Darion has no interest in weapons and armor but if Mr. Kraft has any spell scrolls available or anyone else in town then he would be interested
Darion patiently waits to speak with Lady Cirthana
”My lady we were obviously successful in our journey to recover the ingredients for the cure. But a comrade of mine and myself were especially successful. I attribute that success to Iomedae and therefore I would like you to accept this tithe to show my appreciation”
Darion presses into the hand of the priestess 20 gold pieces in a small makeshift bag. He lets his hands linger on hers a little longer than necessary as he shares into her eyes. He blushes a bit when he realizes what he is doing and he quickly pulls his hands away.
"Baleson, I'm not sure how much of my past you know, but I am very familiar with hardship. Or at least I thought I was, until having to brave the woods and those ruins."
Corindus shakes his head at the thought.
"Dealing with the town's troublemakers will be a welcome relief from rotting wolves that speak. No, I still don't quite believe it myself," he says in response to the sheriff's look of incredulity. "Also...I want to build something more for myself, a life beyond just poling up and down the river, and cleaning up this town will be a good start."
...
Leaving the sheriff's office after taking a largely improvised oath, Corindus steps outside and remembers, with slight horror, of the important things he's forgotten.
He first rushes back to the docks, both to pay Mary for providing passage for their sizeable group and to ensure that she was not being hassled by any of the unsavory types that prowl the docks. He had no doubt that the mighty captain could handle herself, but he felt responsibility nonetheless.
Following this, he gathers with his companions at Jak-a-Napes to have a decent meal, split the spoils from the ruins, discuss future plans, and of course get some much needed rest.
...
In the morning, after the caravan rolls into town, Corindus is split between embarrassment and ire as the ghoulette wheel lobs its insult. Once he realizes that it was the wheel itself and not Mr. Kraft who spoke, a twinge of superstitious apprehension also enters Corindus' bones.
"Can't say I've ever been one for gambling," he says, keeping a distance from the wheel as he eyes it warily.
Deldrin replies
"Sound like you encountered some really creepy S*** out there getting the ingredients for the medicine.
And I've heard there are a few ruins out there, but I've not visited due to work, though a part of me would like to explore and look over just one for curiosity confirmation and to see or get an idea of some history of the area.
As I do have a little hobby of looking over some of the history books in the small library we have in town."
after hearing Corindus wanting more for himself he adds
"Sound like something has changed in you, and broke some of that hard shell of the past."
Mr Kraft:
replying to Noya and Mina
"Holo should have the weapons in one of the carts, though I think she is shopping at the moment..."
replying to Corindus
"Well, one never knows if one will start a business or find a new interesting use for something."
Lady Cirthana replies to Darion
"I thank you, this should help greatly."
she blushes some realising how long you held her hand.
Wu Chen reaches for the rainbow-striped chopsticks that are holding her bun in place. How convenient her costume comes with an eating untensil! How she loves the way her hair flows past her waist when she lets is down!
But before she can complete the action...
"Are you truly so hungry you must have a pair of chopsticks in hand so you can attack your meal the moment it is delivered? Can you use this pair of sticks as both an eating utensil and a hairpiece without consequence?"
She simply twists the pair of sticks to tighten her bun, as if that it what she intended the whole time. But she knows she's not fooling anyone.
"Smell of egg in hair is not worth trouble."
She turns her seat slightly to face the door, crossing her legs so she can stare at her own rainbow-striped stockings as a 'cover' in case her people-watching makes a total stranger feel uneasy.
Once food is served, she will use a knife and fork like everyone else outside of Tian Xia.
Laurel enters the Sitting Duck with a smile on her face walking up to Grachius.
"I know it is a bit early but I'll take a glass of Ager's 11, Grachius.
As I've not had a drink in a long while and need it after that crazy couple of days of work with little sleep."
Grachius:
Grachius the barkeep replies to Laurel:
"I'll say, you had a number of folks at you door for a few days. wanting a cure."
Laurel then adds
"Well it was worth it, as I was surprised to see Mr Kreed himself enter and paying 4 times what I was asking for the cure, even got a thanks out of him.
So I'm guessing that right now he is in one of his very rare good and generous moods.
And I think I know the reason why."
Grachius:
Grachius the barkeep replies to Laurel:
"Care to share what you think the reason is."
he hands her, her drink
Laurel then replies
"I won't say, as I don't want to start rumours.
And risk earning his wrath, or more taxes."
Duke:
He asks Laurel
"Hey, who is this Kreed fella."
Hu Wang:
He asks Laurel
"Yeah, who is this big shot."
