Trey notes an imposing man with coarse black hair talking with Sister Luba. When Trey makes her way over, Sister Luba introduces him. "Sister Trey, this is Cephalo. Sister, you remember Helena, the kind young girl who is always volunteering here, helping with the blood veil cure? Cephalo is her friend, and is looking for her."
Cephelo looked about as if expecting Helena to come out of the woodwork or something; the man seemed truly concerned.
"Well met sister, I am looking for Lady Palino. Do you have any more information on her whereabouts? I'm afraid the child may have done something foolish."
His hand unconsciously combed back his hair as his mind churned through his next options.
Lantressa gives the grey maiden a smile and nod, taking the piece of paper, "I might just do that, thanks again for your assistance, and your conversation."
Not sure whom to trust or speak to in specific, Lantressa heads to the taverns to pick up some information, and maybe some fun, while she figures out what to do. She ends up in one at the end of her searching . She walks up to the bartender, "I would like a glass of Chellaxian Red good sir," she slides the coins over for her drink, "and maybe some information as well," and then slides a few more coins over.
Trey notes an imposing man with coarse black hair talking with Sister Luba. When Trey makes her way over, Sister Luba introduces him. "Sister Trey, this is Cephalo. Sister, you remember Helena, the kind young girl who is always volunteering here, helping with the blood veil cure? Cephalo is her friend, and is looking for her."
Cephelo looked about as if expecting Helena to come out of the woodwork or something; the man seemed truly concerned.
"Well met sister, I am looking for Lady Palino. Do you have any more information on her whereabouts? I'm afraid the child may have done something foolish."
His hand unconsciously combed back his hair as his mind churned through his next options.
Trey Gives a curtsy to the man, Good day, I know the girl, but I am afraid I have not seen her recently. she came by frequently to help with the Blood Veil cure, she was very helpful indeed. I had hoped that she could assist me at some of the orphanages in the lower districts.
so, are you the girl's father, or guardian? If you wish I will contact some of my associates to assist you in your search.
Trey Gives a curtsy to the man, Good day, I know the girl, but I am afraid I have not seen her recently. she came by frequently to help with the Blood Veil cure, she was very helpful indeed. I had hoped that she could assist me at some of the orphanages in the lower districts.
so, are you the girl's father, or guardian? If you wish I will contact some of my associates to assist you in your search.
Cephelo nodded, "Aye, she's good girl alright but sometimes too naive and people can take advantage of that. She also suffered a lot lately with the deaths in her family."
He smiled, "What am I to her?. He paused, "Officially, I'm just her horse trainer and riding instructor but her father relies on me to keep her safe. Don Julio has also been through a lot. I appreciate your help but all I need is to know where she might be."
He sighed, "I'll go to this Fainting Peacockt and hope to find here. Any other place or people she's been in contact with that I should be aware before I leave?"
Lantressa takes a sip of her drink, "My, this is delicious, I may need to try and get some of this, some of my clients would love it." As he delivers the information, she looks at him innocently, "Heard what from whom?" Laughing a moment, she then gets distracted as the new comers storm in and disrupt everything, missing the look that the man might have more to say. Seeing one of them is a priestess of Sarenrae. Lantressa can't help but make a comment under her breath in abyssal,
She walks over towards the table she was pointed too, making sure her hood is pulled well forward and keeping her eyes mostly concealed within for now. When she gets there, she ignores the ones arguing and goes right to Mr. B'ru, "Excuse me Mr. B'ru? I understand we might have some common plans, and that you are looking for people who might be willing to go with you. As it so happens, I have a similar interest and would be willing to help with our mutual goal."
" Wha- Who- Ahem. Ain't no Mister, lady."He responds with a smile.
" But as to some shared interests and business, we may want to take this somewhere more private. It seems people are talkin' a mite too much around here."
He says with a grimace and a sour glance at Lady Palino.
Turning to see who burst in...
" Ahh. We meet again Cephelo. I assume this is the stray bird you were searchin' for earlier? She's a feisty one. Still her hearts in the right place..."
Standing up with eyes alight, he bows to Trey.
" Milady of the Holy Light. It is good to see you. Yrsa, what say we gather all these strays up and head back to the Fishery?"
