"Of course it is!" snaps Eir.
"Now let's get to the actual armor." The invisible being picks up Avarice's clothes. "Hmm, well made, it would be hard to improve on its practicality, but we can make it better."
Avarice's leather armor begins to shred apart and Eir sets down the scraps on a nearby table before she sets to work.
When finished she begins to extoll it's virtues, "I kept a lot of your secret compartments and rip away spots, but added in an underweave, any arrows or Spears are going to have a hard time getting through it."
"Your jacket here can hook into your cestii if you want, I also added a chain for your alchemical pouch, there are thieves here in Nexus, and leather can be cut away."
"Like all my work it doubles as cold weather protective clothing when worn inside out, and I took the liberty of treating the material a little, so it won't burn incase you decide to punch Gaedren with a handful of Fire again."
Eir bows to you both, "Now pay and get out." she smiles.
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Gaedren drops two gold, awkwardly grabs at Avarice's hand, bows to Eir and then leaves, walking far away.. Well less walking and more Shimmying. It was hard to walk properly. " So it seems Miss Eir has ears everywhere... Y-You do really look nice Mistress Avarice. I apologize if you did not.. wish for me to see that. "
"I suppose it's OK." says Avarice.
"Eir is quite good at her work, though I could do without the latches on the jacket being made of bone."
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Gaedren nods, relieved.
" I'm glad you like it, though the situation was stressful at the best of times. What kind of bone is it made of? " Gaedren said as they continued to walk.
"Gnome, for sure. Nothing else is this small."
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" ..... I see what happened to all the Gnomes here then. Regardless we have prepared for the coming adventure, but it will take about 2 days for everything to get prepared. Let's try and enjoy ourselves or learn more about our predicament. Mistress Avarice, I'm aware you enjoy... fire. However do you perhaps partake in confectionery sweets such as Iced Cream? Or would you rather spicy cuisine? We could also perhaps visit a library or find a shop that sells books. We have so much time to get to know one another. "
"Iced Cream sounds nice."
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" Splendid.. Oh..wait, I forgot "
Gaedren takes his hand from Avarice' knowing how she reacts to such.
" I almost overstepped my boundary once more.. Let us e off then Mistress Avarice. "
Gaedren goes to locate the local confection shop, preferably one that is well known for its Iced Cream. He was not well versed in flavors or make-up.. he would need experts to satisfy likely Avarice's needs.
As luck would have it, the only shop that makes such deserts has just re-opened, Sam's Sugars.
Entering the building you see the familiar face of Samara fast at work behind the counter as people you've never seen before line up to place orders.
Seeing you enter she sends you both a smile and a wave before busying herself back with her work.
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Gaedren has a coldsweat for a moment as he waves back. Samara was the proprietor of this store and was well known to them. This situation was not to ideal as the implications were high. At least with Asteria it was with unknown persons and casual dinner.
Gaedren follows suit and gets in line with Avarice, " Mistress Avarice have you ever partaken in such a delight? Do you have a favorite? " Gaedren making small talk before thier turn in line was mentioned.
"Strawberry. " she replies, when a small tinge of yearning.
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Gaedren nods, when they reach Samara Gaedren smiles , looks to Avarice and then to the owner. " Hello Miss Samara, I would like to request Iced Cream flavored Strawberry. As for Mistress Avarice.. She may have anything she would desire, we have enough gold to spare. Do not be afraid. Since this is run by Miss Samara I would assume your cakes are top notch as well.. perhaps the fabled Iced Cream cake? "
"Hello Samara, I'll have Strawberry Ice Cream as well, and maybe some eclairs?"
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Samara nods and comes back quickly with two bowls of ice cream and two eclairs.
"First time buyers are free." she says with a wink.
Gaedren laughs as he scoops up a sizable amount with a spoon and places it in his mouth. The sensation is fantastical. He had cake before a few times at parties to celebrate the time in which a person was born but this delicacy was astounding. The cool creamy feel of the treat mixed with the overall burst of strawberry fruit. it was like.. well.. liquid enjoyment... similar to a certain act he had recent experienced. As such he wasnt paying attention to how he was eating a bit getting on his cheek, Otherwise he watched Avarice's habits. As it seemed she secretly coveted such a creation. " Good.. so very good.. "
Avarice does her best to eat daintily, and avoid getting any cream or icing on her face.
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Gaedren chuckles licking the cream from the side of his cheek, " Why Mistress Avarice, if I did not know better I would think you were an Elven princess of some noble family. You eat as if you have much practice in this food. I am glad you are having a good time.. or at least.. I hope you are. It even seems like this day we have been blessed with.. many gifts. Soon to travel further than most groups here.. I-I want you to enjoy this moment. " Gaedren's face cant help to hide the sudden change in tone.
"Mmmm."
Gaedren sense Avarice is thinking on Gaedren's words.
