Thomas Walker (Sep 29, 2011 10:15:16 PM)
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Emmaline Dupre (Sep 29, 2011 10:15:17 PM)
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Imani Shields (Sep 29, 2011 10:15:19 PM)
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Lior Axel (Sep 29, 2011 10:16:28 PM)
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Imani Shields (Sep 29, 2011 10:16:37 PM)
*After some staring he grinned at the guards*Yo, I take dat bet. Ya'll supply da Pooka and da nobles and I got five Gs on myself ta win.
Thomas Walker (Sep 29, 2011 10:16:52 PM)
*Smirks*
Papa Bernard (Sep 29, 2011 10:17:05 PM)
*The guards looked back at Emmaline. The redcao spoke first* Hey there dinner, how you doin? *then the troll* What are you looking for?
Etienne Bourgeois (Sep 29, 2011 10:17:20 PM)
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Papa Bernard (Sep 29, 2011 10:17:23 PM)
*And then the older cap smirked* I got a list of 'em. But need to find th' pooka
Imani Shields (Sep 29, 2011 10:18:04 PM)
Da offer stand if ya ever find one.
Emmaline Dupre (Sep 29, 2011 10:18:08 PM)
*A soft squeak as the redcap speaks first, and she fades back a step* Oh, well... oh. *And there's Imani, too. Crap. Retreat!*
Papa Bernard (Sep 29, 2011 10:19:12 PM)
*the older cap took a fractionqal step forward speaking to Imani* What's your name? *the troll eyes Emmaline again and repeated his question* What are you looking for here?
Imani Shields (Sep 29, 2011 10:20:13 PM)
Imani*He offered the older cap one gloved hand*
Emmaline Dupre (Sep 29, 2011 10:20:32 PM)
Open locks, whoever knocks. Knock, knock, knock on wood? I know a girl who knows a boy who has a cousin who has a sister whose aunt might need a bauble...
Papa Bernard (Sep 29, 2011 10:20:38 PM)
Raoul. *shake*
Etienne Bourgeois (Sep 29, 2011 10:21:32 PM)
*As Emma seemed to be on the retreat, she reached up to touch the poor pooka's shoulder lightly.*
Imani Shields (Sep 29, 2011 10:21:32 PM)
Always good ta meet a veteran*He withdrew his hand and let it fall to his side*
Papa Bernard (Sep 29, 2011 10:21:55 PM)
*Papa looked over Emmaline's shoulder* I bring you libations, Leonard. We be looking for Santa Maria de la Luz *The troll cracked a small smile, hand out for the booze, eyes falling on Etienne* What about her? *fingerpoint*
Etienne Bourgeois (Sep 29, 2011 10:23:28 PM)
"I'm just tagging along with friends tonight."
Papa Bernard (Sep 29, 2011 10:23:49 PM)
Friends? *the redcap spat* *The troll hiked a brow* You best keep a low profile.
Lior Axel (Sep 29, 2011 10:24:33 PM)
She glances over the guards, then to Etienne, primping.
Imani Shields (Sep 29, 2011 10:24:38 PM)
Dey all friends maybe*He motioned to the rest of the group*I'm just here on account a' personal gain.
Papa Bernard (Sep 29, 2011 10:25:52 PM)
It's the way to be. *The older cap nodded, snagging some of the booze from his Trolling companion and drinking* You'll probably be back out in one piece. *The troll waved them inside, eyeing Etienne the entire way*
Imani Shields (Sep 29, 2011 10:27:09 PM)
Good look*He held a fist out to Raoul on his way past*
Etienne Bourgeois (Sep 29, 2011 10:27:24 PM)
*she nodded to the troll. "Thank you." Said quietly to him as they passed on inside.*
Emmaline Dupre (Sep 29, 2011 10:27:47 PM)
*She scoots in, giving the cap a wide berth*
Thomas Walker (Sep 29, 2011 10:28:25 PM)
*He follows the others in, being quiet.*
Lior Axel (Sep 29, 2011 10:29:48 PM)
She settles in beside Tom, keeping to his shadow wherever possible.
