Dockside Diversion/Still Waters

[jkason]

Nathan Tchanlach, human sorcerer

Nathan shrugs. "Wouldn't bother me much if you did think less of me, truth to tell," Nathan says with a shrug. "My own grandfather thought I was a waste of flesh most of my life, so I learned a long time ago not to put stock in others' judgement about my lifestyle choices."

To the others he says, "Swamp or Jirago, sounds like we'll be in the stink either way." Then he looks back to the lizard. "Just promise me I won't have to track down magical seductresses or infiltrate corrupt brothels, or some other permutation on corrupted male-female relations, and I'm more than happy to play guard with whatever skills I've got. Sounds refreshingly simple."

He pauses a moment, cocking his head in the way you've come to recognize as his listening to his unseen "companions," then sighs.

"Which probably means it's not at all, yes," he says.

 

[perrinmiller]

Borric Hawkins, Male Human Fighter

Borric gives Nate a friendly slap on the back. Unfortunately it is a with gauntlet encased hand and a bit hard.

"Nate, my mate. I am not sure what lifestyle you are into. But, even if you happen to be a poofda, you can come brothel hopping with me and Syl anytime.

"I am sure we can find something that strikes even your strange fancies."

"You too, lass. They are equal opportunity service at those establishments no matter what your height or gender."

All of this hanging around the docks and sailors has the fighter reverting to his time at sea where everyone is a little more crude and not too shy about their entertainment after being cooped up on a ship for days on end. Something about not having any possible female companionship just makes the desire stronger and ya gotta cut loose when ya can.

[sblock=Mini Stats]Initiative: +4
AC: 23 (26 with shield, 24 flat-footed, 13 Touch)
HP: 39 Current: 43
CMB: +7 CMD: 20 (22 vs. Trip/Disarm) Fort: +6 Reflex: +3 Will: +2 (+3 vs. Fear)
Conditions in Effect: Feeling frisky

Current Weapon in Hand: Wine goblet
Chakram: 2/2 MWK & 6/6 Cold Iron remaining
Light Hammers: 2/2 remaining[/sblock]___________________________

Borric Hawkins

 

[jkason]

Nathan Tchanlach, human sorcerer

Nathan opens his mouth as if to say something, then closes it. He glances to the air over his right shoulder, then shrugs and says, "Thanks, Borric. I think. Wouldn't have thought you so open-minded about, er, 'poofdas.' Still, the last brothel I entered ran on slave labor, so you'll understand why I might be a bit distrustful of those sorts of proprietors."

 

[GlassEye]

Though hard to read Borric detects a flash of amusement in the lizard's eye as if fully aware that everyone knows games are being played and humored by it. Sekmun maintains that humor when he responds to Zelena.

"Examining all your coins from every side is a good plan, Little Wise One. You never know when you've found a counterfeit one until you've checked it out. The Still Waters can provide 'adventure' in abundance but it is rarely pleasant."

The expanse of teeth exposed in Sekmun's smile widens at Nathan's response and the sorcerer can't help but be reminded of crocodiles.

"No flesh is a waste. Just, perhaps, not as useful in some situations as others. And I promise you: no perverse mating rituals. I'll be here, soaking in this sun, if you need to discuss your options."



[sblock=Knowledge Local - Hruthrip]Hruthrip is the fortified lizardfolk city on the Ouhm River near the center of the delta and ruled by one of the River Lords. The Still Waters push up close to the city; any compound outside the city is likely to be under constant threat from the dangers of that region.[/sblock]

 

[Gerald007]

Syl grins sheepishly at the slightly bawdy discussions. Might be easier on Zelena if we take the other mission. This one seems like he has more in common with the boys.

"Thank you for the hospitality, Sekmun. We'll decide and set out with one of you this evening. For whatever hijinks that entails," the witch laughs, as he prepares to depart and discuss their options with the others.

OOC: Sorry posting is slow right now. I've got some kind of ick, and other than trying to get through with work, everything is pushed back a bit for the time being. Hopefully the antibiotics will get me back up and running quickly. Syl will cast his lot with whichever the group decides, if I am gone for a day or so, although I think I like the scaly-kind better, gun to my head.