When Typhon says he ain't no mister, Lantressa looks laughs lightly, "Then what should I call you? As for me, you can call me Lantressa" Looking in the direction of all of the commotion for a moment, Lantressa concurs, "You know, I've noticed that, it's become quite noisy since I cam in here." She works on her drink, sadly not having the time to enjoy it too much. "A shame to waste such a fine vintage by drinking it so fast, but I think business is urgent enough to warrant it."
The lady frowns as Typhon dismisses her help. But before she can protest, she catches sight of Cephelo, and her brow furrows in anger.
"You WILL NOT leave me out of this, Cephelo! This is important. My friend, Amin Jalento practices at the sword fighting school there. His parents say he was there when the quarantine was put up and hasn't come home yet. That was two weeks ago! Besides, all the people in Old Korvosa are dying from blood veil! " Her tone changes from anger to concern and frustration as she speaks.
Cephelo was adamant, "You will NOT go and put yourself in danger for him or anyone else! Whether you like it or not, you are the Lady of the House and your father needs you."
He came down a bit after seeing Helena's concern, "Do you not see how you are needed? What is it with you?! Do you want to save the world? Start at home! Do you need more excitement in your life? Do you want to learn how to fight? I taught you to ride and I can sure teach you to fight!"
"Stop it, girl. I won't hear much more of this. I'll make a deal with you. You promise to go home and start acting like the Lady you are and I will personally go and check on your friend." He sighed, "I'm getting tired of running errands and going to the market so I could also stretch my muscles."
Helena smiled.
"But you have to promise..."
With Helena gone back to the Palino Estate, Cephelo turned to the others in the table. "Sorry about. Teenagers and hot heads. I understand you are trying to get to Old Korvosa..."
Sitting on the edge of the booth is the dwarf. She is tall and lithe for her kind, reaching nearly five feet. Her face is stern, but she wears the early wrinkles of someone who knows mirth. A long curved sword sits on the floor next to her, its handle propped up against he wall, still in easy reach. Sipping a clear liquid from a small glass, her grey eyes have been coolly watching the patrons of the Peacock, and she hasn't said a word since everyone arrived, only having given a sharp nod to Sister Trey.
You weren't lying about being able to find some 'mercenary detectives' fast, Typhon. Yrsa says smirking at him. Her glance subtley sweeps over Lantressa and Cephalo in an instant.
Yrsa nods to Typhon. My friends keep a nice, erm.. office.. with a lovely view of the river, even. I agree it'd be best to talk over our details there.
The lady frowns as Typhon dismisses her help. But before she can protest, she catches sight of Cephelo, and her brow furrows in anger.
"You WILL NOT leave me out of this, Cephelo! This is important. My friend, Amin Jalento practices at the sword fighting school there. His parents say he was there when the quarantine was put up and hasn't come home yet. That was two weeks ago! Besides, all the people in Old Korvosa are dying from blood veil! " Her tone changes from anger to concern and frustration as she speaks.
Cephelo was adamant, "You will NOT go and put yourself in danger for him or anyone else! Whether you like it or not, you are the Lady of the House and your father needs you."
He came down a bit after seeing Helena's concern, "Do you not see how you are needed? What is it with you?! Do you want to save the world? Start at home! Do you need more excitement in your life? Do you want to learn how to fight? I taught you to ride and I can sure teach you to fight!"
"Stop it, girl. I won't hear much more of this. I'll make a deal with you. You promise to go home and start acting like the Lady you are and I will personally go and check on your friend." He sighed, "I'm getting tired of running errands and going to the market so I could also stretch my muscles."
Helena smiled.
"But you have to promise..."
Trey tries to interject... Please, If I may say something, Turning to Helena,
Helena, You have a good heart, and there is much work to be done. I have lots of new responsibilities and I can't do all the things I used to do. A young boy, a charge of mine, named Toby will need someone to help him in this part of the city. you would be doing good for a lot of people. and you would still be safe. Your father could feel better knowing that you are in good hands.
Kneeling to see Helena eye to eye, what do you say, will you help me, and Toby? In return I promise I will see to the safety of your friend.
Trey has a look of trust and understanding in her eyes, speaking to Helena like a caring sister as opposed to a guardian.
