirty cloak and smiled at Diunti “Shall we continue Miss Berinat?” “Yes Mr. Hambaro” and they continued on past the library to the Plaza.
No sooner had they entered the Plaza than an eager Enkidukai ran up to Mr. Hambaro, he though he must of heard about him. “Hello, may I be of service?” the Enkidukai quickly rattled off. Mr Hambaro smiled at him "Yes, yes you can. We are looking for both some strong arms and strong backs to help with a delivery to Jirosh.” Conveniently the Enkidukai replied “In fact, I was headed that way anyway” Fenwirdle smiled "Perfect. But we will first need to gather some more people.”
A crowd quickly gathered, it seemed to Mr. Hambaro that he must have made quite the impact on the people of Hydlaa for them to always be so interested in him so quickly. Fenwirdle smiled at the Klyros "Yes, we are gathering helpers. Would either of you like to assist? We are looking for strong arms and strong backs. To help with carrying and protecting a delivery to Dsar Akkaio.” Diunti looked to a Ynnwn and gave a slight nod of recognition and then carefully looks over the people around her. Mr. Hambaro continued by saying “I am expecting many items, we will need lots to help.”
The crowd that has gathered discussed what Mr. Hambaro was offering and then looked around smiling "If, those willing to help would make sure my assistant here has you name." A few people start to offer their help.
“......I can help"
“......I gave you my name, Hipie it is.”
Mr Hambaro interrupts them “Of course, there will also be 20 circles to all those that aid us.”
“......Leraider sir”
“......Mr. Hambaro! nice to meet you again”
“......I am Blazecon”
Mr Hambaro smiled at Arerily, recognising him "Nice to see you as well." And then looked to Diunti "Could you check to see if the items are ready for us?", "Right away sir." She responded.
A distributer of Yliakum Times walked up and asked Mr Hambaro “Did you like the newspaper from before?” Fenwirdle smiled “Yes, the paper was an interesting read.”
Fenwirdle looked about the faces “Good, many willing to help. There were more items than we could manage in one trip, it was easiest to spilt it. You are of course more than welcome to help, if you would like another 20 circles.” Mr. Hambaro said in answer to some questions.
More people continued to approach Mr. Hambaro and Miss Berinat asking if they could lend a hand. All were welcome to help, and all were accepted into the caravan. Mr. Hambaro said “I see some new faces here, let me introduce myself. I am Mr Hambaro.” To any that hadn’t known him already, announced they were pleased to meet him. Mr. Hambaro then proceeded to excuse himself to help Miss Berinat check on the item, and the citizens present followed him as far as the winch gate.
Mr. Hambaro and Miss Berinat stood by the crates after being sure they were correct and began to hand items out “Miss Berinat could you sort out distributing the items.” she nodded and said “People please wait for me to give you items to carry so I can make notes who has what items.” As she began digging though the crates and distributing the items to people who can carry them.
Mr Hambaro looked to Diunti asking "Will you be ok with all this Miss Berinat?" to ensure, that he knew she would be, ok with sorting the items out again. Miss Berinat said she was, and proceeded to hand everything out.
A Klyros tried lightening the mood “pfft, if we get attacked I’ll be in the back making a hole to hide in with the scoopers.” Mr. Hambaro laughed at the comment replying “As long as you don’t damage them.”
Mr. Hambaro then just watched the crowd, pleased there are so many wishing to help, and waiting for the last of the items to be unpacked.
Mr. Hambaro looking at the faces present, noticed the Kran who distributed the paper and addressing him asked above the din “Will you have the next print of the paper soon?”
“I already have issue 2, Mr. Hambaro.”
“I would love to read it if you have a copy.”
The Kran searched for a copy of the paper and requested a circle in payment as he offered one copy to Mr. Hambaro. Seeing Miss Berinat was so busy he dug about for one of the few coins he carried on himself and handed it over “Thank you. I would love if we could organise it so I could see every issue, if that is possible?”
