Quickly rubbing the feeling back into his wrists, Ludio is glad to have his hands free. Rarely has there been a time when being bound seemed so sinister. Could have to do with all the naked women, Ludio thought.

Taking a swift glance around the roon, all the action seems to be over almost before it has begun. Except, of course, for all the dead and injured.

Ludio looks up just in time to see the barbarian rip the dagger from his shoulder and walk towards Ludio's unconcious friend. Picking up the dagger from where Ludio let it fall, he stands over Gruden with his dagger extended but lowered. Looking the leader of the barbarians in the eye Ludio says "I give you my thanks for my freedom. But this is my friend and if you intend harm to him, I shall have to endevour to persuade you otherwise." Ludio, at the ready, bends softly at the knees, not sure where the attack might come from. Keeping his eyes on the leader fellow, Ludio prepares for the worst.