Follows Shyvana to the tavern.
Thank you ma'am he says quietly to the barmaid. When he notices her rolling her eyes, he recognizes that he might have irritated her a little. Perhaps a more active approach to the problem might have been better rather than stalling for time. When the evil or the task is in front of you, do not shy away from it. Instead meet it with your whole heart and tackle it direct He had been lazy, and that was a path into evil potentially. He would have to pray for the Goddesses pardon tonight.
Going back to the man, he laughs for a moment about the bag. Ezreal, are you all right there my friend? Do you require assistance?
If the answer is yes, then he will assist him to stand and sort the bags out.
Sir, you will have to move on from this place after your drink. The teachings of Iomedae state that one should never outwear their welcome, and if they are using cruel and crass tactics such as intimidating women in order to stay in one place such as a tavern, then they must be taught the error of their ways, and moved along. I am not a cruel man, hence why I am getting you this one last drink. But be aware that the moment you finish it, I will expect you to leave and not return here. If I hear that you have returned, then there will be consequences. If you refuse to leave, there will be consequences. If however, you leave without issue, and do not return to this place, then I will consider the matter closed, and we can both go upon our merry ways without further issues.
Do you understand me?
Ezreal left the bag lying in the middle of the room, content that it "had been brought downstairs". As kayle finished his long speech, Ezreal leaned on the table with both hands, looking at Kayle.
Lets not forget the tab he owes the tavern, it may just be me missunderstanding you, but sounds to me like you are letting him off that hook...
He looked at the large man.
...Which ofcourse we arent.
He crossed his arms expectantly.
Kayle and I have already given you a drink and... He looked back at the large bag. ...Bell service. Totally free. Now do the right thing, or we will be forced to do a right thing of our own.
The large man laughs. The sound echoes around the room and can even be heard outside by Shyvana and Trundle as they approach. They walk in to the tavern to scene of Kayle and Ezreal talking to a large laughing man.
"Ya think because she batted 'er big eye lashes at yer and asked the strong men for help, that she were tellin' truth. Ask the wench whats below 'er till. Then ask 'er about the chat we 'ad when I first came 'ere? Ya paladins are all the same. Ya see a large man in a tavern and think he is trouble. Ya think the females are victims. There's a word fer people like that, ya know."
He drinks his bear and slams it down on the table. "Don't forget that ya and yer little friend came in to me room unannounced, poked me awake and then demanded I was a brute and a bully. Then ya took me things without me say so and threw 'em down the stairs." He chuckles a little as he remembers Ezreal tumbling after it.
"Now tell me man of yer god. If someone came up to ya and said; 'I paid fair and square for a bed and drinks. I was then set upon by two strangers who came into me room while I was sleepin. Forced me out under the promise of a drink and then while me back was turned, They threw me stuff around and then force me to leave. All at the want of the lady who I had paid a large amount of money to for the bed.' What would ya tell them? what would yer god say about people who do that? and you little man" Looking to Ezreal. Turning his head from side to side as if trying to pick a response. "What would yer mum say?"
He looks at you waiting for a response. His tone is not whiny nor is ti weak. He speaks accusing and making ma point to you both.
Trundle turns to Shyvana, saying "Apparently we can't leave these two alone... Let's watch and see how much more trouble they can get themselves into." He then takes a seat at the nearest table, possible after removing whoever may have been sitting there before.
I apologise Sir. You argue as well as some of my tutors within the Priesthood of Iomedae. I was rash in judgement. If I might be so bold as to ask, what would you expect the answer to be with regards to what is under the till. It would help me determine who is in the right or wrong. He looks chastened but still determined.
leans against the door and cleans her claws out
Lets see how the golen boy and the other boy handle this
Ezreal looked at the man, clearly offended.
Pfff, listen here buddy, the way the world works, you cant fault us for assuming the woman to be in the right. The world is full of scum, just look at Noxus. I for one prefer to keep assuming, and apoligice afterwards, than potentially getting killed while interrogating the claims of the people asking for help.