The Kran nods “That would be possible.” Mr Hambaro then smiled "After we are done here, perhaps we could organise that."
Fenwirdle then remembered about another glyph in the shipment and looks to Miss Berinat “There should be a wall glyph in there somewhere. If you could transport that yourself.” Miss Berinat looks in the crate “Yes one wall glyph which I will take myself, Mr. Hambaro.”
Miss Berinat smiled as the last item is packed “Looks like we are ready to leave Mr. Hambaro.” Mr Hambaro clasped his hands together “Good, good, thank you for sorting the items out Miss Berinat. Now as that is done, we should start on our way.”
Mr Hambaro then talked to the crowd “With the items distributed, we will be headed to Jirosh.” Looking round the crowd “If everyone is ready, we should depart.” And then smiled Diunti "Miss Berinat, lets proceed."
The caravan prepared all their items and follow after Mr. Hambaro and Miss Berinat on their way to Dsar Akkaio. They headed out of the east gate and followed a similar path to the one of the previous caravan. With the larger caravan they had a few rests during the trip to ensure that the group didn’t become too dispersed.
The caravan once again uneventfully reached its destination, Jirosh Mikana, and Mr. Hambaro walked in with a smile on his face “Ahh! Fenwirdle, good to see you again friend.” Mr. Hambaro smiled as he walked to Jirosh "And you, as promised I have the second half of the delivery." Miss Berinat looks from behind Mr Hambaro and smiles at Jirosh. “A pleasure to see you again Mr. Mikana.”
Mr. Hambaro looked at those present saying “If those of you here who carried item for us, could hand them back to Miss Berinat.” Miss Berinat then said “Give your items to me one at a time please.” And began to collect everything she had previously handed out, marking it off in her book as each person gives her the items.
Fenwirdle then turned back to Jirosh “Have you had a chance to look through the last deliver? I hope the items are of high enough quality.” Jirosh rubbed his hands together, brushing off some dust “That I have, fine items as ever, but I'd expect no less from you.” and smiles.
Fenwirdle clasped his hands together smiling "I was hoping you would be pleased" and watched the items being sorted by Diunti.
Jirosh smiled as he looked like he remembered something. “Fenwirdle my friend, I have some good news.”
Mr. Hambaro raised a brow as he tuned to look at Jirosh "Oh yes, what might that be?"
Jirosh continued “I have spoken to my brother, Phanejor, and has been able to arrange something special for you my old friend.”
"Yes........" Mr. Hambaro says, intrigued.
“He has a vacant house in the Winch that he'll give you the keys, for you to use while you are in town. Kada-Els is nice and all, but you'll be needing your own space and sure deserve it.
Fenwirdle clasped his hands together "HA!" and chuckles as he places them on the bench in front of him “You are indeed a kind, good, friend. This is very generous of you. I shall not forget it quickly.”
Jirosh smiled and rearranged his counter, storing items on shelves.
The two continued to talk for some minutes as Miss Berinat tidied away the items in the crates in the back of the storage area. As the pair reached the end of their conversation, Mr Hambaro smiled to Jirosh before turning back to the crowd. “Miss Berinat, have the items all been stored away?" “Yes Sir, Mr. Hambaro all items have been accounted for and put away.”
Mr. Hambaro smiled saying “Good, then I think it is time we pay these good people for their service.” Diunti noded “Yes Sir Mr. Hambaro.”
Miss Berinat then proceeded to pay all those that had offered their services with the caravan to Dsar Akkaio, while Mr. Hambaro thanked them all for their help pleased with how many were polite and thanked Miss Berinat for payment.
Mr. Hambaro let out a deep breath “Now, with everything taken care of I will be off. The easiest place to find me will be in the winch, once I find out where my new house is. I look forward to seeing you all about in Hydlaa in the not too distant future.”
Fenwirdle smiled once more and made his way through the crowd.
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