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<blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 3414196" data-attributes="member: 3285"><p><strong>Adventus Regis - Part 7b: The Barge</strong></p><p></p><p>The crew of the barge skillfully grounded the vessel onto shore. In moments, a small army of slaves and servants poured out from below deck. They were all helped onto the riverbank and led to the nearby field.</p><p></p><p>“Gaius,” said Ilmarė, “there’s something you’re not telling us.”</p><p></p><p>Gaius blinked. “I don’t know what you’re talking about.”</p><p></p><p>“Let’s start with the blood on your tunic,” said Sebastian.</p><p></p><p>Gaius’ smile dissipated into a snarl. “Keep your voices low!” He pulled both of them away from the crowd. His men were hastily erecting a pavilion tent in the field. “One of our largest slaves went mad,” said Gaius, regaining his composure. “He knocked the crewman manning the tiller unconscious and then steered the barge onto the rocks.”</p><p></p><p>Gaius’ men moved the heavy couches inside the pavilion tent.</p><p></p><p>Sebastian crossed his arms. “Why didn’t someone stop him?” </p><p></p><p>“I told you,” said Gaius, his voice dripping with contempt, “he was very large. Panicked crewmembers tried to stop him, but he would not release the tiller. I had to bludgeon him to death with a crock pot.”</p><p></p><p>Torches were set along the path between the tent and the barge. </p><p></p><p>“Can it be repaired?” asked Ilmarė.</p><p></p><p>“Yes,” said Gaius, “but only the simplest patch job. It will be enough to get back to town tonight, but the ship will need more serious repairs in the coming days. I knew I shouldn’t have bought that slave from the arena. Now, if you’ll excuse me…” The smile returned and Gaius spread his arms wide towards the magician. “Coelius will now perform feats of wonder that will astound and amaze!”</p><p></p><p>Ilmarė and Sebastian returned to their couches to consume the first course of bread and soup.</p><p></p><p>“You seem quiet,” Sebastian said to Kham. “Are you all right?”</p><p></p><p>“I’m fine,” Kham said, his eyes on the magician. He had just spewed a gout of flames into the air. </p><p></p><p>“You saw the tendrils on the token move like I did, didn’t you?” </p><p></p><p>Kham took a long gulp of wine. “Maybe I did.” He turned to bark at a slave. “More wine!”</p><p></p><p>The second course was an appetizer of boiled crab and raw vegetables. Dives and his trained dog performed tricks and a comedy routine. Muffin was a small black and white dog with a curled tail. Bijoux was not amused. </p><p></p><p>“Why can’t you get rid of Fleshripper?” Cal asked Kham. </p><p></p><p>“Because I can’t. I’ve tried.”</p><p></p><p>“Ever just try dropping it?” the big lizard said.</p><p></p><p>Kham rolled his eyes. “I’ve tried to sell it. I’ve tried to break it. I’ve tried to lose it. Fleshripper won’t…let me.”</p><p></p><p>“I could always take it from you,” said Cal, extending one long pointed claw to point at the sword.</p><p></p><p>“Not without killing me,” he said. “Until Elabac figures out how to remove this curse, I’m stuck with the damned thing. More wine!”</p><p></p><p>Sebastian folded his gloved hands before him. “At least your demons can be put away,” he said. </p><p></p><p>Beautiful twin Altherian dancers performed next. The third course was oysters and vegetables.</p><p></p><p>Gaius leaned over to whisper to Kham. “The dancers can be sent to your room for the night,” he said. “It would only be a small additional fee of, let’s say, eight hundred Imperials? Have we a deal?”</p><p></p><p>Kham took another gulp of wine. “Absolutely. It will be paid in full in my account back at Ravulus. But you should send them to my friend Sebastian,” he nodded towards Sebastian, who sat engrossed in the display. “He needs them more than me.”</p><p></p><p>“Deal,” said Gaius. “I will collect the first four hundred Imperials when we return.” He turned back to the audience. “And now, for the final stage of our entertainment this evening, a pair of gladiators will do battle! Would you like an armed or unarmed combat?”</p><p></p><p>“Armed!” shouted Ilmarė with uncharacteristic vigor.</p><p></p><p>Gaius grinned at her. “The Elorii wishes to see blood. Will it be to the death then!”</p><p></p><p>“Yes!” Ilmarė shouted as Sebastian shouted “No!”</p><p></p><p>“That will be an additional six hundred Imperials,” said Gaius.</p><p></p><p>“Oh. Never mind then,” said Ilmarė. “I don’t put that high a price on human suffering.”