He frowned.
And for all we know, you are just a good liar. Its your story against hers, and im inclined to stick to my assumptions untill some evidence is presented.
The man had made his points and folded his arms. "Ya heard me story little man, what do you think is under the till? Go ask like I said." He turns his attention to Ereal. "I used to go by a similar creed. Better to apologize than ask permission. As me old man would say. He looked sad for a moment. "It don't get you nothin but bad memories poorly learned lessons. Get a bit of experience in ya, some learnin then see what ya prefer. Though ya got one point, I could jus be a liar. Me proof is under that till. Like I said boy."
The table was empty and no sooner have you sat down, the bar maid is almost on to of you. quiet clearly trying to look as busy as possible. "what can I get you fine...couple?" more questioning her use of couple and asking for your order. Her back I to the table with your colleagues on it but her attention is clearly split between you and they.
Ezreal raised an eyebrow.
Dont you mean "in" the till?
The large man laughs whole heartily at Ezreal. "No little man, I meant what I said."
Ezreal glanced at the bar maid, eyes squinting, mouth pursed.
And if whatever is "under"... He looked back at the large man ...the till. If it proves to be nothing of any consequence, will you honor the debt claimed by this woman?
Trundle says "Couple? Ha! She wishes! Get me a mug of ale." and tosses a silver piece on the table.
I will speak to the barmaid and find out what is going on under that till. In the meantime, enjoy your keg good sir. By the way, might it be possible to ask for your name?
Kayle will head over to the barmaid and ask for a moment of her time.
Ma'am, the gentleman we are dealing with has declared that you have something of his under the till. Might I ask what it is? I believe that it would help resolve the issue quickly.
The bar maid flushes red and speaks quickly and harshly. "I don't know what he means, there is no bag under the till." She sharply turns to Shyvana trying to smile and calm her voive. "Anything for you miss?"
Ezreal leaned out from behind Kayle, eyes angry, mouth smiling.
Bag? What bag? Did we say anything about a bag Kayle? I didnt, did you?
He turned back towards the large man.
Or you? No noone said anything about a bag.
He started striding towards the till.
I never mentioned a bag. I think madam you have some explaining to do. We want the full story. Now. I am bound to follow the law, and if the law has been broken, then I have a duty to set it to rights. Do not make it harder than it has to be. Please Kayle looks stern. He is not a fan of liars, and so he hopes the woman will come clean.
I'll take whatever meat you've got that's good and some ale to go with this little drama
She moves from the door and sallies up to the waitress, tail flickering back and forth
Trundle sits back, watch the drama unfold while he waits for his drink.
"Fine!" she points to a large leather looking bag under the till.
Anyone that looks will see a very large leather bag with a pull string top. It looks like it is full of coins. If indeed it is full of gold coins, it looks as if it could hold more than enough to buy the inn three times over.
The large man laughs again and speaks to he bar maid "can't lift it can ya miss?
He looks to Kayle. "The way I look I get judged unfairly by ya small folk. That is by way of me insurance policy. I leave it under the till of any place I stay. I tell the owner,'If I wreck ya place or cause trouble, ya get the whole bag as payment.' As ya can all see I ain't had to pay out once."
Returning his gaze to the bar maid. "Ya ain't the first to send a pretty face my way to get the password."
"It can't be moved or opened without the password. Like I told ya, I paid upfront and I have that as insurance. She ain't the first to try and steal it from me. She is the first to try and get a paladin to do her dirty work though."
His laughing stops abruptly.
"So decide man of your god and ya little friend. Who ya going to believe, the brute or the wench? then we will see if ya can ask me for me name."
The bar maid nods at Shyvana's order and shouts a food order to the kitchen and tries to look ever so busy pouring drinks.
Ezreal shrugged.
Seems pretty clear cut to me really. Your story makes sense, and she didnt try to argue against it. As much of an admittance as any ive ever seen.
