The Wide man who is apparently named "Tarhil" Held his hand out, as if he wanted a handshake, which Cashew didn't return, as he was too dumbfounded by the action and the size of the man. Cashew wouldn't be surprised Tarhil was 3 meters tall. He was definitely approaching that height. What's worst is that all the Knights that are here are more of less the same size with Tarhil being average height compared to the rest.
Tarhil noticed that Cashew wasn't gonna return that handshake and pulled his hand away with a chuckle.
Tarhil: Well, you mother asked me to keep an eye on you, apparently you like to go hunting for danger?
He said while gesturing to the adhesive bandage on Cashews forehead, covering the Gash he received when a Goblin kicked him in the head a few days ago.
Cashew maintained his shocked expression, which Tarhil noticed and assumed the Cashew has never seen someone so big before.
Tarhil: Me and the other knights over there are remnant knights from the previous King. We were the previous Kings personal Guards up until he death about 16 years ago. His Son, the new King, doesn't use us as personal Guards, but instead had us- you're too young to even know what I'm talking about about, I'll stop.
He ended his explanation with a chuckle, taking off his helmet and revealing that his face and head is just as wide as his body. He's completely bald with no hair anywhere on his head, not even eyebrows. He has surprisingly gentle looking blue eyes and a split in his left nostril, as if a sharp weapon cut his nostril open and it never healed shut. His skin is very pale, suggesting he doesn't take his armor off often.
Realizing that he's being Rude, Cashew rubbed his face to wipe away the shock of how big Tarhil and the other knights are, he then got up and ran into the house.
Random Light Purple Knight #1: Look at that woman... The horse clearly doesn't like her and she's trying to drag it around. How did she even get this type of job with how bad she is with animals?
Random Light Purple Knight #2: I know... I'm not even sure I wanna punish my horse by leaving him in her care. I used to take care of animals before I became a knight, I can just take care of the horses needs myself.
Random Light Purple Knight #1: Could you take care of mine? She needs new horseshoes. Before knighthood, I was a Miner, so I never dealt with those type of animal needs before.
Random Light Purple Knight #3: Yeah, could you do mine too?
Random Light Purple Knight #4: why are you all giving an explanation to your backgrounds? We have been fighting together for almost 30 years. We know each other better than we know our spouses. We all know you took care of Farm animals before Knighthood, we have all been to your parents farm and raided your mothers food closet, we all went to her funeral and carried you home after you emptied an entire taverns beer stock to drown your sorrow. We all know that you worked as a Miner and obtained a dent on your head after a tunnel collapsed right on top of you. We know that Sara likes to manhandle the Horses when they are stubborn, she's been taking care of our horses for almost 15 Years now and we know she won't hurt them.
Random Light Purple Knight #2: And we all know that you're not fun to be around. Aside from the new guy, you're the only one who doesn't have a wife or kids because women don't like your attitude. Everyone here has had to pay a Prostitute at least once because you spent all your money the previous Knight at a Tavern.
Random Light Purple Knight #5: Hah, Knight, Night, I see what you did there...
All of the knights except #4 were laughing, #4 seemed absolutely done with life.
Tarhil was still crouched down, listening to the banter from next to the house when he heard the front door open and Cashew come out and came up to him holding a sheet of paper and Charcoal.
"I kinda wanna help that woman I saw in the cave, so I'll mention it to Tarhil and see if he can do anything. He said he used to guard the King, so surely some Goblins would be no problem for him and his comrades." Cashew thought as he crouched on the ground with the paper and Charcoal in hand.
The paper is the same one he used to tell his father about the woman the previous day. On the back on the paper, Cashew used the Charcoal to write "GOBLIN CAVE" On it and showed it to Tarhil, pointing in the direction he remembered the Goblins cave being in.
Tarhil looked at the paper and in the direction Cashew was pointing.
Tarhil: Hm? Yeah? there is a Goblin Cave in that direction. What about it?
After hearing his response, Cashew flipped the paper over and looked at the drawing from yesterday, finding the woman stick figure he drew and adding another arrow pointing at her with the text "STILL ALIVE". Showing the drawing to Tarhil.
Tarhil: I see, so you do like to go hunting for trouble?... You think the woman in the cave is still alive? And you want me to go save her?...
Cashew nodded in response.
Tarhil: Do you know the woman in any way?
Cashew shook his head in response.
Tarhil: and how long has it been since you saw her?
Cashew flipped the paper over and wrote "Yesterday. Mid day-ish." And showed it to Tarhil.
Tarhil: I see... I was told you can speak, it wouldn't hurt to use your words for this request you have.
Cashews eyes widened slightly, not thinking that Tarhil would know, but deciding to still be stubborn.
Tarhil noticed that Cashew was gonna still be stubborn and chuckled.
