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Sajan in the hallway with his warrior companions speaks barely above a whisper.
"She would get me in so much trouble when we were youngsters. Don't let the daft noble act fool you, she is like a viper that one. When you think that she is going to strike, she doesn't she retreats back lazily as if you weren't even there, and when you breathe a small sigh of relief, that is when she strikes. She knows the game much better than I, and probably better than most nobles. It might have something to do with the adoption, and trying to make her own place...But I digress"
Sajan sits on a bench next to the door and listens patiently for the signal.
"But even with how she got me in trouble, she is still like a sister to me. I just hope that her ambitions don't get the better of her."
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"Interesting, then you are not the one I am searching for, I did not invite you nor do I know your business. But what questions will you ask me of my Master?" Tali seems rather confused, for she believes what you say, trying to connect her thoughts, but she shakes them away once you ask your first question.
"And further more, when shall I find myself beyond you lovely marionettes and speaking with the Master?" She is trying to be polite here, even flirty so there's a diplomacy check as I understand that affects gather information.
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Sajan chuckles at Fionn's question
They are all diamonds, you just have to find the one that shines the brightest and doesn't cut you while you hold it.
Vik snorts as he tries not to laugh at Sajan's answer.
The snort turns to a short bark of laughter, as Vik cannot contain himself and laughs out loud. He quickly looks about, a blush creeping up his neck as he does so.
last diplomacy check then I'm leaving, I've gotten all the answers I've looked for.
Sajan blushes at his stupidity.
I guess I take, things a bit too seriously sometimes. My years at the academy were certainly not filled with friendly banter.
That's fine. Alexandra emerges to face her compatriots. "Apparently I am not who they thought I was, hmm. Well all the same, we should find a way to gain a private audience with her master and perhaps I'm wasting my time here after all. Sajan, you arrived before I did, is anyone else here worth my interest?" Alexandra seems frustrated at first, but she quickly calms as she looks for additional leads.
Fizzy trundles to the bar.
Pie and wine! I am parched after my performance
[b]Didn't notice much Allie, but I'm sure that with your graaaaand entrance anyone of note will come and find you.[b]
"Yes indeed, he did seem quite entertaining. I suppose since I have my room all well and secure I can head downstairs again and resume the festivities." Alexandra smiles, once again bemused and will begin to head back down stairs to her table.
Upon arriving downstairs (assuming no interruptions) she will spot the Gnome at the bar and make her way towards him. " Good morrow, little fellow! Ha, I guess we are all a poet sometimes. Tell me, if I would buy your wine and pie would you mind providing me with some entertainment at our table? It's been frightful dull since we arrived and I could use a distraction." Alexandra seems painfully assumed by her own wit and after leaving a few gold on the bar for Fizzwiddle and hearing his response (let's say 5) she'll make her way back to her seat for a while.
"I suppose things are well enough. Upstairs I was greeted by Tali, the waitress. She is an arcane caster, though I couldn't recognize any of her spells. A poor omen to be sure. Still, she seems to think I was someone else. I would like to ask her master alone as I feel he shall be more truthful that way. Once the gnome has made his performance I shall use the noise to speak with him privately for a second." Alexandra seems bothered, though by what you are unsure. She whispers back hurriedly and almost seems out of breath when all is said and done. Nonetheless she doesn't sound frightened or threatened, simply puzzled.
Vik seems to be getting irritated by all this 'knee bending' to Alexandra.
I believe I will call it a night, as we are to be travelling in the morning. Pleasant evening to you all."
He stands and give a short, curt bow, then heads towards the main doors.
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Fionn watches Vik leave, a frown upon his(Fionn) face. Poor gentleman, I should rather like to show him to a good time some time.. Fionn turns to Alexandra, a look of concern on his face, partly due to the empty pouch of pipe weed.. M'lady, I must insist you take me with you next time into your meetings. I'm not comfortable with you being in rooms alone with these folk. Just a precaution,
"Oh pish-posh Fionn!"Alexandra exclaims with a smile, "Had I thought there was any real danger I would've brought you in initially, but really it was just girl talk. Besides, I needed to keep them in the illusion of security."her voice lowers towards the end of the sentence.
"I believe good Vik may have a point however. As we set out come morning I feel no need to tire myself further. Escort Mr. Jameson upstairs, won't you, Fionn, and make sure my room is in order. I shall retire shortly." Alexandra gives a deft smile and waits for Fionn to leave.
In my time I have had my share of pipe weed, let me tell you. I remember a time when I was just a young gnome when I snuck into a wearhouse full of pipe weed, the owner had been very rude to me during a lovely song I was singing. Well needless to say I smoked until I could not smoke another bit, then just as I was ready to leave, some rude guards interrupted me. Well the one stood there with his sword in one hand and torch in another closing in on me. So I told him a joke and ran. Well he collapsed laughing and his torch caught the weed and up went the wear house...then the district. And that is how the last great Absalom fire began.