Laurel looks at them with a look
"Your not from around here, so I'll fill you in with a simple basic version.
Mr Kreed owns almost all of the town, owns the lumber rights in the Darkmoon Vale, and basically is the government of Falcon's Hollow itself.
And if you make him mad or don't play nice with him and his men, he'll find ways of making your life worse."
Hu Wang:
"No S***, sounds almost as bad as my old boss."
Duke:
"Dam, Your right Hu, except this time it is a public figure."
after a few moments
"Why don't we see if we can find some fine ladies for a date around here."
Hu Wang:
"I like the idea, Duke, better then thinking about Mr Zilla."
Both Duke and Hu decide to walk up to the second floor to check it out.
Reaching the top they spot the party, the ladies and Mr Kraft showing some of his wares.
They both agree on who to use a pickup line on.
Both oddly use the same pickup line at the same time,
It just makes Noya and Mina both embarrassed and mad.
Effectively throwing or kicking them through the White poplar railing onto the First floor, onto their backs.
After the men leave, Wu Chen says to Laurel, "This is lucky day for you. Those both guy are very dull, and do not know how to speak in front of two lovely lady like us. I pity woman who impare judgment with alcoholic beverage and marry one of those guy by mistake."
The samurai rolls his eyes, then slides the half-finished watered-down wine away from his daughter. "Seems like you had enough, Daughter."
Turning to Lauren, he says, "My little one means no disrespect. Quite the contrary. My wife, may her soul rest peacefully, was a healer. What you do is noble."
Kojima-drops a coin on the bar--the same amount he paid for his own drink.
"On me. There are not enough coins in the world to repay what you do."
Laurel looks at the new comer family
"Your right, little miss, looks like they are quite the fools.
Hope they can still get up."
"Thanks I could use another drink."
Grachius:
Grachius looks at the two men on there back and his second floor railing
"Glad I switched to White poplar railings, they don't cost as much to replace."
"My mother is healer," Wu Chen insists. "I hold her when she... pass. Her soul pass through me, and she leave parting gift: her healing touch. I save father from dying."
Apparently wanting to take the focus off the worst day of her young life, Wu Chen asks Lauren, "Does it hurt when soul pass through your hand? Or is only painful when person who you cannot save is one you know? And love."
Duke:
after a few moments on his back
and some sound of pain in his voice
"You alright Hu?"
Hu Wang:
and some sound of pain in his voice
"I'm alright, Duke."
after a few moments
"Well that was a new experience."
Duke:
and some sound of pain in his voice
"I'll agree with that, never expected to getting kicked with hooves..."
The samurai turns toward the sound of idiots in pain.
He says to them, "Funny thing. My daughter was just talking to the good healer about pain. What kind of establishment is on the upper floor? It seems I chose wisely joining my tiny dancer at the kiddie table."
Laurel answers the little one,
I'm not a healer, I'm more an apothecary.
Lady Cirthana is this town's only cleric, unless some new comers are also ones of the cloth.
Wu Chen nods at the lady, but before she can think of a reply, something the idiot says catches her attention. There is HORSE up stair?
She giggles and goes upstairs, brushing past the men faster than her father can protest.
Hu Wang:
and some sound of pain in his voice replies to Kojima-San
"Looks like a open room that acts as a second level to this room, though I guess it could also be reserved for events and such."
after a few moments and some pain in his voice think of the one that threw him
"Are all the pretty women in town like her?......"
Duke:
and some sound of pain in his voice
"I think that group of ladies was special, but you never know...."
The samurai turns to Laurel. "I'd say the word that comes to mind, but there is a lady present. Sorry to buy you a drink and not join you, but being a father of a daughter makes me a bodyguard twenty-four-seven."
Not interested in talking to the men, but not wanting to be rude, he says, "I am fortunate to have married young as I did. I seem to have forgotten the pain of single life." With a nod, he says, "Better luck with the next fish in the sea."
He then follows Wu Chen, though the child is already upstairs by the time he finishes talking.
As Wu Chen reaches the top, she sees Two ladies move to head down the stairs and their faces are a little red.
They approach Grachius and apologise for breaking the railing.
he tells them it's Ok, he's used to idiots breaking stuff in the tavern.
Wu Chen looks up at the women towering over her... and noes that one tower towers over the other.
She smiles sweetly at the pair.
"Ha! You two do this to those 白痴?"
The girl opens her left palm, clenches her right fist like a tight rock, brings fist-to-palm and bows.
