Shinon sees a nice big fat juicy rat scurrying around a trash heap in an alleyway. Dinner is served.
Thank you Areal, you are very generous.
Andrea says a few more prayers before the furnace before arrangign with Nathaniel for an urn to place Kenji in since there were no other instructions for disposel.
Turning to the the others. I will discuss with my employer about allowing me some time to go goblin hunting, the potential for funds to sell through the counting house will be a way to decrease our debt.
After that I will return to my home to do a few things and then return to our shelter for the night. Be well.
After a small prayer Andrea heads back to the exchange house.
Surprisingly, Gerald is quite accomodating with your request to take the day off. "Unusual coins, trade bars, gems, art work and such have my interest. I will pay a fair price but take a small handler's fee. I won't ask questions on how the items came in your possession, nor the group you are associated with. Certainly, I do not expect any questions on where such items go. I have no interest in weapons, so your dwarf friend should be happy, although any ornate weapon I can find an appropriate buyer." His chunky face is a bit reddened.
"This can be a very profittable working arrangement, I also understand you will need time away from your noraml daily job. Don't be afraid to ask, if you bring good quality and quantity very liberal time will be granted. At that point I may consider adding another cleric to assist with the office work while you specialize in field work."
Andrea looks relieved. Thank you sir, I will make sure my friends are aware of the items you want and bring the items here for your inspection. Although I am rather doubtful goblins would have such valuable.
Andrea finishes up her work for the day, making sure to arrange things for her absence. After leaving she heads back to her apartment with a box/chest she procured for shipping items back home. Andrea opens up the hidden case that held her items for performing religious ceremonies as an Urgothoian, the book 'Feeding Your Hunger' is carefully wrapped along with the small idol and other items of prayer and tucked into the padding. Andrea then takes out paper and pen and writes..
Dearest Mother,
By receiving these items and reading this letter you will know that I no longer follow The Pallid Princess but am now a servent of Calistria. I allowed my lust to control me, you know how I had very little control and that is why I took part in the running in the forest. By doing so I offended Urgothoa and was rebuked an pointed towards Calistria. I took those vows soon after.
I can only imagine how angry and disappointed you are with me, and I have no excuse for failing you and my teachers. Please know that I will strive to still be a dutiful daughter and follow Calistria better than I followed Urgathoa for whatever that is worth.
Your daughter,
Andrea
Andrea then seals the letter and places it in the box, sealing it before leaving for the merchant service that handled her sending the tithes to the church before and arranging the box to be sent home.
Andrea stands outside the merchant building, wiping her eyes and composing herself before heading back to the hidden temple for the night.
After Duncanleaves he returns to the smithy. He was doing far too little work at the forge lately. He WAS pleased when he arrived to find Ermolos hard at work, making a Glaive of all things. He waits for the boy to quench the metal before interrupting.
BOY! Sharpen yer Greataxe, Grumm gave ye, before ye leave today. Tomorrow we're going goblin huntin wit some dottari. He doesn't stop for chit chat. He immediately heats up his forge and begins to work in earnist. He attacks his work with alot of Vigor, quickly outpacing what Ermolos has already completed. Grumm notices the over the top effort. Slow down friend, yer gonna ruin that breastplate, trying to shape it too quick.
Duncan takes a steadying breath and slows his pace. When the days work is completed he gathers everyone in the back office. Ain't telled ye yet boy, Kenji was kilt today fightin a Ghoul. May his soul rest well on th' other side.
Grumm nods and understands his frustration. He goes to the walk in safe, where he keeps the most valuable pieces AND his best booze. He returns with a Skin of a potent liquid. We're drinkin t'speed a friends passin then...
Duncan nods and they begin toasting his passing in earnest. The 4 of them would sleep at thesmithy tonight.
Shinon grins and fires an arrow into the rat's tiny head. He sits down and picks the carcass up. As Shinon removes the arrow, draws his sword, and begins skinning the rat, his stomach grumbles loudly in protest.
"I know its not much, but it's all we've got, so deal with it," he says aloud. Grimacing, Shinon closes his eyes and immediately wishes he hadn't. Images from his memory of Traine's fantastic dinner spreads, complete with their wondrous scents, seize Shinon's mind.
