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<blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 4145957" data-attributes="member: 3285"><p><strong>Cut Throat's Gold - Part 1a: Starting the Adventure</strong></p><p></p><p>The Lizard’s Boat was a fairly clean and comfortable establishment. Lizard motifs continued inside the tavern, with carved lizards on the bar and walls, and lizards painted on the dishes and tables.</p><p></p><p>Dril took it all in, his hands never leaving the hilt of the scimitar that dangled at his side. “There’s far too many lizards here for my liking.”</p><p></p><p>“BRIIIIIIIIBIIIIIIT!” </p><p></p><p>Ilmarė checked over her shoulder to confirm that Kham was still behind her. </p><p></p><p>“Excuse me!” A dark-kin in one corner of the tavern put a gloved hand to his lips.</p><p></p><p>“Sebastian!” shouted Vlad. He walked over to the smaller man and vigorously pumped Sebastian’s hand. “It’s good to see you again!”</p><p></p><p>Sebastian smiled at them all. “And you.” He nodded towards Dril. “I see you’ve brought a friend.”</p><p></p><p>Dril nodded back. “My name’s Nauris Drilian. My friends call me Dril.”</p><p></p><p>Vlad patted Dril on the back. “Dril helped us defeat the Brotherhood of the Yellow Sign.”</p><p></p><p>“Then you’re my friend as well,” said Sebastian.</p><p></p><p>Kham sat down next to Sebastian and kicked his feet up. A one-handed elorii female brought over three mugs in one hand. Her hair was cut extremely short and the tip of one of her ears was missing. She wordlessly placed the mugs down on the table. </p><p></p><p>“Thank you, Kailee,” said Sebastian. </p><p></p><p>Kailee flashed Sebastian a brief smile. Then she returned to the bar.</p><p></p><p>“Still popular with the ladies I see.” Kham gulped the contents of one of the mugs. “And elorii ladies no less,” he said specifically for Ilmarė’s benefit.</p><p></p><p>Ilmarė snorted but merely sat down on the other side of Sebastian. Vlad and Dril joined them.</p><p></p><p>“Where’s Beldin?” asked Vlad. “I thought he was sent ahead of us?” </p><p></p><p>“He was.” Sebastian looked sideways at a lone dwarf at the bar. </p><p></p><p>“Is that a lizard laying underneath the bar?” asked Ilmarė.</p><p></p><p>“Yes,” said Sebastian. “That’s Sticktongue. He’s both bouncer and mascot.”</p><p></p><p>Kham twitched. “I think one of the lizards just crawled across my leg.” </p><p></p><p>“Charming.” Ilmarė sniffed tentatively at a mug and then pushed it away in disgust. “If one touches me,” she fingered a knife at her belt. “I’m going to stab it.”</p><p></p><p>“That’s why I brought Calactyte here,” said Sebastian. “Kailee is a friend to all reptiles and to the Black Talon ss’ressen in particular.”</p><p></p><p>Dril rose from his chair. “Ss’ressen? You’re friends with a lizard?”</p><p></p><p>Vlad put one hand on Dril’s shoulder. “Relax. Cal’s a friend.”</p><p></p><p>Dril slowly returned to his seat, perturbed. </p><p></p><p>“Why is Beldin sitting by himself over there?” Kham took another swig. “Beldin!” he shouted to the dwarf. “Get over here!”</p><p></p><p>The dwarf slid off his stool and grumpily stumped over to the table, axe in tow.</p><p></p><p>“Guys, guys, guys,” said Kham. “Come on.” He slid a chair over to the table by hooking it with one foot. “You two have to kiss and make up.”</p><p></p><p>Beldin sat down on it with a huff but refused to look at Sebastian.</p><p></p><p>“Listen,” said Kham. “I understand you’re mad at each other. But Sebastian, Beldin swore an oath to Jarel to keep a secret, and you have to understand that means he’ll make a loyal friend.” He took another swig. “And Beldin, I know you’re mad that Sebastian never told you that he belongs to the Shield, but maybe he was doing it to protect you.” He took a long gulp, completely finishing the contents of his mug. “As for me, I…” Kham stopped talking. He blinked.</p><p></p><p>“Oh dear,” said Sebastian. “I’m afraid this is going to be a big one.”</p><p></p><p>Kham held up one hand. His eyes started to water.</p><p></p><p>“Big what?” asked Vlad.</p><p></p><p>“It’s the Blue Frog Brew.” Sebastian moved his seat away from Kham. “It’s flavored with sweet marsh blueberries. It causes extreme—”</p><p></p><p>“BRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIBBIT!” Kham’s burp was so loud that it blew Ilmarė’s hair back. The val gasped for breath afterwards. </p><p></p><p>“—gas,” finished Sebastian.</p><p></p><p>The elorii glared daggers at Kham. “Thanks for the warning.”