Papa Bernard (Sep 29, 2011 10:31:16 PM)
*Fistbump* *The freehold was dim, lit by torches. It smelled heavily of hearty food: stew, ale, cookies. About two dozen kithain were about - mostly eshu, boggans, nockers a few trolls and caps off to the side, here and there a pooka, sluagh or satyr. Etienne was, unsurprisingly, the only sidhe. The occupants were mostly talking, eating, here and there one was bunked out on a couch sleeping. Papa looked in side rooms, waving them to a back hallway and listening at the rooms before knocing on one of the most quiet* *The lights flickered on underneath and the door unlocked. Papa swung it open and gestured everyone inside*
Emmaline Dupre (Sep 29, 2011 10:32:27 PM)
*Emma manages to circulate and look around, orbiting the group before heading into the room*
Etienne Bourgeois (Sep 29, 2011 10:33:17 PM)
*in she went after the gesture, despite being the only sidhe in sight, she didn't seem uncomfortable by it.*
Imani Shields (Sep 29, 2011 10:33:25 PM)
*He watched the other caps on his way along before heading after Bernard and the rest*
Papa Bernard (Sep 29, 2011 10:34:29 PM)
(This user is now known as Santa Maria de la Luz)
Santa Maria de la Luz (Sep 29, 2011 10:34:33 PM)
*Kneeling at a small divination table was a sluaghess. Mid twenties, with long straight black hair and gaunt features, mundanely she had one brilliantly blue glass eye, the other was milky white. Chimerically her eyes were gone - just black pits that occasionally cried blood she beckoned the ground forward* Papa? *whisper* *Papa nodded* Santa Maria, dese be the ones who seek your guidance.
Thomas Walker (Sep 29, 2011 10:34:46 PM)
*Tom looks around, mostly out of reflex, for anyone who seems to be watching them, or anyone who looks particularly dangerous, before he follows the others inside. As usual, he stands near the door. The troll tries to look non-threatening, but he's leaning more towards being tense than towards relaxed... Although that is probably habit, too, when in an unknown place.*
Santa Maria de la Luz (Sep 29, 2011 10:35:09 PM)
*Slowly she gave a toothless smile towards them, gesturing for everyone to sit* ~ws~ Come by the light. Tell Santa Maria your woes.
Emmaline Dupre (Sep 29, 2011 10:35:57 PM)
Bonjour, Nina Pinta, and Merci!
Santa Maria de la Luz (Sep 29, 2011 10:37:22 PM)
Pooka? *She perked a brow, a tear of blood dribbling out*
Emmaline Dupre (Sep 29, 2011 10:38:33 PM)
Oh, no ma'am. I think you might be a boggan.
Lior Axel (Sep 29, 2011 10:38:51 PM)
"Was is los?" She mutters, mostly to herself, glancing around curiously.
Santa Maria de la Luz (Sep 29, 2011 10:39:54 PM)
You speak your woes and I see what I can do to lead you to... what now? Samford?
Thomas Walker (Sep 29, 2011 10:40:35 PM)
*Nods*
Etienne Bourgeois (Sep 29, 2011 10:40:54 PM)
*she smiled as she moved a bit closer and watched the slaugh. "he would definately be one of those we'd like to find.."
Imani Shields (Sep 29, 2011 10:41:35 PM)
*Imani had a seat and scratched around his collar some more*Woes? I got a fuckin' woe. If I don't get dis goddamn colla' off soon I'ma either be a gibberin' psycho, or da next great villian a' my county.
Santa Maria de la Luz (Sep 29, 2011 10:43:09 PM)
Yes, Samford's head should have been bashed in years ago *a small giggle* But still you need to get to him. He's paranoid now. Doesn't leave his workshop much, practically sleeps under guard
Etienne Bourgeois (Sep 29, 2011 10:45:14 PM)
"there has to be something that would draw him out..."
Santa Maria de la Luz (Sep 29, 2011 10:45:22 PM)
or a way to get ot him
Thomas Walker (Sep 29, 2011 10:45:45 PM)
Under whose guard?
Imani Shields (Sep 29, 2011 10:45:57 PM)
Ya got a way?