"What do you want me to do? You need money to buy food. You need a job to earn money. But to get a job, you need an address, and the corner of Main and Central doesn't qualify. I don't have money. I don't have a house. And I can't get either one without the other. So I'm going to be a dirty, penniless street rat for the rest of my life. Just be grateful I got this one before the maggots did."
Shinon cooks the rat by lighting a torch. He holds it too close to the flame and burns it. The meat is charred and Shinon has a hard time even swallowing it.
The quiet vigilante finishes his meal and lays down on the hard ground, staring up into the blinding street lamp that protects him, but also prevents him from ever getting a good night's sleep. And he feels lonely, and depressed. As he closes his eyes and tries to spit out the taste of burnt rat, his stomach gives one last nudge of pain and emptiness. And the young hero falls asleep.
As Andrea stands outside the merchant, Fiosa, steps up next to her gently touching the small of her back. Her small hand fits comfortable on the curvature. Letting Andrea's mourn and self reflect.
Finally after several moments of silence, "You've had long hard day, do care for a simple supper and then some pleasure?"
Brian Mason and Ermolos carry in the four tankards and a platter of assorted meats and cheeses. The grim of a hard day on cheeks but each with solemn look on their faces.
Brian raises his cup "To the departed, may he be avenged."
"Aye well done...he be kilt fightin' a foul beast...if anything like Duncan and now Ermolos, puttin' 'imself in harms way to protect others." He take long pull off his tankard.
Ermolos begins to laugh, "Remember his accent Duncan...worse than yours," laughing a bit more now "Didn't understand a thing he said that first day...I'd just nod stupid like."
Stopping for only a second, "He and Janiven had eyes for one another...it was that accent, I'm telling you."
He pours another round and holds his cup out 'To kenji!
Shinon as you lay there quietly resting your eyes a soft hand touches your shoulder. A gently velvety female voice asks, "Excuse me sir are you ok?"
As Andrea stands outside the merchant, Fiosa, steps up next to her gently touching the small of her back. Her small hand fits comfortable on the curvature. Letting Andrea's mourn and self reflect.
Finally after several moments of silence, "You've had long hard day, do care for a simple supper and then some pleasure?"
Andrea gasps softly as Fiosa suddenly appears and lightly touches her. Looking into those deep brown eyes, Andrea feels her pulse quicken, conflicting with the sadness and other emotions.
Andrea takes Fiosa's hand in her own, feeling the smooth fingers as she curls her fingers around them.
Supper sounds excellent. As for later, I would be happy to share your bed for sleep. I'm afraid I'm just not very frisky right now. Andrea lightly kisses Fiosa's hand showing her passion is still there if merely subdued for now.
Fiosa nods gives a little tug for them to walk away. "There is nice, inexpensive place around the corner its called the 'Half Pints.' I know the owner, she is kind towards halflings."
Andrea smiles and follows Fiosa, her hand tucked into Andrea's as they walk down the street. Andrea feels a bit lighter, the knot in her stomach loosening from the gentle touch and concern. She felt less alone now, the isolation that she had wrapped around herself unraveling in the light wind.
*GROWL*
Andrea's stomach rumbled, reminding her that there were plenty of other physical needs that demanded satisfying and she smiled.
Shinon sits up with a shock, his hand drawing his longsword and instinctively placing the blade right at the throat of the person accosting him. Turning to face her with nothing but pure cold-blooded fury in his eyes, Shinon recognizes the woman and almost falls over.
"L-Lady Chelsi?" he asks, yanking his blade back and sheathing it, before standing up and brushing himself off. "What the he- I mean, what on Golarion are you doing in the Market District? Do you have any idea what time it is!"
Shinon realizes with a start that he is not wearing his merchant's outfit. He is dressed in simple street clothes that only barely cover his leather armor. However, there was no way Chelsi would not recognize him based on his face.
"A-anyway, if you don't get to safe ground now, the shadow beasts will come out! Why did you leave the Parego Regicona so late in the day?!"
