"Wait a minute. Wait A Minute. So, Nualia is the adopted daughter of that priest guy, E-somethin'. She didn't die in the fire that killed 'er dad. Now she's workin' with this Tsuto, who 'as a grudge against 'is sister and dad. 'e's offed 'is pop, 'e lured 'is sis 'ere to the glass factory. And 'e's workin' with Nualia and the goblins, the very goblins who stole the corpse of Nualia's foster father. Nualia, who 'as a nasty-lookin' gigantic demon arm. And 'e clearly 'as the 'ots for 'er, judgin' by those sketches. I'm surprised we were able to pry those pages apart! So that makes me wonder, what was 'e plannin' to do to 'is sister? Kill 'er, too? Dress 'er up like Nualia and...? Well, you can imagine the rest. Why did 'is sister come 'ere on 'er own, if 'er brother was some sort of problem maker or fugitive? And why goblins?"
"So...why is your arm around my hip? You're not exactly a prince charming."
Natalia touches Vanea's hand, before politely removing said hand.
"If he's done something to Ameiko he's got alot of repenting to do. I know of a bodypart of his that won't be operational then.
Maybe the goblins were promised treasure and power if they helped her.
Maybe Tsuto had something Ameiko held dear, a memento or something."
"I think we're making something of a leap of faith to assume Nualia's involvement. It is quite possible that Tsuto has possession of her corpse however; or that a demon or spellcaster is impersonating her."
"Regardless, this is troubling news."
Vire thinks for a moment,
"And Eloviel you need not worry about Vanea coming to your rescue, I will ensure your safety."
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I'm surprised we were able to pry those pages apart!
Not entirely wishing to speak for Ameiko, but interested in defending her honor, Nic chimes in. Rani Ameiko loved her brother very much dearly it seemed, and was to be caught in the middle of her father and Tsuto. I think it was she wanted to be peacemaker to them her family. The brother he did lure her with the false promises and news of importance. She was too the much in shock to tell us much.
Pausing, he wonders a moment about this Nualia. If this Nualia was to be born of a holy man, is it the possible she was not a fiend but more angelic? Does anyone from the town be of remembering what she was like? Sandpoint is built upon lands once part of Thassilon. That is to be the reason I came here, researching the old rune magic. Great it was, but much turned it's abusers to the vile ends. This may make sense for why the goblins stole the bones from the crypt, power there is in such things. Power for to twist for dark persons maybe.
At all of the salacious talk, Nic tightens his grey sash a little tighter, secures his red sash knotted to the outside of his leg. "My the gaje women are more forward than those I have seen in awhile."
"Can't say i remember anything in particular about her. She didn't stand out much to me. With work and all one misses the occasional meeting after all."
She notices Nic's stares at her and Vanea.
"Don't you be getting the wrong idea here." *snaps finger*
DC 14 will :P
Daze on Nic, for his hasty assumptions.
My apologies, you miss understand. I am for having no interest in gaje women, beautiful as they may be. That is more the way for other fFolk. I am to being dedicated to my crafts. The lower emotions are to be clouding the mind and causing the unwanted explosions.
"...Unwanted...Explosions???"
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".......", look of disbelief,"I don't swing that way if that's what you're suggesting. Vanea here is a "tad of" a flirt......somewhat gropy as i just found out."
Quick look at Vanea, "No offense."
Blue is lost in a moment of reverie over Nic's unwanted explosions before he comes to his senses. "Maybe I'm rememberin' it wron', but one of Vanea's tricks told 'er that the old priest found Nualia on 'is doorstep or somethin' and 'e adopted 'er and she was an aasimar. I went by to check out 'er grave and it 'adn't been disturbed. At least I think I was lookin' at the right grave. It was startin' to get dark. That was right before we spoke with that 'andsome 'emlock. No matter, we need to find out which way Tsuto scampered off to!"
"...Unwanted...Explosions???"
I am a crafter of alchemical wares. A distraction most recently led to a small explosion and fire, my wagon was destroyed. It is to be partly why I remain in Sandpoint, my fFamilia traveling on without me. Distraction causes destruction my old teacher used to say.
Looking to Natalia, I am not sure of that what a right or left swing matters, but then gaje ways are to be confusing. Gropy I think I understand, and will try not to be so.
Turning to Blue, Nualia was aasimar? But is drawn with demon arm. Could she be for wanting to change her nature? And she has maybe to be the thief who stole the priest's bones. Hmmm.
