The party finds themselves back into the Antechamber of the tower where they first began their journey.
Gaedren looks around, " I believe I know happened here. You remember when Razzem'jan exiles those group of men we met? I believe that company was the same as them. They must have used the faulty crystal and ended up in 4B.. most of them likely died save for the group we found... they should have taken the free pass. "
Gaedren shakes his head. " I think it's best we head back to Nexus.. but not inform people of this particular cheat. Just that we cleared the floor. " Gaedren leads them back to Nexus.
When they reach the Inn he waves to Samara, Xant and Bradford. He nods to Quinn " Hello.. we return alive.. again. Has Xant gotten any better? "
"Yeah but he's decided to retire from the adventuring business, just me and Bradford for now until either some new bloods show up, or one of the other groups need some more muscle."
"Maybe we'll get lucky and the tower will recycle to give me and him an easy start." says Samara.
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" Well.. to my knowledge we cleared almost everything save the undead floor, So it might be soon. I would love to take you all along though our group might be... larger than you are used to. "
"We'll see, you did handle the last floor pretty well."
" Indeed, after re-equipping once more.. I plan on going beyond the loer floors. Hopefully you will find that young blood. I will be on the look out for Xant and a Regeneration spell.. or something. A Man should not be without his arm."
"Sounds good." says Samara.
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" This might be the last time we all see each other from your stories.. I just wish to say that it was a pleasure to meet you all. Hopefully we left an impression. Let us go, my friends.. we need to get ready. "
Gaedren leads the group back into the Market were they Sell off the oversized Greataxe.. much to Lug's sadness and the Longsword.. it wasnt much use.
He gives the Belt to Lily.. she would need the fortitude. The Amulet went to Lana.. she had little in the way of spells and would not yet gain better armor.
At the tmme they gained the value of the items he looked to Avarice.
" Mistress Avarice.. is there anything you would like now that we have the funds. I notices you eying various magical concoctions and alchemical weapons. "
"Yeah I was thinking of a way to recycle potions the other night, I think it can be done."
"That being the case, potions such as Heroism, Cat's Grace, Invisibility, Fly, Cure Serious Wounds, and others would prove very useful to me."
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" I see.. we have so much after the sales.. about 10 thousand or so. Lily would be getting an upgrade as she seems susceptible to attacks and yet as no way to prevent that to my knowledge. But that will half our resources.. Either yourself or I need magical weapons.. or both.. that would leave a little over One Thousand. Potions tend to be twice as much as scrolls as well.. how troublesome. I suppose we could go for the most important potions or we could old off on your magic weapon or mine. Ideas? " Gaedren seems deep in thought.
"The most widely applicable potions should be fine."
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" Very well then we will try Heroism and Cat's Grace perhaps.. then accumulate more resources as time goes. Magical means of fighting is always important. "
Gaedren gathers the funds and makes a few purchases
+1 Mithral Breastplate with Camo Motif for Lily 5200
+1 To his Longspear 2000
+1 to one of Avarice's Cesti 2000
Potion of Heroism and Cats grace 750+300
Oil of Bless Weapon 50 gp
10327.5 -10300 = 27.5 gold left.
" Mistress Avarice, Miss Eir did quite a job on this clothing and I know you are.. attached to your own style.. would you like to visit her? I know the trek is dangerous.. I would come with you. "
Gaedren leads Avarice and himself to the shop of Eir's. He opens the door and keeps close to Avarice. " Miss Eir I have come with another who has need of your services. "
Eir's smile immediately beams at the pair of them from the corner of the room.
"I had hoped to see the pretty elf before too long." says Eir.
"Ooooh the things I can do with you." she says to Avarice, her smile widening.
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Avarice grabs Gaedren's hand and squeezes slightly.
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Gaedren can tell based on his last experience with Eir that she likes to play with her customers a little before getting to work.
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Gaedren responds with a firm hold upon Avarice's hand. He looks to Eir with a friendly face. " Miss Eir is a playful type. She means you no real harm Mistress Avarice. Go ahead, Miss Eir requires you give as much input as possible when it comes to the clothing. It is custom fit to your.. 'specifications'. "
"I must confess I am disheartened you brought to me the pretty one, how am I to compare." Eir's face contort into a mocking frown.