" Mostly people just call me Ty."
Getting to his feet as the argument between Cephelo and Helena gets louder.
" Typhon B'Ru to be exact. but mostly just Ty. Lets see about not wasting that drink..."
Ty strolls over to the Barkeep and requests a bottle of whatever the Lady was drinking....
Returning to the table with an unopened bottle, Ty smiles and says
" Let's take this party somewhere else for the evening...
We will be Miss Helena. Get home safe..."
On the way to the Fishery, Ty stops and gets meat and cheeses for the group to snack on while they talk.
Though times are tough and its meager fare, he still manages a sad smile.
Miss Tessa. This was always her way of getting people to work together. Amazing what food can do. Wish she would return from whatever mission she was on...But Hell! With new and more peeps around, things should get easier, right?
Her voice taking on a more throaty, slightly seductive tone, "Ty is is then, and I am glad you agree about the wine."
She turns to Yrsa as she speaks, "A pleasure to meet you Yrsa. You seem less uncomfortable with me than most are, interesting. I take it you too are involved in this endeavor?"
Laughing gently when Ty returns and talks about taking this party elsewhere, "I don't party for free Ty, and I doubt you could afford me anyway. Still, if it is a discussion of mutual problems, then by all means, let's." She offers her arm to Ty as they walk, making sure that her cloak hides her features well and that her tail stays mostly out of sight.
Cephelo kept his distance and studied his new 'companions' as they walked. With Helena gone with his horse, the young man carried his axe in his hand and saddle bag over his shoulder. Even burdened as such, he still made little noise as they made their way to the fishery.
His mind going over ways to cross into Old Korvosa, I don't need these guys. I could just cross on the underside of the old stone bridge. Maybe they'll just slow me down...
As they arrived and wine and cheese was served, Cephelo asked, "So, what's your plan and, most importantly, what's your timetable for getting across?
He listened and then added, "Where are you going after you get across? It sounds like I need to find this 'fencing academy'; do you know if this near where you need to go?
Blushing at Her statement, Ty ducks his head and taking Lantressa's arm leads them out into the city.
" I am actually not too bad off these days, but you're right, we have mutual business to discuss."
Ty seems distracted at first. Like he was waiting for someone else to arrive and lead the discussion.
Man I hope Bosch is ok.
" Hmmp. Well I don't really have a plan as such yet. I can lay out a couple of ideas tho...You mentioned a possible boat Cephelo? I have an eversmoking bottle, at night we could possibly use it to disguise a small boat if we're quiet. Breathing might be an issue however. I can fly over by myself if need, not sure how that really helps tho. Once there I have a few leads to track down. I trained at Orisini's academy for a little while, so yeah I know where it is."
He slumps down and thinks for a moment, brows knit in concentration.
" Look. I don't know you , either of you. But ...things in this city aren't quite what they seem. We have small proof and a large belief, that the queen is behind all the current problems. The poisoner of the King, wasn't who she blamed at all, and she murdered some poor sap who looked like the person they wanted. I believe she was behind the doctors who made the plague."
" The 'person' that we are looking for is the Seneschal, the guy that can name a replacement for the queen. Seems he went missing. Then all these Grey Maids showed up, loyal to the queen and only the queen. So helping us may be more trouble for you than its worth, but may also be the only way to save Korvosa."
"The Queens plans are bigger than what we've seen so far, no telling what exactly they are yet......"
Ty trails off realizing once again that he probably said more than he should have. And frustrated that he can't get the words out well enough to truly explain everything...
"There are a lot of things I hate about this city, like the Royalty and 75% of the Nobles. But I have a lot of friends here as well, and a lot of people that need help. Deep down I love this city, and need all the help I can find to save it and its people...."
Her voice taking on a more throaty, slightly seductive tone, "Ty is is then, and I am glad you agree about the wine."
She turns to Yrsa as she speaks, "A pleasure to meet you Yrsa. You seem less uncomfortable with me than most are, interesting. I take it you too are involved in this endeavor?"
Laughing gently when Ty returns and talks about taking this party elsewhere, "I don't party for free Ty, and I doubt you could afford me anyway. Still, if it is a discussion of mutual problems, then by all means, let's." She offers her arm to Ty as they walk, making sure that her cloak hides her features well and that her tail stays mostly out of sight.
