[Vile] Puppy-Kicking PCs at Work, part 2

[Telsar]

Upon seeing T’aria’s fangs, Shadow looks intrigued, but then lays back, playing with her hair with one hand. T’aria sees a metallic looking object in her hair, something with a thin sharp blade. But then the halfling brushes her hair back, obscuring the object again.

When offered, Shadow takes the flask, but shakes it a bit and says, “Oh no, I couldn’t take your last drink. In fact, you should let me pay you back for what I’ve already had.” She pulls out a gold piece from a pouch, then tosses it and the flask back to T’aria.

“I can speak to my bosses about you. Is there anyone or type of person you wouldn’t be willing to investigate? Some of our people draw certain lines; some find it distasteful to poke into the lives of single women, or victims of crimes, or the clergy, or children, and then there are those worried about the danger of spying on city officials or those with power. And what about former employers? My bosses might want some info on this Brie. They might also want to know about your previous companions, but you say they’re leaving town, so there probably isn’t time to find anything useful there.”

In the distance, T’aria sees Sunjin has a big collection of bright red flowers, and regardless of Skulker’s efforts, he seems to be on his way here with them.

[The kid will show up after whatever T’aria says/does in her next post]


At Brie’s, the goblin lowers her wand a bit, but still keeping it out, and doesn’t try to stop Accalon from drying off. She says “I can use you. There’s a difference between that and need, Accalon. And if I used this on you, I wouldn’t bother having you interact with Modrin or your companions. I’m sure some of my clients would enjoy you, though.”

“We can negotiate all you want, but nothing, nothing comes between me and my business here. You better get that clear right now. So, you’ve fallen for another whore, Beatrice. Aren’t there any ladies of breeding where you’re from? Fine, in payment for your help with the fire, you can stay here and I won’t hurt your precious two girls for a week. If you and your party hasn’t wrung my money from Vandior by then, then I’m through with you. But Loni and Beatrice are still my whores, they’re going to see clients. I’m already missing 3 girls, so they’re not spending all their time with you.”

“Are we in agreement yet? Damn, but you’re an infuriating human!”

[Diplomacy rolled 13+13=26.]


The next morning in the forest, Alicia eats her apple, and as with Gwyn, it’s absolutely the best tasting fruit she’s ever had. And makes her feel quite a bit better. The female dwarf surrenders to Alicia’s name for her servant saying “The wicked man needs to stay here, to protect my home. But I’m somewhat capable of defending myself. Besides, you’ll protect me, won’t you dear?”, referring to Alicia. “They’ll be a tasty treat in it for you each time.” Her dirty face smiles at the half-ogre. “And thank you for allowing me to travel with you. I’m glad they put someone as wise as you in charge of this little group.”

[Alicia goes from HPs: 12/26 to 18/26]

[Waiting on Lydia for Boone’s, since both Aligor and the NPC have said things to her. But Sunedilar can do what he wants when Cepter can post]

 

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

Lydia Shardweaver, female human Cleric 3 of Wee Jas

Seeing that it is the familiar woman from the 'boarding' house, he hesitates. "Shut the hell up Bane!" Speaking just loud enough for her to hear, "There's a wizard out there somewhere, that needs dealin with! Is he still out there? Tell me woman, does that damn wizard think I am dead yet?"

"I really don't know, I spent the night out of town and had a rather unpleasent night of it. Would you mind terribly if we came in to talk business?" Lydia says evenly, caring little for the tales of the living.

Outside Boone’s shop, through the closed door, Lydia hears the dog quit barking and then the dwarf’s gruff questions. Sunedilar hangs back down the street aways, assessing the situation. The robed man across the street takes a few steps towards Lydia, into the street. He pulls back his hood, revealing a young blond man with a scar across one cheek. He calls out to Lydia and says “Excuse me, fair lady. I don’t believe Boone’s is open, and probably won’t be. It’s my understanding a good friend of the proprietor died yesterday. That friend was a dwarf, a victim of a terrible beast. Did you know the victim?”

"I'm afraid not, I'm a traveler passing though and didn't get much of chance to meet anyone yesterday," Lydia says in an off-hand manner, half-ignoring the man.

 

[Brother Shatterstone]

Accalon Darcanda: Human/Male (Unholy Warrior)

Accalon’s smile never wavers and his reply seems cryptic, almost like he’s commenting on everything at once, “Of course, I wouldn’t have it any other way…”

Looking around for a place to sit he finally gets around to really replying, “Just don’t mistake pleasure and enjoyment for the emotions of a fool, I was enjoying my bath and I simply want to finish it so yes we have an agreement. What are you offering as payment? And what do you know about Vandior’s job?”

