Walking in behind Nover Herri begins to take a look around the store. He then approaches the lady,
"Good day. I think it is a fine morning for a hunt. My first one ever." Herri grabs some equipment from his back.
"I have three javelin I would like to sell, would you buy them. In return I would like to purchase three short spears as upgrades, can you help me?"
Zella will eat the hearty breakfast and then head on over to the stables.
Once there, she spends some time looking over the horses there and waits for the others to show up.
"Not a problem, mister, provided you got the coin. Fifteen silvers worth of coin, to be exact." The blacksmith looks at Herri expectantly, making no move to gather the items at the moment.
"Good day to you, Bellamy. Please refrain from setting my inventory ablaze." The middle-aged handsome woman chuckles from her place near the door where she is hemming a dress.
Bellamy gave her a full smile "I could never bring myself to damage such fine craftsmanship" Bellamy looked through the shirts she had available, admiring the ones with the lighter colors the most Hmmm but maybe its time for a change He got closer to to a black long sleeved shirt, then he looked at his dark red vest But that means I'll need a new vest as well He looked on for a while before noticing one with a lighter shade of red Exactly what I need
"How much do I need to pay for this shirt" He pulled gently at its sleeve "And that vest" He pointed towards the other item that interested him.
"Also" He walked closer to the counter, a half grin on his face "What do you suggest I buy for a fair maiden...and no I do not have her measurements" Chuckled Bellamy, his focus not wavering from the owner of the shop.
Testing the balance on the hammer Nover counts the 15 gold coins out before placing them on the counter.
"There ya go Ms. Savah. 15 gold for the hammer. This should do me well. Ah hello there Herri. Looking for a spear eh? Get one you can put between yourself and the creature in case of a charge. Although the man said he would provide us with hunting spears with crossbars on them to prevent the beast from impaling itself to get to us something with a bit of reach might help you out as well. I prefer something a little more swingy myself."
The dwarf leans on his new hammer while he waits for Herri to finish his transaction.
"When you are done here let's head over to the stables."
"Trade it is sir. Thank you."
Herri hands the man a couple of gold expecting change in return and of course his new merchandice.
"I'm off Mister Viskalai. I will return a great hunter, I will bring you a feast." Elainia finishes her tiny meal and hurries to the stables. She waves at Zella as she comes into view. "Zella! I didn't thank you for reading my fortune last night... But I think your cards are broken. I divine that I have only good things in my future."
Savah of course retrieves five silvers for Herri, handing him his weapons. "Good luck to ya both huntin boar. Fierce beasts, they are!"
Viskalai nods absently to Elaina as he wipes at his counters and tables.
The woman grins back at Bellamy, nodding first at the indicated clothing. "Just two pieces of silver will get you both of those fine pieces of clothing, good sir. As for the lady...might'n be you should tell me a bit more 'bout this fair maiden? Perhaps your purpose? A ride, a walk, a dance?"
Two silver piecea clincked as they touched upon the wooden counter "Oh I believe you know her very well" Bellamy leaned in "She's the only one with a dragon guarding her home" A half grin decorated Bellamy'face as he remembered when they walked at the last hours of the festival "A walk" He looks to the woman with confidence.
After collecting his new goodies he responds to Nover,
"So do you think we will see boar in the hunt or is this all for naught? I hope we do, a good pork dinner sounds very appealing."
Herri nods good bye to Nover and starts to head out the door.
"Oh Nover where are we meeting for the hunt? Ok see you soon. A quick run to the room to prepare before the hunt."
Comprehension dawns on the woman's face, and she nods. She gets up, browsing through a hoard of dresses (what we would call a sun dress). A white one and a brilliant yellow one get tossed aside. "Her skin's too dark for that bright nonsense," she mumbles to herself. She rummages for a few minutes before her face lights up and she picks one off the hanger.
"How about this, Bellamy?" The dress is a royal purple with black trim. The skirt would cut off just above the knee, to the sorcerer's approximation. There are no sleeves, only thin straps, leaving the shoulders and arms exposed. A modest V could possibly show the barest hint of breast, but nothing indecent.
"She'll have me at a disadvantage and I won't be able to refuse any of her requests if she wears this" Said Bellamy as he scanned the dress "I'll take it!"
The woman rolls her eyes, a common theme these days for Bellamy, smirking at his words. "If you can get her into it, that is. A busy woman these days..." She lets her comment tease for a moment. "Five silvers, if you're confident."
"Confidence" Bellamy smiles and draws a line of five silver coins across the counter "Is something I do not lack in" He picked up the items he bought and began to walk out "Thank you dear lady" Bellamy walked the streets, making his way to the Rusty Dragon, with a plan to change and deliver a gift.
A cackle from the woman follows the sorcerer out of the shop into the bright day.