</p><p></p><p>“That,” Kham wiped his lips with the back of one hand, “is some nasty stuff. I get the frog part. But why do they call it blue frog?” </p><p></p><p>Vlad struggled to keep from laughing. The back of Kham’s hand and his lips were entirely blue.</p><p></p><p>“Never mind.”</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talien, post: 4145957, member: 3285"] [b]Cut Throat's Gold - Part 1a: Starting the Adventure[/b] The Lizard’s Boat was a fairly clean and comfortable establishment. Lizard motifs continued inside the tavern, with carved lizards on the bar and walls, and lizards painted on the dishes and tables. Dril took it all in, his hands never leaving the hilt of the scimitar that dangled at his side. “There’s far too many lizards here for my liking.” “BRIIIIIIIIBIIIIIIT!” Ilmarė checked over her shoulder to confirm that Kham was still behind her. “Excuse me!” A dark-kin in one corner of the tavern put a gloved hand to his lips. “Sebastian!” shouted Vlad. He walked over to the smaller man and vigorously pumped Sebastian’s hand. “It’s good to see you again!” Sebastian smiled at them all. “And you.” He nodded towards Dril. “I see you’ve brought a friend.” Dril nodded back. “My name’s Nauris Drilian. My friends call me Dril.” Vlad patted Dril on the back. “Dril helped us defeat the Brotherhood of the Yellow Sign.” “Then you’re my friend as well,” said Sebastian. Kham sat down next to Sebastian and kicked his feet up. A one-handed elorii female brought over three mugs in one hand. Her hair was cut extremely short and the tip of one of her ears was missing. She wordlessly placed the mugs down on the table. “Thank you, Kailee,” said Sebastian. Kailee flashed Sebastian a brief smile. Then she returned to the bar. “Still popular with the ladies I see.” Kham gulped the contents of one of the mugs. “And elorii ladies no less,” he said specifically for Ilmarė’s benefit. Ilmarė snorted but merely sat down on the other side of Sebastian. Vlad and Dril joined them. “Where’s Beldin?” asked Vlad. “I thought he was sent ahead of us?” “He was.” Sebastian looked sideways at a lone dwarf at the bar. “Is that a lizard laying underneath the bar?” asked Ilmarė. “Yes,” said Sebastian. “That’s Sticktongue. He’s both bouncer and mascot.” Kham twitched. “I think one of the lizards just crawled across my leg.” “Charming.” Ilmarė sniffed tentatively at a mug and then pushed it away in disgust. “If one touches me,” she fingered a knife at her belt. “I’m going to stab it.” “That’s why I brought Calactyte here,” said Sebastian. “Kailee is a friend to all reptiles and to the Black Talon ss’ressen in particular.” Dril rose from his chair. “Ss’ressen? You’re friends with a lizard?” Vlad put one hand on Dril’s shoulder. “Relax. Cal’s a friend.” Dril slowly returned to his seat, perturbed. “Why is Beldin sitting by himself over there?” Kham took another swig. “Beldin!” he shouted to the dwarf. “Get over here!” The dwarf slid off his stool and grumpily stumped over to the table, axe in tow. “Guys, guys, guys,” said Kham. “Come on.” He slid a chair over to the table by hooking it with one foot. “You two have to kiss and make up.” Beldin sat down on it with a huff but refused to look at Sebastian. “Listen,” said Kham. “I understand you’re mad at each other. But Sebastian, Beldin swore an oath to Jarel to keep a secret, and you have to understand that means he’ll make a loyal friend.” He took another swig. “And Beldin, I know you’re mad that Sebastian never told you that he belongs to the Shield, but maybe he was doing it to protect you.” He took a long gulp, completely finishing the contents of his mug. “As for me, I…” Kham stopped talking. He blinked. “Oh dear,” said Sebastian. “I’m afraid this is going to be a big one.” Kham held up one hand. His eyes started to water. “Big what?” asked Vlad. “It’s the Blue Frog Brew.” Sebastian moved his seat away from Kham. “It’s flavored with sweet marsh blueberries. It causes extreme—” “BRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIBBIT!” Kham’s burp was so loud that it blew Ilmarė’s hair back. The val gasped for breath afterwards. “—gas,” finished Sebastian. The elorii glared daggers at Kham. “Thanks for the warning.” “That,” Kham wiped his lips with the back of one hand, “is some nasty stuff. I get the frog part. But why do they call it blue frog?” Vlad struggled to keep from laughing. The back of Kham’s hand and his lips were entirely blue. “Never mind.” [/QUOTE]
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