Cham looks over the group and goes down to the gate where Agrit already has arrived and talking to the gate guards who take the carcass outside the gate and push it to the side of the 4th.
She returns and says no noone injurred
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Cham came running out as she could. Brining water and towels. oh my. That was most surprising. And unexpected. ...rabid wolves? Running through the gate? Oh my
Cham listened to the others giving Shel a look that said thank you. Then she answered Imara I think most do. I had the desks made and told the carpenter to put the hidden compartments in to protect small things residents left behind . They aren't easy to spot. [B] then she started to say something when Rydell mentioned new people but Ovril brought up Othden and her voice caught again. [B]you mean there might be another death on my conscience?noooo. she sobbed for a few seconds as Rory took the note and started to talk to thistle. Before the group headed downstairs she said matter of factly with a tough voice. alright enough of this crying it won't help. Look you said something that struck a memory Rydell. You mentioned new people. A week ago about a dozen newcomers all rather brutish ...coming from the bad side of the tracks came into town with a caravan from Freedom Town. Stayed a couple nights and left with the caravan going back to Freedom Town. Made a real mess of the room. Left graffiti all over the room. In symbols and a language I don't understand. We've tried to clean it off. Won't come off. It's white glows in the dark. I thought that was just a coincidence...until now. I'm sure you want to see it before you leave.
As everyone asks about the room and Rory starts to lead her away from Rodericks room. she stops him with a hand on his chest. and in a small voice she said He took the room right across from Roderick's...He chose it. Looked at the open room register,and chose it. said because of how easy it would be to get out in the morning....oh why didnt I think. she leads them to the room and pushes it open. The maid hasnt gotten to cleaning it yet with all the excitement. then she straightned herself up, smoothing her shirt and said business like...Varisian. average height. average weight. brown eyes. two days growth beard wise. shoulder length hair. dressed in neutral colors. carried a dagger. small pack. clinked when he walked...like glass was in it. Noone I recognized. Had a strange accent though. not Varisian. More like ...a Northman. Ulfen I think. Noone I recognized. Too many strangers coming and going these days. Too Many. She sobbed.
She stammers and stutters for a few seconds. Then with a sigh of resignation, Her shoulders slump and a few sobs come out. I broke one of my cardinal rules last night. I let a person stay here...a stranger...who came in late in the evening. Paid lots of gold to keep his name off the books. Said he was being hunted by bounty hunters and would be gone before dawn. Just st needed a few hours of rest...I know what that's like. So I rented him a room and didn't put his name in the register. To think I may have contributed to this... her shoulders shook with sobs. And she added and once word gets out...I'll be ruined. The livelihoods of all the people who depend on me...all for some extra coin.
none of you understand. You just don't. I loved Roderick. hes gone. I can't change that. No. I know nothing that will help.
N n no I don't know any..anything. why do you insist on p p pushing this. It can only hurt me.
Cham says Wh wh why . I already told Rory I dont know anything.
Cham wrings her hands and says Rory. I dont know what youre talking about!. Its nothing. Theres nothing.. Shel and Ovril had been standing in the hall. during this. And now Rydell and Imara turned to exit too.
Imara looks over the play...and knows if theres one book...there has to be others...anyone who journals or writes doesnt just have 1 work. Out in the hall Rory whispers to Cham...She looks at him. Why...why...would you think that? ummm There isnt anything that would matter to the investigation. no nothing at all she stammered.
Cham nodded and said Of course Rydell
as Rory looked at the knife and asked Cham about the night before she replied Oh last night? No. No umm No nothing out of the ordinary.
Cham answered Shel, looking up at the Half-orc Yes. yes of course. She turned and lead her up to the 2nd floor to the room Rydell knew was the one Roderick had rented. Rydell and Amelia's was on the 3rd floor. The door opened to reveal a sparse room containing only a single cot and a writing desk. The cot is a cheap affair with a straw-stuffed mattress, now stained red with blood and stripped of its linens, while the desk is a slightly nicer piece of furniture that has nonetheless been chipped and worn by time. A cracked window in the southern wall is the only exit other than the room’s door.
Cham pulled Amelia away saying simply through a emotion filled voice. This is really important and let the Guard handle it Amelia
walked past Rory and Thistle laughing to herself as she saw the wolf running in circles with Rory on his back and a chicken on his head. She couldnt stop laughing as Rory fell and then picked himself up. Ror. That was entirely too entertaining. Thanks for that. Hi Imara. Ovril? Right? and Shel. Im off to man the desk at Ramblehouse. Thanks for giving me a laugh. and the halfling was off to the gate.
Cham sees Rydell and Amelia coming downstairs and says [B]Want the usual for your morning Ry?[/] The Friendly Halfling always attended her renters well. |