"You are what I aspire to be in near future. My name is Wu Chen, Fighting Nun in service of Shelyn. I vow to fight for Her, my fist, feet, head and body as weapon of my Goddess. She is Eternal Maiden, as I vow to be, so never must deal with 白痴 talk to me like I am pizza meat."
"That's... piece of meat, Daughter. As in, should a man ever talk to you as if that is what you are, you... well, I believe the correct action has been sufficiently demonstrated."
He gives the ladies a nod of respect, and leaves it at that.
Sensing her father might miss an opportunity, Wu Chen says to the ladies, "Maybe you join Father and I? With me at table, I am just kid, this make hit on lady seem like dumb idea. Father say I need lady role model, so if you have moment to spare, perhaps I find inspiration from you.
"I mean without you knock guy down flight of stair. Is VERY inspiring, see you do that! But in conversation, you have opportunity to inspire me and relax at same time." She gestures toward the table where she and her father were sitting. "If you accept, I invite you to my table."
As Wu Chen stares admiringly at the two warrior women--then tries to look like she's NOT staring--
--and fails...
She runs through what she partially witnessed in her head:
So surely, my understanding is correct. I just hope is not too forward, or these both lady think I am just silly kid dress like rainbow. But cannot hurt to ask, right? Master Rubi say, ask nothing is only sure way can get what you ask for.
Unaware of the goings on in the tavern, Kinshara returns to the Church of Iomedae to consult with Lady Cirthana about the events of her travel.
"One thing that particularly worries me is that the wolf we spoke with suddenly died and returned as an undead creature almost immediately. We saw nothing attack it or raise it from the dead, and it is unlikely to be a curse on the monastery: the wolf had lived there for some time without trouble. I fear that we woke whatever evil it was we had been warned about, and we are still ignorant of its nature. Falcon's Hollow may be in grave danger."
Darion gathers up his courage and speaks to Lady Cirthana some more before leaving the Kirk to join his comrades
”My Lady if I might be so bold would you consider joining me for a meal where we can talk and get to know each other better?”
Darion looks a little embarrassed but hopeful as he waits for Lady Cirthana’s reply
1st level
Obscuring Mist
Snowball
Silent Image
Feather Fall
Wizened Appearance
Youthful Appearance
2nd level
Know Peerage
Hideous Laughter
Unnatural Lust
Ice Slick
Angelic Aspect, Lesser
Kinshara enters the Kirk as Lady Cirthana is talking with Luk and Darion.
Lady Cirthana listens to Kinshara's words
"Oh dear that is troubling."
after a few moments
"I almost forgot, "
She uses one arm to introduce Luk and the other to introduce Kinshara
"Luk this is Kinshara, and Kinshara this is Luk."
Luk:
Luk responds and greets Kinshara
"Nice to meet you I'm one of the church's archivists and am looking into The Man in Blue from one of Lady Cirthana's reports.
I've heard you've seen and heard from him yourself."
Lord Locksly:
Then Lord Locksly enters the Kirk and walks to the group and introduces himself
"I'm Lord Locksly, I've come to help this town as I've heard the Kirk here has had some trouble and the town itself needs support."
"Seems we have a number of new guests and members today."
Lady Cirthana introduces herself to Lord Locksly
"I thank you for coming Lord Locksly, I am Lady Cirthana."
"Sorry Darion, but I'll need to decline your offer at this time, as I have work to do."
Darion feeling a little bit rejected decides to put the matter out of his mind and decides to visit Mr. Kraft and purchase some scrolls of obscuring mist, snowball and silent image.
”Mr. Kraft how much for these three scrolls?”
Mr Kraft:
replying to Darion
"Those scrolls I'm selling for 30gp each, but will sell to you for 28gp each."
"I would not recommend visiting those ruins," he says, shaking his head. "Not without good reason. All the same, being faced with such frightful things, and having met some interesting people along the way, I've been given cause to rethink things."
Corindus paces slightly in the sheriff's office.
"It's been a while since I've had a stable home. Laying down roots in Falcon's Hollow is far from taking the easy route, but there's certainly some things worth fighting for here."
...
"Besides selling, would you be interested in buying?" he asks Mr. Kraft. "We recently found this old silver relic in some dwarf ruins. Might it be of interest to you?"
Corindus retrieves the silver light hammer and shows it to the merchant.
Noya replies to the Wu Chen
"Sorry, I'll have to turn you down as Me and Mina just arrived Last night, and would like to explore around town.
That and those two boys over there on their backs won't admit how much pain they in, while Me and Mina are around.
And they should to keep some of their pride as men, before a lady."