Part 328: Sully C

Hey, hold up. I want a word with you, Chuckles.

Meeeeeee?

Didn't I see you near my tent this morning? Kicking the pegs and lifting the tarp?

Oh, was that your tent? Yeah, I was admiring the handiwork. I always appreciate well-made canvas.

So listen. I'm missing a gemstone from my baggage. Now I want you to close your eyes and think very, VERY hard. Did you see any dodgy characters skulking around the area? Thieves or the like?

Hmm...Nope, can't say I did. But if I had, rest assured I'd introduce them to the sharp end of my dagger.

All right. But if you DO see something, you'll let me know. ...Right? Aaaaaanything at all. Aaaaaanyone suspicious.

Yes, of course I will.

......

Something wrong, Chuckles? You look like you just swallowed a lime.

You know--and I really hate to say this--but I'm starting to think you suspect... me.

You damn well better not be accusing me of mistrusting a fellow Shepherd!

Whoa, hold on! I was just thinking out loud! Put the sword away, if you please. It's not a completely unreasonable assumption given my... profession. (Gaius leaves)

If a thief doesn't want to be suspected, he should stop skulking around like a thief...