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<blockquote data-quote="Knightfall" data-source="post: 2351592" data-attributes="member: 2012"><p><em><strong>Breakfast at “The Creeping Vine”:</strong></em></p><p>“Pass the sweet rolls will you, Bactra?” Mesik mumbled through his overflowing mouth. “I’ll say this for you Onans, Rilius, you sure know how to eat.”</p><p></p><p>“Thank you, friend Mesik.” Rilius was amazed at how much the hairfoot could eat. He tried not to show his revulsion at Mesik’s table manners, while, at the same time, filling up with pride at the small man’s compliment.</p><p></p><p>“You might want to slow down, Mesik,” laughed Bactra as he offered the sweet rolls first to Thessa and then to Mesik. “After all, we’re going to be here a while and you don’t want to deplete Master Rilius’ stock of food.”</p><p></p><p>“Indeed,” Thessa glared at Mesik. “And try chewing with your mouth closed. We are not out in the wilderness, Mesik!”</p><p></p><p>“Oh.” Mesik stopped chewing, closed his mouth and then chewed some more. He swallowed before opening his mouth again. “Sorry Thessa. Sorry to you to Rilius, its just all so good.”</p><p></p><p>“Yes, a grand repast, as always Master Rilius.” Bactra had adopted some of the local’s speech patterns and use of honorific titles. “I’m sorry my cousin isn’t here to witness such a fine feast and the honor it brings your household.”</p><p></p><p>“You bless me and household with your kind words, sir elf.” Rilius had come to respect Bactra, as well as fear him. “May Dionysus watch over your table.”</p><p></p><p>Rilius refilled all the plates and cups with his finest meats, cheese, and pastries, which wasn’t much considering his lowborn status. He clapped his hands and two servers brought more sweet rolls and biscuits.</p><p></p><p>“Thank you, Master Rilius.” Thessa smiled.</p><p></p><p>“It is my pleasure, Healer.” Rilius bowed and Thessa turned red.</p><p></p><p>“I see you are all eating well,” Garth stepped into the private side room that Rilous had set aside for the Companions. “Mind if I join you.”</p><p></p><p>“Of course, uncle.” Bactra pulled apart his sweet roll and dabbed it in the melted butter sitting next to his plate. “What news from the Senate?”</p><p></p><p>“I think I’m getting somewhere, finally.” Garth took a seat on the wooden bench next Bactra, across from Thessa. She was staring at him intently. “And yes Thessa, I asked Lord LaMarche about the idea of the citizens of the Outer District getting more representatives on the Senate.”</p><p></p><p>“And?” Thessa hoped Garth had some good news.</p><p></p><p>“I wouldn’t hold your breath.” Garth waited for Rilius to bring him a clean plate and cup before taking any food. “However, you won’t have to worry about the High Prelate issuing an order for your arrest.”</p><p></p><p>“Well, that’s good news,” Mesik looked at Thessa relieved.</p><p></p><p>“How’d you manage that?” Thessa didn’t think was going to like the answer.</p><p></p><p>“I paid the yearly fee that an outside church must pay in order to heal the sick and dying. Than was quite impressed with the 100 platinum that I gave him.” Garth smiled.</p><p></p><p>“100 platinum, that’s outrageous!” Thessa turned red as a beet. “I have a good mind to give this High Prelate a piece of my mind.”</p><p></p><p>“You will do no such thing,” Garth was tired of her interference. He slammed his hand down on the table, just as Rilius brought him his plate, which was already full. “You agreed to be part of this mission and you will abide how I am handling these negotiations!”</p><p></p><p>“And if I don’t,” Thessa refused to be intimidated.</p><p></p><p>“Then I will ask for my 100 platinum back and you will be forced to either leave the city or be thrown in jail.” Garth stared at each person sitting at the table. “And if anyone wants to help her continue to break the local law then I suggest you be prepared to join her. Understood?”</p><p></p><p>“I will abide by your wishes, uncle.” Bactra was not happy with his Garth’s hard line attitude. “But I don’t have to like it.”</p><p></p><p>“I know,” Garth sighed. “I hate all the useless hoops and ladders that is the Onan system of government, not to mention the taxes, but we are not here to change Onaway’s way of life.”</p><p></p><p>“I think an alliance with this city is a mistake,” Thessa’s sour face had become a grimace. “How can the Eastern Shores align themselves with a government that denies healing to it sick and poor. It’s horrible.”</p><p></p><p>“Well, then I guess you will have to set up your temple in the Outer District,” Garth smiled.</p><p></p><p>“Temple?” Thessa’s face went slack-jawed.</p><p></p><p>“Yes, as part of the fee you can set up a temple inside the city proper, although the fee doesn’t cover the costs of building it.”</p><p></p><p>“And how much is that going to cost?” Thessa sighed.</p><p></p><p>“I didn’t ask,” Garth shoved a piece of cheese into his mouth. He turned his attention completely to his plate and the conversation died down until Rilius spoke up.</p><p></p><p>“Healer Simmial, you don’t have to build a new structure. You can either buy a vacant building or align your temple with a current independent business.”</p><p></p><p>“Hmm, that’s interesting.” Bactra couldn’t help but smile at the thought coming into his mind. “Thessa, you could make your temple part of The Creeping Vine. It wouldn’t be much more than a shrine to start, but I’m sure Master Rilius has some extra space.”</p><p></p><p>“Yes, I rarely use the small shed attached to the stables. It is yours Healer, if you want it.”</p><p></p><p>“It’s a deal,” Thessa giggles.