 

[perrinmiller]

Borric Hawkins, Male Human Fighter

OOC: Gerald, I think it was more likely the human captain was enjoying Borric's tales more. We only mentioned them in passing in that scene. As a player, I am not sure which, maybe the lizardman sounded more interesting? But, Borric likes the other guy more. Of course, I am content to discuss IC over a pint.

Nodding and gesturing that they take their discussion elsewhere, Borric bids the lizzy captain farewell.

"The scaly blighter did not even offer any wine. Let's go to that dockside pub over there and discuss the options."

As they are walking, Borric realizes that speaking of slavery is a touchy subject and says reassuringly, "Oh, Nate. We don't go to those kind of establishments. The courtesans in the Night Court are all licensed and trained professionals."

"No slaves there, my man."

He opens the door to the Crusty Clam, hoping the pub is not named after some old retired whore.
[sblock=Mini Stats]Initiative: +4
AC: 23 (26 with shield, 24 flat-footed, 13 Touch)
HP: 39 Current: 43
CMB: +7 CMD: 20 (22 vs. Trip/Disarm) Fort: +6 Reflex: +3 Will: +2 (+3 vs. Fear)
Conditions in Effect: Feeling frisky

Current Weapon in Hand: Wine goblet
Chakram: 2/2 MWK & 6/6 Cold Iron remaining
Light Hammers: 2/2 remaining[/sblock]___________________________

Borric Hawkins

 

[Songdragon]

"Thank you Sekmun, we will go talk over our options. You will hear one way or the other of our decision tonight." She departs with the others.

Once within the establishment the gnomish woman sits with her male companions... "Sooo... While the good Captian does seem to offer more adventure and discovery, I find Sekmun a being I think I can trust. He seems to tell you what he thinks and it would seem there would be less no drama. Privided the bumbling idiot on the docks is not in charge of anything." She shrugs and politely refuses any drink.

"What do you guys think?" she asks.

 

[jkason]

Nathan Tchanlach, human sorcerer

As they are walking, Borric realizes that speaking of slavery is a touchy subject and says reassuringly, "Oh, Nate. We don't go to those kind of establishments. The courtesans in the Night Court are all licensed and trained professionals."

"No slaves there, my man."

Nathan shrugs. "Problem with slavery is that most slavers know how to keep their property from letting people know that's what they are," he says. "We only found out what was going on at The Fair Lass by accident. If we'd been real clients instead of investigators, I don't expect Mai Lin would have had the gumption to tell us about her enslavement. It's a tricky thing, I think, so my inclination is to avoid it.

"As to which job, while I'm more comfortable with the human captain, I'm more inclined to try to stay on the continent. If something goes wrong and we're out a ship with the lizardfolk, we can find ground transport back to Venza pretty easily, even if we have to take the very long walk.

"We lose our ship across the ocean in Jirago, finding a way back is probably much trickier."

 

[perrinmiller]

Borric Hawkins, Male Human Fighter

Borric leaves off trying to convince Nate otherwise, and would rather not know the truth if the girls are enslaved.

The fighter shrugs, "The other captain offered wine."

"Besides there is something fishy going on amongst the lizard's crew."

The former seaman and brash man-at-arms is not a paladin after all and not too interested in helping the lizard with his potential employee problems. Getting involved might impact their ability to obtain treasure.

[sblock=Mini Stats]Initiative: +4
AC: 23 (26 with shield, 24 flat-footed, 13 Touch)
HP: 39 Current: 43
CMB: +7 CMD: 20 (22 vs. Trip/Disarm) Fort: +6 Reflex: +3 Will: +2 (+3 vs. Fear)
Conditions in Effect: Feeling frisky

Current Weapon in Hand: Wine goblet
Chakram: 2/2 MWK & 6/6 Cold Iron remaining
Light Hammers: 2/2 remaining[/sblock]___________________________

Borric Hawkins

 

[Gerald007]

Seeing a vote for each, Syl asked Zelena for her opinion. "Alright Zelena, Nate favors the lizard, and Borric wants to drink with the Captain. As long as there is gold to be had, and fat crickets for Waltor to eat, I am fine with either. How do you wish to proceed? I trust your opinion much more than either of these two louts," the witch says with a toothy smile. "I'm not sure any of we fellows has the sense to act in our own best interest, whatever that might be."