Fizzy pats Fionn on the shoulder as if that answered his question completely. Then he bangs on the bar.
Pie!
Sajan looks around.
Well Fizz, were the last one it seems. Let us have a good piece of pie, and hit the sack.
After finishing his pie and ale, sajan adjourns himself to his room to do some research on the inn, the towns history and any further possible connection to Cornash.
Fizzy spends a delightful few moments with Sajan. Then he stays up for several more hours drinking , eating and singing. As he does he makes a point to see what he can learn in the way of rumors.
When done he staggers drunkenly to bed.
Seeing Fionn sitting having his breakfast, Vik joins him.
"No further excitement last night, I hope!"he asks while looking around the near-empty commons room.
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The night was very quiet and you all slept well. Fionn and Vik are up and eating breakfast each paying a silver piece for their large meal.
A small lizard like creature, sporting bright green top and yellow/green underbelly jumps up on your table. In a squeaking voice,"Greetings!!! I am the Sly. Are you entering into the Green Belt?" This creature has opposable thumbs with fingers, a long tail, from nose to tail tip he is about 2 and half feet long.
Yes I'll buy them their own rooms, there are 10 of them, so 12 SP. The Mr. Jameson, the scribe and Captain Stonefire will take their own room with one for the guards and one for the porters.
The guards rise first, eager and ready for the day. They'll head downstairs and (as they have their own spending money) eat their own breakfasts, joining Fionn if not turned away.
The rest of the hirelings take a bit longer to wake, Mr. Jameson rising the absolute last and coming downstairs in a dour mood. "A word of advice.. no one should try to wake Lady Hensley before she is ready." A few of his remaining hairs have been singed and the stench of burnt hair makes him rather unappealing to sit by.
Alexandra shouldn't be assumed to wake up until well into noon.
Taken aback, Vik can only stare at the little creature.
What in the nine hells is that? A kobold??
He holds his tongue as Fionn attempts to speak with the creature.
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This works but it would be better and a lower DC if you did a gather information check which takes 1d4+1 hours, see the book, which is under Diplomacy.
Crap that just failed, the url did not match up and I get to try to do that again. A picture of Sly is like a shocker lizard buy much more lithe.
"Fionn, I like Fionn... so nice and has manners. Do you want to know of who or what Sly is or of Green Belt. Other biggies has come through here but none as nice and chivourous as Fionn and friend, yes you." He points at Vik. "Green Belt is what biggies would call... errr, eh, em, ahh, yes, the stolen lands." Sly turns his head in confusion trying to come up with the right words just like a cat or dragon.
After learning a little bit about what is going on, Fizzy turns in for the night. He awakes extraordinarily late, and rolls downstairs to join the others.
Despite himself, Vik grins at the silly creature.
"What is it that you are called, then? No, not your name, we have that, but your race. And what else can you tell us about the stolen lands?"
He pushes his plate of breakfast towards the little creature, indicating it can help itself to whatever is there.
Sajan comes down the stairs and joins Fionn, Vik, and their guest at the table waving at the waitress to bring him a plate of breakfast.
Well who is this joining us for breakfast?
Fizz plops down next to Sajan just as the the next plate is arriving which he grabs.
Thank you Sajan. It is nice to know that people are thinking of me, even at this ungodly hour!
Sajan waves at the waiter for another plate.
What can you tell us of the Stolen Lands? Or the Green belt as your people call it.
Sajan makes a mental note to research more on the green belt at night.
Fizzy stops eating and stares.
What are you?
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To Vik the little green responds, "I am the Sly, some have called me a dragonling, others have called me a lizard of shocking, I am the Sly... the Green Belt is green it has lots of friends, faiere dragons, fey, and other creatures. There are also many enemies mostly biggies who squish us, those bad men, boggards, and undead."
"My people? The Sly has no people, nor has the Sly seen one like himself. Hello!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
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What is it you seek in the green belt, friend? Boggards and undead are my enemies as well, and I am interested in seeing these stolen lands. I feel I may be of service, though I cannot speak for my companions. We have business here of some sort, after that is seen to, well, I do know I am ready for some adventure myself.
Alexandra finally rises lazily from her bed and will make her way downstairs, yawning at atrociously loud volumes as she walks about.
"Good morning Fionn and company." She gives a lazy smile looking across each member sitting at the table before falling on the small lizard folk before her, "EEEKKKK!! It's like a little scaly rat!! What is it??" She squeaks out in terror before cowering behind Captain Stonefire and peering out slowly at the critter.
"It's come to rob us I'm sure, just throw it some meat and let it pass by." She tries to whisper, but it comes out all too audibly.