 

[Telsar]

In the bathing room at Brie’s, Accalon sits on a raised bit of marble, as the Madame puts away her wand and says “I’m not paying you a thing for the job with Vandior. I’m not paying you money to get back money. But I told him, whatever money he knows about, it better be at least 2 to 3 times what he owes me to cover your party. And he owes me about ten thousand gold. He’s a main advisor to King Arach, so he knows who has what and where they keep it hidden, but he didn’t give me any specifics. Of course, if anyone finds out he’s involved in a theft, there goes his position, and my chance to get paid, so if you’re going to let it be known you’re doing his dirty work, make sure it’s after you’ve got the money.”

She starts to walk out, saying “Now, I’m sick of jabbering and pointing wands at you, I’ve got a business to run. I guess you’d be giddy as a lovestruck schoolboy if I sent down Loni and Beatrice to keep you company. I’ll think about it, if there aren’t too many clients out there.”


The next morning in front of Boone’s the blond man in green doesn’t seem to notice her talking to someone on the other side of the door to the shop, but he approaches closer to Lydia saying, “Surely a beautiful woman such as yourself is not traveling alone. Do you have anyone to protect you on your journeys?” The man in black across the street rolls his eyes and shakes his head, apparently thinking this is not the best time to be hitting on a woman.

[Aligor heard what Lydia said, but failed another Listen check to hear the blond man speaking]

 

[Brother Shatterstone]

Accalon Darcanda: Human/Male (Unholy Warrior)

Accalon considers Brie’s words carefully but replies before she can leaves, “Yes Madame I would, but if those two are busy with clients than any two girls would do, it would sort of be nice, I have the habit of getting bored rather quickly.”

“As for my friends, I’m sure they would be much interested in that sort of profit, and their will be no talking I promise you that, this type of money doesn’t inspire loyalty to each other but extreme paranoia. One last question, does Vandior still carry this sex disease if his?”

OOC: As for the other girl comment, Accalon is referring to the deal, it never specific which girls where free, Accalon was trying for all of them. If that’s too much just answer it OOC and I will edit it my IC post to reflect that.

 

[Fangor the Fierce]

Aligor hears the woman's response, thinking to himself.

Dammit! Now I got this woman of all things lookin fer me? Surely she couldn't have found this place on her own. That would mean Sunedilar is about. But where?

Turning to the door, to answer her question, he hesitates, when he hears her second statement, abviously not to him.

What the hell is she talkin about? Looks like she's either crazy as they all are, or someone else is there...
Aligor will grab his new urgrosh, moving slowly and carefully, taking a 5 foot step to the window, where there are shadows to hide in, to look out the window. He will take a quick glance, to see if he sees anything else besides the woman.

Move Silently +2
Hide +2

 

[Goddess FallenAngel]

T'aria cleanly catches the flask and gold. She pauses a moment, then tosses the gold back. "I do not require a payment - it was just one drink, after all." And that gold might be enspelled.

Seeing the boy moving closer, she gives but a short answer to Shadow's questions.
"My previous employer did not negotiate for me to remain silent, so I would have no issue with telling a new employer of what I know. I could also tell you what I know of the other group - but that is not much." She shrugs. "I have little issues regarding who I spy on, former employers, fellow employees, or strangers - although, of course, the danger of certain missions may cause me to refuse." She grins at Shadow as Sunjin moves nearly within hearing range. "I am not fond of suicide missions, naturally." She nods to the boy. "Welcome back, Sunjin. What pretty flowers for your girlfriend - how sweet." T'aria smiles, once again careful to hide her fangs.

[OOC: T'aria knows that at least someone from the group will be back in town to speak with the dwarf about the ruins, and she is planning on going to the meeting - but she feels no pressing need to inform Shadow of this.]

 

[Serpenteye]

The next morning in the forest, Alicia eats her apple, and as with Gwyn, it’s absolutely the best tasting fruit she’s ever had. And makes her feel quite a bit better. The female dwarf surrenders to Alicia’s name for her servant saying “The wicked man needs to stay here, to protect my home. But I’m somewhat capable of defending myself. Besides, you’ll protect me, won’t you dear?”, referring to Alicia. “They’ll be a tasty treat in it for you each time.” Her dirty face smiles at the half-ogre. “And thank you for allowing me to travel with you. I’m glad they put someone as wise as you in charge of this little group.”

[Alicia goes from HPs: 12/26 to 18/26]

Alicia nods sagely, not noticing the condescension. "I will protect you, and you will protect and obey me. Good."
"Alicia Gildenzee," she extends her hand for a handshake, "Lady of House Gildenzee. I'm an Noble."

After the handshake she gently probes the edges of her head-wound, then looks in dismay at her bloody hand. "I am still Hurt," she says, looking at the dwarf.

