The Four Lands - Dark is Rising

[ghostcat]

Espejo notices the various parties as they come in. However, unless they obviously appear to be paying particular attention to his table, he ignores them and continues eating.

 

[J. Alexander]

waiting on mowlgi

 

[Maidhc O Casain]

Jadu ambles along with the others to the restaurant, making small talk with the self assurance of one who is completely "at home in his skin." He is completely at ease with his obvious extra-planar blood; his full-bodied laughs frequently expose his enlarged canines and his long black hair is tied back to expose the broad, blunted nubs of the horns on his forehead.

He continues his talk throughout the meal, but is careful not to dominate the conversation. He soon has most everyone relaxed and conversing easily, laughing and having a good time.

[sblock=OOC]Though his speech lacks the polished smoothness of one born and bred to life in court - and though he is plainly not dropping them to impress - those familiar with the western regions of the continent will recognize some of the names in Jadu's stories as important people in the governance of the city of Cormentyn and of the Groltyn Empire.[/sblock]

 

[J. Alexander]

A New Start

The meal passes all to quickly and soon the party notices the sun has set and night has fallen and that they have spent several hours eating. The various parties of officers break up and leave the establishment and new patrons arrive.

The newer group tends to have a solid mix of senior officers and their ensigns and a few very senior officers and their entrouge. In just a few minutes the party begins to feel that their presence is not welcome as theres is the only table that is not now occupied by very senior brass.

 

[Maidhc O Casain]

"Well, my friends, I don't know about you but my appetite has been thoroughly slaked here. Please allow me to take care of dinner . . . it would be my pleasure." The tall man rises as he speaks. "I think I'll walk a bit to let that excellent meal settle. Anyone care to join me?"

[sblock=JA]Jadu will make note of the procedure for paying the bill, and will pay the tab for the entire group.[/sblock]

 

[Scott DeWar]

"That sound like a good idea, It appears I could do the same."

 

[Scotley]

"Very generous of you Jadu. My Thanks. I will join you on your walk. The food here is quite rich and I will soon be as large as Okigawa if I don't exercise." In fact the tall lean elf ate modestly given the portions offered. He did consume a good deal of wine, but not so much that he appears to be intoxicated. As he exits he comes face to face with a senior officer. His hand jerks reflexively as if he were about to salute. But he lowers the hand and steps aside with a bow. Once outside on the darkened street, Anessen checks his weapons and lets Jadu pick the direction of their stroll, but he is careful to looks for landmarks lest he get turned around in the unfamiliar environment.

 

[ghostcat]

Espejo rises after eating an excellent meal and says "Thank you Jadu. That meal was excellent. I will join you in a leisurely stroll, if you don't mind."

Espejo follows Anessen out of the door. Avoiding the officer but otherwise ignoring him.

 

[Neurotic]

"I find the reason why monks in the temple don't drink is clear only if you try it once. The words don't sit well unless you try them. My balance is in balance."

says Logan as he raises unsteadily on his feet. It seems young monk didn't get to drink alcohol in whatever temple he got from.

"I could use a bit of airing it seems."

 

[Scott DeWar]

"Very generous of you Jadu. My Thanks. I will join you on your walk. The food here is quite rich and I will soon be as large as Okigawa if I don't exercise."

"I could show you how to get this big from exorcise, If you would like." He has a really big grin when he says that.

He sees Logan losing the inner balance in an outwardly way and grabs him in the grip of his meaty hand. "In my temple they let us drink. There is even a discipline where you fight drunk, though I did not like that methodology at all."

He leads Logan out the door, seemingly ignoring the officer, but taking note of as many details as he can in a discreet way.