A Bit of Luck, A Bit of Coin
Captain Helmsley took his leave, and Kitt and Olive were left in the company of Flynt. The former Watchdog regaled Kitt and Olivander with the story of his arrival on Corpus, and how the few townsfolk came to trust him and look to him for leadership. Flynt was certainly a charming man, that much Olivander had to admit. It was not surprise that a man with his charisma could turn up and be readily relied upon.
Olivander rubbed his chin as he examined Flynt. "I wonder if I should grow a beard..."
Taking the young Watchdogs into his home, Flynt offered them a humble breakfast of porridge. Olivander's growling stomach would not allow him to decline.
"...For later meals, perhaps we can kill a pheasant and I can show you some real hospitality, but this is all I have for now. While I get that ready, tell me everything. Or --” Flynt turned, smirking at Olivander. Olivander's cheeks lit up like roses, unable to turn his head from Flynt's gaze. “-- at least tell me what you can.”
Olivander finally picked the lock between his and Flynts eyes and laid them upon the table that was being set. "... what just happened to me?" He remained mostly quiet throughout their breakfast, only the occasional nod, barely looking up from his bowl as he devoured his porridge. Thankfully, for Olivander's sake, there came a perfect distraction as David entered the room. The boy's face was riddled with obvious concern, and so, Flynt addressed the matter quickly. And when Olivander came to learn what David was so distraught about, his face lit up again, but with more determination than before.
" ...It’s a bit silly, but you were the ones saying the gods sent you here. Maybe the gods think I’m doing something wrong. Would one of you rather?” Flynt asked politely.
Olivander stood up from his seat straight away, wiping his mouth as he did so. "I think my Lord Hinder would like me to step in here," he said with a smile. Turning to David, he got excited. "After all, who knows coin better than us?" Approaching David carefully, Olivander extended a hand. "David, my name is Olive. Is it alright if I assist you?"
David looked at Flynt with a clear question on his face even if he didn't say anything. He didn't say anything until he saw Flynt nod approvingly, and even then his response was guarded. He didn't shake Olive's hand, but he did say, "Okay..."
"Good. Now, tell me a little about your assailant. A Mr. Pfeifer, was it?"
"Pfeifer's my best friend," David said, still guarded but starting to warm up. "Or he was my best friend, I don't know if he's even a friend right now. I'm two months older than him, but, uh, he's generally the one leading all the games which is a little annoying but he's Old Man Jones' grandson so I guess he thinks he can do what he wants even though he can't."
"I see. He's a bit tough, is he?" Olivander said as he led David back outside. "Could you take me to him, please? Let's see if I can't get your coin back."
David shook his head. "He's not so tough. One time we did a race around the island and he finished, like, way after me. He just got lucky this time. I just left him at the cave, so he's probably still there." He ran ahead, only stopping occasionally to make sure Olive was keeping up.