 

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

The next morning in front of Boone’s the blond man in green doesn’t seem to notice her talking to someone on the other side of the door to the shop, but he approaches closer to Lydia saying, “Surely a beautiful woman such as yourself is not traveling alone. Do you have anyone to protect you on your journeys?” The man in black across the street rolls his eyes and shakes his head, apparently thinking this is not the best time to be hitting on a woman.

"Of course I do. A woman does not travel alone these days and expect to remain unmolested. The brave and skilled man here is my guard," she says, gesturing to Sunedilar, not willing to bandy his name about in unknown company.

 

[Telsar]

[OOC Brie was only offering Loni and Beatrice for the week, and then not 24/7, just when they weren’t needed for other clients. She’d make Accalon pay the normal rate for other girls.]

At Brie’s, the goblin answers Accalon’s question. “As far as I know, he still has it. That’s the only reason I told you anything about it, so your women or deviant men wouldn’t catch anything from him. I had to pay to get the girls he infected, and some of their johns, cleaned up. It’s just a good thing I have the girls regularly checked. If it had gone on for a long time, I wouldn’t have been able to trace it back to its source.”

With that, Brie leaves, and after a few minutes soaking alone, both Loni and Beatrice come in, both smiling as they see the warrior relaxing. Loni grabs some soap as Beatrice gets more hot water, and they both say, almost in unison “How can we make your bathing experience more enjoyable?”, apparently the words they’re both trained to say in this situation.


At the well, Shadow smirks when given back her gold coin, and T’aria feels that was somehow part of the give and take they’d been playing at throughout their conversation. Shadow puts the coin away, and after she listens to the half-demon, the boy comes running up. He says to T’aria “Thanks, um… I don’t know what your name is. Anyway, I think flowers are kinda dumb, I mean, what good are they for?” Shadow gets up and says “Sunjin, all girls like flowers; you’ll need to remember that as you grow up.” She takes the small bouquet from him, then takes one flower, breaks off the stem, and sticks the bloom in her hair. He says “I don’t care about no other girls. But you do look real pretty, Shadow” She kisses him on the cheek, and he blushes, then seems to burst with energy running around her. “Shadow, lets play seek ‘n’ hide, you do that so good!”

Meanwhile, Skulker’s look makes it clear he’s unhappy with everyone around him. Frowning, he says “Did you two ladies have a productive chat? Shadow, I hope you didn’t talk too much, I know how you like to ramble. Oh, and according to the boy, everyone thinks you’re a figment of his imagination.”

Shadow grabs Sunjin’s hands, trying to calm him down and says “What a wonderful thing to be!” She looks slyly at Skulker and says “As for what we talked about, well I told this charming lady about who in town holds power, what you and I like to do with our time, and of the mysteries of our glorious leader.” He looks completely stunned, raises his weapon just a bit like he plans to shoot Shadow with his crossbow, but then lowers it again. He mutters “Sometimes I think you’re insane.”

Shadow adds “And other times you’re sure.” She looks to T’aria, and says, “my boyfriend here is so full of energy, we just have to have some play time. How about we meet tomorrow? There’s a cozy little inn, called Quentin’s Cubbyhole, not many know if it, that serves a fantastic lunch. And if you’re needing a place to rest tonight, it wouldn’t be a bad choice.”


The next morning, in the forest, the dwarf seems taken back by Alicia’s description of herself. “Why on earth would you want to be one of those? You know how many nobles have thumbed there nose at me? All of them! Except for you, and those who want to buy my goods. Anyway, my name is Girdra. I don’t have anymore fruit on me, but I have to go home and then into town before we leave, have some deliveries to make, some services to provide. I’ll pick you up some very flavorful nuts at home and bring them back to you. They’ll fix you right up. How’s that sound?”


At Boone’s, Aligor peeks out the window, and clearly sees Hectaras at the edge of the street, wearing a green robe. Across the street, he can make out the black-garbed wizard he fought the day before, looking completely healed from his arrow wound. As the dwarf decides what to do, Lydia motions to her ally Sunedilar, some 40 feet down the street, and when Hectaras notices him for the first time, he says softly “As I thought… “ then yells back to his friend across the road, pointing to Sunedilar, “Azallin! I don’t know if you killed the dwarf or not, but kill that bastard and you’ll be sure to get some of my money.” Aligor easily hears the yelled command, as Hex turns back to Lydia and says “My dear lady, you really picked the wrong people to associate with.”, as he reaches for the hilt of a sheathed short sword.

[Aligor rolled Hide 16+2=18, either wasn’t seen by Hex, or the guy is pretending not to have seen him.

Characters by initiative, damage:
Aligor, HPs:18/37, unless the dwarf used some of the healing potions. Did he?
Bane, unhurt
Sundilar, unhurt
Lydia, HPs:12/20, unless she did some healing beforehand, did she?
Hectaras, unhurt
Azallin the Wizard, unhurt]