[AU] Stone Bones

[Corinthi]

*Darthallys, the woman's eyes widen at your comments.*

"The entire stock? I think we have about three years' worth on hand, but that would be for a single person. Of course a giant eats about twice that and a spryte less than half that. Rope we have in plenty, spades and shovels will be no problem, I think we have a dozen each, and we have plenty of blankets. Good wool ones from local sheep, plenty warm and plenty large, even big enough for a giant. How tall is he?"

"Tall enough to provide shade on a warm day if one can stand the odor." Darthalys rubs his chin as he considers the available stock. "I'm a bit surprised at the levels of hard tack you keep on hand. Doubt we could carry 3 years worth, even with my sack. Caves don't support litters or carts well either. After accounting for the space 200 feet of rope, a pick, 2 shovels, 8 water skins and 8 heavy winter blankets require, let's go ahead and fill my sack, then two other hefty sacks with tack and see where we are."

*Darthallys leans across the table a bit and grins apologetically,* "Physical estimation is not a strong point of mine, nor are numbers. I need to see and smell something before it leaves a good impression." *The grins turns just a bit challenging and flirtacious toward the end.*

 

[Jaws]

Wil

*Wil walks out of the shop. He tries to follow along with the group to the general store. He is smiling as he carelessly fiddles with his newfound toy.*

Women like flowers, right? Would Vesune like flowers? Does the general store have flowers? What kind would she like? Am I being to bold?

 

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

*Smiling a bit, showing sharp teeth, the sibeccai woman nods and begins pulling things off the shelves. She brings over the rope and blankets, then begins bringing in the shovels and pick. Finally she lays down the waterskins and checks against a book.*

"That's about twenty Queens right there, and how much food do you think you can fit in there?" she says with a bit of a wink.

*After a bit of wandering, the rest of you can find the general store without too much trouble. Darthallys seems to be out of his bad mood, and is predicitably flirting with the sibeccai woman behind the counter. Already the counter is covered with tools, rope, and blankets.*

 

[Corinthi]

*Darthallys glances over his shoulder as the others begin traipsing in before looking back toward the shopkeep, "A desicion that doesn't need to rest solely on my shoulders now. With Atlas there to pack mule, I imagine we can carry all we can afford." He tosses a thumb back toward Atlas as he mentions him.

*Looking back toward the others, Darthallys flashes a predatory grin.* "My honored companions, this fine woman is ready to attend to all of our needs if we but voice them and, of course, pay the appropriate price. I've bartered for blankets, tools, rope, and a few other sundries. We need to decide how much food to lug and what other needs we may have before delving into the depth of the earth to appease whatever flight of fancy is poisoning our dreams."

 

[rangerjohn]

Grinning sheepishly at the pack mule remark, Atlas responds "I think the bigger question how are we set for water? If possible it would be best for you to carry that in your bag. A days water for the group would weigh far more than dry rations. I realize that would mean multiple cantainers instead of a barrel though. But I don't see how we could carry a barrel without a real pack mule. I may have the strength but not the body shape for such a load."

 

[dead_radish]

*Kelthet stands quietly at the back, watching the banter. He stands beside the door, unconciously taking up the posture of a guard as he stands beside it, drawing himself up to his full height, back straight, eyes straight ahead, hands at his sides. He waits for the others to decide on food and water - if it isn't enough in his estimate, he'll speak up then. For now, everyone has things well in hand.*

 

[Erekose13]

Once in the store, Phaern flies over to Darthallys to see what supplies their companion has acquired. "Ah talking food now eh? Well I eat less, but we have been told that we may encounter some creatures down in the deeps that can be bartered with given enough food. We may want to see if a pack mule would be a worthwhile investment."

 

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

*The shopkeeper looks at the veritable hoarde of people that have desended on her shop with a bit of surprise, then gathers herself to answer about the food.*

"Well, a day's worth of trail rations costs about five deuce and weighs about a pound. How much of that can you afford and carry?" she inquires. "As for water, you'd be best off finding it under there, as unless you're taking wagons you'll never carry enough. I here there's plenty of streams underground."

[ooc: deuce=silver]

 

[dead_radish]

*Kelthet nods* "We think that the water will not be a problem - the Servant of the Green can find drinkable water." *He then lapses back into silence.*

 

[Corinthi]

*Kelthet nods* "We think that the water will not be a problem - the Servant of the Green can find drinkable water." *He then lapses back into silence.*

Darthallys nods to the Greenbond and smiles, "Excellent, because there's no earthly way I was going to ruin my sack carrying a lake of water. I knew you'd have a nose for such things."

He glances around, "Well then, it's just a matter of logisitics in determining just how much food we can carry. Personally, I'd like to be somewhat conservative in the estimates. I'm certain with the Greenbond's assistance, we can find both food and water to supplement our stores. If there are races living down there, they have to eat somehow. I imagine I can carry..."

<OOC: Darthallys will lay out exactly how much space he can fit inside his sack, after accounting for ropes, tools, and the like. Rather than dither it all out, I'd like it more if we could just abstract an amount and price and get on with things. Assuming no objections.>