</p><p></p><p>As the gladiators did battle, the final course was served: chilled berries with cream and honeyed pastries. By the time dessert and the gladiators were finished, all was ready. The camp was struck, and everyone and everything was moved back onboard. The barge set off for Vestalanium.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talien, post: 3414196, member: 3285"] [b]Adventus Regis - Part 7b: The Barge[/b] The crew of the barge skillfully grounded the vessel onto shore. In moments, a small army of slaves and servants poured out from below deck. They were all helped onto the riverbank and led to the nearby field. “Gaius,” said Ilmarė, “there’s something you’re not telling us.” Gaius blinked. “I don’t know what you’re talking about.” “Let’s start with the blood on your tunic,” said Sebastian. Gaius’ smile dissipated into a snarl. “Keep your voices low!” He pulled both of them away from the crowd. His men were hastily erecting a pavilion tent in the field. “One of our largest slaves went mad,” said Gaius, regaining his composure. “He knocked the crewman manning the tiller unconscious and then steered the barge onto the rocks.” Gaius’ men moved the heavy couches inside the pavilion tent. Sebastian crossed his arms. “Why didn’t someone stop him?” “I told you,” said Gaius, his voice dripping with contempt, “he was very large. Panicked crewmembers tried to stop him, but he would not release the tiller. I had to bludgeon him to death with a crock pot.” Torches were set along the path between the tent and the barge. “Can it be repaired?” asked Ilmarė. “Yes,” said Gaius, “but only the simplest patch job. It will be enough to get back to town tonight, but the ship will need more serious repairs in the coming days. I knew I shouldn’t have bought that slave from the arena. Now, if you’ll excuse me…” The smile returned and Gaius spread his arms wide towards the magician. “Coelius will now perform feats of wonder that will astound and amaze!” Ilmarė and Sebastian returned to their couches to consume the first course of bread and soup. “You seem quiet,” Sebastian said to Kham. “Are you all right?” “I’m fine,” Kham said, his eyes on the magician. He had just spewed a gout of flames into the air. “You saw the tendrils on the token move like I did, didn’t you?” Kham took a long gulp of wine. “Maybe I did.” He turned to bark at a slave. “More wine!” The second course was an appetizer of boiled crab and raw vegetables. Dives and his trained dog performed tricks and a comedy routine. Muffin was a small black and white dog with a curled tail. Bijoux was not amused. “Why can’t you get rid of Fleshripper?” Cal asked Kham. “Because I can’t. I’ve tried.” “Ever just try dropping it?” the big lizard said. Kham rolled his eyes. “I’ve tried to sell it. I’ve tried to break it. I’ve tried to lose it. Fleshripper won’t…let me.” “I could always take it from you,” said Cal, extending one long pointed claw to point at the sword. “Not without killing me,” he said. “Until Elabac figures out how to remove this curse, I’m stuck with the damned thing. More wine!” Sebastian folded his gloved hands before him. “At least your demons can be put away,” he said. Beautiful twin Altherian dancers performed next. The third course was oysters and vegetables. Gaius leaned over to whisper to Kham. “The dancers can be sent to your room for the night,” he said. “It would only be a small additional fee of, let’s say, eight hundred Imperials? Have we a deal?” Kham took another gulp of wine. “Absolutely. It will be paid in full in my account back at Ravulus. But you should send them to my friend Sebastian,” he nodded towards Sebastian, who sat engrossed in the display. “He needs them more than me.” “Deal,” said Gaius. “I will collect the first four hundred Imperials when we return.” He turned back to the audience. “And now, for the final stage of our entertainment this evening, a pair of gladiators will do battle! Would you like an armed or unarmed combat?” “Armed!” shouted Ilmarė with uncharacteristic vigor. Gaius grinned at her. “The Elorii wishes to see blood. Will it be to the death then!” “Yes!” Ilmarė shouted as Sebastian shouted “No!” “That will be an additional six hundred Imperials,” said Gaius. “Oh. Never mind then,” said Ilmarė. “I don’t put that high a price on human suffering.” As the gladiators did battle, the final course was served: chilled berries with cream and honeyed pastries. By the time dessert and the gladiators were finished, all was ready. The camp was struck, and everyone and everything was moved back onboard. The barge set off for Vestalanium. [/QUOTE]
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