Nasar looks over the piece for a moment before looking at Lily. "You know I normally wouldn't but in for a copper in for a platinum as they say." Nasar monches on the gum since he doesn't want to interrupt the fun.
Weird, I was going to have us jump some poor mark for fun but it seems like Lily had a similar idea herself
Nasar places the gum in his mouth and begins chewing,
Nasar begins to feel reaaaaaaally relaxed as the world around him starts to become foggy around the ground. Hes not feeling like hes passing out but he feels quiet weightless as he watches Lily do her thing. And don't you ever think you can just run away from me again. Or else the only way you'll feel me is my foot deep in your a%&. she pops the gum in her mouth and leads Nasar out of the alley. As Nasar passes through the alley he sees various fitments of shadows and ghostly creatures pass him by, all paying him no mind as he passes by them. Now lets go grab a few drinks with this gold.
Nasar takes her hand and walks close besides her. She can see that he is happy as could be. "Mmm that sounds like a super idea Lils. What was this gum stuff you gave me anyways...feels like I'm floating with you"
Lily leads them to the nearest bar area as Nasar floats past more entities of an ethereal nature. Its Phantom Gum, a special sap that bridges a connection between the Ethereal Plane and here. Not to mention it makes you feel greaaaaat. Now! Act casual while we grab a few drinks. This night has just begun. and she prepares to head in with Nasar.
"Such an interesting consumable...but act natural I shall! C'mon stop standing around already." Nasar heads inside, pulling her in after him.
They enter into the bar acting casual though they both feel as weightless as a balloon. They make there way to the bar and Lily pauses Nasar to grab the gold bag she gave him and places it on the table. She looks at Nasar with excitement, How many to start? the bartender looks through the bag to tally the starting tab and wait for Nasar to make the call.
Nasar hums in thought as he isn’t much of a drinker so he doesn’t want to die right away ”That’s a good questions how about... .”
It’s been so long since I’ve sat down to drink like this in a while...hope i dont get too messed up too fast.
Lily nods and calls for 7 shots of a cinnamon smelling alcohol. She passes 2 over to Nasar as the bartender also hands the 2 glasses of water. She pushes them back and says, Nuh uh, we chase with Honey Ale please. and the barkeeper places 2 bottles of Honeyed Ale on the table. Knock those back Nasar and lets join in on a bar game or 2. I see those shmucks playin darts over there lets see if we cant win a few bucks showin them how the games really played. and she holds up a shot glass to toast to a night out.
Nasar toasts with Lily and quickly takes the starting shots down. He doesnt waste time chasing the burning sensation down with the ale. ”Ooo I haven’t played darts in almost a decade. For someone that doesn’t do dates much, you know how to show a fella a good time.” Nasar goes to head over to the dartboards, feelin the warmth of the alcohol already going through his system.
Lily knocks back 5 shots back to back and finishes it off with a huge swig of ale. She slams the bottle down on the table prompting a few heads to turn and glance. She smiles at Nasar and gives him a cute tap on the cheek, And the nights just begun.
The two head over to the dart board and grab up a few darts and take a few shots at the board. They land in fairly good spots up until a couple of guys gather around. One of them with the smell of alcohol on his breath and his teeth gnarled says. Ya look pretty good, whatcha say we bet on who can hit a bullseye first?
Lily smirks and hands the 3 darts to Nasar. Sure, 3 darts per round. He goes first, Nasar how much money are we bett- I mean taking from these blind fools?
”yes have me, the guy who just doubled the amount of drinks ive ever had in my whole lifetime throw the sharp things...mhm Well can’t say i’ve played 501 in some time. This at least takes less skill since we are just throwing instead of also doing math so... 25 gold to start? Something small should suffice to get me warmed up.”
Nasar gives 2 darts a twirl, one in each hand, almost dropping the one in his left hand. After reminding himself of the weight and feeling of the darts he gives his three throws.
In draconic ”I must say I am pretty rusty at this”
The man chuckles at the tosses and bumps the guys shoulder. Amateur and he grabs the darts and goes to toss them from his left hand.
Two darts slam into the bullseye almost effortlessly and the man looks at Nasar and Lily with a smug grin. Well that was quick, pay up they Rusty. Or did you wanna go double or nothing? I'm pretty confident I can up the ante on you. What do ya say?
Lily looks at the 2 guys snickering behind the first man.