Emmaline Dupre (Sep 29, 2011 10:46:21 PM)
*Em looks between the others as they speak in turn, eyes wide and ears lifted as she simply pays attention*
Santa Maria de la Luz (Sep 29, 2011 10:46:25 PM)
Private guards... though we hear they might be ex cypress guards *a smirk towards Imani* Santa Maria sees a light. There might be a way.
Santa Maria de la Luz (Sep 29, 2011 10:46:57 PM)
*Papa poured a shotglass and dropped a dross into it, sliding it over to the oracle* Ah, yes. There might be a secret passage
Imani Shields (Sep 29, 2011 10:47:28 PM)
Well shit, let's hear it.
Etienne Bourgeois (Sep 29, 2011 10:49:33 PM)
*she glanced over at Papa and smiled at her.*
Santa Maria de la Luz (Sep 29, 2011 10:49:59 PM)
They say there's a tunnel that leads from a manhole in dirttown, past a crevasse and a black pit and if you know the way you can find yourself beneath the forges.
Etienne Bourgeois (Sep 29, 2011 10:51:16 PM)
(him..)
Thomas Walker (Sep 29, 2011 10:52:23 PM)
((afk for a moment))
Imani Shields (Sep 29, 2011 10:52:44 PM)
So what, we gotta find us a guide?
Santa Maria de la Luz (Sep 29, 2011 10:53:51 PM)
Yes, you might say
Imani Shields (Sep 29, 2011 10:56:15 PM)
Ya know anyone wit a solid knowledge of da underground?
Santa Maria de la Luz (Sep 29, 2011 10:57:30 PM)
It is a possibility. She fished the dross out of the shot and downed the booze*
Imani Shields (Sep 29, 2011 10:58:11 PM)
What ya want in exchange?
Emmaline Dupre (Sep 29, 2011 10:59:08 PM)
Oreos? *helpfully*
Etienne Bourgeois (Sep 29, 2011 10:59:24 PM)
*she held up a dross and then offered it to Imani since he was doing the talking.*
Santa Maria de la Luz (Sep 29, 2011 10:59:31 PM)
I'm a simple seer. Dross or information.
Thomas Walker (Sep 29, 2011 10:59:49 PM)
((back)) What sort of information would you be interested in?
Imani Shields (Sep 29, 2011 11:00:01 PM)
*He snagged the offered Dross from Etienne and handed it over*
Santa Maria de la Luz (Sep 29, 2011 11:02:40 PM)
*She snatched it* There is a nocker here by the name of Duggan. He's usually sleeping off a drunk on the couch in the library. But he won;t agree to take you unless you best him in combat if he's drunk or a drinking contest if he's sober.
Imani Shields (Sep 29, 2011 11:03:51 PM)
Sound good ta me. Ain't no way I'd lose either ta a fuckin' Nocker.
Emmaline Dupre (Sep 29, 2011 11:03:53 PM)
Oh, drinking contest!
Lior Axel (Sep 29, 2011 11:03:59 PM)
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Etienne Bourgeois (Sep 29, 2011 11:04:13 PM)
"I have one more question. If I might ask?"
Lior Axel (Sep 29, 2011 11:04:17 PM)
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Lior Axel (Sep 29, 2011 11:04:25 PM)
[that is not handy.]
Santa Maria de la Luz (Sep 29, 2011 11:04:34 PM)
you may ask
Etienne Bourgeois (Sep 29, 2011 11:06:17 PM)
"Dane Finnegan. Do you happen to know anything about where he might be found?"
Santa Maria de la Luz (Sep 29, 2011 11:06:42 PM)
Dane Finnegan is dead. At least his body is *chuckle*
Emmaline Dupre (Sep 29, 2011 11:07:15 PM)
But the girl with the lace collar?
Santa Maria de la Luz (Sep 29, 2011 11:08:55 PM)
Oh, the winds of dan say many things about her. Her heart beats on
Etienne Bourgeois (Sep 29, 2011 11:08:56 PM)
"I believe he rides the body of his sister Lacey.." She took another peice of dross and held it. "It's worth it to us.. if there is a lead to be found."
Santa Maria de la Luz (Sep 29, 2011 11:09:09 PM)
*she held a hand out*
Lior Axel (Sep 29, 2011 11:09:41 PM)
She gets distracted by picking the Irish pendants from her clothes.
