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It was a major coincidence that Khaellii was at the Crown Inn and Tavern. It was not a place she normally frequented. Since she was near the door when they arrived, she could see them very clearly. The Kattas brushed right past her, wearing nothing but loincloths and some beads. Whatever language they spoke, she could tell they were upset at something, and were arguing with each other. The room fell silent for a moment, as all eyes were cast on this bunch of characters, but they greeted no one, prefering instead, to head straight for a couple of empty tables.
Khaellii had heard the Madam talk about the fact that the Kattas were in town. In fact, she had made a whole batch of silver vine pills for the Madam that were supposed to be for the Kattas. The herbal witch in her wanted to know what the effects the silver vine actually had on the Kattas. She knew that silver vine was a depressant, something that would calm the nerves and induce drowsiness. She also knew that Kattas were very attracted to silver vine and would actually fight with each other to get it. At least the local garden variety of Kattas did. But these cats were native Kattarians. Their physiology was different, and their metabolism was probably different as well.
She felt in her pouch for the last remaning packet of silver vine pills. She had many packets of medicines with her, but the silver vine was easy to feel for. It was lumpy and full of pills as opposed to her other packets of powdered herbals. There had been one packet left over after the Madam had taken her pills. Khaellii curled her fingers around that packet and made her way over to the Kattarian tables. She reached the nearest Katta and stood there waiting until she had their attention. No sense in exciting them and illiciting a mortal wound for carelessness.
"Pardon my interruption, gracious ones. I was wondering if you were interested in something that I have for sale." She smiled and withdrew the packet with a slight flourish. With an expert flick, she opened the packet with a finger and exposed six perfect little white pills which, although odorless to her, was probably very strongly scented to the Kattas. Her smile continued even though she was quaking with fright inside, wondering what their reaction would be.
Last edited by Khaellii Wrenwitch; June 9, 2006 at 09:56 PM.
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