Board Thread:Roleplaying/@comment-24685738-20170804175219/@comment-5543592-20170809223056

"It is nice to meet me." The old man agreed, leaning back on the large rock he was sitting on. "I have no doubt Hirri'll join us shortly."

The Archer poked his head out of the cave, a moment later.

"Oh real funny." Hirri muttered, hoping back down the rocky incline towards the group.

"Hello, Hirri." The old man greeted him, giving the young man a friendly smile.

"Hello back." The Keshik commander gave a short wave. "Sorry to bust in on you, I'll make it quick, we--"

"Hold on now." The old man said, holding up his hands to stop Hirri. "They have to solve a puzzle first." He informed them, nodding in way that said it was an unfortunate necessity. "Can't help you if they don't solve a puzzle."

"No, look, maybe we can skip that today." Hirri said, sounding a little embarressed that this old mountain hermit was going to make these people 'solve a puzzle.'  "They're in a real hurry."

The old man shook his head. "No can do.  Puzzle or I walk." His eyes settled on the group, as if daring them to counter him.