Natalia slowly shows this sort of expression.
Why...are men so daft?!
(composed and somewhat annooyed)
"Swinging a way"......indicates one's preference towards either men or women. I don't swing the way for women."
Nic's expression becomes even more confused. I had not thought you were in the relations with anyone, mans or womans. It had not come to me to consider that you had to be the liking of womens. Gaje are more confusing that I was to be thinking. I must apologize the very much for implying such and for making you this confusion.
He pauses, looking around at everyone watching the exchange. Somewhat ashamed to admit his position outside the fFolk, he feels it important to add, I like the womens, but do not have one now to be liking. I must make for me the name and position to be worthy of seeking a woman of an acceptable fFamilia, and seeking the approval of the elder fFolks before a nameless one like me can be to taking a bride.
Sincerely, Eloviel smiles at Vire, "Why thank you Vire! Perhaps in the future, if you could spend some time to teach me how to use this," her hand goes to her hip to indicate the gladius, "we can, er... avoid wounding you in the process." *wink*
As Eloviel senses the air around the other side of the group heating up (), she says "Anyway you guys, this journal only seems to indicate that the golbins 'may' have gone through this tunnel and there may be demons involved now. Are we ready to go in or should we quickly get some extra gear first?"
I am too in favor of the continuing onwards ja. My magic is to be lowing, but I can still do the few things. My staff is ready, I will follow to how you lead, da.
Blue searches the 'last' unopened door for traps .
If he feels it's clean, he opens the door and looks down the dark or light corridor.
Vanea turns to Natalia. There is anger, and maybe sadness in her emerald eyes, and she throws a fit
I meaned no harm, and nothing kinky, Natalia, by getting my arm around your hips. We are here in a place which may be infested with goblins, a place which has seen the cruel death of a man by his son recently. I come from a place where people are always kissing, caressing, embracing each other, where, unless someone is a personal foe, you touch and are touched by every person you meet. Love and deep attachment are frown upon by my religion, but sympathies are not. I was happy you were there by my side, litteraly.And I even didn't realised I have put my arm around your hips, because for me it's a normal thing to do, i'm quite tactile, as nearly every servant of Calistria. If I wanted more of you, you would know. First you push me away, then you use your magic on me without my consent, and last you tell me harsh words, when i've done nothing wrong. I demand repair for these insults, and by the Savored Sting, the punishment will fit the crime.
She puts her hand on her whip by her side and says
I therefore will cast the same spell on your own hand.You will get your arm around my hips for as long as the spell works, so you know there is nothing wrong with that. And lastly, you will kiss my ears to ease the pain of your harsh words away. If you agree to the judgment, we will speak no more of this misunderstanding.
and maybe sadness in her emerald eyes
"..oww..... :( don't throw those puppy eyes......now you're making me feel bad.
I was only saying you're a flirt and a bit gropy, i'm not accusing you of being a lecherous old perv. I'm not used to such close contact with people i have only met recently.I'll go along with the glowing hand thing, which was only a joke, but i'm....not into ear kissing or holding hips.
Tell you what, we get back to Sandpoint, i'll show you the workshop i work at and i'll buy you a drink at Ameiko's and you can tell me things so i won't feel odd and your hand won't light again like a lantern."
It wasn't the magic trick that hurted me the most.
*sigh*.... :(
"Then what was? I don't want to get off on the wrong foot here."
Vanea answers in Elven for a long time, her voice full of emotions, her arms flailing the air. Her passionate pleading makes her even more beautiful
You could have just said you weren't confortable with my arm around your hips, instead of being rude, saying I wasn't a Charming Prince. I am not dumb, not too much at least. I know that my kind of life is not common.I've been called a whore, a prostitute, and worse things, even when I won't get paid for the pleasure I give. My goddess wants people to feel at ease with their body, she wants them to feel pleasure, and happiness, without the ties of love but with the respect of their partner. As a servant of Calistria, I enjoy sensuality everytime I can, with whoever fancies me.I sometimes forgot other people are more... restrictive about who touches them, when and how. That was my mystake.
Now, i would like you, when you'll trust me enough, to put your arm around my hips next time you are afraid, and you will see nothing more happen. Unless you want so, of course. And i'm really interested in visiting your mother's workshop later. She's an alchemist, am I right?
Although versed in the Elven tongue, Eloviel chooses to act as if she did not hear their exchange.
