Even though Gharlyc could now move, he still stood frozen, watching Busker twitching in an expanding pool of his own blood. Busker, his best, if only friend, was dying.
We grew up together... Got into all sorts of trouble, but we did it together, usually laughing at the end. Hells, I was his best man. I stood by him, keeping him company while he was anxiously waiting for Wink to be born. He has been more family to me than my own flesh and blood...
And I was going to use him. Gods, what have these years done to me? I was going to use him and the tavern as a safe house, and scapegoat if necessary...
Gharlyc was oblivious to the fighting around him, lost in thought, until he noticed Milo drinking the potion. She healed! Healed!!
Coming to his senses, Gharlyc dashed over to the Salvager that Fade killed, quickly patted it down and found the healing potion. Running over to Busker, Gharlyc pulls out the needle and helps Busker drink the potion. Seeing him visibly start healing, Gharlyc lets out a relieved sigh. Gharlyc then stands up and holds his dagger out to defend Busker and Wink.
If we all get out of this alive, I will leave my life of crime behind and live peacefully, maybe work for Busker or something...