Etienne Bourgeois (Sep 29, 2011 11:10:00 PM)
*she set the dross in her hand flat against the palm*
Emmaline Dupre (Sep 29, 2011 11:11:03 PM)
*She takes out the locket again, turning it over in her hands and examining it. She knows the inscription well enough by now*
Santa Maria de la Luz (Sep 29, 2011 11:11:16 PM)
You hold a locket, it will help you find its match.
Santa Maria de la Luz (Sep 29, 2011 11:12:03 PM)
*Dross pocketed* Twine the locket with a ball of fire and it will lead you to to it's mate. But do not go until you are well prepared
Santa Maria de la Luz (Sep 29, 2011 11:12:12 PM)
Finnegan is not a slouch
Etienne Bourgeois (Sep 29, 2011 11:12:49 PM)
*she glanced at Emma as she looked at the locket again and smiled faintly, it had been a thought she'd had.. now it was confirmed. "I have no doubt.. but it will have to be soon." Her eyes sliding to Imani then as she nodded again. "Thank you Santa Maria.."
Emmaline Dupre (Sep 29, 2011 11:13:24 PM)
Ohhh... yeah, cause I'm totally a fighter here. *She nods*
Imani Shields (Sep 29, 2011 11:13:48 PM)
Ya got a true talent*He stood and cracked his knuckles*Now I got me a Nockera ta find.
Santa Maria de la Luz (Sep 29, 2011 11:13:51 PM)
Dreaming keep you well
Santa Maria de la Luz (Sep 29, 2011 11:14:13 PM)
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Lior Axel (Sep 29, 2011 11:14:49 PM)
She looks up at Imani's words, blinking in surprise.
Etienne Bourgeois (Sep 29, 2011 11:15:51 PM)
*she chuckled then and moved closer wrapping an arm around Emma. "You and I will cheer for the others.. play moral support perhaps?"
Emmaline Dupre (Sep 29, 2011 11:16:28 PM)
Tomas, didn't you say you've a moon-drenched throat? Bet you could drink a moat...
Thomas Walker (Sep 29, 2011 11:17:05 PM)
I don't get drunk too easily, no. But I'm no redcap or satyr I guess.
Imani Shields (Sep 29, 2011 11:17:19 PM)
*He headed back out into the hold, looking for the library and the drunk Nocker*
Duggan Howe (Sep 29, 2011 11:18:08 PM)
*Weaving through the main room, someone could point him to the library, where a pudgy nocker was snoring on a couch*
Etienne Bourgeois (Sep 29, 2011 11:18:42 PM)
*Etienne made sure to stay with the group, though she looked rather thoughtful now.*
Emmaline Dupre (Sep 29, 2011 11:18:48 PM)
Well, I've a weakness for moonshine. After that, other liquors are hard to take, non?
Imani Shields (Sep 29, 2011 11:18:58 PM)
*Imani strolled up and gave the couch a sound kick*
Thomas Walker (Sep 29, 2011 11:19:09 PM)
*Smirks* If it comes to drinking contests, I think we'll do fine.
Thomas Walker (Sep 29, 2011 11:19:13 PM)
((I'm staying mostly quiet because I'm having to handle a minor issue IRL here, but I shall soon return my full attention here. For now I'll just be a lil slow))
Emmaline Dupre (Sep 29, 2011 11:19:30 PM)
Or, of course, moral support...
Thomas Walker (Sep 29, 2011 11:20:10 PM)
Moral support?
Duggan Howe (Sep 29, 2011 11:20:40 PM)
*Duggan snerked and opened his eyes* Who in the bloody hell is kickin' my couch?!
Emmaline Dupre (Sep 29, 2011 11:21:10 PM)
Cheerleading! You can be on th'pyramid.
Imani Shields (Sep 29, 2011 11:21:37 PM)
*He took a step back before answering*I'm in need of a guide, heard yo ass was da one ta see bout it.
Etienne Bourgeois (Sep 29, 2011 11:22:19 PM)
*she chuckled quietly and watched Imani work.
