The Sudden Approach of Unexplainable Power: IC

[Nonlethal Force]

Tiergar looks interested. "You are a fisherman, then? Are you a sea dog that takes to boats or are you landlubber that fishes from the shore afraid to get his feet wet?"

 

[unleashed]

“Yes, a fisherman and sailor, my friend, among other things. Well, I don’t fish from the shore unless I have to... after all, if you recall, I have my own little boat,” Aekalos offers smiling, “I take it you’re a bit of a fisherman yourself then, Tiergar?”

 

[Nonlethal Force]

Tiergar replies, "Ain't many men whole sail aboard ships that don't be taking eventually to the water and the trade of fishing. Can't spend as much time as we do out in the open sea without finding a love for it."

 

[unleashed]

“True enough, true enough, though I’m sure it’s always pleasant to return to port and experience some of the pleasures not available on the open sea,” Aekalos chuckles, glancing around for their waitress.

 

[Nonlethal Force]

Badrick smiles and adds rather boisterously. "Now you be talking about the lasses and ladies. That's me kind of activity."

 

[unleashed]

Aekalos continues to chuckle, as Badrick brings his attention back to the table, “Not only the lasses and ladies, my friend, but they certainly do encourage one to come ashore... more than well-nigh anything else.”

 

[Nonlethal Force]

Merrick adds, "Well, that and a well cooked meal. "One can only eat so much salty cured meat before harbor food tempts the spirit."

The waitress returns to the table with refills on the ale. "Good news. They're preparing for the last fight of the evening unless they have some volunteers. This fight looks to be a good one. I hear they're setting the odds at 40% and 50%."

 

[unleashed]

“Indeed, that’s the other thing,” Aekalos agrees.

“That stands to reason, the way my luck’s running... I intend to bet sensibly for once, and they almost make the odds a simple coin toss,” he sighs, shaking his head in mock disappointment. “Hmm, with so little apparent difference between the fighters, I might as well bet without even seeing them.”

 

[Nonlethal Force]

The waitress winks and smiles at Aekalos. "Don't lose your spirit, hun. Your luck has got to turn around one way or another. Then again, You said you were leaving tomorrow? Well, if you get out all your bad luck tonight maybe you'll be surrounded by good luck tomorrow!"

 

[unleashed]

“Ah, your presence alone prevents that, my dear,” Aekalos remarks with a wink, his disillusioned look instantly replaced by a mischievous grin. “As for my luck... well, while I’ve certainly lost a few coins tonight, I did find my way here and have the chance to meet your lovely self, thanks to my fortuitous meeting with these gentlemen. So to my way of thinking, I’m currently well ahead today,” he chuckles, taking out a gold coin and flipping it several times, apparently trying to decide his next bet... though his attention seems to be more on the waitress than the coin.