Barclay directs the men to continue moving furniture and beckons Charity to follow him over to a couple of tree stumps some distance away. "Rhadaya and Tesia can come along, if you want them to."
Charity looks to the two women then nods. "They can attest to part of my story."
Clara selects a table for the four of them and calls Hadrinn over. "Can I get a lemonade? And what do you have for lunch?"
"A new recipe," Hadrinn says. "I learned it from Asha. It's called Tandoori leg of goat with coriander."
"Is it spicy?"
"Not really. I'm a bit cautious about spicy dishes."
"I'll give it a try."
"Me too with some ale."
"When in Hadrinn's...I'll order what everyone else does with some wine," Celia says with a grin.
Barclay beckons Tesia and Rhadaya as he sits on a stump. "So what is it? Aside from his drunkenness and general misconduct?"
"Where else? We should probably pay for these first though." Cyna says before heading off to the counter. "I think we've found what we're looking for, how much are you asking for?" she asks.
The halfling then breaks down into sobs, unable to say anything more.
Barclay says nothing, but looks to Tesia and Rhadaya.
"A gold for each pair," Halfpocket says.
Sienna digs out a couple of gold coins and gives them to the halfling. "Thanks."
"Thanks again, see ya around." Cyna says exiting the shop.
She stands there silently, not even aware that she herself is crying as she covers her mouth with her hand and shakes her head. How could anyone do this to another person? How could someone that was supposed to be helping people do this. She knew he came up as not being evil to Clara...but something was wrong...very very wrong. Getting up from the stump she goes silently to Charity and puts her arms around her, "I'm so sorry...so very very sorry. If I had any idea...." Breaking off from what she was whispering to the halfling who had been through far more than she could have even imagined she looks up at Barclay with teary eyes and nods her head, "When...when we saw her on the beach by the light house she did in fact have a black eye and I wouldn't put all that other stuff past him either. He is not the type that deserves a second chance....what if he hurts someone else. I want to kill him Barclay...I want to kill him so badly. I can honestly say I've never wanted to kill someone so badly in all my life. He is not a summoner...he's not even a man...he's a coward and a monster....and he deserves to die for this." She finishes while tears stream down her face unbidden as she holds and comforts Charity.
"We are still above vengeance," Barclay says. "I will go with Michael and Brother Ulli to speak with Basir at once. I ask that you respect my authority on this matter."
Charity continues to cry, clinging to Tesia.
"Sure, why not." Sadhana says with a chuckle. "With ale as well please."
"I'm going to have to buy some groceries," Sienna says. "We can't eat out all the time. I wonder what Pandi's doing. Should we check?"
Hadrinn smiles and heads back to the kitchen. Nyder returns with the drinks while Hadrinn brings out four plates of the exotic meal.
She nods, "Of course...just...be careful....I really don't think he's what he pretends to be." Tesia then carefully picks up Charity and holds her to her as she takes Rhy hand with her free one and walks away. Looking at Rhy she says, "I think we just need to get home for a few minutes before going shopping so we have time to cool off. I respect Barclay and trust him to handle this situation appropriately...but I can't promise that I'll be able to control myself if he hurts someone else." She says as she tries to soothe Charity as she carries her back to their place.
Cyna nods. "If Gwen and Lea are back with something we could always cook it up instead."
Barclay gets up and heads toward Michael's.
"True," Sienna says. "I think I've learned some stuff from Arista."
Ashram sits with Brother Ulli as Kama and Rajni enter the temple. "Did you have a pleasant trip, Brother?"
Ulli nods. "It was pleasant enough. We follow two different faiths, Ashram. It's fine if you just call me Ulli. 'Brother' is merely my title among the faithful of Sarenrae. Well, it is a much longer title, but we'll not get into that."
Ashram laughs. "As you wish. The novices have made up your room, whenever you'd like to get some rest. The paladin in charge, Barclay, has also been notified of your arrival."
"Good, but I'm well-rested," Ulli says. "I'm looking forward to working here."
He then notices the two women at the door. "Please come in."
His voice is authoritative, but calm.
"We can do shopping later," Charity says.
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Barclay can feel the hair on his arms rise as the scent of ozone fills the air around them all, errant sparks occasionall arcing across any metal Rhadaya wears as she looks at Charity with tears and murder in her eyes. Not trusting herself to speak she looks at Barclay at his request that this be handled his way. The nod of agreement was the hardest thing she'd ever done, but she did. He was in command here.
As she leaves with Tes she nods in agreement at the suggestion to go home. "Neither can I. Let's go home."
She nods as she holds the halfing in her arms and continues walking towards their home that they would now share with someone else that was in need until such time that she could stand on her own again. As they get to the house/shop Tesia digs out her keys and unlocks the door. Putting Charity down she lets her go in first before following behind her, "I know it's not huge or anything, but there's some nice parts to the house and it has decent lighting during the day. There's a kitchen with everything in it, and a bathroom with a nice tub for bathing. There are towels and washclothes here in the linen closet that you can use, just throw dirty things in that basket there. The soaps are in the bathroom and aside from the bedding for our own bed, we have pretty much everything else here. You are free to do whatever you want or need to right now. There is no rush to do anything specific at the moment so you can just relax and do whatever you want. If you're hungry I think there's still some food in the pantry, or I could run out and get you something. Just...we're here okay? For whatever you need, for as long as you need it...we're here." Going to Charity she gives her a gentle hug before going to the couch and sitting down, her memories weighing heavily on her.
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"I'm looking forward so seeing what you can do." Cyna says.
"Good, but I'm well-rested," Ulli says. "I'm looking forward to working here."
He then notices the two women at the door. "Please come in."
His voice is authoritative, but calm.
Seeing the man with Ashram she sort of hides behind Kama before nudging her forward slightly, "We...we had to give you something. We didn't know you were busy....sorry."
Ulli smiles, the sight comforting and intimidating at the same time. "It's quite alright. I had just arrived this morning and was learning about the town I'll be living in."
Barclay enters the temple and goes to the cleric. "I require your presence for something extremely important."
"It seems my reputation precedes me," Ulli says, some of the humor dropping out of his voice. "What is it?"
"There is an issue and your expertise is needed," Barclay says, not wanting to publicize the issue.
"You must be Barclay then," Ulli surmises. "Very well. Lead the way."
The two men hasten out of the temple.
Ashram shrugs. "Well, I'm not busy now, Rajni. So what do you have for me?"
Taking an invitation from Kama she hands it to Ashram, "It's an invitation to my sister's wedding. I hope that you can make it. That new fellow can come too if he wants to. We just can't keep up with all the new arrivals." She says as she gives him a shy timid smile.
"I make no promises," Sienna says as they reach the house. She opens the door for her fiancee. "Doesn't look like anyone's in right now."
Ashram laughs, taking the invitation. "I'll see if he'll want to come along. Thank you."
She nods as she covers up her face again and looks at Kama, "Okay...I think that about does it except for Cyna and Sienna right...oh and Drago and Yulia right? We can try her cafe or their home...I'm not sure where Cyna and Sienna would be but they were in our shop looking for wedding dresses, so no telling where they are now." She says as she tries to figure out where they should go next.
"I think I'd like a bath," Charity says. "We don't usually have hot water on the island..."