An image flashes in Shinon's mind of Chelsi's body covered in blood, slash marks, and the same tar-like substance that had harmed Kenji. Gritting his teeth and shaking his head firmly, Shinon's mind starts racing. Traine lives in the Parego Regicona as well, in fact, his estate was further away from here than House Grulios's. Andrea has a house, she might be willing to give shelter to this woman, but Andrea was distancing herself from Shinon over the past few days, and of course she was also probably not in the mood to receive guests after Kenji's death.
Thinking about Kenji's death made the stone in Shinon's stomach even heavier. There was no way he was going to screw this up. He had to protect Chelsi, no matter what. Damn nightfall...
Shinon had an idea, though. He could just go to Janiven's inn. Janiven had been staying at the temple the past few nights, so the inn was probably abandoned. All Shinon had to do was break in and then Chelsi would have a place to stay for the night.
Shinon takes a breath and reminds himself to calm down. This woman wasn't stupid (he assumes), she has to know about the monsters in the city. There has to be a logical explanation for why she would leave the island so late in the day. He forces himself to slow down and stop the racing thoughts in his mind and listen to her. Shinon turns expectantly to Chelsi and waits for her reply.
Ermolos begins to laugh, "Remember his accent Duncan...worse than yours," laughing a bit more now "Didn't understand a thing he said that first day...I'd just nod stupid like."
Stopping for only a second, "He and Janiven had eyes for one another...it was that accent, I'm telling you."
He pours another round and holds his cup out 'To kenji!
To Kenji!!
Duncan takes another pull on his tankard.In typical Dwarf fashion all 4 of them 'mourn' well into the nightand they all end up sleeping at the smithy.
When they awake the next day, the famous Dwarven constitution meamt Grumm and Duncan are none the worse for wear. The 2 human apprentices...not so much.
Brian is excused to go see his bride and the rest clean themselves up.
Duncan makes sure that he and Ermolos are ready for thier 'real' work and head to tje chapel to meet the others.
Ermolos' edge is exceptionally fine and he inventory or bolts for his new crossbow is full. Setting next to his bolts are newly fletched arrows for the Duncan's shortbow. He has a look of determination and seriousness about him, now that the realization that death does occur to even the most prepared warriors.
"Perhaps you can help my guards escort me back to the Gruilos estate." Her bright smile warms the air.
For the first time you see two heavly armed men standing near by...each silent and with looks of loyalty on their faces.
"We can talk ...yes, Ganslow Locklade?"
Shinon sighs in relief. Of course a noble woman would never leave her estate without a guard. Shinon scolds himself for jumping to conclusions.
When Chelsi addresses him by his false name, Shinon chickles a bit, uncomfortably. "Actually, the name I gave you before was fake. I'm sorry, I only lied because I wasn't sure how you would react to me returning the ring, and if you decided to have me arrested for thievery, I didn't want to make it easier for your men to track me down. My name is Shinon. And I hope you can forgive me for deceiving you. If you don't mind, I would be happy to talk with you, as well as escort you back to your estate."
Chelsi did not flinch or miss a beat with Shinon's quick movement.
"Do you lie often to gain access, Shinon?" He voice not quivering in the slightest. "With the heightened scrutiny surrounding the nobles these days, that was probably a wise move. Just don't make it a habit...a girl can mistrust easily enough."
The guard to the left of Chelsi resheaths the two daggers that he is palming in a knife fighter's stance. He casts an uncertain look at Shinon but a disappointing look at the second guard, who was clearly caught unaware by Shinon's movement.
Shinon takes a long, silent look at Chelsi, before responding, "I'm going to trust you. It's not worth...what I'm doing...if I can't learn to open up a little to the people I'm trying to protect." He says this mostly to himself.
Nodding with conviction, Shinon extends his hand. "I won't lie to you again. To be honest, I don't really like lying, to me, hiding the truth about yourself means that you are ashamed of who you are, and I'd rather be proud of who I am. So here it is. My name is Shinon, and I am a hunter and a mercenary. I'm still doing my best to track down Jospuph, but I ran into some trouble in the sewer and my comrades and I had to retreat in order to save our lives. We did take a suspect into custody, however, and once that suspect is in condition to talk, I plan to make him tell me where Jospuph is."
