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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Paido" data-source="post: 1608394" data-attributes="member: 20245">Back at the Good Cheer Inn, Jesabela reflected upon the message while tackling her breakfast of white bread, ewe's cheese and a hot mug of jala. What kind of adventure might that be, I wonder? A voice in her head kept nagging about that offer being a trap, but she firmly told it to walk the plank. After all, my belt pouch is almost empty, and what have I ever done that would prompt a king to personally set a trap for me? Taking another sip of the dark jala, her thoughts strayed to images of wealthy courtiers loaded with jewelry and taut belt pouches. A grin came to her face, and she decided to dare take the offer at face value. Good thing I took a hot bath yesterday ...After finishing her meal, she shoved the scroll under her belt, gave the innkeeper a smile of thanks and returned to her room to gather her belongings. When she came back down, she told the innkeeper to keep her room free until next morning, then lazily sauntered out the door.Outside, Jesabela soaked up the rays of the sun for a moment, then turned her steps toward the King's Citadel. Two alleys later she decided to take the route across the Roofways instead, to keep in training ... and out of the pressing crowds. Nimbly as a cat she climbed up a ladder leaned to a grocer's shop and made her way across the roofs and wooden planks, until she finally arrived at the citadel. Taking care not to be seen by any guards, she choose a sunny spot on the roof from where she had a good view on the citadel's gate and sat down. After all, it wouldn't do to be too careless. The king can wait a while longer.Rummaging through her backpack, she produced a small block of wood and a dagger. Not having real skill with carving doesn't mean it cannot be enjoyable, after all ... Keeping an watchful eye on the citadel, should anything suspicious happen or any unusual people arrive, she started to pass the day with carving, puzzling over her treasure map and softly singing a few pirate's songs. Her backpack rested next to her, the flap thrown back to allow easy access to her brass telescope, just in case anything warranted a closer look ...</blockquote>

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