Trey looks to Ty's newest female interest. I do not believe we have met, I am Trey Merosa. newly ordained priestess of Sarenrae. but I guess you have already knew that.
extending her hand to Lantressa
Lantressa takes Trey's hand and as she does, Trey can feel just how sharp her nails are, likely sharp enough to do some serious damage if Lantressa wanted to badly enough. She nods her head in aknowledgement, "Lantressa Darksong Miss Merosa, mmm, that just slides off the tongue doesn't it. I rarely pay much attention to the goings on of churches, other than Desna's, but I did hear about your promotion, congratulations. I have to admit though, doesn't shaking hands with one such as me disturbed you, I am spawned from things that are as far from your goddess as it is possible to be?" She gets a mischevious grin on her face, "As for what I do, well, let's just save that for later, for someone such as your self, I might even give a discount for my service, call it a promotion gift," the tone in her voice gives a pretty good indication that it involves privacy and an optional bed. Lantressa finishes off with a throaty laugh.
When she is shone into the hideout, Lantressa throws back her hood revealing her features completely, her long black hair is allowed to flow down her back in a thick fall to her waist, and a pair of short, flesh colored, horns can be seen at her brow. Her eyes are an obvious red glow now that she is not trying to conceal them. Her black dress is cut rather low, and when she sits and crosses her right leg over the left, the long slit in the side of the dresses skirt falls to the side, revealing the skin of her legs and barely covering enough to be appropriate. Her tail can now be seen as it slides around her left leg, a long, fairly thin tail the same color as her flesh with a spaded tip. If you couldn't tell before, this woman is most definitely not human.
As the discussions begin, Lantressa becomes involved, "I had heard rumors about the disease and the so called poisoner, and I already have issues with the Grey Maidens. Personally, I don't have the biggest problem with the nobility, at least the ones I have encountered, and I have never met any of the royals, of course, most of my income are from the nobility as they are the ones who can afford my services. As for my destination, I need to make my way to the House of Clouds, my auntie got word to me that several of her girls, friends of mine in fact, have gone missing, as well as many others in the community. There is also some new power there, someone calling himself simply the king, who is taking over Old Korvosa through violence and fear. Combine that with people acting like beasts in the streets and you can see why I don't wish to go alone into that. I will gladly help you with your tasks, if you will help me with mine, I won't leave those girls to whoever, or whatever, has taken them and I will go with or without you, but I have a better chance with you."
Lantressa thinks for a moment as everyone discusses strategies from getting across, "Do you know how many of us need to go across and whether there are any patrols in the air, or anything to stop us from just flying across? I am a sorceress and have access to magics to both fly and become invisible, I could use those to help get there, but if I have to put them on too many I will not have much left to aid us when we arrive. I would have done it already but I don't know what measures they may have against those methods in place, added to the violence and such over there has made me hesitant to just go on my own, I can only wreck a path through so many people before my magic is all spent, and I don't want to leave that kind of death and destruction behind me." Her tone becomes more melancholy, "I have seen enough of that to last a life time, and I don't want to see my new home be destroyed, I like it here."
When she is shone into the hideout, Lantressa throws back her hood revealing her features completely, her long black hair is allowed to flow down her back in a thick fall to her waist, and a pair of short, flesh colored, horns can be seen at her brow. Her eyes are an obvious red glow now that she is not trying to conceal them. Her black dress is cut rather low, and when she sits and crosses her right leg over the left, the long slit in the side of the dresses skirt falls to the side, revealing the skin of her legs and barely covering enough to be appropriate. Her tail can now be seen as it slides around her left leg, a long, fairly thin tail the same color as her flesh with a spaded tip. If you couldn't tell before, this woman is most definitely not human.
Cephelo shifted uncomfortably in his chair as Lantressa revealed herself. It wasn't the sexy part of the woman that 'bothered' him. After all, not much surprised a hot-blooded young man growing up among sczarni women. No, it was her 'other-worldly' features that concerned him. Features that he recognized in himself. This was definitely something that he needed to talk to her about. Maybe even tell her that he knew a friend of a friend who...
