Hazardous Times

[Larry_OHF]

Raymond

"I assumed that once you got to a big city, you would feel at home and know what to do. I just got you here. This big city is your expertise. Right?"

[mistral4543]

Damien

His face turns red, before a mischievous grin breaks out on his lips ~ "Well... my expertise is in certain areas... namely, women."

Nevertheless, he now glances at the scene before him and quickly picks out a particularly crowded spot ~ "There it is; come one." ~ They head towards the tavern and enter it.

[Legolas]

Legolas

He stares at the girl as she eats. This was the same girl he spoke to yesterday? And he hadn't recognised even recognised her. Confused, Legolas takes a seat opposite the young girl, only now seeing the dog on her lap.

"I... You look different. I'm sorry I didn't recognise you."

It is clear he is uncomfortable.

"I ehr.. went out this morning to continue my journey, and ehr..."

The elf pulls his fingers through his hair, then decides to tell her the truth

"I left for Durlan Gnubber, a ranger two days from this village. I'm a ranger myself and I was headed there for, well, sort of a social call. To discuss the situation of the lands surrounding this village, as well as a number of other villages and the town of Ogan, which is closeby as well."

Legolas relaxes a little, now on familiar grounds.

"When I had crossed a few miles I noticed a cart heading this way, a girl sitting on top. She reminded me of you. I do not know you. All I know is there is something about you that made me come back. I worried for your safety, though I don't know why. There is something about you, it's almost like magic. I... I feel I can do nothing other than protect you from whatever evil comes your way."

He runs his fingers through his hair again. Then takes a piece of leather from his pocket and ties his hair into a ponytail while he speaks.

"Please, allow me to travel with you, to whereever you're going. If you want to stay, allow me to stay with you. I'd go crazy if I could not look after you. It must be some form of magic, but I cannot resist it. Please."

Eyes almost as wide as the dog's, Legolas waits for the girl's reply.

[mistral4543]

Sorsha

Her eyes dilate at the handsome elf's speech, and she stares at him, allowing his words to spread towards her like a soothing ripple. ~ This must be fate... what else can it be...

The thought of her beloved Justin, always there to protect her, extracts an involuntary gasp from her parted lips. Momentarily, she closes her eyes, seeking to blot out the painful memories. In the background, Winthorp silently retreats, leaving the two to sort the matter out.

For a long while, she remains silent before reopening her eyes. They now glitter with a brilliant hue of blue ~ "Th... thank you for your offer. I... accept." ~ Her cheeks flush a little ~ "I have just been sent on a quest, to avenge a loved one's wrongful death... this journey is indefinite and there is no guarantee of success, for I do not even know who or where to start my search."

Pausing to take a breath, she then continues ~ "If you have any pressing matters or friends to meet, I... I could go with you first..." ~ Her lashes flutter ~ "... that is, if you do not mind..." ~ She wraps herself tighter with the robes and cloak ~ "...we could continue on my quest after that."

She casts a quick glance to see his response, before turning away awkwardly.

[Larry_OHF]

OOC>>>This is going to sound stupid, and you will all scorn me, but I have to say it... I am jealous! Sorry...~Larry tiptoes away~

[Larry_OHF]

Raymond

Raymond and Damien enter the tavern, and immediately, Raymond's knees start shaking. He was very nervous. All around, there were people hustling about and big strong men eyeing him as to size him up for a robbery, as Raymond supposed...and even a fight erupted two tables to the right. The both make their way to a quieter area, and as they sit down, Damien began to ask some questions to the bar-maid as to the location of good information-oriented personages. Raymond, meanwhile sipped on his hot cider and just took in the scenary. Was this what adventuring was all about? Hanging out in scary taverns???

[mistral4543]

Eliza

From the corner of the tavern, she had observed the entrance of the two strangers. The gawkish ways of the younger one suggest that he is fresh to the ways of the city. As for the other... her eyes roll in disgust.

As the seasoned one strides towards the barkeeper with a determined expression, she raises herself noiselessly from her seat and creeps to the back of the room, careful to remain undetected from her victim. Sneaking towards his back now with admirable stealth, she grins impishly as she approaches him... two seconds later, she is right behind him.

With a quick movement, she swings both palms forward and covers his eyes tightly, booming deeply ~ "Guess who I am?" ~ Sensing the terror coursing through her victim, she begins to laugh merrily, her musical voice tinkling and her body convulsing. Her grip on his frozen face loosens and she makes a mock attempt to strangle him before shaking him by the shoulders as violently as she can ~ "Hiya! I'm Eliza, and I'm pleased to meet you." ~ She breaks into another fit of giggling ~ "I guess you wouldn't say the same to me, would you?"

[mistral4543]

Damien

Smiling devilishly at the barmaid, he had whispered ~ "Hello, gorgeous." ~ To which she had giggled heartily, making a mock attempt to push him back ~ "No, don't turn me away... I need you... your help, that is." Yet the genuinely ignorant expression on her face confirms his suspicions ~ I'm just wasting my time... Sighing inwardly, he nevertheless proceeds to order the food from her and sends her on her way.

Frowning slightly, he decides to give it another try. Excusing himself from the table, he makes his way to the counter. The crowd somehow dissipates and he is left to place his order in peace. Selecting the most expensive drink he can afford, he deposits the payment on the table and waits for the barkeeper's expectant look to appear before proceeding ~ "Do you have any news of a powerful artifact, and where or who it can be found with?"

[mistral4543]

Gavrouche

From a hidden corner, he had spied Raymond and his new companion entering the tavern, and his eyes now gleam as they rest on the latter. ~ So... they are still together... I wonder what they could be after...

His interest deepened at the sight of his victim walking up towards the counter, he ignores the commotion surrounding his fellow villager.
Silently, he makes his way towards the barkeeper, careful to camouflage himself among the other customers.

[mistral4543]

Damien

Before the barkeeper can launch into a discourse on what he knows about rumoured treasures, he silences him with a look and glances around. ~ Seems safe enough... ~ Failing to notice the shadowy figure seated two places away.

"Well, there's always treasure to be had... if you decide to believe it." ~ The reply is non-commital enough ~ We've had some bounty hunters claiming that they were after some spellcaster or something... I forget the details... anyway, apparently, he had something of value." ~ And the conversation ends, the barkeeper hurrying over to serve another customer.

Fabien stares at his empty mug absently, wondering... ~ Sounds a little far-fetched to me, but at least it's a start. ~ He takes another look to the right and this time, he sees an unsavoury character nearby. Grimacing, he turns away ~ He could well qualify to be my attacker last night. Filthy scum.

Glancing back towards Raymond, he sees him in the company of a rather delicious-looking babe ~ Well, well... seems I've lost this time... but not for long.

He stands up, getting ready to head back towards the table. But to his surprise, the filthy scum now flits out and blocks his path...