</p><p></p><p>“Now can we get back to the food?” Mesik noticed his plate was empty, again.</p><p></p><p>The companions all laughed. Garth couldn’t help but wonder where his son was, as well as the vonakyndra.</p><p></p><p>* * *</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Knightfall, post: 2351592, member: 2012"] [I][B]Breakfast at “The Creeping Vine”:[/B][/I] “Pass the sweet rolls will you, Bactra?” Mesik mumbled through his overflowing mouth. “I’ll say this for you Onans, Rilius, you sure know how to eat.” “Thank you, friend Mesik.” Rilius was amazed at how much the hairfoot could eat. He tried not to show his revulsion at Mesik’s table manners, while, at the same time, filling up with pride at the small man’s compliment. “You might want to slow down, Mesik,” laughed Bactra as he offered the sweet rolls first to Thessa and then to Mesik. “After all, we’re going to be here a while and you don’t want to deplete Master Rilius’ stock of food.” “Indeed,” Thessa glared at Mesik. “And try chewing with your mouth closed. We are not out in the wilderness, Mesik!” “Oh.” Mesik stopped chewing, closed his mouth and then chewed some more. He swallowed before opening his mouth again. “Sorry Thessa. Sorry to you to Rilius, its just all so good.” “Yes, a grand repast, as always Master Rilius.” Bactra had adopted some of the local’s speech patterns and use of honorific titles. “I’m sorry my cousin isn’t here to witness such a fine feast and the honor it brings your household.” “You bless me and household with your kind words, sir elf.” Rilius had come to respect Bactra, as well as fear him. “May Dionysus watch over your table.” Rilius refilled all the plates and cups with his finest meats, cheese, and pastries, which wasn’t much considering his lowborn status. He clapped his hands and two servers brought more sweet rolls and biscuits. “Thank you, Master Rilius.” Thessa smiled. “It is my pleasure, Healer.” Rilius bowed and Thessa turned red. “I see you are all eating well,” Garth stepped into the private side room that Rilous had set aside for the Companions. “Mind if I join you.” “Of course, uncle.” Bactra pulled apart his sweet roll and dabbed it in the melted butter sitting next to his plate. “What news from the Senate?” “I think I’m getting somewhere, finally.” Garth took a seat on the wooden bench next Bactra, across from Thessa. She was staring at him intently. “And yes Thessa, I asked Lord LaMarche about the idea of the citizens of the Outer District getting more representatives on the Senate.” “And?” Thessa hoped Garth had some good news. “I wouldn’t hold your breath.” Garth waited for Rilius to bring him a clean plate and cup before taking any food. “However, you won’t have to worry about the High Prelate issuing an order for your arrest.” “Well, that’s good news,” Mesik looked at Thessa relieved. “How’d you manage that?” Thessa didn’t think was going to like the answer. “I paid the yearly fee that an outside church must pay in order to heal the sick and dying. Than was quite impressed with the 100 platinum that I gave him.” Garth smiled. “100 platinum, that’s outrageous!” Thessa turned red as a beet. “I have a good mind to give this High Prelate a piece of my mind.” “You will do no such thing,” Garth was tired of her interference. He slammed his hand down on the table, just as Rilius brought him his plate, which was already full. “You agreed to be part of this mission and you will abide how I am handling these negotiations!” “And if I don’t,” Thessa refused to be intimidated. “Then I will ask for my 100 platinum back and you will be forced to either leave the city or be thrown in jail.” Garth stared at each person sitting at the table. “And if anyone wants to help her continue to break the local law then I suggest you be prepared to join her. Understood?” “I will abide by your wishes, uncle.” Bactra was not happy with his Garth’s hard line attitude. “But I don’t have to like it.” “I know,” Garth sighed. “I hate all the useless hoops and ladders that is the Onan system of government, not to mention the taxes, but we are not here to change Onaway’s way of life.” “I think an alliance with this city is a mistake,” Thessa’s sour face had become a grimace. “How can the Eastern Shores align themselves with a government that denies healing to it sick and poor. It’s horrible.” “Well, then I guess you will have to set up your temple in the Outer District,” Garth smiled. “Temple?” Thessa’s face went slack-jawed. “Yes, as part of the fee you can set up a temple inside the city proper, although the fee doesn’t cover the costs of building it.” “And how much is that going to cost?” Thessa sighed. “I didn’t ask,” Garth shoved a piece of cheese into his mouth. He turned his attention completely to his plate and the conversation died down until Rilius spoke up. “Healer Simmial, you don’t have to build a new structure. You can either buy a vacant building or align your temple with a current independent business.” “Hmm, that’s interesting.” Bactra couldn’t help but smile at the thought coming into his mind. “Thessa, you could make your temple part of The Creeping Vine. It wouldn’t be much more than a shrine to start, but I’m sure Master Rilius has some extra space.” “Yes, I rarely use the small shed attached to the stables. It is yours Healer, if you want it.” “It’s a deal,” Thessa giggles. “Now can we get back to the food?” Mesik noticed his plate was empty, again. The companions all laughed. Garth couldn’t help but wonder where his son was, as well as the vonakyndra. * * * [/QUOTE]
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