Cephelo came back from his reverie as Lantressa talked about crossing...
"I have seen enough of that to last a life time, and I don't want to see my new home be destroyed, I like it here."
He solemnly spoke, "This city has been good to me as well but more importantly, I just made a promise to a family that took me in and treated me like a son. Helena is like my little sister and I keep the promises I make."
Getting that out of the way, he concentrated on more practical matters, "I can also use magic to get across but can't take anyone with me. However, I know the Varisian fishermen on the east side and I seriously doubt that a little blockage has kept them from plying their trade. Their smuggling trade that is. Give me a few hours and I'm pretty sure that I can grease enough palms to get us all across. We'll probably disembark on the east side of the island; is that agreeable?
Yrsa returns to the room with a hissing kettle. She pours herself a glass of dwarvish coffee, and sets the pot on the table where four other small cups are illuminated by the candles. She sits upright in her chair. Her stony demeanor furrows, and you can tell she is carefully picking words.
Korvosa is important to all of us. We all have people we care about here. More lately for some of us, we have shed blood together. She raises her glass to Trey and Typhon. Each of you have good reasons for going to Old Korvosa. I have no doubts about your capabilities. I swear I will help find your lost friends, Ms. Lantressa. Cephalo, I swear I will help you find your ward's compatriot. This is an Oath I make. She takes a sip of her coffee. WE are going to Old Korvosa to find the Seneshal. He is a government official who is being held captive, and tortured. We hope to use his influence to stop this madness the Queen's crown has unleashed. I will fight beside you, and try to cease any injustice that is happening in the Old Town, if you will bleed beside me, and my friends, while we commit this.. she searches for an appropriate word. Escapade; this bloody secret mission like they all are these days of espionage and court killings. We must cherish those we are close to. Skol. Yrsa raises her mug in salute and drains her cup.
Now, for the crossing, I think it's best we take a boat, there are plenty around, and I doubt any guard patrolling the river is going to be too observant, otherwise I have few qualms sending a few Grey Maidens sinking to the sediment. I'll row. I have no other means of transport.
She laughs heartily.
The sun is beginning to set as you find yourself in Trail's End. Burly Varisian fishermen row their boats to the docks and haul out the day's catch. Others haggle with fishmongers and merchants to trade silver for their fish. The small, cramped houses, dirt in the streets, and groups of men standing about idly on street corners give the impression that this is a poor neighborhood. Yet the district is busy, and very few people that you see bears the telltale scars and pockmarks of blood veil.
Cephelo knows of two men who might be able to help - a fisherman who he frequently traded with named Denis, and a smuggler who goes by the name Stan.
The young man took to the night almost as well as he rode horses. Making very little noise for a man his size, Cephelo made his way to the river shore. Walking like he knew where he was going was a sure way to not get stopped. The only challenge to his passing were a couple of young men, well into their drinks to have any common sense left. But one good look at Cephelo's size and his unspoken threat of violence was enough to let him pass. Soon, he was in front of shack, stones kept the light metal roof from flying off during any sort of strong winds. Cephelo shook his head, If only he would stop with the bottle
Without further need to be quiet, he clapped his hands, "Yo Denis? It's me..." He shook his head and smiled, "it's me... horseboy."
An oil lamp was lit within and throaty voice answered back, "Horseboy? Really?"
"Yes, it's me, old man. Now come out, I got some money for you."
"But I ain't got no fish..."
"Does it look like I come for fish at this time. Now get out here before I blow your shack down. I need to rent your boat, just a day or two and I'll give you enough money so you can lay back and relax while you wait."
Money traded hands, heads nodded, and Cephelo rented a six-man rowboat to cross the river.
While Cephelo is out garnering a boat, Ty ransacks the Fishery for any equipment that may help their endeavor.
He then dons the feather cloak over his normal pack, then grabs the extra one with his helm.
He then sends one of the boys to fetch Tiora and her carriage to take the group to Trails End.
" Heya T. You said any fare thrown yer way would help. Here's a good fare if you make it quite and as unnoticeable as possible. In fact could we get a wagon instead of the carriage for this one? Anyways, I gave a Plat and some Gold in it for ya."
