Barry was sitting behind the Dungeon Master’s screen, staring listlessly at his notes. For a moment, Gabriel almost laughed, imagining this was what Barry looked like all week while waiting for them to arrive. They took their seats and stared at the lucky die, still sitting on top of Greg’s character sheet.
Barry glanced at Gabriel. “You’re alright with this?”
Gabriel nodded before doubt could creep in. “Roll it.”
Barry looked across the table at Greg. “You’re sure you want to do this?”
Greg nodded.
Barry sighed. “Alright, let’s play this out.”
Greg rolled the dice.
Leithianel, still cradled in Korgulg’s arms, turned to meet his stare. A single tear trickled down her cheek and Korgulg caught it on his fingertip.
“No tears. We won. We heroes.”
He leaned in closer and brushed his li
