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<blockquote data-quote="Carlo-One" data-source="post: 7993180" data-attributes="member: 7015827"><p>While Darrow was looking forward to the fights, Shanni and Dermot were less happy with the way things had gone, as the need to do more favors further complicated the situation. Aerikoth reiterated his view that they could pursue the option of simply offering Helten the hundred gold. Shanni did not think it was likely he would accept it at this point, commenting that they had placed themselves in the middle of a relationship fight. The group turned back towards the Muddy Ogre, with Darrow grumbling that somebody else would be doing the talking when they got there, as he'd had enough for the day.</p><p></p><p>Before they all reached the inn, Dermot and Shanni offered to start spreading the word around town about Darrow's upcoming fights, as time was of the essence. Darrow and Aerikoth agreed, deciding to then go brace Helten themselves regarding Helga's demand. The two adventurers pulled up seats in the Muddy Ogre before a roaring fireplace and then flagged Helten down as he was making his rounds of the place.</p><p></p><p>Darrow informed him that they had reached an agreement with Helga, with a catch. First, they had to arrange for Darrow's pit fights - which Helten thought would be great fun - and second, Helten's silent presence there would be required. The half-orc was unsure about this part of the proposition, but when Darrow assured him that Helga had sworn an oath to say no more against him afterwards, he assented.</p><p></p><p>After Darrow had sworn on his beard that he would not throw any fights, Helten affirmed that he would put some coin on him and hopefully make a tidy profit. Helten then departed and an ale arrived for Darrow. The dwarf and Aerikoth talked animatedly before the crackling fire about the challenges they faced in finding and rescuing Janatha, as well as their more immediate concerns over the next day.</p><p></p><p>About an hour later, Shanni and Dermot came in out of the cold, glad to join the other two by the Muddy Ogre’s fireplace. As they warmed up, Dermot mentioned they had heard that Bagra's Tavern, in the Eastern sector, was where some of the rougher crowd gathered. This prompted a discussion about potential opponents for Darrow. The bartender came over at this point, asking for Darrow and presenting him with an ale, on the house. Shanni said she was thirsty, so the dwarf passed it over to her. The companions took the opportunity to ask the bartender more about Bagra's Tavern. While he said that it didn't have the class of the Muddy Ogre, he admitted that they would get decent crowds some nights, with musicians playing and some mercenaries in attendance.</p><p> </p><p>After the bartender had left, Darrow scratched his forehead in thought and then advised Shanni to be careful about the drink she had received. She said she was way ahead of him and surreptitiously poured it out. Dermot suggested that they head for Bagra's and the four exited the inn into the snowy night.</p><p>Once having arrived inside Bagra's Tavern and finished brushing the snow from their clothes, they took in the crowded lower-level room. Dermot was impressed by the musicians and took up a space at the bar, while Darrow spotted a group of mercenaries who he thought would like a good fight.</p><p></p><p>Drinks were purchased and Darrow introduced himself to the mercs, informing them of the fights at the Rusty Cutlass the following night. One of them called Jenks had a reputation as a fistfighter and confidently predicted that he would lay Darrow out at the fights. Moving on, Darrow found a dwarven patron and talked for a while in their native tongue, reporting afterwards that he was interested in attending the fights as well.</p><p></p><p>While debating who else they should try and interest in the fights as they enjoyed the music, the adventurers noted two newcomers in scarlet cloaks who had just entered the tavern. Darrow recognized them and waved them over, reminding them of their last meeting in Reddansyr. The taller human, who looked like a fighter type, hailed Darrow and commented that it was a long way from the Giant's Folly. His halfling companion also greeted them, boasting of the Scarlet Company's deeds in reopening the Starmantle road, which somewhat embarrassed the fighter. Introductions were made all around, with Juril and the halfling Slipster respectively being taken aback or sniggering at Darrow using the nickname "Beast" for Shanni. Slipster was eager to attend the fights, once it was known that betting would be plentiful, and the halfling said he would see how many of the others in the Scarlet Company could attend.</p><p></p><p>Darrow bought a round in order to be friendly, although with a close eye on his coin pouch while around Slipster. The dwarf was deliberately vague in response to a question from Juril about their current work. After the drinks were finished, Juril and Slipster took their leave, saying they should be going to meet their companion Firewine, but promised to attend the fights at the Rusty Cutlass. Aerikoth then reviewed for the others what was known about the Scarlet Company, mentioning that a sorcerer was among their number, as well as a few others. The wizard also described how Rahnee and their former minstrel companion had aided the company with a map during their last encounter in Reddansyr.