Once the plan was made, Lantressa looks around, "It would likely be wise if I took some steps to disguise myself, it shouldn't take all that long. Lantressa takes the time to make sure her cloak is pulled close and the hood up. she binds a light strip of linen across her eyes to disguise their glow but not hinder her vision, and arranges her hair so that her horns will be covered.
Looking at herself in the mirror, Lantressa seems slightly annoyed, "Well, not my best work, but it will do if people don't look too closely."
When they all arrive to make arrangements for a ride, she sits back and let's her allies make the arrangements so as not to risk causing them problems if she is discovered for what she is.
Lantressa takes Trey's hand and as she does, Trey can feel just how sharp her nails are, likely sharp enough to do some serious damage if Lantressa wanted to badly enough. She nods her head in aknowledgement, "Lantressa Darksong Miss Merosa, mmm, that just slides off the tongue doesn't it. I rarely pay much attention to the goings on of churches, other than Desna's, but I did hear about your promotion, congratulations. I have to admit though, doesn't shaking hands with one such as me disturbed you, I am spawned from things that are as far from your goddess as it is possible to be?" She gets a mischevious grin on her face, "As for what I do, well, let's just save that for later, for someone such as your self, I might even give a discount for my service, call it a promotion gift," the tone in her voice gives a pretty good indication that it involves privacy and an optional bed. Lantressa finishes off with a throaty laugh.
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Trey simply smiles, we cannot always choose the circumstances of our birth, but it is the choices we make in life that define who we really are. It will be you actions that decide me attitude toward your heritage, and nothing else.
she tries to make Lantressa feel comfortable with her and not be immediately judgmental. but deep inside there is an uneasiness that Trey tries to suppress.
Trey motions to Ty, I am concerned for tessa, I know she usually isn't always around, but I fear she may be in a bit of trouble. with all that's been going on lately.
Yrsa gives Denis a respectful salute as she walks behind Cephalo. Pulling her wool collar upright, she creaks down the dock and into the beam of the long canoe, sinking it into the water visibly.
All aboard She says calmly, and lights a small candle and sets it on the prow.
" No, Tiora. We just needed a ride here without prying eyes. In fact here's a little extra, so you can stay here for the night, n not try to get back in. Keep yourself safe, girl."
Ty replies as he helps the others out of the wagon. Handing Tiora a small pouch of coins, he smiles and hugs her.
" Remember if we get caught, you don't know us, right?"
Winking at her he saunters away toward the docks...
Walking up to the boat, he eyes it warily..
Oh man. I hope there aren't any Reefclaws or Bunyips out tonight, they'd chew through this thing like butter. Or Jigsaw sharks.
" Uh. Yrsa? Mayhap we should douse the candle and steer with my elfish vision and your dwarven sight? You cant see far by candlelight, but it sure can be seen from a long ways away. Unless you have a red paper lantern? That usually hides the light from others seeing it from a distance..."
works when you rob a place anyways...
Looking around for observers, Ty, when he thinks the coast is clear, will don his helm and pull his cloak around him.
" Time for the Owl to reappear..."
It's easy to tell that Lantressa is relatively at ease, she doesn't seem disturbed by a priestess of Sarenrae, or anyone else here. She seems more amused at the chance to tease a follower of Sarenrae, and concerned at getting to where she needs to go. "It is refreshing to hear that from you Trey, I think we may get along just fine."
When getting into the boat and crossing, Lantressa takes a place near the middle. She sits, and enjoys the ride as much as she can, keeping an eye out for any threats. "I will watch as well, I can see just fine for a distance in the darkness. I am going to take care of my ability to defend myself better, a handy little spell that creates an aura of force around me to protect from attacks. It won't work over your own armor, but I can cast it on others if you feel the need." Once they are just off shore, Lantressa quickly cast a spell and briefly, a form fitting outline of force encases her.
Oh, I suppose you're right, Typhon. I had forgotten about stealth for a moment. She blows out the candle.
Oh, I suppose you're right, Typhon. I had forgotten about stealth for a moment. She blows out the candle.
Cephelo concentrated on putting the oars in the water with as little noise as possible. He then contracted his body and pulled on the oars with a mighty heave. Since he was taking his time to dip the oars back in, the ride wasn't a smooth one but in a couple of minutes, they were across.