Herri arrives at the Rusty Dragon, the place in full swing as travelers and residents both occupy nearly every available space.
Nover makes his way to the stables, where the lovely ladies Zella and Elaina wait patiently for the men of their party (irony, much?).
Herri heads to his room wear he prepares for the boar hunt. Not sure what to bring he gathers all his goods and heads to the stables.
"I guess I am ready. Well off to the stables to meet with the others. I wonder if any of them have been boar hunting."
Some of the Rusty Dragon staff waves to Herri, and Ms. Ameiko adds, "Good luck, Herri. If ya manage to bag one, bring it here and we'll cook it up!"
Ducking into his room like a thief who was being chased, Bellamy quickly closed the door behind him, flung away his old shirt, hung his dark red vest, then donned the black shirt and light red vest instead. With clear confidence in his step Bellamy made his way back to the table filled common room of the Rusty Dragon.
His blue eyes darted from left to right, and finally he caught sight of her. Bellamy swiftly approached the owner of his pseudo-home, his grin perfectly mirroring his mood "This rogue is moving up in the world, serving nobles today and tomorrow maybe even a king or a queen" He chuckled, spun and brought himself to stand side by side of Ameiko "This is just to prove that I don't forget anyone no matter how far up I soar" He held the dress in front of her "And do not make any assumptions, I had no hand in picking it" Bellamy raised his free hand in a mock surrender as he stepped in front of the object of his focus once more.
A small hoard of Ameiko's female staff stop working, eyes focused on the spectacle before them. Giggles and whispering abound as Ameiko's eyes widen slightly as she looks at the dress. The right corner of her lips pull upward and she asks, teasingly, "and who, dare say, are you trying to wiggle into that thing, Bellamy? Some poor, defenseless lass who knows no better, I would imagine." Her fine black eyebrow arches upward. She is enjoying this.
Getting to the stables he sees Zella and Elaina but neither Bellamy nor Herri.
I can see Bellamy being late, but I just saw Herri. No matter.
"Mornin' ladies. Sorry I'm a bit late but I had to get some equipment for today."
A small hoard of Ameiko's female staff stop working, eyes focused on the spectacle before them. Giggles and whispering abound as Ameiko's eyes widen slightly as she looks at the dress. The right corner of her lips pull upward and she asks, teasingly, "and who, dare say, are you trying to wiggle into that thing, Bellamy? Some poor, defenseless lass who knows no better, I would imagine." Her fine black eyebrow arches upward. She is enjoying this.
Not missing the audience they seem to have gathered, Bellamy didn't hesitate to up the drama "Ah..." He said feigning a look of pain as he took a few steps back "I see, you have been talking to my old instructors in the Academy, no? What else have they told you besides my supposed taste in women?" Bellamy crosses his arms in front of his chest, a mock sour look appearing on his face "Well I'll have you know, that everything they say is a lie...save for the story about me setting fire to the warehouse where they kept their robes" The right side of his mouth rose and the exaggerated frowning mask cracked.
The sorcerer walked to one of Ameiko's employee's and placed a silver coin in her hand "A large mirror, my next trick needs one" He explained briefly then made his way to Ameiko. When he was half way there, he held the dress away from him and let it go as a snap sounded from the fingers of his free hand. A near transparent stream of energy hooked the upper part of the dress and hovered slowly towards the owner of the Rusty Dragon but it didn't follow Bellamy's path.
"You see, I prefer women who know how to handle freshly baked pies and who are unafraid of using them" He said as he walked behind her and placed his hands gently on her shoulders.
[ooc[If the maid gets the mirror in front of them in time.[/ooc]
The dress finally makes it to Ameiko hovering close to her body and altering how she appeared in the mirror. Bellamy lowers his head to offset the height difference between them, closing the distance between their faces to a mere few inches "Oh and I forgot to mention, she has to be of extraordinary beauty and be held prisoner by an old rusty dragon made of iron" He whispered into her ear.
The employee nods, and eagerly goes off to get the requested item. She returns just in time, holding the mirror up in front of Ameiko with a grin on her face.
Ameiko stands through it all, allowing the touches without complaint, but without enthusiasm, just that smirk on her face. She looks into the mirror, and the smirk becomes a full-fledged smile of pleasure.
She finally looks up at him, shaking her head. "If I accept, will ya end this nonsense? My employees are not getting a bit of work done while your shenanigans are going on!" She gives them a mock scowl, and they laugh in return.
"No worries Nover. Our noble host for the hunt hasn't arrived yet, so I don't think you are actually late yet. Though I am betting that Bellamy will be. I bet he was late to his own birth."
Ameiko stands through it all, allowing the touches without complaint, but without enthusiasm, just that smirk on her face. She looks into the mirror, and the smirk becomes a full-fledged smile of pleasure.
