The Sudden Approach of Unexplainable Power: IC

[Nonlethal Force]

Merrick smiles politely. "I suppose we can give you that benefit." He then breaks into a broader grin.

The waitress comes by and looks to Aekalos with a look of pity. "Sorry, hun. I gotta take a bit more money from ya." She gives a bit of money to Tiergar and Badrick and says, "This is for last round. I'll come back with your winnings from this round." She looks to Badrick as she hands him his winnings. "Of course, you owe me for this past round." Badrick flips a platinum piece in her direction, which she promptly catches.

 

[unleashed]

“Never mind my lovely, it’s only a little coin... though perhaps I should bet a tad more wisely in future,” Aekalos chuckles, handing her two more blue quartz.

 

[Nonlethal Force]

The waitress smiles. "Either that ... or find a sweet thing that would appreciate you throwing your money away at her. Sure a nice looking young thing like you has all the attention of the ladies, no?"

 

[unleashed]

“Well, I’ve only just arrive in your fair city, so I can’t say I have all the attention of the ladies quite yet,” Aekalos grins, “though I did get a few looks and smiles from those I passed in the street, before running into these gentlemen. Sadly though, I’ll be gone again in the morning, so I won’t have a chance to find a sweet thing to indulge in such a manner... well, unless you're offering to be indulged, my lovely,” he remarks boldly, his eyes bright and playful as he looks into hers.

 

[Nonlethal Force]

The waitress laughs and a flattered yet confident smile pours over her face. "No offense, hun. But I've learned long ago to not be too flattered by patrons who've had a few ales into their system. There's a reason the boss encourages us to flirt but nothin' else. But don't get me wrong. It ain't cause you aren't worth looking at. Different circumstances, perhaps. But on shift I'm for looks only."

 

[unleashed]

“None taken, though I wasn’t suggesting anything while you were on shift, my dear, as the rules of the house are still quite clear in my mind... seeing as I’ve only had the one ale, though I wouldn’t mind another,” Aekalos chuckles, pushing his empty mug towards her. “Not to worry though, as I don’t really have the time for anything else tonight, as pleasant as it may be, with the early start I have in front of me in the morning. Though I’m sure my dreams will be most agreeable, having indulged in flirtatious wordplay with a winsome woman such as yourself.”

 

[Nonlethal Force]

The waitress picks up the mug and winks at Aekalos. "If I can ensure you'll have pleasant dreams them my time here has been well spent anyway. Besides, dreams are safer. There's no responsibility for children from even the best of dreams!"

She looks around and grabs the other's mugs as they drain the last bit seeing as how the waitress is refilling one for Aekalos.

"Be back in a bit, men."

 

[unleashed]

Chuckling Aekalos remarks, “They may be safer, but they’re not usually as much fun,” as she heads off the get everyone more ale.

“So, what other forms of entertainment are there on offer in this city? Any people I should watch out for, apart from the merchant Tauroni, and the apparently incompetent guard captain?” he asks, as they’re left alone once again.

 

[Nonlethal Force]

"On the weekends during the day, there is a theatre troupe that perform in the central park. Most nights you can find a strolling musician who'll play for money if you would like. Of course the town has its share of bars and inns. During the day if you are the adventurous type you can always head out onto the sea, too. The fishing is decent here in the northern seas, but on a day with a decent gale it can get a bit cold out in the open sea." Merrick sounds like a tour guide as he explains some of the possibilities. "What are you looking for?"

 

[unleashed]

“Oh, nothing particular, just wondering what was available in Partuss, since I haven’t had much chance to explore the city yet, and won’t until I return from the task I’m doing for you gentlemen... though I’m well acquainted with the fishing, as that’s one of my favourite pastimes,” Aekalos grins.