The moon was still out as he pulled the boat up the stony beach. He put it near other similar looking fishing vessels, hoping it would still be here when they needed to cross back. He then flexed his shoulders to work the kinks out of his muscles and looked at the group. "OK, as promised. Safe and sound in Old Korvosa. Now, where to?
[ooc]I am making an assumption from the map that we came straight across, which should put us very close to Eel's End at the moment. Please correct me if I am wrong."[/b]
Looking around to get her bearings, Lantressa voices her opinion, "While I know it will sound self serving, I would suggest we make our way to Eel's End and visit my Auntie Halvara at her place. She can tell us more about what is going on in Old Korvosa than most, and we should find safety there long enough to make better plans." Looking around once more, "It should be right over there." She points towards a section of docks not too far away.
Once across, Ty will help Cephelo pull the boat under the docks or on the shore, somewhere.
" Let's hide this well. I won't be responsible for destroying that mans livelihood."
" Sounds like a plan, Lantressa. I say from your Aunt's we go to Orisini's Academy. Kills two tasks, one we check on a friend, and two Cephelo finds out about this boy of Helena's..."
Once they start moving, Ty will range ahead to scout, dropping back occasionally to follow Lantressa's lead.
" Sounds like a plan, Lantressa. I say from your Aunt's we go to Orisini's Academy. Kills two tasks, one we check on a friend, and two Cephelo finds out about this boy of Helena's..."
Cephelo nodded and quickly realized that he may have been 'comprimising' Helena's honor. He cleared his throat, "This... boy is Helena's friend. She's concernend about a lot of people." Quickly realizing how this might have sounded, he turned the conversation to more practical matters. "Right, well. I'll be up front. I can keep quiet and also react in a pinch. Who will bring up the rear?"
I'll watch our backs. May our gods be with us, I have a feeling it's going to get rough. Yrsa buckles a full plate helmet under her chin. She draws her falchion with a slight flourish, it's sharp edge whistling through the night air, and holds it at parade rest against her shoulder.
Lead on, Miss Lantressa. Let's go find your friends.
Trey goes beside Cephelo, its alright, Little Helena is growing up, there will come a time when she will leave the nest. This boy is important to her, possibly more so than other boys. perhaps their friendship is a little more. she says with a reassuring smile. trying to ease any concerns he may have for his young charge.
silently agreeing with the others the trip to Eel's End makes the most sense. hoping that she will not be entering into something that will severely test her faith.
Lantressa looks again as everyone moves towards Eel's End and, when she finally spots the boat, points it out, "There it is, the Silken cloud, she's the one with the two big men outside the door. You might want to let me talk to them, I doubt they know any of you and are likely on alert for anyone approaching. They should know to expect me." When Trey mentions the testing of her faith, Lantressa snickers to herself, Depends on just how prudish you miss cleric.
" Sorry Cephelo. I wasn't sayin' nothin' bad about Helena. I just couldn't remember the boys name..."
" We had some dealin's with Eel's End some time back...More n happy to follow your lead."
Tessa sure was a terror then!
Trey actually stops to get a look at the ware or perhaps I should say shrooms.
looking them over for ones that may have medicinal value.
Lantressa walks up to the old woman carefully, "Which ones are which?" Lantressa looks the old woman over, trying to recall if she has heard of the lady before.
Cephelo cautiously waited to see how the woman reacted. Selling mushrooms? At this hour?
Something wasn't quite right with this whole situation. He peered around, looking at rooftops, etc, anywhere from where thugs or worse could suddenly appear, his hand clenching and unclenching around the shaft of his axe.
He whispered to the dwarven woman just loud enough for her to hear, "Yrsa, keep your eyes open. I don't like this."
Unsure of the situation and not wanting to draw attention, Ty fades into the shadows at the mushroom ladies approach.
As she makes the connection between this tattered old woman and the lady she remembered from a couple of years ago, Lantressa smiles at her and greets her, "It has been a couple of years so you may not remember me Old Mother, but you provided the mushrooms for a green dye for my dress about two years ago. We talked for a while and you told me of some of the people who bought your mushrooms for various uses." As she speaks, she lowers her hood, "How are your grandkids? You were taking care of six I believe?"