Paths of Legend - Tragedy at Silvergard

[Helfdan]

Valen is distracted from the three people at the bar by Estelle's comment. He smiles kindly as he answers.

"Nay, fair maiden. I meant we could not tarry long here at the tavern, as we must get on with our business. I suspect we may be in your city for a few days, although I do not yet know."

She wants to join? He looked through narrowed eyes at the inebriated girl. She seems to know her way around the city... but who knows where this hunt may lead...


[SBLOCK=William]I know that, but since Valen saw them arm in arm, he assumed... incorrectly [/SBLOCK]

 

[ethandrew]

Estelle laughs at William's question, "Pffft! Me? Drunk? Ha! I know how to hold an ale! And I'm not leaving this tavern until I've finished my drink!" she states emphatically, poking a finger into Valen's chest, narrowing her eyes right back at him. Out of nowhere a hiccup escapes her lips, a rather loud one that forces her to bring both of her hands over her mouth, leaving her with a look of complete shock.

 

[Jemal]

While Estelle is preoccuppied, William rolls his eyes and sneakily swaps his nearly-empty cup for her half-full one. "Well since you're almost done, after you finish that one might I suggest some water?"

[sblock=ooc]
so William's taking care of a drunk chick who seemed mildly infatuated with him in the first place?
You're lucky he's even more of a gentleman than I am.[/sblock]

 

[ethandrew]

She smiles at William lovingly, "Thank you! I would love some water. Although it's not nearly as tasty!" She fiddles with the handle of her mug and frowns at the complete lack of ale in it.

 

[Helfdan]

The normally grim-faced hunter cannot help but laugh at Estelle's remark. "Then we shall wait until you finish your drink, my lady. Courtesy demands no less."

 

[Arkhandus]

Alaric blinks. "You're serious? And why do I feel it's a bad thing that you're smiling as you say this?" he asks cautiously.

 

[crazy_monkey1956]

Alaric and Corath...

Iphithis responds, "Oh come now, Alaric, it's just a small favor. The guild makes most new recruits do a preliminary mission if they can't afford the usual fee. Those folks over there," he points at the group at the table that includes the centaur, "are, shall we say, prime candidates. Since, with this ring, you're already a member, you can get them past the preliminary mission by claiming them as part of your group and do a real job. Something for the House of Lords...something important."

 

[Arkhandus]

Alaric raises an eyebrow and looks at the noisy group. "Oh, that's all." his voice drips sarcasm. "I don't suppose they'll be sober again before tagging along to meet whichever Lord means to hire some adventurers?" he sighs.

"Ah well. Y'know I'll take any opportunity to get movin' again, and you said it's somethin' important, so what the 'ell. Today seems t'be the day for meetin' new people after all." Alaric raises his mug of Halfling Stout to Corath, then takes a short drink before setting it back down on the bar for now.

 

[crazy_monkey1956]

Alaric and Corath...

"That's the spirit," Iphithis says with grin, "Let's go say hello, shall we? Oh, and bring along your lady friend there too if you like." With that Iphithis hands the ring to Alaric and saunters over to the large table.

Aohdan, Estelle, Johen, Muzdum, Valen, William...

The half-elf gets up from his seat at the bar and comes up to the group's table, "Greetings lady and gents. Mind if my two friends and I squeeze our way into your table here? I have a proposition for you, if you care to hear it."

 

[Arkhandus]

Alaric looks down at the ring in his hand a bit suspiciously, then a grin flickers across his face and he puts the ring on his right ring-finger.

He whispers to Corath "Well, it looks like we just might have an adventure to set off on, soon. If you're interested, that is. I'm eager to leave this town behind for awhile, been here too long. What do you say?"