"Two glasses of red wine please and two nice steaks medium rare, with some carrots and peas." Ordering for the two of you. She puts her hand on top of Andrea's. "You must be starved."
The wine arrives, "To the fallen, may they rise again in glory to serve the good." Clinking her glass to yours.
"Walk with me." She waits for you to get up onto yoru feet. "Have you found anything out about Jospuph? The family fears the worse."
She pauses for a bit, "Here lets walk on this lit street, the shadow beast do not brave the light. Though admitted there are far fewer lit streets in this district."
"So, fair is fair...I will be truthful to you, Shinon. I was out looking for you. Rogart here, with the quick hands, tracked you down to this district at my request."
She has graceful stride. Her body moves lithe movements are nearly mesmerizing, the slight breeze teasing her long blonde hair. "I wanted to know more about the strange man who returned Jospuph's ring and whetehr you had a chance of succeeding with your goal. "
Andrea settles next to Fiosa and nods as the order is placed. Indeed, it has been well over a day. Andrea's stomach growls in agreement making Andrea blush and cover her somewhat embarrassed grin with a hand.
Taking a glass, Andrea lightly clinks it against Fiosa's and sips at the deeply colored liquid, watching the little ripples in Fiosa's neck as she drinks.
My oasis. I do not know how long we will have. Perhaps we will be throwing dishes at each other inside of a month, or we will have longer, but I will drink deep of the time we have.
To the fallen, bless them and those who have gone before and will follow.
Andrea dines with Fiosa, her hand rarely leaving the dainty one placed on hers, leaving allowing herself to be rejuvenated in body and spirit.
After dinner she accompanies Andrea back other apartment, smiling. I've not been here before. Share a bed cuddling, then you have big day tomorrow. You need plenty of rest...oh, I almost forgot. Arael provided these for you...handing you two yellow tinted potions....he said drink them tonight you will be back to your normal self by morning."
She then pulls open her sachel. "These are for the group...a bit of healing...as she places 12 vials containing a light blue colored liquid on the table."
Walking over to Andrea she begins to rub her neck, "Goblins are suppose to be that tough....but the mate like rabbits so numbers should be on their side. Regarless, rumor is the 'Goblin King' has certain command about him don't be foolish, he's a tought bastard."
Shinon frowns a bit. "I have not found anything concrete, but the person I have captured seems to think he has done nothing wrong, from a legal and moral standpoint. I don't know what kind of morals he has, but I don't think he has taken any lives. I have no proof of that, not even clear testimony from him, but it's just a feeling I have. I'll continue to look, don't worry. I have to take care of something tomorrow in order to ensure the continued support of my comrades, and after that, I plan to go right back into the sewer, and this time, I don't plan to come out without Jospuph."
When Chelsi admits her reason for venturing into the Market District, as well as her ability to find it, Shinon stops walking and blinks, stunned. "You were able to track me down so quickly? Even though I had given you a fake name and the impression that I was a merchant?"
These words shook Shinon to his core. If this guard could track him down on so little accurate information and with so little time and effort, then the man who had posed as Traine and stabbed him could have easily found him long ago, and might even be watching him right now! He might know everything about the temple, as well as Shinon's connection to Grulios now. The thought made Shinon's knees weak, and for the first time in years, a look of genuine fright crossed his eyes and lips, for just a moment, before he composed himself.
"Ahem. I see. Well, you didn't need to go to such lengths, my Lady. It would greatly upset me to see you harmed or robbed on my account. If your guardsman tracked me down, why didn't you just tell him to pass a message? I would have come to your estate myself."
Smiling and shrugging his shoulders as they stood under the light, Shinon says, "Well, you're here now, so I suppose discussing your motives or your methods is a waste of time. You wanted to see me, here I am. Please, feel free to indulge your curiosity. I haven't had a visitor in quite a while."
As they walk, Shinon keeps his eyes peeled as best he can while still meeting Chelsi's gaze at every appropriate moment and doing his best to not seem disinterested while he looks (he's very interested in her, but still concerned for her safety).
