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Chapter 13: 5-1 Pieces<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

In Which Soquan and Trey Settle On the Share the Otter Will Take.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Catamount says: Soon the crush of mice behind the travelers and Trey begins to dissipate as they return to their work in side tunnels. Jozra makes note of the few who are rather reluctant to leave, though. The three finally come to a curtain suspended across a doorway carved into the rock.<\/p>\n

Arrin says: He murmurs to Jozra. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153What do you see?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Catamount says: She gazes about. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s really quite marvelous. Seems as though they carved an office right out of the rock. And it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a large office too. Looks like there are tunnels leading off to other places too.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Arrin says: He grins, old memories flooding in. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Wonderful.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Catamount says: Trey indicates a pair of comfy looking armchairs. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Have a seat.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Arrin says: He nods and he feels his way towards the chairs. He flops down with a contented sigh.<\/p>\n

Catamount says: Jozra follows and sits in the other comfortable chair. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Ahh\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Arrin says: He grins.\u00c2\u00a0\u00e2\u20ac\u0153So how\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve you been?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Catamount says: The mouse sits in the large chair behind a desk. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Quite well, actually. We\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve had quite a run of successes recently.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Arrin says: He nods. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153That\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s good.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Catamount says: Trey nods and settles back. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153So! What brings the two of you down our way?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Arrin says: He sits back, crossing one leg over the other. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m here for a bit of my share.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Catamount says: Both mouse and ferret quirk their eyebrows, though for different reasons. Trey says, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Go on\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Arrin says: \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Come on, when we found this place, we agreed everything went 50\/50.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Catamount says: Jozra simply stares between the two. MOST unexpected indeed. Trey frowns slightly.\u00c2\u00a0\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 Everything, Soquan? And right away? I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve had to expand the effort and many of these mice now take home a share in compensation for their efforts\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Arrin says: He frowns, thinking. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Then how much of my share is left?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Catamount says: Trey steeples his fingers. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153That depends on how much you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re planning on taking at the moment. It fluctuates, my friend.\u00c2\u00a0There will, of course, always be the reserve for you to take.\u00c2\u00a0It just depends on how much of your current share that you want.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Arrin says: He shakes his head. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Not a lot, two or four of the class 5-1 pieces.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Catamount says: The mouse breathes a sigh of relief. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153I was afraid you were here to take it all!\u00c2\u00a0 That\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s no problem at all, my friend.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Arrin says: He grins. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Good, now what do you say about getting us a nice bath and some food?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Catamount says: Trey smiles and bobs his head. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll have Borah take you two to the field respite for that bath and you can join us in about an hour for dinner. I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll take care of those 5-1 pieces in the meantime.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Arrin says: He nods. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153I hope we get a bed afterwards\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Catamount says: The mouse laughs. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153But of course!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Arrin says: He nods again. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Alright then, it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s set.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Catamount says: Jozra stands as a small gray mouse, obviously Borah, approaches. She touches Soquan\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s shoulder and smiles gratefully at Trey.<\/p>\n

Arrin says: He grins at Trey. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Thank you.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Catamount says: The ferret bobs her head and echoes Soquan\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s sentiment before turning to the other mouse who leads the two out of the cave and back into the tunnels.<\/p>\n

Arrin says: He follows the mouse also, his paw gently resting on Jozra\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s arm to know which way to go.<\/p>\n

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Chapter 13: 5-1 Pieces In Which Soquan and Trey Settle On the Share the Otter Will Take. ——————————————————————————————— Catamount says: Soon the crush of mice behind the travelers and Trey begins to dissipate as they return to their work in side tunnels. Jozra makes note of the few who are rather reluctant to leave, though. … <\/p>\n