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<blockquote data-quote="Aethmud" data-source="post: 9029800" data-attributes="member: 6746292"><p>[ATTACH=full]286044[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Some while later, once he is sure they wouldn’t be overheard, Jack leans in closer to Russet, dropping his voice to a conspiratorial whisper. <strong>"This one, eh?” </strong>he nods towards Mak, <strong>“loaded with gold and looking for a way to lighten his purse? Not as loaded as that lot, though…”</strong> with a discreet nod discretely in the direction of the Mintarn mercenaries. </p><p></p><p><strong>“A few games should do the trick. Not to worry, I'll make sure our new friend Mak and I have plenty left to buy the next round."</strong></p><p></p><p>As Jack turns to Mak, his grin widens. <strong>"Y'know, Mak," </strong>he begins, leaning against the table with an ease that belies his diminutive size, <strong>"I have a proposal for you."</strong> He gives the man an assessing look, as if sizing up his potential for mischief. <strong>"See those fellows over there?"</strong> He subtly gestures towards the Mintarn Mercenaries, a group of burly individuals who seem to have as much love for gold as they do for brawling. <strong>"They look like they could use a little excitement. A game of cards, perhaps?"</strong> The glint in Jack's eyes is pure mischief as he shuffles his deck of cards, a soft rustle that fills the space between them, <strong>"And I'm thinking, you and me, we could give them a run for their money. A bit of team play, if you will. What do you say, Mak? Fancy a little friendly competition with the Mintarns? Remember, the game’s not always about winning. Sometimes, it’s just about having fun and making a few friends… and if we win some gold while we’re at it, well, that’s just the icing on top!"</strong></p><p></p><p>The jocose fairy flutters towards the mercenaries, his confidence undaunted by their hulking figures. He addresses the table with an air of casual nonchalance that contrasts starkly with their hardened features. <strong>"Good evening, gents!" </strong>He greets, raising a tiny hand. <strong>"Might I join you?"</strong></p><p></p><p>His eyes skim over their table, landing briefly on the youth in the ermine-lined robes. The sparkle of the diamond-shaped brooch draws Jack’s attention. A good gamble always needed an intriguing prize, after all. <strong>"Quite a sight you all are, hardened warriors with a sense of style. Tattoos, mother-of-pearl sword pommels, and splendid scale armor! My friend and I were just discussing who among the tavern patrons could possibly match our love for a good card game and, I must admit, you seemed the most formidable opponents. Well, not opponents so much, rather fellow sportsmen, sharing a round of jests, tales, and cards."</strong></p><p></p><p>Jack spreads his deck in a magnificent flourish, an array of colorful cards that shimmer in the tavern light. <strong>"Now, a small wager wouldn't hurt, would it? A bit of harmless fun to make the game more exciting?"</strong> He locks eyes with the mercenaries, his gaze resolute. <strong>"Unless, of course, you’re worried that you might not be as fortunate at cards as you are in battle. I’d hate to think you might be, ah... timid. Surely, a group of brave Mintarn Mercenaries wouldn't be so fainthearted as to shy away from a friendly game?"</strong></p><p></p><p>A teasing lilt carefully embedded in his words, Jack’s voice rings as smooth as the finest honeyed mead. The challenge had been set. To decline would be to question their courage and audacity, and Jack can’t help the twinkle in his eye as he awaits their response.</p><p></p><p>[SPOILER=Persuasion check]<a href="https://www.coyotecode.net/roll/lookup.php?rollid=279630" target="_blank">Rolled 24 Persuasion</a> while attempting to convince the mercenaries to join us for some wagers over card games.[/SPOILER]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Aethmud, post: 9029800, member: 6746292"] [ATTACH type="full" width="391px"]286044[/ATTACH] Some while later, once he is sure they wouldn’t be overheard, Jack leans in closer to Russet, dropping his voice to a conspiratorial whisper. [B]"This one, eh?” [/B]he nods towards Mak, [B]“loaded with gold and looking for a way to lighten his purse? Not as loaded as that lot, though…”[/B] with a discreet nod discretely in the direction of the Mintarn mercenaries. [B]“A few games should do the trick. Not to worry, I'll make sure our new friend Mak and I have plenty left to buy the next round."[/B] As Jack turns to Mak, his grin widens. [B]"Y'know, Mak," [/B]he begins, leaning against the table with an ease that belies his diminutive size, [B]"I have a proposal for you."[/B] He gives the man an assessing look, as if sizing up his potential for mischief. [B]"See those fellows over there?"[/B] He subtly gestures towards the Mintarn Mercenaries, a group of burly individuals who seem to have as much love for gold as they do for brawling. [B]"They look like they could use a little excitement. A game of cards, perhaps?"[/B] The glint in Jack's eyes is pure mischief as he shuffles his deck of cards, a soft rustle that fills the space between them, [B]"And I'm thinking, you and me, we could give them a run for their money. A bit of team play, if you will. What do you say, Mak? Fancy a little friendly competition with the Mintarns? Remember, the game’s not always about winning. Sometimes, it’s just about having fun and making a few friends… and if we win some gold while we’re at it, well, that’s just the icing on top!"[/B] The jocose fairy flutters towards the mercenaries, his confidence undaunted by their hulking figures. He addresses the table with an air of casual nonchalance that contrasts starkly with their hardened features. [B]"Good evening, gents!" [/B]He greets, raising a tiny hand. [B]"Might I join you?"[/B] His eyes skim over their table, landing briefly on the youth in the ermine-lined robes. The sparkle of the diamond-shaped brooch draws Jack’s attention. A good gamble always needed an intriguing prize, after all. [B]"Quite a sight you all are, hardened warriors with a sense of style. Tattoos, mother-of-pearl sword pommels, and splendid scale armor! My friend and I were just discussing who among the tavern patrons could possibly match our love for a good card game and, I must admit, you seemed the most formidable opponents. Well, not opponents so much, rather fellow sportsmen, sharing a round of jests, tales, and cards."[/B] Jack spreads his deck in a magnificent flourish, an array of colorful cards that shimmer in the tavern light. [B]"Now, a small wager wouldn't hurt, would it? A bit of harmless fun to make the game more exciting?"[/B] He locks eyes with the mercenaries, his gaze resolute. [B]"Unless, of course, you’re worried that you might not be as fortunate at cards as you are in battle. I’d hate to think you might be, ah... timid. Surely, a group of brave Mintarn Mercenaries wouldn't be so fainthearted as to shy away from a friendly game?"[/B] A teasing lilt carefully embedded in his words, Jack’s voice rings as smooth as the finest honeyed mead. The challenge had been set. To decline would be to question their courage and audacity, and Jack can’t help the twinkle in his eye as he awaits their response. [SPOILER=Persuasion check][URL='https://www.coyotecode.net/roll/lookup.php?rollid=279630']Rolled 24 Persuasion[/URL] while attempting to convince the mercenaries to join us for some wagers over card games.[/SPOILER] [/QUOTE]
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