(+2 if the target is human, half-elf or half-orc)
Andrea lets Fiosa in. Indeed. It is small, but comfortable, I enjoy making a cozy place for myself..and others. Andrea places her cloak up and Fiosa's on a small hook.
Potions? Why thank you. Yes, these will be helpful for restoring me. Andrea sips the fluids, feeling her body tingle and accepts the other potions with a smile and lightly sniffs one and tastes it with her finger.
Andrea gives a happy sigh as Fiosa massages her neck and slips her robe off, neatly hanging it along with her cloak. Indeed, I have been thinking on good ways to help aid the group. I have learned a few extra miracles that can enthrall others and make allies sturdier, plus even charm a mind into beliving I am a friend. Andrea slips Fiosa's blouse off and folds her clothes on the dresser, turning back the covers as she slips under them, drawing her partner close and wrapping the blankets over her. So many things to think about, choices to make. Andrea traces Fiosa's cheek and kisses her lightly. But I know I'll always have good friends to help me along.
Andrea turns out the light andsnuggles close to Fiosa, letting her warmth carry her into sleep.
"Some say power corrupts...in my experience that can be true but it is not an absolute." She senses a bit of nervousness on Shinon's part when discussing being tracked down.
"The Gruilos family is very powerful...yet, there is not ounce of corruption in that family. That can at times...cause problems with other families and groups of the less savory sort."
Shinon notices several other armed humans walking the perimeter of the street, you count at least 12, as it dawns on you they are additional security.
She slides her arm under yours resting her palm on your forearm, walking in traditional escorted manner. You have been around enough nobles to clearly understand she has elevated you in the eyes of the onlookers by permitting herself to be walked in such a manner.
As you cross the bridge leading into the Parego Regicona several guards on the wall bow formally to Lady Longbottom.
Once at the main gate to the estate, the guards open up the doors. Glancing backwards you see that the number of guards approached 20 that have fallen in line.
"My Lady would like a few words with you. I will lead you to her..."
Shinon listens to Chelsi's words closely. "I can understand your position, and how you and others of your house might be treated simply for trying to do what's right. I also know what it's like to fear for someone you care about."
Looking around, Shinon chuckles a bit in surprise. "I can see I worried for nothing. And here I was, thinking that a personal assistant might not be valued as highly as a blood relative when given security. It relieves me to know that your Lady takes your safety so seriously, though I do feel foolish for offering you my protection as well now."
Shinon's cheeks turn bright red as Chelsi moves closer to him, and permits him to escort her. "M-my lady, despite what I claimed earlier, I am no merchant. P-people are staring at you..."
As Shinon and Chelsi reach the estate and Chelsi informs Shinon of her intentions, his heart, which had already been beating a little faster because of her proximity, now almost stopped in surprise.
"Wait, what?! Lady Grulios wants to speak...to me? I...er...well, that's very generous and surprising of her, but..."
Shinon tries desperately to think of a way out of it, but he can think of no suitable explanation or excuse. Sighing and nodding, Shinon bows. "I am honored for the chance to be graced by her presence. Please lead the way."
You sense Chelsi is being frank and forthright with you.
"It matters not that you are not merchant. You are a valued friend of the family."
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Her green eyes dance when they meet your gaze. "Your brown eyes reveal your goodness, don't be nervous here. I sensed that the first time we met...even though your tried to mislead me." She giggles as she leads you into the mansion.
Shinon frowns and looks around at the people in town. Then he sighs and tries to make the best of it, holding his head high and nodding firmly at anyone who gives him a strange look, as if to say "Oh yeah, this is definitely happening right now."
As Chelsi leads him into the mansion, Shinon can't help but be impressed by her attitude. "Her Lady's own brother has been missing for over a full month and she's still smiling and laughing. Is it because she's putting on a front? Maybe she personally doesn't know Jospuph that well? Or is it because she's already given up the hope that he's still alive and is just waiting for me to bring back the body?"