Seeing the brilliant smile caused the sorcerer to hold his breath, he was glad for the mirror; that way he knew that his mouth was not gaping open like he thought it was, but for some reason he couldn't even change the expression on his facade...and he didn't really care, that beautiful smile and the warm feeling racing through him were far more important than that.
If I accept, will ya end this nonsense? My employees are not getting a bit of work done while your shenanigans are going on!" She gives them a mock scowl, and they laugh in return.
The trance broke and Bellamy was finally aware of what was around him "Done" He replied smoothly as he flicked his wrist, causing the dress to fall into Ameiko "But be warned I will return" Bellamy walked towards the door, the confidence that energized his movements seeming to have doubled "Oh and to all who enjoyed watching our shenanigans, we'll do this again in three days" He gave a single wave with his left hand and broke into a run towards the stables.
The handsome noble saunters in soon after Nover. He wears a tailored blue coat with matching pants, all cut to emphasize his slender figure. He smiles at you all, waving. "Hello, my saviors. Are we all ready for a fine day hunting? With how fiercely you dispatched those goblins, a big pig should be no issue, eh?" He looks to the dark-haired bard, adding, "though with your charms you likely could just ask the beast to stand still while we skewer it and it would comply."
Just then Bellamy bursts through the doors, arriving after his detour.
Elaina claps and bounces up and down on the balls of her feet, grinning ear-to-ear. "We're all here! Which horse is mine?"
The nobleman claps his hand, and a stableboy brings the six horses. Well, the five horses and the pony for Nover. A tall, light brown horse with a white splotch on his head is brought to Elaina, a brown and white horse that is noticeably more stocky is brought for Herri, a tempestuous dark brown horse for Bellamy, and a quiet little red pony for Nover. For Zella, there is a gallant large white horse, flawless in it's color. Beside it is the nobleman's own jet-black horse, standing a hand taller than any of the rest of them.
All the mounts have saddles and the appropriate tack. The nobleman swings up easily into his seat, offering his hand to Zella as his horse canters next to the white horse.
Adventurous and unafraid as always, Bellamy gets closer to the spirited steed "I realize that a noble beast such as yourself prefers experienced riders, but for now you'll have to settle for me, but I can promise you that our trip will be anything but boring" Bellamy brought his hand closer to the horse's head in an attempt to rub it, following this he hopped on to the saddle and took the reigns in his hands, and began looking around himself, not failing to notice Foxglove's invitation to one of the dancers of their group.
"Such chivalry, and we have not even begun to hunt" Chuckled the dark haired man, an amused look on his face.
The bad-tempered stallion rears his head, doing his best to quick-step away from Bellamy. Bellamy manages to hook his leg over the equine's back and pull himself into the saddle, but the horse eyes him over its shoulder.
"A gentleman should always be chivalrous to such a lovely lady. Perhaps your priest friend might help your other companion?" He arches a brow, grinning at some inside joke, perhaps. "I have boar spears, for any who need them." He hands a spear to any who desire.
Herri arrives fully packed with all his gear and new shortspears ready for the hunt.
"I guess I came a bit over prepared for boar hunting, maybe we will see goblins as well." Herri lets out a little nervous laughter.
Herri heads over to his horse carefully. "Never rode a horse before this should be... be... exciting.
Herri slowly places a hand on the beautiful brown and white horse as he approaches the saddle. " Hey boy, I hope you take it easy on me. "
Herri puts away his gear and tries to pull himself into place. He jumped a bit too high and hard nearly falling off the other side. The horse stirred but he grabbed the reins and pulled his head close to the horse's head.
"Whoa boy. That's it, now."
Herri let out a loud breath before saying, "I did it. Lets go kill a boar. haha"
Grumbling and not to make a fool of himself Nover fetches a step stool before attempting to mount the horse. Getting up he realizes just how high up he is and clings to the saddle a bit. While a fall from this height might not hurt, the beasts legs probably would.
"I came a little more prepared than a boar spear with a purchase this morning. In the meantime let's get to huntin' so I don't have to be up here so much."
He nervously pets the horse.
There's a reason you don't see many dwarven cavaliers, this might be one of them. They are crazy.
Zella accepts the hand up onto her mount. "Thank you. I confess that I have not much experience riding horses. I tend to either walk wherever my feet will take me."
Though she has her crossbow with her, Zella will accept a spear just in case whatever boar they find gets too close for comfort.
"The horse takes care of ninety percent of it. You just have to make sure and hold on. Are we all ready?" The nobleman flashes a smile at you all as the stable boy hands a spear to Zella.
As you walk out of the stable, Foxglove turns in his seat, putting you all in his general area of vision. "Are you all residents of Sandpoint, or traveling through?" He turns and grins at Zella. "I know you must be new around here, for I would have heard of your loveliness before now if not."