This guys got way too much confidence then the average riff raff you'd find in a bar. Noticing it now he didn't even pull the 25 gold out as if he knew he was a shoe-in
Nasar goes to take out his 25 gp while looking at Lily. ”Well Love, you seem to always know what I’m thinking, so you should know my answer. Right?”
Lily you are definitely smart enough to get that hint to read my thoughts...Something is up with this guy. Either he f#%*ing lives here or he’s cheating in some way. Can you peak into his mind and see what you can find.”
Lily pulls out a copper coin and flips it in her hand. Muddling over the question. She glances at Nasar then looks at the man and counts on her fingers and looks up to calculate numbers.
She telepathically speaks to Nasar, This guy is some kinda pro, all hes got going through his head is different ways to angle that dart to ensure he hits his mark. she pipes up, I'll take you up on it. But I'm throwing this time so you gotta keep the rotation going. Let one of your giggling schoolgirl friends take some shots. and she places another 25 on the table and grabs the darts.
The first two hit random spots but the last hits its mark. She looks at the man and shovels over the 2 piles of coins. Nothing it is. Lets go grab some more drinks Nasar. and she turns to walk away. The man stands there flabbergasted he just lost his bet so quickly.
Nasar follows her, making sure not to walk into any unsuspecting table. ”I didn’t realize I also had a pro at my side. You’re more to play with anyways, a lot nicer than that guy would ever be. Who the hell wants to be a “pro” a darts anyways?” Nasar heads over to the bar with Lily and orders only 1 shot so he doesn’t get too drunk too quickly. The night has just begun.
Lily scoffs as he orders the drink, Yeaa I guess call it drunken luck. Also only ONE cmon now, barkeep make his a double! the barkeeper looks at Nasar for his consent on making it a double. Gimme 4 keeper I just saved us 25 gold getting clutched by those goons over there HA! The keeper pours hers up as he waits for Nasar.
Nasar shakes his head and holds up just 1 finger. ”Yea Lily, I’m trying to remember my night with you! It’d be a waste to forget all the fun we are having. Sorry that i don’t have a iron stomach like you.”
Lily shakes her head in dismay, Oh pleaseee I'll remember it! I'll just be veeeeery lopsided the rest of the night haha cmonnn it wont kill ya!And she knocks back her 4 and swallows a hefty swig of ale and looks at Nasar to drink his baby shot before deciding where to seek their next adventure.
Nasar downs his shot and takes ahold of Lily's hand, giving it a tight squeeze. "I don't know what it is about ya Lily, I just wanna let loose witcha. So how about we get the hell out of this place-" Nasar uses his free hand to finish off whatever ale he can between them. He let's out a small hiccup before speaking again. "-and lets see what chaos ya and me can do!"
Lily smiles and takes another swig of ale to put her over the top. They stumble out the bar and Lily can be heard mumbling, Lets see lets see uhhhh lets gooo that way! and she points in a random direction and she waits for Nasar to agree before she drags him along.
Nasar bumbles and nearly tumbles up next to her. He leans up against her and wraps his arm around her waist to keep her held close. ”Mmm sure, thatta way sounds as good as any way!”
And with that she dashes down the street with Nasar on tail and looks around for an alleyway. She pulls him around before walking over to the backside of a house. She gets close to Nasars ear and whispers. I do believe we left some things inside here. Whats say we go 'claim' them? she twirls around a small empty vial between her fingers in anticipation.
Nasar smiles When Lily gets that close to him. He stretches, almost losing his balance and falling over but he manages to catch himself by using Lily as something stable to hold onto. ”Of course Love. I’m ready whenever you are.”
Nasar pops the lock on the back of the shop with ease as they slowly but sloppily make their way inside. In the darkness that becomes a 2-toned black and white landscape various shelves line the store. Some with jars of reagents and others with vials of all sorts, Lily says in a hushed voice. Pick something ya like and swipe it we can't be here for too long someone might see us.
Nasar doesn’t really know much of what he is dealing with so he just grabs extra of whatever Lily grabs.
Lily looks around as Nasar follows close behind and she noticed him skulking, she grabs a potion of cats grace off the shelf and hands it to Nasar and says. Jeez you little copycat here take this you are sure to need it. and she scoops a small jar of dried troll fungus into her bag. As she scoops the jar she bumps a shelf and a bottle threatens to fall. Her hands are too full to catch it so Nasar instinctively reaches for it.
He catches it almost without breaking form.
Nasar puts the potion and vial away before looking up at her, ”Good thing I was a ‘little copycat’ or ya wouldve just given us away. Now stops being difficult and let me help you so we don’t drop anything for real.”
