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<blockquote data-quote="ryryguy" data-source="post: 5349890" data-attributes="member: 64945"><p>[sblock=ooc]Sorry for the delay... RL blew up on me the last couple of days.[/sblock]</p><p></p><p>The newcomers listen to Jynxx's introduction. The mercs scowl, Kanneelas smirks, and Balsamae raises a skeptical eyebrow. The construct betrays no reaction whatsoever.</p><p></p><p>The half-elf, though, smiles and returns Jynxx's bow warmly. <span style="color: MediumTurquoise">"It is a pleasure to meet you, Lucky - if I may call you Lucky? - and your companions,"</span> he says. <span style="color: MediumTurquoise"> "My own name is Devin. I have had the honor to travel along side Master Balsamae for many years, chronicling his journeys, discoveries, experiments and triumphs. When I say that he is the greatest chef of the Imperium, living or dead, it is no idle boast. I have seen it with my own eyes, my friend. I have seen mighty kings, wizards, angels, devils and even dragons overcome by pleasure in his dishes. The Jade Emperor himself was moved to tears by the master's rabbit-in-pastry. And of course he is a favorite at the court of the Emperor, honored to cook for him many times and provide the fare at the weddings of his children. It is a sign of his deep respect that the Emperor has provided an ever-present honor guard for him, lest his talent be tragically lost."</span> He gestures at the construct.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: MediumTurquoise">"I'm sorry, I have rambled. We would be happy to hear some of your songs, Lucky."</span> The hobgoblin mercenary makes a choking sound, but Devin ignores it. <span style="color: MediumTurquoise">"But we have traveled far to get here, and could use a chance to rest and bathe first. Might there be an inn in this fine village?"</span></p><p></p><p>Bwarli, who has been gawking at the newcomers, then listening to the interchange with open mouth, shakes himself and closes his mouth with a click. <span style="color: Plum">"Yes! Um... First, I am Bwarli, a servant of the Honored Ancestor who rules this village. We are honored by your visit. I'm very happy that not one but two master chefs wish to please the Honored Ancestor, and I'm sure he will be doubly excited at the news. Uh... as far as an inn, there's only the small one here, and this group has already filled it."</span> He looks down, embarrassed. <span style="color: Plum">"Perhaps we could find room for you in one of the houses, or the pyramid..."</span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: Yellow">"There is no need."</span> Balsamae speaks for the first time. His voice is rich, but has a sharp and slightly cold tone, lightly accented. <span style="color: Yellow">"Do not strain yourselves. We are accustomed to sleeping under the stars when necessary. I will just need to see the kitchen at some point tonight."</span> He waves a hand dismissively.</p><p></p><p>Meanwhile, inside, Papolstaanas finds Castofle still at work in the kitchen. He is covered in patches of coarse brownish powder, holding tongs. He seems excited. <span style="color: Orange">"This spice - it's great! It's perfect for this kind of flatbread I'm making out of this special flour - what a pain to make, you have to grind the different grains separately, but - the spice really kicks it up a notch!"</span></p><p></p><p>When informed of Balsamae's arrival, the color immediately drains from his face. <span style="color: Orange">"H-here? What? Why?"</span> The tongs fall from his nerveless hands and clatter loudly to the floor. <span style="color: Orange"> "Does - does he know I'm here?"</span></p><p></p><p>[sblock=ooc]I'm happy to continue roleplaying as long as it's fun, but we can also skip ahead to the cooking and tasting as soon as you are ready. There is stuff you might want to do before then. It's pretty much wide open for whatever you can think of, but here are a few things you might consider:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Setting "terms" with Bwarli - will this be a winner-takes-all competition or a friendly demo? It's not clear yet, but you may not want to just let the others push him into something to your disadvantage</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Trying to keep Castofle from completely freaking out</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Somehow trying to help Castofle in the kitchen (with tasting, or... ?)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Finding out what Balsamae is going to make</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Sabotaging with what Balsamae is going to make <img src="http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/devil.