> ask sttiejal about portal
Sttiejal sighs heavily and turns to face you. "You are a determined individual, aren't you? Very well then, if you promise not to think me mad, I shall tell you."
> nod stt
You nod to Sttiejal.
> agree sttiejal
Please rephrase that command.
> shake head sttiejal
You look at Sttiejal and shake your head.
> nod sttiejal
You nod to Sttiejal.
> agree
Please rephrase that command.
> nod sttiejal agree
You nod agreeably at Sttiejal.
> agree
Please rephrase that command.
> nod sttiejal
You nod to Sttiejal.
> 'Tell me
You say, "Tell me."
> 'Now
You say, "Now."
> 'Before I cut you
You say, "Before I cut you."
> l
[Mer'Kresh, Ship Circle]
Night quiets the boasting and mock jeers that usually accompany the drivers waiting outside the Traders' Guild for their next assignment. A few traders add to the low buzz of noise as they check their caravans in preparation for the next journey. Light flickering from iron lanterns provides just enough illumination for the guild servants to sweep the day's debris from the road.
You also see Sttiejal.
Obvious paths: east, southwest.
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Sttiejal says, "I see, that is how it is to be then? I'm afraid I will not tell you."
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Sttiejal stands as if he were waiting for someone.
> ask sttiejal about portal
Sttiejal shakes his head firmly and says, "No, not right now. Come back later."
So once again, I cannot continue the quest for another day or however long it takes. What are you supposed to say to this guy?
