Upstairs at Madame Brie’s, Accalon is still getting almost nowhere in his persuasions {Diplomacy rolled 2+9 – 10 for a retry penalty = 1] Valasia says “I believe your word, that you wouldn’t talk to Madame Brie... but I would still feel terribly guilty. She’s been so good and thoughtful to me. And there isn’t any point. My father is an important man, but he’s a very good man. He couldn’t have anything to do with girls disappearing.” She shakes her finger at Accalon in mock sternness “Now you put that idea right out of your head!” She laughs for a second, then gets serious saying “And what would I do if the business closed? It wouldn’t really hurt me any, except that it would break Madame Brie’s heart. That would be terrible, but I would be there for her. Just like she’s always there for me.”
Downstairs, Madame Brie has welcomed the two clients, and says she’ll leave them alone with the girls to get better acquainted. The bodyguard still seems fascinated by Aeweth, but says something rather unpleasant when she mentions her name and home town [Bluff rolled 12+8=20]. “You’re lying. Better to say its none of my business than tell me a falsehood.” He smiles at her, apparently a genuinely kind smile [Sense Motive rolled 10+9=19] The man’s employer says to him “Now how do you know that? You said you were a good judge of people, but still, ladies need their secrets.” He turns back to Lydia. “My new friend here”, referring to the bodyguard, “is so uncouth. Why, if I knew one of your secrets, I certainly would never blurt it out.” He draws closer to Lydia. “I can prove it to you. Whisper one in my ear.”
The bodyguard finally turns away from Aeweth for a moment to look at Lydia, and seems to study her carefully. No smile crosses his lips as he notices the weapons at her side [DM assuming the mace, dagger, and/or crossbow would be visible since clothing hasn’t been changed], but he apparently doesn’t see her as any threat to his boss. He studies the other girls as well, but when he turns back to Aeweth, that same smile returns to his face.
[Fangor: a delayed rage and attack would be allowed, buy a “delay” always occurs after someone’s action. To do something before their action, you have to “Ready”. You can ready a standard action (like an attack) or a free action (like entering rage), but not both. So, if you aren’t willing to give the enemy an action… you’ll just rage right now then
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Aligor, fed up with this human, tightens his grip on his axe, his veins and eyes bulging, an uncontrollable roar escaping his throat. His muscles swing his axe with blinding speed, easily cutting the man [Rolled 6+11=Hit AC 17, Damage=1D10+7 (new Str of 20 gives +7 with 2-handed weapon, why an additional +8? Didn’t see mention or penalties taken for Power Attack) = 6+7=13 damage, dying], leaving him to fall bleeding beside his brother. Rusty says “Ya forgot t’ kill them on yer table. Now the guards are gonna show up, their boss Hex is gonna show up, and yer just standing there foamin’ at the mouth.”
Down the street, Alev and Sunedilar both escape the glittering cloud and surround the robed man, who has no time to speak before Sunedilar attacks, swinging his spiked chain just a bit over his head [Rolled 4+8=AC 12, missed], while Alev closes in with his two weapons drawn. The man looks suddenly much more worried and tries to bargain. “Alright, sorry! I’m not a scary wizard, OK? Just back off! I have a couple friends doing… um, some work, up the street. I was just trying to keep you from disturbing them. I do know some spells that’ll hurt as much as those weapons look like they can, so, um, let’s just forget about this before someone is in pain” Off in the distance, Sunedilar thinks he hears a low roar [Default Listen rolled 15] that sounds familiar. A roar he’s heard issuing from the mouth of Aligor when he’s really upset.
On Gorgon’s Way, T’aria’s companion is confused by her question “A woman hanging out on the street? Why would a woman do that? I don’t understand.” Realization suddenly hits her “Oh! You mean… one of those women! There’s no one like that here, this is a good neighborhood!” At the mention of servants, “No, I sent them home for the night when I went to the party. There’s no one here. Oh wait!” She claps her hands together sharply, and T’aria feels the vibrations of something moving through the house. Suddenly, a large dog leaps into the room, and immediately starts growling and barking at T’aria. But it’s owner claps her hands again and says “No, bad dog. She’s a friend. But outside, some thoroughly despicable types.” The dog continues to growl, looking as though it would like nothing better than to sink it’s teeth into the half-demon. But the woman’s command stop it from acting, as she goes to the door, to open it and let him out.
[Will continue with Gwyn once I know if he’s negotiating with a hurt human or a blood smear, after Alicia does her thing]
[Oh, and the name of the city is fine with me too. Anything anyone wants to make up that doesn’t contradict with something before, and you’d expect wouldn’t go against the plot, should be fine. And if it does go against the plot… I’ll probably change the plot
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