Better to let them solve their differences, before trouble strikes...
Instead she moves closer to Vire to give the two some space, while Blue and Nic figure out the direction to move forward.
(With a head shaking of relief and sympathy)
"I hate predujices. Next time we see them i wouldn't mind sending a jolt where the sun doesn't shine.
My mother's an arcanist and a bit of an alchemist yes."
She ruffles Vanea's hair smiling and teasing, ending up with the red hair covering an eye.
"Come on, now that we've cleared up this little mess, let's finish this mess up as soon as we can and we'll be alright,
"Lady Vanea""
Nic focuses on the task at hand, the conversation behind him a mixture of lilting sounds. He lifts one end of the sash tied to his arm and casts Light on the knot. He then pulls the loose strip back over the knot, dampening the light. He then follows Blue into the room. In case we need it, I will keep this up every the half an hour or so.
Without warning Vanea plunges her face in Natalia's neck, and inhale deeply
Vire watched the exchange between Natalia and Vanea with unease. He didn't realize Vanea and Natalia could speak other languages, he made a mental note to ask one of them what it was later.
Not wanting to make the interactions between the two women more awkward, he busied himself with examining the door with Blue.
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Nic will move into the room with Blu, hoping to aid him in his search for anything important.
He calls out anything he spies, making room if needed for Vire to join them, giving a casual shrug of invitation, more to give the man a place out of the way to allow the women a bit more privacy in their discussions.
It seems this is to being the tunnel we suspected, and maybe so likely the way Tsuto fled us.
"Hey boys, have found anything that gives us any clue?"
Eloviel wonderingly asks Nic, "OK... if he used this tunnel to escape, then wouldn't it be possible for them to eventually sneak back in? We need to find a way to plug this way into town after taking down Tsuto."
Demoness or not, I just don't like caves...
Eloviel moves closer to the light source, arrow still nocked into place.
"Let's go after him before his trail becomes cold."
As you all see, there is a tunnel in this room to which the end can not be seen. it is the only feature of this room.
Blue motions for the others to follow and continues down the tunnel, checking for traps before any intersections.
Eloviel casts Dancing Lights and let's them float 15ft in front of Blue as much as possible while following closely behind. She keeps one orb of light right next to her, just to feel safe.
As previously mentioned, Nic has his Light spell cast on his arm sash knot, partially muted, and follows behind Blu and I assume Eloviel.
Natalia and Vanea didn't need the light spells yet, with both having a glowing hand.
Blue whispers to Eloviel and the others in his unsophisticated form of diplomacy. "I know you wanna 'elp, and see, people. I can see clearly in the dark, though, and I' prefer not to give our position away before we know what we're facing. 'ow 'bout if I go fifty feet ahead to scout for traps? That'll put me just outside your light spells but still within 'earing range if I 'ave to shout. It also gives me time to come back to warn you if I spot any threats."
"Alright then..." Eloviel says, after which she moved all the lights to spin around above her head.
Nic will cover his own light, allowing the glow of Eloviel's orbs to provide a soft illumination around them. As you are to be wishing Blu. We will be trying to follow at a decent pace, and as quietly as we can, ja.
The tunnel winds down over a quarter mile to a dead end.
Blue, Natalia, and Vire all notice a secret passage in the cave wall at the end.
Assuming he found no traps, Blue quietly opens it and peers beyond.
It opens up to a 30 foot diameter cave on the side of a cliff overlooking the Varisian Gulf. The cave mouth slopes down to a narrow beach cluttered with a crude collection of goblin beds and food waste. From the caves southern half, two side tunnels branch off. One leads east and ends shortly in a collapse, the other west, and appears to have been bricked off at one point. It winds on farther than can be seen.
Assuming Blu shows him the way out, Should we be to checking out the goblin encampment, maybe there being a clue or useful junk, or continuing on with the other passage?
"It could be worth a quick and careful peek. They might just have hoarded something useful."
"I agree. Let's go down to look for signs whether the man had a boat waiting for him to escape by."
Nic will hold his nose against the smell of the goblin belongings and likewise search the beach encampment with Blu while the others stand watch. Let us be making this quickly, ja. The creatures they are the filthy beasts.
Eloviel flits between various parts of the remains of the goblin camp with her globes of lights dancing above her head, taking her time to look underneath the covers and plates.
Yuck... ew... bleh... gulp... nope... ???
"Filthy allright, but they hoard lots of stuff, both clutter and useful things."