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<blockquote data-quote="megamania" data-source="post: 6156909" data-attributes="member: 9255"><p>JOHN PLAY</p><p>“03 PLAY FOR KEEPS”</p><p>SEGMENT 57</p><p>“THE PIRATE BAR- KRAKEN’S REACH ”</p><p></p><p>DRAVAGO 2 ,997- NIGHT FALL</p><p></p><p>“Hi Honey. Up for some company?” asks the woman of the night on the edge of the dock.</p><p></p><p>“All set but thanks.” Replies Play carrying a single travel bag. His better than normal attire attracts the women and creatures of the night but his charm and looks keep the women watching. He remains wary of anyone walking nearby but makes no sign of it. The wiser of the other creatures of the night recognize him as a predator also and steer wide of him.</p><p></p><p>He walks to a specific tavern. One he has been to before. He pauses only to look up at the sign of The Kraken’s Reach. A large monstrous squid is shown holding weapons, treasure and bottles of rum. It wears a large curled hair with a red feather on it. Play hears the loud music and laughter from within. He takes a breath then pushes his way into the swinging doorway.</p><p></p><p>A half-orc wearing old and war battled breastplate passes him as he enters. The woman of the night calls out his name “Ghaji”. Since he has left, Play thinks little of him as he walks to the bar. There are others- dozens of others, he needs to quickly profile and judge their threat range.</p><p></p><p>Yes…. This is his idea of a vacation. And he is just beginning to enjoy it.</p><p></p><p>Some conversations end or continue but with the individuals watching him enter. A quick look suggests only one true threat. In the back corner there is a man dressed in black leather armor. He has the look of a hunter… or the calm within a storm. Though he never looks towards Play he is certain the man is evaluating him also. Good- let him look. Play is here not to fight but to have a vacation in the islands.</p><p></p><p>“Rum.” Asks Play as he leans on the bar.</p><p></p><p>The bar tender stares at him long and hard before grabbing a brown glass bottle and pours a shot. Play picks it up and flicks a coin to him. With a wink he gulps it in one shot and coughs and sputters for a moment. “Smooth.” He tries to say with a charming smile. “Is Kerri here by any chance?”</p><p></p><p>“Never heard of a Kerri.” The tender replies warily looking the stranger over.</p><p></p><p>“Kerri d’Orien.”</p><p></p><p>“Nope.”</p><p></p><p>Play watches the crowd now. The man in black leather is no longer there. Play is surprised he didn’t see him leave- assuming he has left. “Must have been misinformed. You have a room here for the night?” He continues to watch the room but now watches the shadows and the beams above.</p><p></p><p>There are several sets of shark jaws above and other strange remains of creatures from the sea. He sees no movement above so he redirects his attention to the tender. “Any rooms?” he repeats.</p><p></p><p>“Bridal Suite” he says with a broken tooth smile.</p><p></p><p>A thin man with a yellow and white beard and no eye brows snickers at the joke. A small monkey with a vest and large hat sits under the table and looks up. It gives a toothy smile and a snicker also.</p><p></p><p>“Let me guess… it’s the most expensive room also.”</p><p></p><p>“Well…. As you can say…….”</p><p></p><p>“…say the directions to the room and give me the key.” He sets down several coins made of gold. “If any brides show up…. Send them up will you.”</p><p></p><p>The yellow bearded man sets down his rum and calls at Play. “What are you about stranger?”</p><p></p><p>“Vacation. I’m on vacation.”</p><p></p><p>“What?!?” snarls the man in confusion that becomes anger as he thinks Play is disrespecting him. He gets up quickly reaching to his side. Play without looking backhands the man whom stumbles and falls hard to the floor before fully drawing his sword. Everyone laughs as Play walks up the stairway.</p><p></p><p>The man wipes the blood from his lip and sits. He reaches for his drink but cannot find it.</p><p></p><p>Below, the monkey smiles and chatters happily and burbs a rummy burb before skittering off for the next unattended glass of rum.</p><p></p><p>Play locks the door and pulls out a rod and clicks a button on it once against the door. Not perfect but a good delay against the types that may try something foolish. For a bridal room it is… well… less than fancy and roomy. But it does have a balcony overlooking the harbor where the ship still lays anchored within. </p><p></p><p>Twenty minutes goes by then he lights a single candle and climbs into the bed. He smiles shortly thereafter.</p><p></p><p>“’allo”</p><p></p><p>“Hear you were looking for a bride.”</p><p></p><p>A slender woman dressed in blue and black sits at the balcony.</p><p></p><p>“Kerri- about time. I figured you knew I was here because of Mango.”