"And I was hoping I was your only one Gaedren." her smile returning.
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Gaedren knew fear but for a different reason.
It seems Eir's playful mood continues, but Avarice has begun to tense up.
Eir looks to Avarice, "Ah so you're Avarice hmm? I've heard so much about you." says Eir.
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Avarice looks at Gaedren questioningly.
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Gaedren clears his throat and says in his usual polite manner, " Indeed this is Mistress Avarice, though she is quite beautiful I do not believe she can quite work the air of Mysteriousness you wield so masterfully Miss Eir. So I do not think you need to worry about comparisons. You do keep customers coming back with that wonderful smile and service after all.. Not to mention you have gotten to do a few things I'm sure no one else has experienced with me, take that to heart. "
Gaedren was buttering up the situation though he was aware it overall maybe was a joke on her side considering he cannot see most her form.
Gaedren eyes Avarice, " As I have said Mistress Avarice, Miss Eir is playful. So Miss Eir, what HAVE you heard? "
"Why all the things you told me of course!"
"How much you admire her figure, her penchant for setting things on fire, and striking you."
"How much you enjoyed your little wrestling match."
"You told me so many things, I was a bit embarrassed."
Eir turns to Avarice who had turn onto Gaedren looking furious, "By the way dear, don't worry about the measurements, we'll have him go to another room, I won't allow peeking." Eir says with a toothy grin.
Which makes Avarice stop and look to Gaedren with concern.
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Gaedren laughs nervously.. " Really was I that LOUD about it.. Though I don't exactly remember saying anything like that with my mouth. I apologize, I must have wanted to see your wondrous blush Miss Eir. "
" P-Peak? I would never do such a thing.. Mistress Avarice is a temple to herself. D-D you really need to do this alone.. you seemed fine with my being naked.. I would think it not matter too much. It's dark enough I can simply close my eyes. "
"Swear?" says Avarice.
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" I swear Mistress Avarice not to open my eyes to peek even if I am.. for lack of a better word 'tortured'. I respect you too much. " Gaedren placed his hand on his heart.
"Then it's settled." says Eir.
"You, corner." she says to Gaedren pointing him away.
"You, get those clothes off." she says to Avarice.
After about a minute Eir whistles, "Yummy."
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"S-Stop staring at them!" says Avarice obviously embarrassed.
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Eir giggles wildly, "Alright then! Arms out! Legs spread!" she says with the audible snap of her measuring tape.
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[Gaedren Intensifies]
"You know dear... " says Eir her tape audibly going to work across Avarice's body.
"They're really too big... Lovely for sure. But too big."
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"They can be a burden." says Avarice.
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"You know I could shrink them. They'd still keep their perfect figure..."
"Here give me just a moment - - "
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[GAEDREN INTENSIFIES!]
Eir giggles even more madly than before, "Hehehe, suit yourself then."
"But we're replacing those undergarments while I'm at it."
Then the flurry of needlework begins.
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Gaedren seems to wiggle a bit in the corner but overall attempts to stay quiet, his eyes steel shut.. but his senses.. they were better than ever.. and that scared him.
"Alright you can look now Gaedren." says Eir.
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Gaedren hesitates, " Am I allowed to look Mistress Avarice? "
"No. Absolutely not."
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"I didn't make those so no one could see them. Show off a little, it won't hurt."
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" WW-What's wrong? I-I would think Miss Eir made them to your specifications.. Correct? "
".... " Avarice huffs, "OK you can look Gaedren."
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Gaedren opens his eyes to see Avarice scantily clad in well made undergarments.
She states at Gaedren going red before an invisible smack on her rear, "Show it off."
Which sparks Avarice into an awkward little spinning dance, biting her finger as she does.
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Gaedren slowly opens his eyes to witness what Eir had given Avarice for clothing.
Gaedren's clothes get tighter
"Shaylee told me to do that sometime." she immediately confesses.
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Eir claps and giggles.
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" M-Miss Eir.. I s-seem to have a problem with your clothes.. Mine seem much tighter than n-normal.. D-did you get the measurements r-right? "
Gaedren seems to panic somewhat, " R-Regardless... umm.. Mistress Avarice looks.. astounding. M-Masterful art. "