Shinon walks behind Chelsi and once again looks around the mansion, feeling a bit intimidated. He did bathe earlier this morning, but it would take him months of scrubbing and the finest perfumes available to get all the dirt out of his skin and hair and to cover up the scent of the street on him. Chelsi didn't seem to notice, or if she did, didn't care, but he had a feeling that a real noble would be quite different. "Could be worse, I guess. Could be her husband. Yikes. That meeting would not go well at all. No thank you."
"Er, so Chel-pardon me. Lady Chelsi," Shinon corrects himself, "Why is Lady Grulios interested in meeting with me? Did you mention me to her, or did she become aware of my existence from some other source?"
"Greetings Shinon...I'm so thankful to finally meet you." Lady Grulios steps forward. You see this is a private sitting room and she has what appears to be an advisor with her, an male elf dressing in flowing robes.
"Come come in..." waving you forth. "Please have seat, may get you something to drink...food perhaps? Chelsi approaches with you.
Shinon bows deeply. "It is a great honor to make your acquaintance, Lady Grulios." "She knows my real name. How does she know my real name?"
Shinon takes a seat when offered and smiles politely at her offer of food. It takes every bit of self-control he has to reply, "No thank you, I just ate," before self-consciously brushing some stray hair out of his face.
"Lady Longbottom said you wished to speak with me? To what do I owe the honor?"
Chelsi gives your sense that she is a friend and that you are being accepted as a friend.
"Lady Marion has her reasons for this meeting." She winks at you just before she stand next to you and formally announces you.
A couple things of note you observe is this in the inner part of mansion, there is much less pompt and formality. You may have walked through fomral rooms that are intended for show but this is clearly a living space.
"A spot of brandy, wine, or water"as she pours sparkling water into your cup and hers. Chelsi steps away form the table near. "Dear you look as thin as rail...how about a small snack then." She looks at chelsi, "Would you be so kind? The politeness and informality is very unusual.
She takes a seat across from you. "Thank you for bringing my brother's ring back."A tear in her eye. "Still no luck in finding him?"
Shinon glances up in surprise as she looks at Chelsi and quickly shakes his head. For some reason, Shinon feels both embarrassed and slightly pleased that Chelsi would be the one getting food for him. "Er, no really. If it were any other time, sure, but I just ate dinner, I need time to digest. And I don't want to be any trouble."
Looking at the woman crying, Shinon feels a wave of guilt crash over him. "...No ma'am. I am so sorry, but shortly after I entered the sewer I was attacked by a group called The Red Knives. Then a swarm of rats besieged me and my comrades. It was imperative that we escape in order to save our own lives. I deeply apologize for putting my life before your brother's." He hangs his head.
"However, we did apprehend one of the bandits. I will make him talk, you can be sure of that. And once he tells me where Jos- sorry, Lord Jospuph is, I'll march down there and get him out, even if I have to go by myself. You have my word as a mercenary, and as a man."
Gruum steps up to the table where Ermolos has the weapons displayed. He places four vials on the table. Speaking to Duncan, Ain't much but can't have too many 'ealing potions. Take care of that boy or ye be dealin me fist." A huge smile on his face.
"Now git yer selves b'fast and git goin'"
"The Red Knives?" She looks over at the elf advisor, who does a single nod, then back to Shinon "We've heard of the group but we were under the impression it was the Bastard of Erebus." She does not hide her dislike of the bastards. "I'm sorry but we are not devil worshippers in this house."
Chesi comes back with a platter of dried meats, cheeses and fruit. Then begins to serve you various items.
"Find who killed the Missepe boy and my brother, or news of him dead or alive. I bleive this is related and it's fear tactic. Political most likely there are families that seek to gain if tow of the larger shipping families have choas."
She pauses and looks to the elf again, "there is realignment of power taking shape...the Missepe and the Grulios are entering a joint shipping venture that others fear."
Bah! It's only goblins. If'n e needs my help against goblins, the lad don't deserve our trainin'
He nods at his friend and takes 2 potions for himself and hands 2 to Ermolos.
Bah! It's only goblins. If'n e needs my help against goblins, the lad don't deserve our trainin'
He nods at his friend and takes 2 potions for himself and hands 2 to Ermolos.
"Don't git cocky...it was only a morgue viewin' ye were to have yesterday.'
