Darin replies nonchalantly, "Oh, I's just almost choked to death. As ye do."
Elya steps in behind you, stifling her laughter with her hand.
You turn to her. "Okay… why am I here?"
A voice from behind you says, "For this."
You quickly spin around and take a step back. Elya steps to the side as a trio of men enter the room. You take a second precautionary step back.
You recognize one of the men immediately. It's the forgemaster from before. He's clutching the handles of a large storage chest. He kneels down and sets the chest at your feet.
The men on either side step forward, laying down items of their own. The first sets down an arming sword, still in its sheath, as well as a heater shield. The second lays down a battleaxe.
The forgemaster grins. "We come with gifts!"
You're speechless.