I accompany Roland in collecting firewood, yawning somewhat nonchalantly.
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"Seifer had come across me while I was still trying to make a future for myself. I was living in a broom closet and working for a merchant at the bazaar and also at the Academy. Seifer caught my attention pretty easily." I chuckle nonchalantly.
My demeanor remains the same, not hinting that I'm aware of their presence at all, and I ready a performance for the instant they make any suspicious moves.
I stretch, and observe my surroundings.
"Then it's settled. To Sky Fortress for supplies. It's quite early still today, so after Seifer's been treated we might still head out."
"Hey, I noticed Seifer and maybe a few others are a little banged up; maybe we should stop by Sky Fortress first and get a little R&R? We might get some more supplies we need too," I say to the group as I keep up with Roland.
"Not even slightly. Though I've been carrying around some books on healing for a while; I'll get to them soon enough." I gesture at my haversack.
"Though I do take some pleasure in training less experienced individuals. Perhaps I could help you sometime Seifer?" I say with a chuckle. "Though I merely jest. I've seen your skills and I'd say it's a bit of a toss up between us"
"A Knight of Sky Fortress doesn't take time to enjoy such simple pleasantries. Constant vigilance!" I say as I hit my breastplate with pride.
"Just how lazy can you get, Seifer?" I ask whilst jogging slightly to "keep up" with Roland.
I turn around some 50 yards ahead of the group and wave my arms. "What's taking you lot so long?!"
I roll up my map. "Yeah, I think so. I don't suppose we'll be returning here anytime soonish though. We're heading in that direction for quite some time." I point east-northeast and then stretch and begin walking.
I step outside by Gregory and Roland. "Well, I think we've got a nice little rag-tag group going here. We'll be setting out as soon as Seifer and that pompous dolt make it down here." I lean against the wall and check my map.
I walk straight up to Gil and grab him by the chin, turning his head left and then right, getting a good look at him. "Hmm.... I wonder why you'd go for a girl like Seifer." I release his face and fake an epiphany. "Ah, must've been drunk that night. Fair enough. Either way, the dead man's currency is yours for the taking; welcome to the group." I leave the room and head downstairs.
"And what's your plan?! How could you have possibly foreseen our ally getting his innards devoured? Please, do tell."
I begin singing in a hearty, confident tone, and step back from the creature.
I stop screaming vulgarities at the creature, but the sound remains to echo in the room, as I step up to the best and stab at it with my rapier.
I immediately begin to sing, but it's quite a vulgar song that arises from my lungs. Profanity after profanity are directed at the 6-legged creature.
I pat Roland on the back with my free hand, then whisper a word to my blade. It instantly becomes coated in a cold mist and crackling electricity. I then take the torch. For Roland: You feel quite more nimble, and quick on your feet. You've been hasted, but exclusively. You can make one more attack per round at your full BAB when full-round attacking.
I try viewing the room as well.
I ready my weapon.
"What did Seifer do to get you both jelly-legged? She doesn't seem all that scary to me." I stretch, and sigh, then an idea comes to me. "Ooh! I know! You two should arm wrestle while we wait!"
"I don't waste my time beguiling idiots. How much longer are we going to wait, by the way?!" , I shout as she marches back upstairs. I pull out a mirror just to double-check my countenance, and with a smirk, return it to its place.
"Oh, my bad Seifer, I forgot people like you actually have to TRY to look good in the morning." I brush her hand off my collar whilst flipping my hair with a tint of narcissism. "We're not being rude to you either; I think we all can agree the most respectable thing to do would be to, uh, wake up on time and be ready for the mission."
"Alright. It's about time you're up Seifer. Now we depart. We're heading north-northeast until we come across the ruins." I step outside and begin moving in the stated direction.
I give Seifer 3 minutes to collect herself, despite the nearly visible steam billowing from my ears.
"Nice work Roland." After finishing my meal, I stand, stretch, and ready myself and my equipment. I turn and ask everyone, "Any last second preparations that need to be made? If not, we'll be heading out this instant."
"Well, now that the essentials are covered, we'll be heading out towards the ruins after everyone here has eaten their fill." I grab 2 apples and eat them, then rinse them down with cider.
"Apples will be wonderful, thanks." As soon as the maiden leaves, I turn to Gregory and Roland. "I wanted to make one thing clear to you two; we'll be working as a team. If either of you tend to make rash or impulsive decisions, you'll be doing so without my help. My main goals are to finish what I set out to do and keep everyone alive, but I can't save everyone when they're running around like beheaded poultry. Kapeesh?"
