Scene 2: The Caves

Merton takes a close look at everything around to determine if he can find anything

The birds that have been darting in and out of the tree's branches scatter as its limbs start to move. One of the branches moves to reveal a wooden face that yawns and then speaks.

"Hrrm, hrrm, what's all this? Who disturbs my slumber?"

The group is surprised at the voice and face, but Brickowsky and Merton are undeterred in their investigation of the tree. Merton is able to determine that the brown spots are results of the tree moving and Brickowsky is able to conclude this as well as the fact that there is an especially large boulder the talking tree is leaning against that is the same rock as the tower.

We are here looking for a...ummm...kitty. Any chance a feline fellow came by here?...oh yeah or a dragon. You see a dragon lately?

Hindle is jerked out of his study of the scenery by the strange basso rumble. "Who the wha...?!?". As Merton begins conversing with the talking tree, Hingle begins quitely but insistently chiding Miet on why she wasn't able to see the talking and moving tree person.

One of the taller branches shakes a little and some berries fall onto the ground. The birds that have been messing around the tree's branches swoop down and focus on eating the berries.

"Hrrm, hrrm, that is much better. A kitty you say? And a dragon? What strange creatures you expect to dwell down here. Hrrm, hrrm. I remember small wingless dragons travelled through here once in a while. Of late, a green one would be accompanied by a large black feline creature. Most recently, the dragon and a bearded fellow taller than you came through here."

Greenscale! Jackpot! - Brickowsky thinks by himself.

"Your barkness - have they taken the way in to the tower? " he acquires politely.

"And if you don't mind me asking: what lies behind this boulder? " the dwarven wizard wants to know as well.

Taller than me doesn't really limit the options but thank you for telling us.

"Hrrm, hrrm, respectful. All right. I usually only accept the little dragons coming by, but you seem like little trouble. And Blue seems to like you."

The blue bird being referred to seems to like Leana well enough, despite her recent crocodile form.

Around the corner, a large branch moves out of the way and door with a large lock is revealed.

"Hrrm, hrrm. The green dragon and companion came through here last, but a while ago. Not sure where it goes."

Bowing his head as a sign of thankfulness, Brickowsky steps forward and tries the keys they had found. "Much oblieged." he adds while hoping for the best.