"Yea, but that was pretty believable. I don't even think you were breathing. We're headed back to my home town. I just wanna put this all behind me. You know, it was my dream as a kid to join the circus. Spending time with the animals, hanging out with clowns, and eating junk food all day. I wasn't an ambitious kid. I just never expected a crime syndicate that was a front for cult." Flynt says shaking his head.
What did you sell my mate?
Jin had spent hours pondering the best method into the home of his first target. He had decided that sneaking in during the day would be best, fewer traps and alarms to deal with and getting through the wall and back would be easiest if invited. That and when your target is a book it doesn't matter how good Jin's eyes were he couldn't read in the pitch black.
He hitched a ride on the underside of a wagon using his new found mastery off Illusion to keep himself utterly concealed.
It seemed like it took forever for the wagon to get into the estate, but once inside, you quickly roll into some bushes and watched the activity. It appeared that the estate was setting up for some sort of party. Many servants were busy setting up tables of food, tents to provide shade, and all manner of entertainments. It would seem that the Lord of Luck was on your side today.
Pharnox quickly took out a ledger and noted down the purchase in Drow Elven... I'll be right back, do you want watermelon, grapes or something new?
Flynt kisses Leyla back with as much gusto as his hands start roaming.
As the two lovers laid upon the ground, the Acrobat rolled onto her side and looked at the Archer. "That was amazing, we should run for our lives more often."
Pharnox will find one of these "apples" and he will examine the stalls and so forth for any other "new" fruits...
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"That was amazing. I mean I ran away alot as a kid, but if those all ended like this did, I wouldn't have minded so much."
Terra remained outside when the other two went in. she seemed a bit reluctant to enter.
I really don't like the feel of the wood on my feet. it just doesn't feel right. she is rather nervous about the whole thing.
From the shadows came a voice, "Oh, I wouldn't worry too much my dear, they're not likely to find out." Madrick stepped out into plain view, without a scratch on him.
"Must not make quiver joke.." Flynt laughs before the pair are interrupted. "Oh come on. Let me guess, your evil deity made you immortal? I can't catch a break can I? At least let me get dressed before you magically stop my heart or something." He says as he puts on his pants.
"C'mon Terra, I know you prefer to feel the ground, but you can;t stay outside everywhere we go. I'll keep my hand on your arm ok?"
"My mate I have fruit..."
Your Flynt's brother, come to buy anything?
Gashka looks at Terra, "Yeah, Anyka's right. We have all day to do whatever we like, let's not waste it. We don't wanna go in without you. Maybe we should see about getting you something for your feet, that way maybe you wouldn't mind how things feel under them? C'mon Terra, Pleeaaasssseeeee?" She says it in her most pleading voice. Even though she knows Terra can't really see her, she makes her sad puppy dog eye face anyways, complete with pouty lip and all.
Terra eventually gives in and goes into the tavern. letting Anyka guide her to a seat.
she tries to get a feel for what is around her. hoping that she can sense much of the room. or possibly stone foundation under the wooden floors.
She takes a seat, drinking what is offered. she is definitely nervous about this place.
Noticing how uncomfortable she is, Gashka rubs her arm. "Try not to worry so much. It's a tavern, what could possibly happen?" She smiles at her sister, humor in her voice.
Anyka can't help the snicker at Gashka's question, remembering a few of her mother's stories.
Terra just looks in the direction of her friends with you two, almost anything and everything will happen
Feigning innocence, Gashka looks from Terra to Anyka, "Whaaatt? Why whatever do you mean? We're perfectly harmless, aren't we Anyka? We'd never start any trouble. Enjoy some drink and we are gonna see if we can find out where to find a suitable artist to do our tattoo's. It's gonna be totally fine, don't worry about it. Just sit back and relax, Anyka and I have this under control." She giggles as she see's the look of consternation on Terra's face.
"Yup, perfect angels we are." Anyka replies with a wink.
Terra give both a glare, You do know I can tell if your lying, right?
In unison the two erupt into laughter. "I promise not to start anything, how's that?"
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Terra simple joins in the laughter.
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"Jeggs get on deck! Get the men at arms!" As the Tengu started to ask about the captain, Tikkle added "Forget about lardass, he's probably passed out already." And with that, Tikkle ran out along the beam of the mainsail to get a look straight down along the side of the ship.
That she is, so have you come on just a jaunt or are you curious as to what we will be selling in an hour?
Pharnox hands Tehanna the "apple" and the "orange"
"Again? What did you do to her!?" Flynt dashes at the ringmaster and tackles him to the ground. The cane flies out of the ringmaster's hand and the archer starts throwing rights and lefts. "Bring her back!!" He roars before dismounting and retrieving the cane. He picks the cult leader up and then in a chokehold. "Now do it before I snap your neck!"
It didn't take long for Jin to track down suitable attire for the party. Rich people always had grand homes but even with the staff such homes were mostly empty of life. The guests and most of the help were busy and gathered on the main floor which left over half the house free to roam undeterred. His outfit had needed a few adjustments to fit just right and he had slicked his hair back from as his normal style was usually unkempt.
