By: Jeremy R. Rutherford
It loomed above me, the Cave, Metal Minions populating and patroling the outside yard. I dreaded facing The Great Dragon waiting inside and its seasonal yawning Christmas Cavern glittering with the BUY ME! enchantment.
But! Lo, I knew what I came for, so dodging to and fro, keeping away from The Great Dragon, Wal-Mart and escaping its seductive call for my gold.
I retrieved what I needed and made my swift exit. Only stopped by the Troll tolling the exit, walking away, knowing that it took more than my treasures were worth.
But, such as it is with the cohorts of the great beast, I made my escape.
*I rested easy, knowing that my wallet of holding would be lighter on my carriage journey back* down the long and winding road to my humble abode.
Looking down, as I was leaving, I noticed that the Troll had missed the Cranberry Lime Health Potion still among my treasure. My Rogue Mind said take it and walk, but in fear that one of the Blue Ogres might be in hiding; I entered the Cave again and paid the Mechanical Troll, a small toll for the potion, it said "THANK YOU, TRAVELLER!" as I made my second retreat.
(I would have gotten away with it too, if it weren't for those darn kids! Err...I mean, my conscience)
It was only when I settled into my carriage that I realized my addled brain had once again forgotten something..but all is well that ends well!
* This portion contributed by James Turnquist*
