Tales Of Arcadia Ficlet Collection

☆ Acquainted ☆

So with the last chapter involving Unda, one of the readers thought it was gonna be about old Dictatious. But I have been wanting to write a chapter on Unda interacting with Dic while he's complaining about being blind (eh au where Dic has some redemption cuz who else doesn't like villain becoming good and I love Wiggby's redempted Dic who's basically like the grumpy uncle to the kids)

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"Unda have you met my brother?" Blinky asked the blind troll. Unda shook her head and turned herself around to face the

"I smell something musty, similar to yours but it smells revolting." She said with a frown.

"Musty!? You dare call me musty!?" Dictatious growled angrily. "And who is this Unda you are talking to, brother? And tell me where she is at so I can-"

"Pound my face in?" Unda replied and gave a laugh. "And how do you plan to do that if you have no clue where I am?"

"How did she-"

"I told her." Blinky replied and smirked. "Anyways, I thought you two could be acquainted. Unda is a good troll, like Aaaarrggh. In fact, they're the same species though Unda has a more keener sense of smell. And you Dictatious, need to make more friends."

"I do not need friends!" Dictatious scoffed. "And I do not need the company of a Krubera like you do."

"You'll be surprised, we might find something we have in common." Unda replied and flashed a grin at Blinky, who slapped a hand over his mouth. "Anyways, pull up a seat for him. I feel like we might be here for a while."

"I don't want to do this!" Dictatious snapped as Blinky grabbed a stool to seat it near Unda. "Take me back to the library, or to the pub! Anywhere but here brother!"

"Oh would you prefer the Forge?" Unda teased and Dictatious frowned. "It's quite spacious, better than my home."

"Relax brother, I promise Unda won't eat you." Blinky assured his brother as he guided him over to the stool and sat him down. "Now, be polite and don't insult Unda. She may be sweet but I've seen her crush goblins like grapes."

"Oh I can handle it Blinkious, it'll be fine." Unda assured her friend as she lead him to the door. "And don't worry, I've got the gnomes to help me."

"Gnomes?" Dictatious asked as he heard little chattering, the sound of tiny footsteps scrambling around and something moving.

"Yes, she has gnomes. Who else helps her around the house?" Blinky chuckled as he walked out of Unda's cave.

"I know no one really likes gnomes, but they're actually rather helpful." Unda said as she lumbered back to where Dictatious was seated. "If I have guests they often bring snacks. Would you like some tea?"

"What's tea?" Dictatious asked as he heard something clink and the sound of water being poured.

"A drink humans sometimes consume. Made with boiled water and some herbs." Unda replied as one of the gnomes pushed a cup towards her. "Different sorts of herbs give the water flavors. Humans often drink it if they're sick, though some just drink it to enjoy the taste. Would you like some lemon or honey?"

"No, and I don't drink tea." Dictatious replied curtly and heard angry chattering.

"I believe you've offended my little friends. Don't worry little ones, more tea for us." Unda said with a shrug as she took a sip of her drink. "I remember a few centuries back when I was first introduced to it, I believe it was...chamomile?"

"May I leave now?"

"No. Your brother stated that you had to stay, at least grow accustomed to being around other trolls and learn to not be snarky with them."