Shinon blinks as Chelsi comes back with a platter of food. "So...this is what passes as a 'small snack' in this house, huh?" he asks, looking down at the plate Chelsi hands him. There's more food on it than he's eaten all week, and he went overboard last night when he was eating at the temple.
"Well, to not eat it would be really impolite..." Shinon thinks to himself, picking up a knife and fork and carefully cutting off a few chunks of meat, putting one into his mouth and chewing slowly. He sets the utensils down and turns his full attention back to the Lady, swallowing everything in his mouth before speaking.
"The Bastard of Erebus? Who is that?" he asks. The name sounds familiar (maybe Andrea mentioned it? He wasn't sure). "If this guy had the Missepe boy killed, then just tell me where I can find him, and I'll go talk to him. I may not be particularly well-known around these parts, but if this guy has his hands dirty, he won't turn away an audience from a potential sellsword."
"They are thieflings, claiming their related to 3rd plane of Hell, Erebus...some even claim to be descendants of Archdevil Mammon...fools. The good people of this city want good paying jobs, law and peace...not fear.
She pauses, then the elf speaks. "That is the dilemma there are multiple gangs running around. If the Red Knives are the reason they can be found in the sewers...but you know that already. If it's the bastards then they hang out in the old ruined section.'
Lady Grulios looks at you. "I know you are a proud independent man. I can appreciate that ..." The elf pulls out 6 potions in a leather bandoleer. "Those are healing potions moderate strength, my gift to you for you help."
She looks at Chelsi then back at you You can never have too many friends who seek the same thing in this city. I've instructed my household that you be provided a small room in the guest house you can stay there ...off the streets. No questions on your coming and goings." She stands up and takes her leave.
Andrea you wake up ot the smell of coffee brewing and pancakes on he griddle. Fiosa wearing one of your soft shirts is standing at the small hotplate humming softly. She turns with two plates of delicious smelling food. "Morning."
Shinon it was nighttime by the time Lady Grulios took her leave Chelsi would lead you to the guest house. She opens up a small studio like apartment that is attached to main guest house. The room is has a living area, a small open kitchen with a butcher's block (and early island), separate bedroom and bathroom. It is furnished nicely but not ornately.
"Hope this meets with your approval," as she hands you a skeleton key to the front door lock.
"A...home?" Shinon repeats in disbelief. As Lady Grulios stands to leave, Shinon rises abruptly. "Lady Grulios!" he says, his voice urgent. Shinon drops tp one knee, bowing his head deeply. "Thank you very much!"
His voice is overcome woth emotion. Shinon can't believe it. A room of his own.
Shinon it was nighttime by the time Lady Grulios took her leave Chelsi would lead you to the guest house. She opens up a small studio like apartment that is attached to main guest house. The room is has a living area, a small open kitchen with a butcher's block (and early island), separate bedroom and bathroom. It is furnished nicely but not ornately.
"Hope this meets with your approval," as she hands you a skeleton key to the front door lock.
"Its fantastic. But I feel a bit guilty. My Lady Grulios is extending such a kind gesture on a promise. What if I can't find Jospuph? What if I die trying? At the moment, I am sorely in her debt, and all I can dk is try my best to repay her."
"If you should die we will mourn you but try not to die." Her cheek bones rise slightly as she smiles. "Seriously, you are a nervous nelly...take the gesture. I told you on the way here, this is good family. You saw with your own eyes how they treat people. That was not show that was reality...how things should be elsewhere." She turns and says her good byes, There should be a few thing in the kitchen already for the morning." Sleep peacefully.
"Don't git cocky...it was only a morgue viewin' ye were to have yesterday.'Bah! It's only goblins. If'n e needs my help against goblins, the lad don't deserve our trainin'
He nods at his friend and takes 2 potions for himself and hands 2 to Ermolos.
Duncan inclines his head in a nod, then far more solemly says, I'll look after him. But he can't be kept at the back forever. That lads big n strong and shows some skill with that Greataxe ye gave im. An he's hungry. I'll have 'is back, don't ye doubt.
With that he turns and leaves, BOY! Let's go. Goblins ain't gonna kill emselves.