Zella laughs. "I am not a resident of anywhere but the road. I've traveled through Sandpoint several times in the past, but the last time was at least a year ago and it was only for a few days. I don't tend to linger long in most places."
"I am sad that I did not find Sandpoint sooner, such sturdy roofs...and such beautiful women" Commented Bellamy, his expression calm as he did his best to guide the horse but not anger it.
"I think you are only thinking of one woman in particular Bellamy."
"Guilty as charged" Replied the sorcerer "But can you blame me? So far she has not run away or fallen for someone else, and that my dear bard puts her ahead of all the women I've met in my life" Chuckled the sorcerer, as he remembered broken hearts and hopeless romances.
Elaina giggles and takes the horse's head in her hands, scratching behind his ears before nervously mounting up. She gripped the horn of the saddle as the horse moved to stay with its companions. "Hehehe... I just got here the day of the fair. I guess even the goblins wanted to welcome me to town. What do you do around here, Mister Foxglove?"
"Aldern, please. That was quite a reception the goblins threw for you, Miss Elaina." The nobleman responds as you slowly make your way to the Tickwood. "I currently reside in Magnimar, actually, but I am in Sandpoint to conduct some family business. Matters of real estate and such. A lot of boring nonsense, actually."
Aldern's eyes light up as you see the forest ahead over the crest of a small hill. "Bard, is it? So do you have a beautiful singing voice, to complement the rest of you?"
This nobleman has other motives, but I won't let that stop him. If he tries to hurt anybody I will let him know why I work as the bouncer.
"Well if you've been to the Rusty Dragon in the past year and a month you might have spotted me. I work as a bartender, as well as hired muscle when they need it. Before that I wandered for a bit, but originally I hail from the Five Kings mountains."
"If we get a boar for dinner, I will certainly be singing at the Rusty Dragon tonight to celebrate. Surely you will there as well?"
Herri tries to stay calm and appear at ease while upon his horse but he is not succeeding. He thinks to himself this will get easier with time. He whispers so as know one else can hear, "Calm down, lean back, and hold on."
Just then he heard Aldern Foxglove speak of Magnimar while talking to Elaina.
"Sorry to intrude on your conversation, did you say you are from Magnimar Aldern? I studied in the Iomedae Temple there before journeying out for the Festival. I miss the city, do you?"
The handsome nobleman looks at Nover, then shakes his head. "It has been a few years since my last visit, I must admit. Though by the bashing you gave those goblins you must make a formidable bartender. No bouncer required!" He laughs lightly as you continue, the trees just a hundred yards ahead.
"Aye, Lady Zella, I shall be. I will have to kill a boar myself just to hear it, surely!" He grins widely at her, polished teeth practically gleaming.
To Herri's question, he shrugs noncommittally. "The City of Monuments has its ups and downs, as I am sure any of the great cities of Varisia do. Crime is ever a problem, if you don't know how to avoid it. Lots to do, though. Why, the theater in Magnimar is a sight to behold! The best performers in the land travel to the City just to beg to sweep the stage. Although I am sure our dark-haired beauty here would have no trouble being a star performer." He grins again as you pass under the canopy, the bright sun overhead considerably more dim in the forest.
"I believe we have a few ladies in our midst that could perform in the theaters of Magnimar. Maybe one day, but today is the day of the hunt. Are we to ride the entire time or are we headed to some place exclusive for this enjoyment?"
"Of course, of course. Miss Elaina's legs tell the story of a spirited dancer, as well!" Again he laughs, his rich voice likely driving away any game within a hundred yards.
"Oh ho! A bit eager for the hunt, good Herri? We are in the hunting grounds already, you see. We shall dismount soon and continue on foot. Keep your eyes open for game trails or spoor. Ahhh, this seems like a good place to tie off the horses." He indicates a small clearing near a little babbling brook.
Breaching what holes it could find in the leaf made fortress of the trees that surrounded them, the light of the sun brightened the forest, and gleamed upon kissing what bodies of water it reached, but where there was light there was shadow, and there was aplenty here for both prey and hunters to hide in...maybe it was fortunate for Bellamy that he considered himself neither.
"And my steed will be happy to be rid of me it seems" Bellamy gave his horse a half grin and then looked to where Aldern pointed.
As if in agreement, the stallion rears back, nipping at Bellamy's guiding hand. As the party looks on, Aldern dismounts and leads his horse to the clearing. He pats the beast on the nose for a minute, they says firmly, "Stay!"
Reaching up, he grabs his longspear, setting it over his shoulder as he waits for you all. When Zella comes in, he offers her a hand of assistance in dismounting.
Herri happy to dismount gets down quickly from his ride. Noticing Aldern's action he follows suit with a quick pat to the nose and a few words.
"Nothing personal old boy I just need a little time, stay now."
Herri breaks out one of the shortspears he recently purchased and follows Aldern.