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Feint Whispers Chapter #5: The Excavation

Krug said:
Bhartus puts on the new cloak and is very pleased with himself.
That lass, she be a good sort!

He struts about town confidently, and treats Jericho to some ale at a tavern. "The Fist should not tarry long; dark powers are gathering."

Jericho taking a swig of the ale, "Aye Bhartus, we should not tarry, but I won't leave Duvik, defenseless, this little burg has grown on me, as has the company."

Jericho pours some more ale for himself and Bhartus, "Dark powers, not all works of evil in men, is due to dark powers..."
 

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Hehe, I'll have to make sure and get her something nice sometime. I'm being spoilt here.

Norri chuckles, and decides to go for a walk.

Keeping out of people's attention is a subconcious practise he notices when he arrives back at the tavern, and he decides to join his comrades when he sees them having a drink.

I wonder if Whitney would like to join us? Haven't seen her for a while, she's probably been making magic items the whole time. She should take a break.

"You guys think Whitney would like to join us in our little gathering here?" he asks them.
 


Norri grins and gives Jericho a little salute before heading upstairs to Whitney's room. He knocks and waits for a response.

"A few of us are downstairs and were wondering if you'd like to join us for dinner? Jericho's shout," he says with a smile, "You've been working too much, and we want to thank you for the cloaks, so..."
 

Whitney answers the door, clad in a modest silk robe, her hands spotted with ink and her hair a bit askew. She listens to the invintation and blinks as she polishes her glasses.

"Thank you." smiles. "Give me a bit to clean up and make myself presentable, I've been engaged in my studies a bit long it seems."

About half an hour later, she appears in her more usual neat and somber manner of dress and joins the group (making it a poitn to stay out of reach of Jericho's imfamous pinching hands) and orders a light wine from the servents.
 

KaintheSeeker said:
About half an hour later, she appears in her more usual neat and somber manner of dress and joins the group (making it a point to stay out of reach of Jericho's imfamous pinching hands) and orders a light wine from the servents.

OOC: Is Whitney wearing the trinket given to her by Jericho?

Jericho eyes her with his usual, roguish grin, "Now if only the elfy would dine with us, the Fist would be complete, a feast for us this eve, my comrades, a feast for our success, and continued endeavors!"

Jericho stands, and throws back the flap of his new cloak, wearing expensive, finery, and no armor, and his elegant yet deadly enchanted blade at his hip, along with a dagger, he raises his cup, "I propose a toast, my comrades, to the Fist of Duvik!" he shouts loudly, "We have overcome many foes, and our success, has brough us wealth, prestige, and to the people of Duvik, some peace of mind. But now my friends, we face great and terrible war, we must look the spectre in the eye, and we must not fear. We shall be triumphant, by Moradin's Hammer, by the strength of the wee folk, by the bow of the elves, and by the courage of men, we shall prevail. A toast to the Fist, a toast to the Sherrif, and a toast to victory!"

Jericho pauses, allowing the crowd to enjoy the toast, before continuing in a more softer, and dignified tone, "But my news shall not end there gentlemen, and gentle ladies," leering at the women of the room, settling on poor Whitney, "Today I, Jericho Ibn al-Sufaed, announce my intentions to court the beautiful, and much too intelligent for her own good Whitney Delnoir, she accepted my gift of courtship, and along with it, my heart."

With that final statement, Jericho bows to Whitney, and takes a seat with his companions once more, very pleased with himself.
 
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"I was going to say 'Sorry I'm late' but I'm glad I wasn't too late to miss that," Tarowyn says as he arrives immediately after Jericho's announcement. He eyes one of the serving maids, "Bring a round of whatever the dwarf's drinking, miss. I think we're all gonna need a stiff drink. Better make it a double for the lady." The elf chuckles and then rolls his eyes at Whitney, "This is sort of a denouement now, I suppose, but thanks for the cloak..." :D
 

"Courtship gift?" blinks as she touches the amulet (and she is wearing it) "I.. didn't realize that you were so.. ardent Jericho."
Looks a bit stunned. "I can't say that I'm .. not impressed.. but..still.. this is sudden.. I've no dowry.. Father hasn't been told." Father will have lion cubs Whitney thinks to herself in shock. He'd.. Her mind is unable to think what her father would say. She knew her half brother would find it quite amusing, but he found everything she did amusing.
 

KaintheSeeker said:
"Courtship gift?" blinks as she touches the amulet (and she is wearing it) "I.. didn't realize that you were so.. ardent Jericho."
Looks a bit stunned. "I can't say that I'm .. not impressed.. but..still.. this is sudden.. I've no dowry.. Father hasn't been told." Father will have lion cubs Whitney thinks to herself in shock. He'd.. Her mind is unable to think what her father would say. She knew her half brother would find it quite amusing, but he found everything she did amusing.

"Jericho needs no dowry, I plan to make myself very wealthy, and powerful by my own hand, what is mine can and will be yours," Jericho boasts, "You do not have to think of it now, take your time, I am sure you will make the right decision before long, now everyone eat up, we celebrate, we feast, and perhaps make merry..."
 

Whitney shakes her head, but keeps quiet, distressed how to deal with her companion. -He doesn't understand me at all, what I wish.. who I am.. or what my duties might one day be-
 

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