'More tents? How far is this river?' Sameth asked.
'Directly behind the Oddities and Ends Store.' None of us had heard the Goblin reappear, likely because it hadn't arrived via the way of its swooshing rug. It must have teleported instead.
'Are you accompanying us?'
'Unfortunately not; as much as I'd love that opportunity, my trading license conditions require me to have my shop doors open at all times,' the Goblin smiled bitterly. 'That means no relaxing for me.'
'Or for your friend, Knuut.'
'That monster is nobody's friend. Make sure you remember that, human,' I'd have suspected as much even if I hadn't been warned, but it was still good to be told. 'Where was I? The way, yes. Follow the track, and whatever you do, make sure you approach the river through Kleaver's store. Don't let the name fool you, though. The Giant is as soft as they come and nerdier than most, but he has a monopoly on Lazy River access.'
