Chapter 135: The Peddler
“Good day,” said Balthazar, standing behind the man as he rummaged through the contents of his cart.
The traveler began turning. “Howdy there! What can I help you with… today…”
His words trailed off as he scanned his surroundings with a confused frown, until his eyes lowered to the crab’s level, and he jumped in place, startled.
“It’s you!” the man exclaimed.
“Last I checked… yes, I am me,” Balthazar replied.
“Hot damn! I knew I’d find you again some day!” the stranger said, smiling from ear to ear. “The famous merchant crab!”
Please don’t be another crazy fan. I swear, if this guy starts undoing his overalls and asking me to sign something, I’m going to start running and telling Blue to smoke him.
“Have we met before?” the merchant tentatively asked.
“We sure did!” the other said. “I was too out of sorts back then to realize who you were until later, but we met at a crossroads weeks ago. You were looking for directions to a dragon, I believe? You had a young man with you, blond, with a bow and arrow? Where is he anyway? Sold him already, I bet!”