[ It's hard to know at first if the newcomer is here to help or will simply step around the obstruction in his path. Adrian wouldn't be surprised if it was the latter; wouldn't think badly of him either, as he might have once. He's learned some lessons from his time in Barovia. There are some worlds where only a fool gets himself involved in business that doesn't concern him.
He grimaces at the observation none the less, then shakes his head. ] I can't.
[ It seems the lack of explanation will suffice for the moment, and Adrian gives the stranger a grateful nod as he bends to help. He couldn't have done this on his own, so whatever the price, he'll simply pay it later... though he wonders what such a well-dressed man could want for. ] Three.
[ Somehow, two skinny nerds manage to haul their new patient far enough inside to allow them to shut the door, though it's perhaps not the most dignified affair. Adrian eases the man down, then crosses to his dresser immediately to retrieve his gloves. He tugs them on as he crosses back to the patient, and kneels so he can begin a quick examination.
He'd like to be a better host, but he thinks that the circumstances are understandable enough. ]
You have my sincere thanks, Mr..? [ He half expects to be corrected to lord or sir. ] I'm afraid I have little else to offer in exchange for your aid... though it may be best if you remain inside with us momentarily. I believe the neighbors aren't nearly as friendly, as this poor fellow may have discovered.
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He grimaces at the observation none the less, then shakes his head. ] I can't.
[ It seems the lack of explanation will suffice for the moment, and Adrian gives the stranger a grateful nod as he bends to help. He couldn't have done this on his own, so whatever the price, he'll simply pay it later... though he wonders what such a well-dressed man could want for. ] Three.
[ Somehow, two skinny nerds manage to haul their new patient far enough inside to allow them to shut the door, though it's perhaps not the most dignified affair. Adrian eases the man down, then crosses to his dresser immediately to retrieve his gloves. He tugs them on as he crosses back to the patient, and kneels so he can begin a quick examination.
He'd like to be a better host, but he thinks that the circumstances are understandable enough. ]
You have my sincere thanks, Mr..? [ He half expects to be corrected to lord or sir. ] I'm afraid I have little else to offer in exchange for your aid... though it may be best if you remain inside with us momentarily. I believe the neighbors aren't nearly as friendly, as this poor fellow may have discovered.