Carth slides down the bar to join the angel and his companions.
"Honestly, this bar is awesome. We got demons and angels and whadya-knows all running about. If a gold dragon landed right outside this would be my dream come true."
Almost as an afterthought to Zegenva. "And I like your horns, and he's right about the hoods, both of you. I understand the desire to remain hidden" He gestures at his own small horns. "But embracing your heritage is important, and it feels good not to hide all the time."
Steeling herself against the reaction that she expects to get, at least from the angel, Zegenva pulls back her hood, revealing her horns and eyes.
Seeing the cloaked girl uncover her horns, and seeing her slitted eyes, Mahonrai says
Can you see more of the light spectrum than humans with those eyes? How interesting.
To Carth:
Even Gold dragons can be quite dangerous if they are in a bad mood. I am not certain that I would wish it. Although... a copper dragon might be fun. They have amazing senses of humor.
Mai:
Mai walks by dropping off more food and drink.
"If a dragon showed up, that would definitely cause a stir in town."
Brunhild turned around. Maybe it was the alcohol talking, but if this wasn’t a dream then it had to be providence.
”Well then. Angels, demons. Whatever in between. I don’t know why you are here. But...I’m not sure I should be saying this. But to the abyss with it. I’m an apprentice for Laurel. The local alchemist. There’s some kind of disease going on. Not sure what the details are, but she mentioned sending me out to find ingredients for a cure, and to not cause a panic. Said that I should bring my sword, and a friend. Because finding a new apprentice would be too much of a hassle. She’s not paying, the old crone is far too cheap for that. But if any of you whachamacallits want to help with this I’ll be leaving soon. And as half of you have swords as large as mine, I’m guessing that you’ll know how to use them.”
"I'm less concerned about my past than the future and my place in it. Whatever it will be, it is drastically different from what I had envisioned," she states to those around her who had taken an interest. She looks around at everyone who has taken up the conversation about angels and demons and dragons, noting the strange menagerie around her. No one mentioned devils, she observes.
"The Lady Cirthana has allowed me to stay with her as I... seek to divine Sarenrae's will. Perhaps it will be to help with this endeavor," Ashlyn says.
Mahonrai chuckles at Mai's comment. True, indeed. But a copper dragon might be worth it. They are reportedly the funniest creatures in all the realms.
Seeing the cure for a disease, eh? That seems a noble cause. I would be willing to accompany you. I still need to accomplish my mission, but this may be part of why I was sent. Perhaps you should bring several friends. Ashlyn here seems like she needs a good cause to fight for.
to Ashlyn:
If you can leave your shrine for a time?
Looking around the room at others he has met, he says Who else will join us?
To Carth,
To let you know, I have embraced my blood. I had been wearing the hood 'cause it is a bit chilly outside, and simply chose to keep it up to not drive away Duke's potential customers. She glances towards Mahonrai as she says the last words.
To Mahonrai, about her seeing more of the color spectrum
If by that you mean to ask if I can see in the dark, the answer is yes.
To all,
Now, I could potentially join you, but I have some questions. One, looking at Duke, would you let me go on this and still come back to bein' your bouncer? Two, I seem to have missed hearin' some o' your names before I came in. I would request to know who I would be going with. Three, would any of you like to arm wrestle me? If you win, I will get you a drink.
Ashlyn straightens and sniffs. "There's nothing wrong with tending a shrine, however modest it may be. I don't need to go off on a crusade to prove my worth to the Dawnflower." She folds her arms with a harrumph. "She'll either tell me to go or she won't. It has nothing to do with me needing a cause."
Brunhild turned back around. She could imagine what the others would have said. but she could also imagine what Laurel would say. In the end Brunhild went back to her last cup, and decided that everything could wait until she finished enjoying it.
May I come by and see your shrine? Not that I am a worshipper of Sarenrae, mind you, but I have never seen one before. Zevenga asks Ashlyn.
in the dark, yes. So can I... but I wonder if you can perhaps see additional colors or spectrums. Of course, you might not know unless you have been sighted differently in the past. When I became an Angel I noticed that I could see so much more ... in darkness and shadow, surely, but also everything else just seemed more... beautiful. I don't know how to explain it.
In any case, you have no need to worry about driving me away. I have no need of food or drink, but would be happy to donate to this place if it is required in order to spend time here? Or I could order something?
To Duke:
May I have a glass of cold water?
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After Zegenva gives her speech, he says to her My name is Mahonrai. What is yours?
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To Ashlyn:
I apologize for offending you. Of course there isn't anything wrong with tending a shrine. I only hoped to be able to talk with you more. Please forgive my error. I am still trying to acclimate.
He nods to her, takes his water (if Duke got him one), and goes back to standing by the wall.
Duke:
Duke replies
"Sure here you go."
Ashlyn turns to Zegenva. "You certainly may, but know it's very sparse at the moment. Just a few adornments that Cirthana was not using in her temple. There's not even a proper altar -- yet. But there is a moment in the morning when the sunlight bathes the entire spot in this warm, yellow glow..." She stops herself from prattling on further and just smiles. "Ahem. Two hours after sunrise, if you're interested. "
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To Mahonrai
She shakes her head vigorously. "No, you needn't apologize. This has been... a pleasant surprise. I would be glad to speak with you more."
To Mahonrai,
Good to meet you, Mahonrai. I haven't before met an angel. My name is Zegenva.
To Ashlyn,
I will come in the mornin' then. After all, few people need to be thrown out of a bar in the morn.
He nods in response to Ashlyn and Zegenva's comments that are directed to him, and keeps observing.
Mahonrai wants to see the shrine as well, but he doesn't want to impose. He thinks he might go and see it himself in a few days, so he doesn't scare anyone by showing up when they are meetimg.
