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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Carlo-One" data-source="post: 8109007" data-attributes="member: 7015827">The three adventurers’ speculations were ended with the entrance into the Empty Fish of two men in scarlet cloaks. Aerikoth indicated that he recognized them as they walked over to the table. Firewine, the Scarlet Company’s cleric, spoke first and introduced himself and his companion, the sorcerer Ayllan. Greetings and further introductions were made by Dermot and Darrow, as their guests explained that the other members of their company should be there shortly. Firewine offered to get the next round of drinks as more chairs were found.While the cleric was occupied at the bar, Ayllan began making small talk with Darrow, recognizing him as being from Clan Ironhelm. As the dwarf acknowledged this, Dermot broke in with a blunt question, asking why the two Scarlet Company members were early. Ayllan seemed puzzled by this, acknowledging that others had yet to arrive, but pointing out that not all of Dermot’s companions were there either. The ranger tersely responded that one lady was away on business and the other was ill; Aerikoth added that other members of their company had left to pursue their own endeavors.Firewine returned with their drinks and Darrow joked jovially about it just being a boys night out, winking conspiratorially. Ayllan, a glass of Westgate Ruby in hand, mentioned that he had become aware of the quality of Ironhelm work when spending some time in Teziir, but said he had not had the pleasure of visiting the clan itself. Dermot quipped in response that it was a great place to go for the beer and stay for the politics. Darrow somewhat apologetically admitted that his clan were not exactly welcoming hosts.The Scarlet’s sorcerer mentioned that they had spent their time lately around Reddansyr and Starmantle, with Darrow’s fights in the latter city now somewhat legendary, which the dwarf was pleased to hear. Ayllan understood that his companion Slipster made some coin wagering on Darrow’s success. The reference prompted Firewine to ask when their hin was expected to arrive. Ayllan admitted that he did not keep track well of his comings and goings, which he commented was probably for the better. Dermot pressed further on the other members and was reassured by Firewine that they were expected shortly. He alluded to the understanding that the meeting would occur after sundown, noting he and Ayllan had watched the sunset on their way in.As Firewine continued with some small talk, the cleric querying about the lack of a priest in Helm’s Shadows, another man in a scarlet cloak entered the Empty Fish, holding out an open palm to their table in greeting. Darrow invited him over for a seat and and ale, receiving a polite thanks in return; the newcomer said he preferred a mulled wine, as the night air was crisp. Walking over to the table after placing his order, he looked around for a chair, eventually finding one and sitting with his back to the door. Dermot raised his near-empty flagon in greeting, as the man introduced himself as Elebril.The Scarlet’s ranger, looking at Dermot, said he trusted he would watch their backs for them, which Dermot acknowledged. Elebril then observed that two members of both companies were missing from the gathering. Darrow explained that one was under the weather and one away on personal business. Dermot asked if this was a problem and Elebril said in response that as long as their discussion was fruitful, he had no issue, expecting to say relatively little in any case.Some lighthearted joking and conversation followed, until Dermot asked when they would start “business talking”. Firewine retorted that he believed Helm’s Shadows was the one who had called the meeting. The cleric indicated he had no problem waiting for the others, having no other business to discuss, and mentioning that he enjoyed meeting fellow comrades of the road, as he put it, and hearing about their adventures. However, they could talk business whenever they liked. Dermot took a deep breath in response and got to the point: his company was there on behalf of the Guild.</blockquote>

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