Doliver Reedbank - Juliver Arms's page

When Mr. Blinky starts to move, one of the women in the dining room will scream, and many patrons take a move away from the creature. You do notice that none of the staff members back away. Some do get a look of concern on their face. You also notice you can't see any of their hands, as they all seem to be reaching into either a pocket, a sleeve, behind a curtain, or whatever it may be.
When Mr. Blinky actually speaks, two of the woman patrons pass out, another female patron screams, and some patrons start trying to either hide under tables or get out. While you notice some patrons just sit there calmly observing the scene and you even over hear one man saying, "Look at that! He talks just like our 'monkey' used to do!"
None of the staff make a single move, except for Mr. Reedbank, who slowly brings his hands back out from under the counter he is standing at. He starts looking around and puts a big, fake smile on his face, "It's ok folks! It's a magical beast! I'm sure it means us no harm! Look at how cute it is! Aren't those eyes adorable? ... Now as a magical beast he of course understands the necessity for maintaining sanitary conditions in an establishment such as this! So I am sure he will agree to kindly stay to the side out of the way of the staff and everything will be fine! Drinks on the house for everyone!" As he is speaking you notice the staff starts to relax again & empty hands become visible as well. Staff members start to rush around trying to re-assure all the patrons that had panicked. Mr. Reedbank quickly steps over to one of the waiters and even though he is whispering you manage to hear: Make sure they get the watered down stuff! And it is only ONE free drink per customer!" Mr. Reedbank then turns back to Ozzy, but clearly keeping an eye on Mr. Blinky, "I do apologize! I had not realized he is a magical beast! Now we understand each other okay right? He will agree to kindly stay to the side out of the way of the staff?"

Congratulations! Possible blood bath averted! - It's that damn avatar for Mr. Blinky! I keep thinking he looks like a giant Gorilla with rabies ready to go on a rampage and then I have to remind myself he just looks like a giant cuddable(?) Tazier!

Sorry! I did forget Mr. Blinky as was obvious in that post! Like you said, there would be a 'reaction'!

"By the way, in my excitement I forgot to introduce myself! My name is
Doliver Reedbank and I am the proprietor of this fine establishment. ...Now, ahem ... is that ... 'creature' with you? Could you please be so kind as to put it outside? Nothing personal, I am an animal lover myself, but it is not sanitary to allow such in the restaurant."

You have noticed various stares and people pointing, not to mention staff going up to Doliver and pointing at Mr. Blinky and whispering in his ear with wide-eyed stares. You also start to realize that there seems to be no humans or any other races on staff, they are all halflings.
Your not certain if what he is saying about Mr. Blinky being in here is what he really means or not.

Ozzy Sense Motive: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
Mr. Blinky Sense Motive: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13

Ozzy comes to the conclusion that it must be true. After all she's not accustomed to civilizations standards about sanitation in such a nice place as this.
Mr. Blinky's not sure.

How do you wish to proceed in regards to the request to put him outside? I was about to put a different post about Lady Iliara, but now I'm going to wait to continue, so I can see what you do.

As your walking towards it, you see the sign for "The Juliver Arms Inn". It is a very well kept sign, colorful, with a painting of a coat of arms on it. By the looks of the establishment, only the wealthier people would be able to stay here.

When you walk in, it becomes immediately obvious that this business, at the very least, employs halflings, as you see some of them moving about quickly and efficiently in the dining room. You also can't help but notice that the dining room itself is quite opulent and has tables sized appropriately for both humans and halflings. The tables are covered in nice white cloths that hang down over the sides of it. When you see a halfling coming to serve at a human occupied table, he pulls out a step-stool conveniently stored nearby, and steps on it so as not to have to be stretching up or across the table so much. You start to feel as if you are not adequately dressed or that you are in the wrong place, when you hear a voice from behind you, "Ah! Yes Mam, how may I be of service to you and your, young ... companion? Are you seeking to spend a night in one of our luxurious rooms? Or perhaps you just wished to have the finest dining experience available in all of the River Kingdoms area?" And you notice he briefly scans Ozzy a little closer before returning his attention back to Boudacia. But she's not so young is she? She makes me think of our kind, but yet she is clearly not a halfling, though she has that smaller body structure that confuses so many people into thinking us younger. I wonder what's her story?

As you both turn to face your speaker as he begins talking to you, you see he is a halfling as well, perhaps about middle aged, but quite pleasant (other than the way he scanned Ozzy) and very well dressed. You feel fairly certain that what he says about both the rooms & the dining experience, could very well be true by all that you can see. You then explain that you are actually here to speak to the Lady Iliara Starcloak about a job posting.

"Ah! Yes, good! The Lady Iliara must leave soon to go back to Thornkeep I believe she said, and has been looking to hire someone locally before she leaves. She will be most pleased to hear of this! I will send one of the girls to let her know you are here! Please, if you will wait just a moment?" As he looks back and forth between an empty table in the dining room nearby and your clothes. You get the impression that he's worried you may go sit in his beautifully, upholstered & cushioned chairs.