[Mithadan]

Later that day, Mithadan presented the knives, oversized jerkins and staves to Child, Rose, Daisy and Kali. Their intitial protestations he rejected with a scowl. "You must be able to defend yourselves. You may find yourselves beyond the hope of aid from myself, Pio or Khelek and I will not have you proceed unarmed," he said, though he had not doubt the debate would continue.

Child, in particular, argued the point, eventually asking where Piosenniel could be found. "How should I know?" he barked angrily, then turned and stalked away leaving the surprised Halflings to stare at his retreating back.