John will head to his mentors house.
Lucrezia manages to stay polite to the half-elf while still in the shop, though she gives Truk an icy glare when she glimpses what he wrote.
I think that I will be having another talk with Trouble very shortly...
The half-elf will grin and wait for Lucrezia's autograph. Then collect the payment.
Two Fingers Pub, small tavern near is nearby its where the Dottari like to hang out and blow off some steam.
Truk waves a server over as the trio take seats.
"What's wrong Beautiful? You looked pissed enough to breath fire."
"What exactly were you planning on teaching that girl? Do you just have a thing for all half-elfs?
Truk looks to Lucrezia in confusion.
"What do you mean? I was going to share Shelyn's teachings with her. I've been thinking for a while that I should be doing more as the Rose's champion."
"Westcrown's in trouble Beautiful. Don't you think we'd better with less corruption and more heart?"
Lucrezia stops glaring at Truk.
"Oh, is that all? I thought you were hitting on her and planning to teach her something of a more carnal nature."
"No, of course not. Unless you're okay with that..." Truk says with a grin.
"I just want to share Shelyn's way with her. We're fighting a war to make this city better but things aren't going to change for good until Westcrown's spirit changes. Asmodeus and his flunky Hellknights are poison ."
"Nope, I think I am a bit too selfish to share you with another woman."
"I figured it was something like that. Well you don't have to worry. With your appetite, there wouldn't be time for another woman", Truk laughs.
Faelyn smiles at the couple as he lifts his goblet of bloodwine for a drink. You two are too much. He looks around the room. I could use a little carnal teaching myself. Hmmm. he looks back and forth between a couple of ladies.
Faelyn, Truk and Lucrezia can make a fame check.
One of the patrons smiles at the elf as his eye wonders, she is sitting with three other people across the room.
Faelyn catches the attractive librarian's smile. Jackpot! He gives Truk and Lucrezia a mischievous look. I will be right back.
He crosses the room with a raven on his shoulder. As he approaches the table, he bows slightly. Pardon my interruption. He addresses the half-elf. Don't I know you from somewhere?
The raven on Faelyn shoulder caws.
Caw...pretty librarian...Caw!
She smiles, "I believe we have meet before." Her mood visibly brightens.
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One of the table companions, human with golden hair, is not happy with the sudden interruption. His upper lip begins to twitch. He has on the insignia of a dottari officer.
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The other two simply look up.
To your eye it looks like a double date or something similar.
Figuring she was forced into the double date: Poor gal.
Ah...yes...the library! Faelyn pets the raven. Good thinking Ziz. Ziz rewards Faelyn by snapping at his hand with his beak. I need to come see you soon. I have some research that I am way behind on.
Silly elf. Can you be any more obvious? Let's see if we can cause some trouble.
Caw...make it a date...Caw!
If at all possible, the raven's beak curls slightly into a grin.
The mention of the a "date" has a ripple effect at the table.
The librarian's brown eyes sparkle in the candle light, while the officer glares and comments,"Bold little rat on your shoulder. Think because your a known whoremongering gambler you can butt in?
The other half-elf at the table is taken aback and she sits back, while her date's head is on swivel, looking back and forth then quickly around the room.
A smile crosses Faelyn's face as the insult obviously doesn't evoke the expected response. He creates an awkward pause by lifting the goblet of blood wine to his lips while still staring at the human with golden hair. A little testy aren't we? I was merely saying hello to a friend. Faelyn looks at Melissaa when he says friend and smiles. I would not want to ruin these charming ladies' evening by addressing your comment and provoking your insecurities. Besides, my buddy over there <motions to Truk> isn't as laid back as I am. Faelyn lifts his goblet as if to toast the librarian.
Zizmort eyes sparkle as he sends a suggestion to the human. Caw...apologize to the lady...Caw
Suggestion DC15 will save.
"I'm sorry you've had to listen to this fool."
"So much for pleasant introductions,"she scoffs, "Faelyn this is Dottari Watch Commander Jaque Mis.
"Yes, I would enjoy assisting you in your research and a date." She eyes Ziz when she mentions date. Of course, Ziz is craning his neck for view down her top.
There is noticeable scrapping of chairs on the wooden floor as several patrons begin to take interest.
"Hey, where'd the Champ go?"
"Hmm? Oh, you mean Faelyn? He left?
Lucrezia looks around the room for Faelyn.
Truk and Lucrezia you can see Faelyn exchanging conversation with a gorgeous half-elf and her three friends. It appears as if two of the people, a female and male, have are siting back in their chairs. A third person does not look happy with what is being said. Faelyn's back is to you,and his thumb pointing backwards just flashed. Others near by the table seem to have taken notice.
"I wonder what that's about. Maybe more people that want signatures. Do you mind Beautiful? I'm going to check it out."
Truk pushes his seat away from the table and moves towards Faelyn with his drink in hand.
Lucrezia sighs. Great, another good-looking half-elf. Who knew there were so many of us around here. Trouble better not make eyes at her as well.
Lucrezia stand up with her drink as well. "Right Trouble. Like I am going to let you go check it out by yourself. Don't want you getting any ideas if I am not around....
"Faelyn, care to introduce us to your friends?"
The sound of chairs scrapping sort of quiets the bar down, several people nearby begin to stand.
As Faelyn hears his friends approach, he turns to them. Truk, Lucrezia...let me introduce you to the honorable Dottari Watch Commander Jaque Mis and his esteemed and lovely guest Melissaa Loreman. I was just about to buy a round of drinks for them. He looks to Jaques and winks with a grin like the cat that ate the canary What are you having sir?
With hatred in his eyes, "Blood Whisky" he responds his eyes never leaving Faelyn.
"Pleasure to meet the both of you. As for you Faelyn, if you are feeling so generous, perhaps we should let you pay for our lunch and drinks as well.?"
Lucrezia grins and give Faelyn a light pat on the back, careful not to knock the 'bird' off.
"Uh, good to meet you", Truk offers along with a meaty handshake.
Faelyn nods his head to Jaque A man with exquisite taste. Another round here please and for my friends as well! As a matter of fact, here is 200 gold to purchase a round for everyone. May we toast our protectors! Faelyn raises his glass as the wench and bartender scurry to refill everyone's drinks.
The smile leaves his face as he looks down at the commander's insignia:
Nice badge. It makes a good shield to hide behind?
Faelyn takes another drink from his glass then addresses Melissaa:
I am truly sorry for the trouble. I will leave you to enjoy your evening.
Caw...to Jackass...Caw
In a raven's voice, it is hard to distinguish the accent. Did he say Jaque's or Jackass? I guess only another raven would know.
to pull off the shenanigan.
Yes Ziz! To Jaque's men! To the Dottari!
With that, Faelyn turns to head back to his table, keeping a close eye on any potential aggressive action.
As he turns: Of course I'll pay for the meal Lucrezia. You and Truk are my comrads.
Andrea has been writing some numbers down on a sheet of parchment as she waits for the others at the safehouse.
Hmm..You know..I think if I convert Delvehaven into a brothel, I would save quite a bit of money rather than buying a new place.