Duggan Howe (Sep 29, 2011 11:23:21 PM)
Riiight (kk, Imani roll me 1 die. Odds = he's drunk. Evens = he's sober)
Imani Shields (Sep 29, 2011 11:23:46 PM)
(8)
Duggan Howe (Sep 29, 2011 11:27:01 PM)
*he blinked a bit* fuckkk. yeah, yeah whay you want again? guide?
Imani Shields (Sep 29, 2011 11:27:22 PM)
Need ta get underneath da forge, ya game?
Lior Axel (Sep 29, 2011 11:27:47 PM)
She smooths her hands over her apron, peering around quietly.
Duggan Howe (Sep 29, 2011 11:29:27 PM)
*he narrowed his eyes* Maaybe. *Sitting up* You drink?
Imani Shields (Sep 29, 2011 11:30:00 PM)
Ya damn straight I do. What's ya poison?
Duggan Howe (Sep 29, 2011 11:30:37 PM)
single malt scotch
Etienne Bourgeois (Sep 29, 2011 11:31:14 PM)
*she smiled faintly as she watched the two of them pulling her mind out of those thoughts for the moment.*
Imani Shields (Sep 29, 2011 11:31:19 PM)
Dis place run by a Satyr, yeah? Must have plenty a dat on hand.
Duggan Howe (Sep 29, 2011 11:32:58 PM)
Oh, they do. Mina keepps it in th kitchen, but she's a royal bitch. Better send someone innocent. and persuasive
Duggan Howe (Sep 29, 2011 11:33:08 PM)
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JamieL (Sep 29, 2011 11:33:44 PM)
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Lior Axel (Sep 29, 2011 11:33:50 PM)
[wb]
Imani Shields (Sep 29, 2011 11:33:52 PM)
(wb)
JamieL (Sep 29, 2011 11:33:55 PM)
(that was weird. did my last post go through?)
JamieL (Sep 29, 2011 11:34:04 PM)
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Emmaline Dupre (Sep 29, 2011 11:34:13 PM)
Hm... innocent and persuasive? *She twitches her whiskers, and looks over at Etienne and Tomas* We may have a problem?
Imani Shields (Sep 29, 2011 11:34:23 PM)
*He turned toward Emma with a grin*Ya heard da man.
Thomas Walker (Sep 29, 2011 11:35:10 PM)
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Etienne Bourgeois (Sep 29, 2011 11:35:13 PM)
"I think you'll likely do well.. I don't think I'd be welcome or else I might try it." Winking at Emma. "
Lior Axel (Sep 29, 2011 11:35:14 PM)
"I am not to be the persuasive."
Emmaline Dupre (Sep 29, 2011 11:35:40 PM)
So - irish moonshine?
Duggan Howe (Sep 29, 2011 11:36:18 PM)
Get the Norran's - it's the best chimerical shit ever
Thomas Walker (Sep 29, 2011 11:36:22 PM)
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Thomas Walker (Sep 29, 2011 11:36:32 PM)
((Ok, problem solved. My apologies))
Imani Shields (Sep 29, 2011 11:36:43 PM)
(wb)
Emmaline Dupre (Sep 29, 2011 11:37:04 PM)
No running for the moonshine. Unless it's rum, then you're a rum runner.... *She tips a salute and heads off for the kitchen*
Imani Shields (Sep 29, 2011 11:37:25 PM)
*When Emma headed off he looked back to Duggan*So, what's ya wager?
Duggan Howe (Sep 29, 2011 11:38:31 PM)
Well, what you want again
Duggan Howe (Sep 29, 2011 11:38:33 PM)
?
Imani Shields (Sep 29, 2011 11:38:49 PM)
A goddamn underground guide.
Duggan Howe (Sep 29, 2011 11:40:11 PM)
Oh yeah, yeah, forges and shit. Who you looking for?
Duggan Howe (Sep 29, 2011 11:40:36 PM)
*in the kitchen a wizened old bogganess was huddled over a stewpot. her head snapped up immediately when someone entered* Who there?!
Imani Shields (Sep 29, 2011 11:40:40 PM)
Gon' ta smoke da green goblin.
Emmaline Dupre (Sep 29, 2011 11:41:53 PM)
Bonjour! *Her nose twitches* Is that gumbo? Smells like m'mama's gumbo, just more... chicken-y...