" Quite.. I guess I might have ruined the mood. Back to eating then, ehhe "
Gaedren digs into his treat with gusto, eventually eating the last dreg, he licks his fingers before cleaning it with a rag. " So.. what would you wish to do now? There is still much time before we must go back. "
"I think we'll be fine. Just because no one comes back after a certain floor doesn't mean anything. Look where we are now, who in the nine hells would have believed anyone if they said a whole city existed inside the Tower of Stars and you could order iced cream?"
"I wouldn't have, that person is insane, and probably dangerous. They'd have been set on fire."
"The unknown is frightening, but we've braved the unknown before just by entering this place, and look at us now."
Avarice returns to her ice cream.
" It seems your confidence in our ability to survive has grown quite a bit since we first met. I.. I just not fully aware of my skill as the leader.. Especially since I have never thought myself one. I simply know how to bring out the best in everyone and I pride myself on trying every time to get better. I want everyone to be relatively happy. I want our bonds to grow. I strive to make sure you all live. Death.. Death is a very real thing in this tower.. and I rather it not happen. Mistress Avarice.. I'm curious.. What would you all do.. if I were to die? If I found us in a situation too hot.. and ordered you all to abandon me.. would you follow that order? "
"No; I'd have Lily impale you and drag you along."
"We'd need the body for resurrection."
" Haha I see your argument. Yes yes If it is possible for that to happen I simply would leave. No Mistress Avarice.. I am speaking of a situation where one must be sacrificed so that the others may make it to the crystal and port away. In such a situation you would not have time to impale me as you said. Such as if we fought a particularly powerful Wraith.. there would be no choice, I would fight it and if it went well follow after.. but otherwise.. I would die.. which is preferable than the alternative. "
"No point in thinking about that, that's foolish. Anyone could die, that's not really a proper way to think about a situation. If a scenario arises that calls for a sacrifice, someone will step up to do it, and we will handle the outcome. That's it."
" How very logical.. I suppose it isnt a very emotional problem for you Mistress Avarice. Duly noted. You wear your title ell.. I'm glad it will have no big problem on your actions. I suppose I should be prepared to be speared then. Well I have finished my side.. I suppose we give the dishes to Samara, yes? "
Gaedren gets up to place his bowl on the counter.
"Sure." says Avarice standing.
Gaedren takes the bowls and thanks Samara for her wonderful treats, praising her like she were a goddess before returning to Avarice. " Do you want to return to the Inn or..? "
"Ummm, oh! Let's go get those holy waters."
" Mistress Avarice.. after our purchases we dont quite have enough to reliably get even one or two more without causing us to be somewhat inconvenienced " Gaedren says plainly..
Avarice smiles, "Come with me Gaedren." she says walking out the door.
Gaedren squints.
But follows
Avarice leads Gaedren to a weapons shop they have not been to before, Mulchor's Armaments, entering the building Avarice moves with authority.
Approaching the man at the desk she states, "You there? I have been sent here to requisition a crate of holy water, as per the request of Eir."
The man's eyes go wide immediately, "What!? What does she need with a crate of holy water!?"
"If you'd like I can tell her to come down here and let you know."
"No no no! One moment, one moment!" the man runs off and returns quickly with a crate.
" I'm really sorry but this is for the best... I hope this doesnt hurt your wares. "
Gaedren gave a straight face but looked at Avarice in confusion.
Moments later the pair walk out of Mulchor's with a crate of fifty holy water, Avarice giggling softly.
Gaedren looks to Avarice in disappointment.. " Mistress Avarice... Why did you do that to the poor man? "
Gaedren.. wants to say more but the fact Avarice is smiling.. he lets it go. He doubts there are many times in which this happens. He begrudgingly accepts that this works.. but might backfire on him.
Arriving back at the Lost Boys Inn the party greets the two as they enter, excepting Lug who is absent.
Gaedren immediately panics, " WHERE IS LUG? "
Moments later a naked Lug busts through the tavern door breathing heavy and extremely bloody.
Lug immediately falls against the nearby wall and continues to breath heavy, "Friend...... Gaedren!......Lug....Is looking...For Gaedren....Lug is finding.....Eir.....Lug....Is very tired.....Eir is......Knowing how to mate.....Well.....So very well.....Lug is thinking......Lug is in love......"
".....Lug sleep now." and then he collapses against the wall unconscious.
Gaedren's mind breaks for a moment as he imagines such a situation, before shaking his head and using his wand on Lug.. in disdain.
" Oh Lug... "
Lug awakens, "Friend Gaedren, thank you for your healing."
Pushing himself up from the wall, Lug says to the room, "Lug is staying now at Eir's house he is thinking. He be back later, now he is feeling less dying."
" Whoa Whoa.. Lug.. Lug... I think you are doing too much here.. You have to Ask Eir first.. L-Let me go with you.. plus you.. er.. Need more clothes. "
" There you can.. Have fun with Eir again.. Let's go "
The two arrive back at Eir's house.
Entering into Eir's house again her familiar smile greets you, "Oh the elf lived, impressive, and Gaedren comes to see me twice in one day, were you jealous? Come to also see Eir for more "personal" reasons?"