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“A strange creature stands in front of her. About three feet tall with large pointy ears and yellow eyes, it looks up at her with shrewdness. It wears a wool cap and has a long white beard that passes its pudgy belly. The beard is filled with braids, beads, and a pocket watch.

She gasps, “Is that an elf?�

The creature draws itself up to its full height. “An elf! You call me an elf? I am no elf, little girl! I am no faery slave! I am a goblin! Finiki the Goblin!� It turns to the copper-haired man with a scowl. “Did you hear that, Tristan? An elf! Your girl called me an elf!�
Tristan runs a hand through his hair. “Leave her be, Finiki. Why don’t you go and check on Foresto � �

“The ogre?� Brie asks.

He hesitates before looking down at her with slightly widened eyes, seeming surprised she knew who he was speaking of. “The ogre,� he finally confirms, then adds, “You’re a fast learner.�

Trying to be subtle as to not turn his short temper onto her, she tilts her head towards the stout creature that stands in front of them. “You people have a goblin. An ogre isn’t that far-fetched.”