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":devil:" title="Devil :devil:" data-shortname=":devil:" /></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Anything with the villagers, or maybe the Honored Ancestor?</li> </ul><p></p><p>Or again, just skip ahead and let the chips (mmm, chips!) fall where they may...[/sblock]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ryryguy, post: 5349890, member: 64945"] [sblock=ooc]Sorry for the delay... RL blew up on me the last couple of days.[/sblock] The newcomers listen to Jynxx's introduction. The mercs scowl, Kanneelas smirks, and Balsamae raises a skeptical eyebrow. The construct betrays no reaction whatsoever. The half-elf, though, smiles and returns Jynxx's bow warmly. [COLOR="MediumTurquoise"]"It is a pleasure to meet you, Lucky - if I may call you Lucky? - and your companions,"[/COLOR] he says. [COLOR="MediumTurquoise"] "My own name is Devin. I have had the honor to travel along side Master Balsamae for many years, chronicling his journeys, discoveries, experiments and triumphs. When I say that he is the greatest chef of the Imperium, living or dead, it is no idle boast. I have seen it with my own eyes, my friend. I have seen mighty kings, wizards, angels, devils and even dragons overcome by pleasure in his dishes. The Jade Emperor himself was moved to tears by the master's rabbit-in-pastry. And of course he is a favorite at the court of the Emperor, honored to cook for him many times and provide the fare at the weddings of his children. It is a sign of his deep respect that the Emperor has provided an ever-present honor guard for him, lest his talent be tragically lost."[/COLOR] He gestures at the construct. [COLOR="MediumTurquoise"]"I'm sorry, I have rambled. We would be happy to hear some of your songs, Lucky."[/COLOR] The hobgoblin mercenary makes a choking sound, but Devin ignores it. [COLOR="MediumTurquoise"]"But we have traveled far to get here, and could use a chance to rest and bathe first. Might there be an inn in this fine village?"[/COLOR] Bwarli, who has been gawking at the newcomers, then listening to the interchange with open mouth, shakes himself and closes his mouth with a click. [COLOR="Plum"]"Yes! Um... First, I am Bwarli, a servant of the Honored Ancestor who rules this village. We are honored by your visit. I'm very happy that not one but two master chefs wish to please the Honored Ancestor, and I'm sure he will be doubly excited at the news. Uh... as far as an inn, there's only the small one here, and this group has already filled it."[/COLOR] He looks down, embarrassed. [COLOR="Plum"]"Perhaps we could find room for you in one of the houses, or the pyramid..."[/COLOR] [COLOR="Yellow"]"There is no need."[/COLOR] Balsamae speaks for the first time. His voice is rich, but has a sharp and slightly cold tone, lightly accented. [COLOR="Yellow"]"Do not strain yourselves. We are accustomed to sleeping under the stars when necessary. I will just need to see the kitchen at some point tonight."[/COLOR] He waves a hand dismissively. Meanwhile, inside, Papolstaanas finds Castofle still at work in the kitchen. He is covered in patches of coarse brownish powder, holding tongs. He seems excited. [COLOR="Orange"]"This spice - it's great! It's perfect for this kind of flatbread I'm making out of this special flour - what a pain to make, you have to grind the different grains separately, but - the spice really kicks it up a notch!"[/COLOR] When informed of Balsamae's arrival, the color immediately drains from his face. [COLOR="Orange"]"H-here? What? Why?"[/COLOR] The tongs fall from his nerveless hands and clatter loudly to the floor. [COLOR="Orange"] "Does - does he know I'm here?"[/COLOR] [sblock=ooc]I'm happy to continue roleplaying as long as it's fun, but we can also skip ahead to the cooking and tasting as soon as you are ready. There is stuff you might want to do before then. It's pretty much wide open for whatever you can think of, but here are a few things you might consider: [LIST] [*]Setting "terms" with Bwarli - will this be a winner-takes-all competition or a friendly demo? It's not clear yet, but you may not want to just let the others push him into something to your disadvantage [*]Trying to keep Castofle from completely freaking out [*]Somehow trying to help Castofle in the kitchen (with tasting, or... ?) [*]Finding out what Balsamae is going to make [*]Sabotaging with what Balsamae is going to make :devil: [*]Anything with the villagers, or maybe the Honored Ancestor? [/LIST] Or again, just skip ahead and let the chips (mmm, chips!) fall where they may...[/sblock] [/QUOTE]
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