I would tend to agree with Ezreal on this one occasion. My apologies sir. It would appear we were in error. Would you like to press charges against the barmaid? Also, would you like to have a hand getting your stuff back upstairs? Kayle looks rather embarrassed.
"Nah, Ain't nothin more predictable then greed. Like I said she ain't the first. Join me in a drink friends and tell me whiy ya here. Other than helpin damsels that is. You two as well." looking over to Trundle and Shvanna. "Aint often I run in'ta League members. The last one drank me under the table. An that takes some doin."
He laughs again and picks his belongings up with one hand. Winking to Ezreal as he does.
Seeing the exchange done, Shyvanna moves up to Kayle, her tail darting around kayles ankles
Now that you've finished playing the knight in shining armor, Trundle and I have found a clue and a cause for you to champion She snickers a little Seems Sczarni and other destitutes have been going missing from a place called Beacons Point, it seems unlikely we'll find her there, but we may find information and at the least a place for you to vent your righteous fury! With that she laughs a bit more On the more serious note, we also discovered that she was part of a gang called the tower girls and that they are now looking for her. Apparently they share a building of some sort with a Fenster the blight fellow, so either they or he may know something of her whereabouts.
Ezreal sat down on a chair, pointing over his shoulder at Shyvana with his thumb.
Well, that one is Shyvana, and she pretty much just gave our reason for being here, search and potentially rescue. I dont suppose you know anything on the subject?
Trundle walks over and takes a seat as well, "Yeah, you two have wasted enough time here, if we can't find out anything useful we should go and get this job over with."
hello there miss...?" The large mans attention is squarely with Shyvanna. "Ain't you a sight for a down man." It seems like that probably was a complement. Though it isn't clear.
he barley looks away to answer Ezreal. "Can't help with the locating. But you two" Looking to Ezreal and Kayle. "Look like ya get into this kind of trouble a lot. Specially if ya looking at gangs. Take this, it me...kinda....well ya just blow on it if ya need a hand with punching things. Or ejecting people from taverns" he laughs again. "If it gangs ya might wanna try the guards. Bet they know a thing or two." He hands over to you a horn made from what could be mammoth bone. looks old and scratched and well used.
Ezreal accepted the horn, studying it with interest for a few moments before handing it to Kayle.
You should probably be in charge of this.
He nodded at the man.
Yeah, we tried the guards before coming here to wait. Apparently they were to busy to see us...even when we mentioned it was League business they still wouldnt let us in. Kinda strange really.
Turning to Shyvana.
So, see the guards first or follow up on your lead?
I'd like to hit the guards up now, and I have a feeling the tower folks won't be up until late at night...
Speaking to the guards might not be a bad idea, although as I have stated before, they were dismissive earlier when I spoke to them, and I do not know how much will have changed in a short amount of time.
Taking the horn from Ezreal, Kayle will examine it for any marks and the like, a detailed look into the material that the horn is made out of.
Muttering under his breath a small cantrip to detect whether there is magic held within the device, he concentrates for about 20 seconds before putting it into his pack and standing.
Casting detect magic and concentrating on the horn
Shyvana, would you like to lead the way?
Trundle is already on his way out the door, "Come on already slow pokes!"
oh you've talked with the guards already eh? hrm... well perhaps we should just head on to the tower hideout?
There is no harm is speaking to them again perhaps, although how different their answer will be I don't know. Seeing as they are basically just outside, I don't think it would hurt to have a word with them again.
Kayle will stand up and head out of the door, heading towards the guard stations.
Ezreal got off his chair with a low jump, straightening his vest and goggles as he usually did, before saluting the man with a tab of his fingers to his forehead.
Well, I guess with that horn of yours we will be seeing you around atleast once then Mr. No-name. Maybe when we do you will grace us with an identity?
Untill then.
Then he strolled after Trundle, half running to catch up the the troll.
Trundle stops and saysy "Well, if you already talked to the guards, they are probably just going to end up wasting more of our time, let's just go head to the docks and see if we can find these Tower girls instead." then continues walking again, this time headed to the docks.