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Carlo-One, post: 7993180, member: 7015827"] While Darrow was looking forward to the fights, Shanni and Dermot were less happy with the way things had gone, as the need to do more favors further complicated the situation. Aerikoth reiterated his view that they could pursue the option of simply offering Helten the hundred gold. Shanni did not think it was likely he would accept it at this point, commenting that they had placed themselves in the middle of a relationship fight. The group turned back towards the Muddy Ogre, with Darrow grumbling that somebody else would be doing the talking when they got there, as he'd had enough for the day. Before they all reached the inn, Dermot and Shanni offered to start spreading the word around town about Darrow's upcoming fights, as time was of the essence. Darrow and Aerikoth agreed, deciding to then go brace Helten themselves regarding Helga's demand. The two adventurers pulled up seats in the Muddy Ogre before a roaring fireplace and then flagged Helten down as he was making his rounds of the place. Darrow informed him that they had reached an agreement with Helga, with a catch. First, they had to arrange for Darrow's pit fights - which Helten thought would be great fun - and second, Helten's silent presence there would be required. The half-orc was unsure about this part of the proposition, but when Darrow assured him that Helga had sworn an oath to say no more against him afterwards, he assented. After Darrow had sworn on his beard that he would not throw any fights, Helten affirmed that he would put some coin on him and hopefully make a tidy profit. Helten then departed and an ale arrived for Darrow. The dwarf and Aerikoth talked animatedly before the crackling fire about the challenges they faced in finding and rescuing Janatha, as well as their more immediate concerns over the next day. About an hour later, Shanni and Dermot came in out of the cold, glad to join the other two by the Muddy Ogre’s fireplace. As they warmed up, Dermot mentioned they had heard that Bagra's Tavern, in the Eastern sector, was where some of the rougher crowd gathered. This prompted a discussion about potential opponents for Darrow. The bartender came over at this point, asking for Darrow and presenting him with an ale, on the house. Shanni said she was thirsty, so the dwarf passed it over to her. The companions took the opportunity to ask the bartender more about Bagra's Tavern. While he said that it didn't have the class of the Muddy Ogre, he admitted that they would get decent crowds some nights, with musicians playing and some mercenaries in attendance. After the bartender had left, Darrow scratched his forehead in thought and then advised Shanni to be careful about the drink she had received. She said she was way ahead of him and surreptitiously poured it out. Dermot suggested that they head for Bagra's and the four exited the inn into the snowy night. Once having arrived inside Bagra's Tavern and finished brushing the snow from their clothes, they took in the crowded lower-level room. Dermot was impressed by the musicians and took up a space at the bar, while Darrow spotted a group of mercenaries who he thought would like a good fight. Drinks were purchased and Darrow introduced himself to the mercs, informing them of the fights at the Rusty Cutlass the following night. One of them called Jenks had a reputation as a fistfighter and confidently predicted that he would lay Darrow out at the fights. Moving on, Darrow found a dwarven patron and talked for a while in their native tongue, reporting afterwards that he was interested in attending the fights as well. While debating who else they should try and interest in the fights as they enjoyed the music, the adventurers noted two newcomers in scarlet cloaks who had just entered the tavern. Darrow recognized them and waved them over, reminding them of their last meeting in Reddansyr. The taller human, who looked like a fighter type, hailed Darrow and commented that it was a long way from the Giant's Folly. His halfling companion also greeted them, boasting of the Scarlet Company's deeds in reopening the Starmantle road, which somewhat embarrassed the fighter. Introductions were made all around, with Juril and the halfling Slipster respectively being taken aback or sniggering at Darrow using the nickname "Beast" for Shanni. Slipster was eager to attend the fights, once it was known that betting would be plentiful, and the halfling said he would see how many of the others in the Scarlet Company could attend. Darrow bought a round in order to be friendly, although with a close eye on his coin pouch while around Slipster. The dwarf was deliberately vague in response to a question from Juril about their current work. After the drinks were finished, Juril and Slipster took their leave, saying they should be going to meet their companion Firewine, but promised to attend the fights at the Rusty Cutlass. Aerikoth then reviewed for the others what was known about the Scarlet Company, mentioning that a sorcerer was among their number, as well as a few others. The wizard also described how Rahnee and their former minstrel companion had aided the company with a map during their last encounter in Reddansyr. [/QUOTE]
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