Now all that was left was to track down the mage's study and to avoid the man if at all possible. The young apprentice knew he couldn't fool the master sorcerer if he was questioned, but anyone else Jin believed he could either fool or disable long enough to retrieve his prize.
After she gets her laughing under control she holds up a hand as if swearing an oath, "Me too, I promise not to start anything. I'll be on my best behavior. I wanted to thank you guys too....ya know...for helping me talk my folks into letting me tag along with you. I just know we're gonna have a great time."
Nathaniel quickly browsed over some of the goods, "I might be persuaded to purchase something." Crossing his arms and giving a sly little grin, "Give me your best sales pitch."
After spending about an hour or so at the party, just to make sure your disguise was working, you slipped away to begin your search for the library. The halls were empty except for the occasional guard that you managed to easily avoid. Then you found it, a pair of large ornate doors you were sure led to the library.
As the girls talked, a dagger came down on the table. A large bearded man and his two bulky associates were standing by the table. "Wears my weapons? That weasel over there said you hid them, and I want them now." The bearded man demanded.
"No. Not again." Flynt falls to his knees, tears rolling down his face. All that can be heard for a while is his heavy breathing. Then he picks himself back up and gathers his things. He then races his way back home.
Come back in an hour, for my new customers I have a very special "demonstration" planned... I want everyone to see this demonstration at the market's peak.
Cocking an eyebrow Gashka looks at the other girls then smirks at the large man, "Well...first of all if you were a real man, maybe you wouldn't need your weapons so much. Secondly, we've only just arrived and don't have any idea what you're talking about. Thirdly, kindly remove your pathetic knife from our table before I remove it for you, and finally..." As she stands up and pokes a finger in the mans chest, "If you ever approach us with such little respect again....you'll have more to worry about than some missing weapons."
She then smiles sweetly, "I'm not sure of the weasel to whom you are refering, but did it ever occur to you that he was merely using us as a distraction? Could it be possible that he has taken your weapons, while using us as a ruse?" While her smile stays in place, her voice has a hard edge to it as she flexes her muscles.
Pulling the dagger from the table, the man looked at Gashka intensly. "You should show respect to me little girl. Do you know who I am? I'm Garnz the Strong, Barbarian King of the Ikaran Tundra." Out the corner of her eye, Gashka saw a cloaked figure leaving the tavern. From his limp, you know whom it was. After all, you gave him that limp.
Pharnox shouted, his voice like that of other marketers but louder... He held up the plate-mail helmet he had retrieved from the swamp, it was not corroded and he had polished it till it was a mirror for this occasion...
Gather round me my customers, it is time to show you what a real weapon is...
Pharnox scans the crowd and points at a dwarf, by the looks of him a grizzled veteran with a lot of scars. Dwarf come closer and tell me, how good is this helmet?
Pharnox calmly gets out a sturdy wooden stand from the wagon () and puts the helmet on it, he positions the visor so that it faces the crowd. He takes out his pistol loaded with a bullet () and fires from ten feet away at the helmet, his aim perfect...
Seeing the figure she motions to Anyka to grab their sister and follow her. Looking at the man for a moment she smiles, "It will be a pleasure to make your acquaintance later, right now I have someone I need to catch." She easily pushes past him and his friends and rushes out after the cloaked figure.
Rushing outside she sees him trying to make his way down the busy street, she takes off quickly after him. Her muscles honed by years of training quickly help her make up the distance as she closes the gap between them. She calls out to him, "HEY!! Wait up!"
Terra is dragged outside by Anyka, once outside Terra feels much better, she feels the things around her once more.
she senses the one with the limp. with a wave of her hands the earth beneath him erupts up slamming into him sending him flying back toward the trio of girls.
he is left prone on the ground
Gashka smiles, "Thanks sis..." Getting to the figure now lying on the ground, Gashka stands over him and folds her arms. "So...what were you doing there and why would you try to sneak out?"
As Terra puts the fleeing figure down and Gaska approaches him, Anyka turns to face the door, sure that the piece of garbage inside wouldn't let it go at being ignored by a trio of girls.
"I don't wanna talk about it. Can I just go to my room? If any of my friends show up, tell em i'm not feeling well. I just wanna be left alone."
Pulling back his hood, your guess was correct, it was Thos, a scrawny little weasel that got into more trouble than you could count. And you were involved in almost none of it. "H-H-H-Hello G-G-G-Gashka."
For a pistol of either the standard or dragon varieties a 1000 gold, other varieties of guns exist. Muskets would be 1500 gold, blunderbuss's 2000 gold and a pepperbox would be 3000 gold... For those of you who simply do not have the gold to buy guns we have many other fine and more affordable selections... Not just weapons but medicines of all descriptions.
Gashka looks down at him and shakes her head, reaching down she picks him up and holds onto him. "So...are you the little weasel that told that whopper to that guy about us hiding his weapons? You better talk fast boy, because I feel my patience wearing thin."
Anyka walks up alongside Gashka. A sinister smile on her face. "You really should listen to her. You'd keep more teeth that way."