Lily chuckles at the remark, I'm not being difffficult! Look see I'm just fine! and she teleports over to the other side of the aisle. Then to the aisle to the left and peeks through the shelf. See haha!
Nasar hears the padlock he popped get messed with behind him. A light behind him alarms him someone is investigating whats going on.
Nasar makes his way around the aisle towards Lily, nearly bumping into shelves as moving stealthy while drunk doesn’t sounds easy. He covers her mouth with a hand so she stops talking, he gets close to her ear and whispers.
”Shhh someone’s here with us...we may need to use your ‘persuasive’ powers to deal with this quietly.”
Lily looks at him as his hand covers her mouth and nods slowly, Ok ok cool. and she waits for the guards light to come around the corner. He stops in surprise seeing the 2 characters and waves his torch closer to see them.
What are you two doing here? Breaking and entering to commit some petty theivery? he looks at Nasar with his hand on his blade in his sheathe.
Maybe i can get some sympathy from this guy, make him think he’s interrupting us.
Nasar let’s out a bit of a sigh and wobbly stumbles in the direction of the guard. ”L-lishen man I was jus tryin to finda quiet spot for ush to... ya know. Weren’t lookin to cause a commotion man. Can’t ya jus let us go before the mood is completely dead?”
The man looks at the 2 before he orders them. Well I ain't just gonna let you lot leave. Your trespassing around here even if you two were trying to get the rocks off. Cmon outside so I can check you and make you didnt steal anything from here.
Lilys voice echos in Nasars head, Sh$t we've been caught!
Nasar looks back at her and nods, he then stumbles to the guard as if following orders. ”C’mon love, let’sh do what thish nice man says. If he wouldn’t listen to me there’sh no way he’d listen to you.”
maybe antagonizing her like that will get her to control this guy or something.
Lily looks at Nasar moving forward and she attempts to charm the man with her magic. With a wave of her hand and a simple utterance of some incantation-
She begins speaking, I meann I can try. Mister, we really dont have time or the want to go down to the big house. Maybe you could let us off this one time?
The man sees Lily in a favorable manner and attempts to lead the two out of the store. Welll.... ok I suppose. But don't go poppin padlocks like that, people are gonna get the wrong idea and think y'all are theiving. Go buy an inn room! and he reattaches the padlock and sends them on their way. Lilys holding back a snicker as they depart to the main street.
Nasar loops his arm around hers as they depart, once they get a good distance away he let’s out a laugh. ”Knew I can rely on you Lily! I wonder if there is somewhere to get a bite to eat still open, haven’t eaten since earlier today.”
She pushes him playfully, So thats why you-hick-your so lightweight! Your starving! Well.... it's like going on midnight, theres gotta be some food. Lets go to one of the livelier districts of Magnimar! I have another idea after we grab some gruuuub, and she smiles devilishly. They floatily run headlong through the nightlife of Magnimar passing civilian and phantoms alike as Nasar brinks the Ethereal Plane and before long they end up at a long strip of pubs and eateries. She points to a bakery, There!
Nasar’s eyes light up at the sight of the bakery ”Ooooohhh BOY! I could soooooo go for some sweets right now!” He grabs Lily’s hand, interlocking their fingers before giving her a playful pull towards the bakery. ”Cmooon Lily! And this next idea better not get us in trouble with the guards, I don’t like all these people interrupting our date!
They step inside the bakery as she gives a lighthearted laugh but an unknowingly hard punch on the shoulder. But Nasar's quasi-real existence at this time feels practically nothing of it. Nasar looks behind the counter to see the baker lady tidying up along with multiple phantoms floating through various walls and ethereal feet dangling from the ceiling. The lady speaks, What can I get you two fine folk? I'll be closing soon so anything behind the glass is fair game. Various sweet rolls and loaves of bread line the underside.
Lily stares intently at the glass Nasar can see in the reflection Babau stands behind her waiting closely for orders but in the physical perspective he sees just the succubus, I think I want a bagel...
Nassr stares at the glass, looking at all the different options to choose from but also looking at the reflection of his succubus companion. He gives her hand a squeeze and practically zones out for a moment.
Ah s$$$ I think the baker just asked us what we wanted uhhhhh
”Yes umm can we have two bagels and-hick-two sweet rolls.”
