Shooting blanks

*The very next morning Ishtah gets up early just to find that Baltas and Ao are already waiting.* Baltas: There she is! Ao: She did show, you win this one. *Ao gives the white kobold a small shiny pebble. Ishtah stands at attention as soon as she sees him.* Baltas: I take it you prepared your firearms? Ishtah: Yes, sir! Baltas: Excellent. Stand back, Ao. *Baltas throws a couple of small bags…