</p><p></p><p>“Drinking again but yes.”</p><p></p><p>“Why are you here?” She asks as she allows Play to see her full silhouette in the window.</p><p></p><p>“Would you believe- a vacation?”</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="megamania, post: 6156909, member: 9255"] JOHN PLAY “03 PLAY FOR KEEPS” SEGMENT 57 “THE PIRATE BAR- KRAKEN’S REACH ” DRAVAGO 2 ,997- NIGHT FALL “Hi Honey. Up for some company?” asks the woman of the night on the edge of the dock. “All set but thanks.” Replies Play carrying a single travel bag. His better than normal attire attracts the women and creatures of the night but his charm and looks keep the women watching. He remains wary of anyone walking nearby but makes no sign of it. The wiser of the other creatures of the night recognize him as a predator also and steer wide of him. He walks to a specific tavern. One he has been to before. He pauses only to look up at the sign of The Kraken’s Reach. A large monstrous squid is shown holding weapons, treasure and bottles of rum. It wears a large curled hair with a red feather on it. Play hears the loud music and laughter from within. He takes a breath then pushes his way into the swinging doorway. A half-orc wearing old and war battled breastplate passes him as he enters. The woman of the night calls out his name “Ghaji”. Since he has left, Play thinks little of him as he walks to the bar. There are others- dozens of others, he needs to quickly profile and judge their threat range. Yes…. This is his idea of a vacation. And he is just beginning to enjoy it. Some conversations end or continue but with the individuals watching him enter. A quick look suggests only one true threat. In the back corner there is a man dressed in black leather armor. He has the look of a hunter… or the calm within a storm. Though he never looks towards Play he is certain the man is evaluating him also. Good- let him look. Play is here not to fight but to have a vacation in the islands. “Rum.” Asks Play as he leans on the bar. The bar tender stares at him long and hard before grabbing a brown glass bottle and pours a shot. Play picks it up and flicks a coin to him. With a wink he gulps it in one shot and coughs and sputters for a moment. “Smooth.” He tries to say with a charming smile. “Is Kerri here by any chance?” “Never heard of a Kerri.” The tender replies warily looking the stranger over. “Kerri d’Orien.” “Nope.” Play watches the crowd now. The man in black leather is no longer there. Play is surprised he didn’t see him leave- assuming he has left. “Must have been misinformed. You have a room here for the night?” He continues to watch the room but now watches the shadows and the beams above. There are several sets of shark jaws above and other strange remains of creatures from the sea. He sees no movement above so he redirects his attention to the tender. “Any rooms?” he repeats. “Bridal Suite” he says with a broken tooth smile. A thin man with a yellow and white beard and no eye brows snickers at the joke. A small monkey with a vest and large hat sits under the table and looks up. It gives a toothy smile and a snicker also. “Let me guess… it’s the most expensive room also.” “Well…. As you can say…….” “…say the directions to the room and give me the key.” He sets down several coins made of gold. “If any brides show up…. Send them up will you.” The yellow bearded man sets down his rum and calls at Play. “What are you about stranger?” “Vacation. I’m on vacation.” “What?!?” snarls the man in confusion that becomes anger as he thinks Play is disrespecting him. He gets up quickly reaching to his side. Play without looking backhands the man whom stumbles and falls hard to the floor before fully drawing his sword. Everyone laughs as Play walks up the stairway. The man wipes the blood from his lip and sits. He reaches for his drink but cannot find it. Below, the monkey smiles and chatters happily and burbs a rummy burb before skittering off for the next unattended glass of rum. Play locks the door and pulls out a rod and clicks a button on it once against the door. Not perfect but a good delay against the types that may try something foolish. For a bridal room it is… well… less than fancy and roomy. But it does have a balcony overlooking the harbor where the ship still lays anchored within. Twenty minutes goes by then he lights a single candle and climbs into the bed. He smiles shortly thereafter. “’allo” “Hear you were looking for a bride.” A slender woman dressed in blue and black sits at the balcony. “Kerri- about time. I figured you knew I was here because of Mango.” “Drinking again but yes.” “Why are you here?” She asks as she allows Play to see her full silhouette in the window. “Would you believe- a vacation?” [/QUOTE]
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