The woman hands the two their snacks and they walk out of the bakery with glee. Lily munches on the toasted bagel and says through the food in her mouth. Mm we should probably find a place to sit where we wont get robbed. I'm pretty sure this phantom gum is gonna reach its peak soon. You dont wanna be lost when that happens. Where should we go?
Nasar sniffs at one of his sweet rolls and takes a bite. After chewing and swallowing like a gentleman, ”Well if we should be somewhere safe we can always find somewhere nice and quiet back around the guild. Or get a quickly get some bottles of ale, get a room at an inn and just drink till we pass out after we finish the food and hit this ‘peak’.
Lily shrugs wobbling a bit, The guild should be fine, lets just hurry and get there quick. But first- she grabs Nasars hand softly and leans slowwwwwly to give him a peck on the lips.
Nasar’s eyes go wide for a moment as he avoids the kiss, instead pulling her into a hug. He gives her a tight squeeze with his arms before speaking in a more shaky voice, as what she did scared him somewhat. ”Lily, while I would love to give you my first kiss...I- he presses his head into her shoulder somewhat harder ”-I don’t know what will and wont cause an issue since you are who you are. Even doing this would have freaked me out before. All I’ve ever heard is “an act of passion” can be dangerous and that isn’t really clear ya know?” He pulls away to look her in the eyes. ”We haven’t talked about this stuff silly...but if I can kiss you...”
Lily's eyes go blank stating at him as he pulls back away. Staring at him idle until she bows her head down blocking her eyes with her hair, Yea... your probably right I... it just wouldn't be right. Lets head b- her eyes look up and very rapidly dart around. Nasar also starts to waver around breifly as Lily becomes many Lily's. Everything starts to fog around Nasars legs as Magnimar seems to blow away with the wind.
Nasar tries to use Lily as support as they were still pretty close together so he doesnt fall due to windy legs. ”Either you have a bunch of twins that I didn’t know about Lilyor this is the peak“
As he clings to Lily she stumbles and falls over with Nasar also taking a tumble as his legs turn to jelly. Lily mumbles as she lays on her back, Mmm nomp... no twimns a...around herme. and her hand flops on the ground. Nasars legs don't work as he tries to stand up impulsively. Yeapppp its uhhh, workin...
Nasar just accepts that the ground is a comfy home for now and snuggles up with Lily the best he can. He slinkies and arm behind her head so she doesn't lay her head on the soft comfy ground. "Does tha-does that mean you hav twims some're else." Nasar turns his head to try and look at her but his head moves as if he lost all the bones in his neck "And whya tryn to kiss me Lils? Getn me outta tha way so ya can take my spot as leada?" He then smiles as he tries to think a bit "Or isit possible that I stoleden ya heart for reals?"
Lily's hand rises to point to the ceiling, Don't get it twisted Nasar, succubi... ughhhh succubi don't get their hearts stolen they steaol hearts. It's primal instinct but I wasn't tryna kill youuuuoooo but that might. and Lily gets up now that her and Nasars legs begin working once more. She hiccups once and dusts off her pants and changes her form back into 'Default Lily Skin Pre-1.3 Patch'. Her bottles and vials hang off her bandolier once again and she now takes a bit more serious tone. Get up Nasar, it looks like this aint gonna be th-hick-the fun ride we hoped for.
As Nasars vision finnaly resets he realized the floor beneath him is a foggy white as if he's laying on clouds. The area around him smells of soft lavender and looks to be lit by unknown means. The landscape is draped with various phantoms moving past he and Lily with urgency. A large black creature about 50 feet high plauges the horizon. Walking on 4 legs and looking almost identical to a Boldore (the pokemon) it drops its center down to snatch up spirits and phantoms to slow to escape its grasp. Its several thousand feet away but boy is it large and in charge.
Nasar stands next to Lily and rubs his head a bit ”I’m going to have such a damn headache after this adventure.” Nasar takes his hat and puts it away, turning back into his default 1.0 skin. As he steps up to Lily, he goes to hold her hand one last time to end off the night. ”Guess-uhhh this means we should-hic- head back to the guild huh?” There’s a hint of disappointment in Nasar’s words but they’ve had a long and eventful night so even he understands they’d have to head back soon.
Lily looks around at the barren white landscape around them, Yeaaa if we can find our way back, were uhhh... were in the Ethereal Plane now. This gums last horrah is a trip to the Ethereal Plane and I must've miscalculated how soon it would hit. she looks up at the giant quadraped monster eating spirits. We should head the other way from that thing before we get eaten accidentaly. and she starts drudging on into the foggy distance.