Night's Embrace: Part 1--A Touch of Darkness

[Rystil Arden]

*Glancing at his coin pouch as he says the last, Kel notices two small but exquisite sapphires, and a note.*

"Looked like you could use a bit more coin if you only have what I found to live on for yourself and five friends.

Treat yourselves--enjoy the city!

Peace,
~A"

[SBLOCK=DC 5 Spot, Kel only]*The sapphires seem just the same shade of blue as Elenia/Aileen's eyes.*[/SBLOCK]

 

[Legildur]

"I'll join you," Blunt says to Kel. "For I have a feeling that we will need to learn more about the city."

 

[Boddynock]

[sblock=RA]

OOC: Spot +6 - automatic success.

"Oh," thought Kel, "how did she ... ?" Then, as he notices the exquisite hue of the stones, "Ah, I don't think I could bear to part with both of these - at least, not yet."[/sblock]Kel looks up at the others, taking one of the stones out of his pouch and holding it up between his fingertips, so that the light shines through it.

"Seems that the Princess is concerned for our well-being, and has made sure we'll be able to pay our way. Come on, let's ask Master Grahl where we can find an honest jeweller to appraise this for us."

 

[Rystil Arden]

*Kel heads down to ask Master Grahl.*

"A jeweler? You could try Julian Lindros--he's got a nice shop, and I can give you directions. It's pretty easy to get there from here."

 

[Boddynock]

"Thank you, Master Grahl. I'll go there straight away. Oh, and my friend Blunt and I won't be sampling mistress Mildred's cooking tonight, I'm afraid - there's that prior appointment that I have." Kel smiles shyly at the innkeeper as he says this.

Kel then goes back upstairs to the others and says, "OK. I've got the name of someone who can appraise the gems for us. Let's go and make the transaction. Nhalia, you or Shan would probably be the best ones to handle the negotiations. If either or both of you want to come with me, the others can settle in and make some plans."

 

[Rystil Arden]

"I will come along with you, if you like. I do not need as much rest to recover from the journey's exertion," Nhalia offers.

 

[Legildur]

"...Oh, and my friend Blunt and I won't be sampling mistress Mildred's cooking tonight, I'm afraid - there's that prior appointment that I have." Kel smiles shyly at the innkeeper as he says this.

(OOC: Not sure if Blunt is upstairs or downstairs when this happens) Blunt frowns slightly at being volunteered for something without his knowledge, but says nothing for the moment, for their young friend has shown incredible resourcefulness thus far. 'Ah well, can't eat like a king every night,' he thinks as he follows Kel.

 

[Shayuri]

Sulannus gets even grumpier at the sight of the sapphires, and mutters something about 'depending on ill-gained goods,' but at the mention of food and rest, she quiets up quickly. Finally though, her more pragmatic side wins out.

"Has anyone considered how we're going to find this...Night's Embrace cult? The letter doesn't make it sound like they'll be kidnapping anyone, or broadcasting their presence before it's too late. What now?"

 

[Boddynock]

"I'll join you," Blunt says to Kel. "For I have a feeling that we will need to learn more about the city."

(OOC: Not sure if Blunt is upstairs or downstairs when this happens) Blunt frowns slightly at being volunteered for something without his knowledge, but says nothing for the moment, for their young friend has shown incredible resourcefulness thus far. 'Ah well, can't eat like a king every night,' he thinks as he follows Kel.

OOC: :\ Did I misunderstand Blunt's comment?

 

[Legildur]

[sblock=OOC for Boddynock]I thought the bakery and dinner were separate times. So that was really a confusion on my behalf. I didn't realise that the bakery was for dinner. Sorry about that. Blunt will join Kel for dinner at the bakery.[/sblock]