Entering Lockwood Village!

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As Calogero, Vishnu, and Ivronall got closer, they were stopped by the village guards. The guards shouted at them, "Halt!" "What is your purpose for being in this village?" Vishnu decided to speak up, "We are looking for a place to rest for a few days and would like to request permission to enter the village." The guards scrutinized them, attempting to determine if they were carrying any weapons. After a couple of minutes, they decided to let them in. As they entered the village, they saw many people from different races, mostly humans and dwarves. As they wandered through the village, they noticed a variety of stores, including clothing stores and shops selling weapons and armor. While walking, they spotted a tavern and decided to go inside. Upon entering, they were greeted by a Minotaur who said, "Hello and welcome to The Dancing Shark Tavern." If you would like a room, it will cost one gold per person, or five silver per person, or ten copper per person. Alternatively, if you would like some beer or food, they will also be available.". They all looked shocked at the prices, but Calogero asked, "Is there anything we can get for free or can we work for it?"

The Minotaur looks at them with suspicion. "You're joking, right?" Calogero, Vishnu, and Ivronall looked confused as the Minotaur spoke up again, saying, "Look, either you have money or you don't.""If you don't, I'm going to have to ask you to leave, or i will have security escort you out." Calogero looks confused but follows the Minotaur's instructions, and they leave. While walking around town, Vishnu notices a weapons show and asks them to stop. Vishnu says, "Hey Ivronall, you know how you're small and sneaky." Ivaronall looks at Vishnu, confused. "Yes, why are you asking?" Ivronall and Calogero notice a smug expression on Vishnu's face. Then, Vishnu says something to Ivronall that shocks them: "Why don't you go and steal some weapons for us?" Calogero is shocked that Vishnu suggested, "Do you realize that we are not citizens?" We will be treated more harshly if they catch us!""

Vishnu looks at Calogero and says, "That's why we are sending Ivronall in. He is fast and sneaky, so it will be easy. But just in case he gets caught, we will go with him to provide cover while he steals the stuff!". Ivronall and Calogero pondered for a moment before coming to an agreement that they would require weapons in order to survive in this world. They entered the weapons shop and noticed the absence of guards, only a dwarf and a hill dwarf present. They positioned themselves on one side of the shop, attempting to shield Ivronall from view. They approached the section with daggers, where Ivronall quietly remarked, "I believe the valuable items are kept in the back, as everything here appears to be made of wood and stone." Then Vishnu suggests that they rob the place, but Calogero speaks up and says, "That is going to be a bad idea. Don't you think they have weapons ready in case there are robbers?" Ivronall tells them that they can choose weapons as he is a healer and he wont be fighting as much.

They all realize that they are too big to fit in any of their pockets. Ivronall suggests that they grab the other items andthen make a run for it. They all agree. Calogero and Vishnu look around, and something catches Calogero's attention. He says, "Follow me." They all start following Calogero, still trying to cover Ivronall, but the Dwarf is starting to get suspicious. He asks, "Is there something I can help you look for? It seems like you keep moving from one section to another." Calogero and Ivronall freeze up, but Vishnu says, "No thank you, sir. We're just looking around." The dwarf slightly believes them, but just in case, he keeps an eye on them. When they reach the section Calogero was talking about, they notice brass knuckles. Vishnu looks down at them and says, "Damn, you could knock someone out with these." Calogero smiles and says, "That's the point.". He hands it to Ivronall to put it in his pocket.

After Ivronall puts the brass knuckles in his pocket, Calogero starts to countdown from three to run away. Three, two, one - they all start running for the door, except Vishno. He starts running towards the staffs, grabs one, and heads for the door. The dwarf yells at them, "Hey, stop! Get back here, you thugs!" The dwarf emerges from behind the counter and begins chasing them. The hill dwarf follows closely behind. As Calogero, Vishnu, and Ivronall are being pursued, they notice several guards joining the chase. Calogero shouts at Vishnu, "Why on earth did you go for the staff? We could have gone much farther if you hadn't!" Vishnu gets angry and yells back, "Well, you guys didn't have to wait for me at the door. You could have run, I would have been fine!" Calogero becomes even angrier and is about to yell back, but Ivronall interrupts him by saying, "Guys, we need to focus. We need to find a way to get these guys off our backs. After that, you can fight all you want, but for now, let's try to get rid of them!".

They both agree and try to think of an idea to get the guards off their back. Vishnu asks if anyone knows any spells, but no one does. As they run deeper into the town, they realize more and more guards stop chasing them. They continue running until none of the guards are chasing them, but that's when they notice the gloomy environment and the rundown buildings around them. They also start to notice an increasing number of homeless people. As they keep walking, they notice a group of people following them. Calogero looks at Vishnu and says, "This will be a good time to show off our new weapons. Let's wait for them to make the first move.".They both agree and continue walking for a while until one of the thugs yells out, "Hey, come here!"Calogero, Vishnu, and Ivronall turned around to see a group of seven men, each holding a dagger. Vishnu was the first to speak up, asking, "What do you want?". The group surrounds them, and the leader says, "We want all of your coins and weapons!"".

 Vishnu laughs in their face, which infuriates the leader. As the leader charges at Vishnu, Calogero swiftly punches him in the face with a pair of brass knuckles, causinghim to fall to the ground and bleed. Witnessing this, the other thugs also charge at them simultaneously. However, before two thugs can reach Calogero,Ivronall swiftly slashes them with his dagger, injuring them and causing them to collapse in pain. Calogero rapidly punches multiple thugs. Meanwhile, Vishnu strikes the remaining thugs on their heads with his staff and says to Calogero, "Until I learn a spell, I'll have to rely on hitting people with my staff.". The revised version improves the clarity and flow of the text by using proper punctuation and sentence structure. It also enhances the vocabulary and provides more specific details about the actions and reactions of the characters. Ivronall chuckles a bit. After Vishnu stops hitting the thugs with his staff, they look at the unconscious thugs on the ground.

Ivronall suggests confiscating any valuables from the group. While searching them, Calogero finds a key on the leader and calls Ivronall and Vishnu over. "Hey guys, come here! I found a key on this person!"".Ivronall and Vishnu go to Calogero, and Vishnu asks, "Do you think it goes to their base or a place where they keep their valuables?" Ivronall suggests taking the leader with them to ask him some questions, and everyone agrees.

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