[IC] JM's A Bit of Trouble (Book 2)

[jmucchiello]

GM: The market is actually pretty big. But that doesn't matter. Shout outs to: @TallIan, @ArwensDaughter, @Charlotte of Oz

 

[FitzTheRuke]

OOC: The market might be pretty big, but I doubt it would be too hard to spot Swithun wandering through it. He might not be large size game-wise, but I feel that Swithun's head sticks up above the crowd. Plus people don't tend to want to bump into him, so they give him an unnatural (for a market) amount of room to walk around in.

 

[Mark Chance]

"I have an apple. But this stall sells rocks. With pictures on them. The apple stall is over there. You can however," Winter reaches into her wallet an pulls out another apple, "have this one. I have a couple."

Winter tosses the new apple to Klebba.

"Are you new to Bit?"

Klebba catches the apple and chomps a hearty bite from it, chewing a few times before shifting the hunks of apple into a cheek. He speaks around the food in his mouth.

"Have just arrived in Bit," he says, then chews some more and swallows. "Walked in from Cade-Crable, and my feet are killing me." He chuckles and downs another bite apple. "Thank you, Winter. I was nearly famished."

He listens to the group talk, to other introductions.

Is it rude to ask for a ride? he wonders, staring up at the centaur.

"If we're buying drinks," Klebba says, "I can chip in for a round."

 

[ArwensDaughter]

Having spent some time in prayer at the church complex, Surina strolled through the market, her silver scales shimmering in the sun. WIth the influx of refugees in Bit, her family had opened a wine stall in the market, in addition to selling directly to inns and taverns. If she remembered correctly, cousin Gaela should be working today, and it would be good to catch up with him.

As she wended her way through the market, she saw Swithun and decided to head his way. When she got closer, she saw a swaying brother Pelegon as well, and she sighed. When was he ever going to get his act together? How could someone with the divine spark behave so...irresponsibly? He had his moments, but....She shook her head as if to clear it.

“Ho Swithun! Brother Pelegon” she says when she nears them. Only then does she see the halfling standing with them. “Klebba? Is that you? What are you doing here?”

 

[doghead]

"Have just arrived in Bit," he says, then chews some more and swallows. "Walked in from Cade-Crable, and my feet are killing me." He chuckles and downs another bite apple. "Thank you, Winter. I was nearly famished."

"You are welcome. And welcome.

"You should rest your feet in the river. There are a few good places to do so a little up river from the market."

Winter greets the newcomers and introduces herself to those she has not met before, which is pretty much everyone. Although, she knows of Swithun by reputation, and recognises Surina from around town.

Winter has no interest in visiting the tavern at this hour of the morning. She is about to excuse herself when ...

... "I hear you're buying people drinks, and I can already tell that'll make us good friends!"

When Tifi pulls on his sleeve, Pelegon reacts a bit agitated.

"What? Just one drink won't kill me."

Winter frowns. Honestly. Someone needs to slap some sense into the man.

Winter is pretty sure that Tifi is old enough to wonder around town without an adult. But sometimes it is hard to tell with humans.

"I can take you home if you like, Tifi. Or somewhere else if ... um, you want to go somewhere else," Winter concludes awkwardly.

OOC: Yes, nicely brought together. And now I am spitting the party.

 

[Mark Chance]

"You should rest your feet in the river. There are a few good places to do so a little up river from the market," Winter says.

Klebba bows, chewing another mouthful of apple.

“Ho Swithun! Brother Pelegon” Surina says when she nears them. Only then does she see the halfling standing with them. “Klebba? Is that you? What are you doing here?”

The halfling grins hugely. "Ye gods curl my toe hairs!" He walks forward, arms held up in a pugilist's stance, and throws a couple of playful jabs at Surina. "I'd heard rumors my old student was in the vicinity, but to find her so quickly! I say, Winter's idea is grand about cooling my feet in the river. What say we make a picnic out of it? Victuals and maybe a keg, fishing rods, if we can get them? It could be a grand old time!"

 

[FitzTheRuke]

Swithun thought Klebba's idea of ale, a meal, and socialization down by the river was a grand plan, and he offered to carry the keg. The gathered individuals appeared to have some crossover of acquaintance, and a variety of skills and knowledge. Perhaps the perfect group to form a small company to follow-up on some of the loose threads that the army had failed to sew up as peace had returned to the area. This would be a good opportunity to bond and to get a sense of one-another.

 

[doghead]

I say, Winter's idea is grand about cooling my feet in the river. What say we make a picnic out of it? Victuals and maybe a keg, fishing rods, if we can get them? It could be a grand old time!"

That. Was. Unexpected.

Winter shakes off her surprise and to her surprise, finds herself saying, "I have nothing pressing to do. It is a beautiful day, and lunch approaches. It sounds like a good idea to me."

 

[Steve Gorak]

“Terrific! Fresh air, good company and...” Theremin waits a couple of seconds for suspense, grabs his lute “and lively music!”. He starts playing a lively tune to set the mood.

 

[JustinCase]

”And a tasty beverage or two,” Brother Pelegon adds with a smile. Tifi looks up at him with fire in her young eyes, and the monk is obviously taken aback.

”The first one will be water, I’m sure. And your second, too.”

This seems to please the girl for a moment, so Pelegon turns to the others.

”Can she come along?” he asks, not even bothering to check if he is invited...