"I'll have a tall glass of cider, please." I give her a gold piece. "What's on the menu for breakfast, if I can ask?" I grab one biscuit and bite into it.
"Simple enough. I like your confidence. Just keep it curtailed to something less than arrogance and we'll be great allies." I rest one hand on my knee and slouch forward a bit. [b]"I'm a little like Gregory here, but my priority is mainly being an enhancer. I look at what everyone does already, and helps them do it better."
"Roland, is there anything specific about your ability in combat that I ought to know?" I tap my foot impatiently, waiting both for breakfast and Seifer to arrive.
"Hmm I dunno, roll biscuit dough?" I smirk a bit. "So you'll be one of our primary frontliners should we find trouble. I think our capabilities will mesh well."
"As usual. How's breakfast coming along, do you know? And while we're here, Gregory, I'd like to have a general idea of your combat style if that's okay. I'm already well aware of Roland's."
"I don't know where you got away with this level of slacking, but when you're a member of MY group, it frankly won't be tolerated." I attempt one last time to pick the lock.
Disgruntled, I say, "We'll be leaving promptly after breakfast, with or without you." I head downstairs, and greet Roland and Gregory. "Good to see you two 'getting along'." I take a seat.
"Seifer, you should know more than anyone else that threats don't dissuade me; Get up, or I'm dragging you downstairs in your intimates." I start picking the lock to her room.
"I'm not leaving until you go downstairs with me." I begin to rasp on her door and stomp my foot, playing her door like a drum.
"Don't give me that sass! Get in gear. We're meeting downstairs for breakfast and to discuss group specifics before we head out." I lean up against the wall next to her door.
At Keldenar's door I knock heavy three times, then say "It's Anette. We're meeting downstairs for breakfast and planning things out." Then I turn to Seifer's room. I knock. After hearing the movement, I knock a little harder.
"Good morning Gregory. Play nice downstairs." I head to Keldenar's room.
I work my way through the inn, waking, in order, Gregory, Keldenar, and Seifer.
At the start of the morning as the sun is just barely peeking above the horizon, I get up, get dressed, get all my equipment ready and then walk up and down the halls knocking on each person's door to wake everyone up. I start with Roland.
"Well, I think that about wraps things up for today. We'll be up early tomorrow morning to head out towards the ruins. I'll be in my room as well." I approach the mercenaries on the other side of the room, then pat the one in particular Roland was referring to on the back. "No hard feelings, eh? Thanks for being good sports," I say to all four of them. I put 4 gold pieces on the counter in front of the bartender. "Give the men over there as many drinks as they want, keep the remainder as a tip." I then retire to my room, locking my door as well, but also pushing whatever object in the room I can in front of the door to bar it until the morn.
My head audibly lands on the table, steam nearly rising from my head. I stand, and approach Keldenar, and hand him a sack of 2000 sovereigns. "Glad you could make it. Welcome to our ranks. Took you long enough though," I scoff in a quick mumble. I turn to face the rest of the tavern, hand on my blade. "Alright, which of you lot feel lucky?"
"So, got a boyfriend yet?" My face becomes immediately quite red, and I say in a harsh whisper, "W-what? Why would you ask that Seifer?! You know I'm not concerned with such idiotic pleasantries right now... I oughtta smack you." "If those armed men are any form of freelancers, that sack of coin could draw their attention and their armaments. I would rather not have to get into a conflict during discussions." "While I appreciate the caution, I'm sure we'd be able to dissuade them if they had any less-than-honorable intentions. In fact, here." I give each person present other than myself 2000 sovereigns, leaving the remainder to myself. "Your last friend will receive his portion on arrival, Seifer." I slide the rest back into the bag, which I place on my lap.
"Thanks a bunch." I sit down at the table and ravenously scarf down the soup, drinking the broth last with a satisfied sigh. "The mushrooms were a nice touch." I then attempt to get Seifer, Roland, and Gregory's attention by giving the sack of sovereigns a hearty pat. "Ready to talk turkey?"
"So, if I remember right, Seifer, one more accomplice will be arriving today?" I turn to the barmaiden and then say with a cheery smile, "One room please, and some of that tempting soup would be great if you don't mind." I hand her a gold piece. This lot seems capable at least...
I pick up the sack of sovereigns, and gesture towards the entrance with a nod. "Are we civil enough to sit and discuss yet?"
I sheathe my blade. "If he's a friend of yours, he's a friend of mine... and hello to all of you. Thanks for travelling this far." |