Tarhil: Well, as much as I'd like to go into a Goblin cave and fight my way to save a woman that could be dead now, unfortunately, those caves are too small and I'm too big, I won't be able to do much Fighting in those caves aside from trying to step on the Goblins, so regardless on whether or not I want to, I can't. Plus, I hate to break it to you, but she's probably dead by now.
As Tarhil finished talking, the Random Light Purple Knight #5 approached and put an arm around Tarhils shoulder. The top of Tarhils head goes up to this new guys nose.
Random Light Purple Knight #5: Hey, Tarhil. I heard you got stuck with baby sitting duty. Is this the kid?
He asked, using his free arm to gesture at Cashew.
Tarhil: Simon, this is the only kid in the area...
Tarhil said with an exasperated tone, rubbing his forehead with his fingers.
The new Knight, who seems to be named Simon, Raised his hands in surrender. Simon had long silver hair tied in a low ponytail. His skin was very dark compared to Tarhil, but it was normal levels of tanned. Simon had a single Earring on his left ear, a really small gold ring. He had wrinkles all over his face and frown lines.
Simon noticed the drawing Cashew had and leaned down to take it from him, looking at it, Cashew didn't fight it or complain, he just looked at his hands where he was originally holding the paper with a look of confusion on his face.
Simon: What is this?
Tarhil: you remember the Goblin Cave that's nearby the Village? The kid was apparently inside that cave and came across a woman.
i guess he was gonna ask me to do something about her. Save her, I guess?
Simon: Wow, I don't believe you... The kid can't survive in a cave full of Goblins. He must be making it up.
Tarhil: I mean... His mother said that he likes to look for trouble, and hes got the bandage on his forehead. Maybe he did manage to survive inside a Goblin cave?
Simon: I call bullshi-... I don't believe you. The kid must have gotten hurt through some other means.
Tarhil: I get your skepticism, I don't fully believe it either, but realistically, what would Eric and Sara get from lying to us about this? They would be lying for the sake of lying.
Simon was gonna say something, but he couldn't think of anything that Eric and Sara would get from lying to them about this.
Simon: I-... Uh... Ok, ignoring whether or not this is real, I do think it could be a funny hazing ritual for the new guy.
Tarhil: The new guy? You mean Yolun?
Simon: Yeah, that guy! *Simon leans in closer, wrapping an arm around Tarhils shoulder again and lowering his voice* the kid is too hot headed and young, let's send him into a cave full of Goblins, tell him he's gonna save a princess or something, and let him fend for himself in the cave. He's a Knight, so I doubt he would be in much danger, but I think it could be helpful... Give him some experience fighting short people!
Tarhil: But he might be too big to do anything in the caves.
Simon looked at Cashew for a moment.
Simon: Hey, Kid, if you really were in the Goblin Cave, then how big would you say the tunnels are?
After listening to Simon, Cashew stepped back and examined Tarhil, Imagining what it would look like if he was in the cave by comparing how big he is and how big Tarhil is compared to himself. After making a comparison and imagining it, Cashew walked up to Simon and reached for the paper, jumping up and down, making it obvious he wants the paper. Simon noticed and rolled his eyes, handing the paper to Cashew.
Cashew took the paper and started drawing a new stick Figure and labeling it "Tarhil". He then drew a square around tarhil and labeled it "Average Cave Tunnel Size". Using the picture, If Tarhil was inside those caves, then the cave ceilings would only be shoulder height compared to him and he would have absolutely no room to swing a sword or anything.
Cashew handed the paper back to Simon and Simon looked at the new drawing.
Simon: *Leans in closer to Tarhil* why won't the kid talk?
Tarhil shrugged in response. Simon sighed and looked at the drawing.
Simon: Oh, Yeah! This "Yolun" kid should definitely be short enough to not be uncomfortable In those caves, assuming this picture is accurate...
Cashew narrowed his eyes at Simon, not enjoying being called a liar, even though he completely understands why Simon doubts him, he still does like being called a Liar. So Cashew decided to cast "Water Ball" at Simons face. Not worrying about the risk of hurting him.
The water Ball flew straight into Simons face, soaking him and sending water up his nose.
Simon: HAHAHA! You little shit!...
Simon said with an amused tone in his voice, blowing water out of his nose and rubbing his eyes to get water out.
Simon: That's a Ballsy move you pulled there, little man! Alright, Since you're so confident, if the new guy does bring back a woman from the cave, I'll buy you anything you want. 1 item. I know I shouldn't reward this behavior, but this is absolutely hilarious!
Cashews eyes lit up at the idea of a reward. "I can get a Restoration magic spell book!" Cashew cheered in his head, excited at the idea of getting a spell book.
Wanting to ensure that he's proven right, Cadhew started drawing on the paper again, this time he is describing the woman in the cave.