Duggan Howe (Sep 29, 2011 11:43:09 PM)
Oh, fuck me! Samford? *he covered his mouth, swalloed the word and then spat* Fuck. for serious?
Duggan Howe (Sep 29, 2011 11:43:26 PM)
It is and it isn;t ready yet, wait until you're called! *The boganess sassed*
Imani Shields (Sep 29, 2011 11:43:41 PM)
*He flicked his collar*No joke. Dat fucker gots ta pay.
Emmaline Dupre (Sep 29, 2011 11:44:37 PM)
Oh, it IS gumbo? *She bounces over to the pot, taking a sniff* Smells like tofu. Somebody should taste-test it to make sure.
Etienne Bourgeois (Sep 29, 2011 11:45:02 PM)
"more willing or less willing knowing who?" Etienne was curious, always so curious..*
Duggan Howe (Sep 29, 2011 11:45:55 PM)
Hey! get out! *the bogganess swatted at Emma with the spoon* (dex/dodge dif 6)
Duggan Howe (Sep 29, 2011 11:46:52 PM)
*Duggan blinked* Fuck. Just fuck. Alright, shot stack. you win you come back and I'll take you there. I win and you bring me a case of Norran's
Emmaline Dupre (Sep 29, 2011 11:47:28 PM)
((2 suxx)) *Emma bobs away from the spoon, but doesn't mind taking a swat if it connects*
Lior Axel (Sep 29, 2011 11:47:37 PM)
She peers at her kithmate curiously.
Imani Shields (Sep 29, 2011 11:47:40 PM)
Sound fair ta me. Ya got any weird rules I should know about?
Duggan Howe (Sep 29, 2011 11:48:54 PM)
Fuck weird rules. nah
Duggan Howe (Sep 29, 2011 11:49:38 PM)
*Whap! Emma was hit, a line of stew running down her nose* I tole you...
Imani Shields (Sep 29, 2011 11:50:24 PM)
A'ight den*He looked to the others*Maybe someone wanna check on da Pooka?
Emmaline Dupre (Sep 29, 2011 11:50:29 PM)
Can I just take somethin' or anything to drink? *She wipes the stew dribble with her fingertip, and takes a taste*
Thomas Walker (Sep 29, 2011 11:50:57 PM)
I'll go take a look.
Thomas Walker (Sep 29, 2011 11:51:06 PM)
*And off to the kitchen he goes.*
Duggan Howe (Sep 29, 2011 11:52:01 PM)
What do you want?
Duggan Howe (Sep 29, 2011 11:52:06 PM)
*the bogganess asked*
Thomas Walker (Sep 29, 2011 11:52:21 PM)
((Me or Emma?))
Duggan Howe (Sep 29, 2011 11:53:18 PM)
(Emma)
Duggan Howe (Sep 29, 2011 11:53:29 PM)
*though her head snappoed over if Thomas entered*
Thomas Walker (Sep 29, 2011 11:53:51 PM)
*He smiles to the Bogganness* Hello there.
Emmaline Dupre (Sep 29, 2011 11:55:01 PM)
mmm.... Irish moonshine?
Duggan Howe (Sep 29, 2011 11:55:24 PM)
Why would you want that? And what do you want blue? Food isn;t done yet!
Emmaline Dupre (Sep 29, 2011 11:55:54 PM)
I've heard that it is tasty, but I don't know how it would compare to real bayou moonshine. That, and I think it would make th'recap jealous.
Imani Shields (Sep 29, 2011 11:56:17 PM)
*He lit up a cigarette while they waited, puffing with some impaitence*
Thomas Walker (Sep 29, 2011 11:57:07 PM)
Oh, I'm not hungry. Just came to check on my friend here. And we would appreciate if you could find us a bottle of Norran's... I do have a little something special I brought along by accident that I might trade you for that bottle... In fact, I got it for a charming bogganness for helping me after I fell off a tree.
Duggan Howe (Sep 29, 2011 11:57:46 PM)
Norran's? *eyes slitted* You wouldn't be fetching it for Duggan would you?
Duggan Howe (Sep 29, 2011 11:58:03 PM)
(Thomas and Emma: charisma + persuasion dif 6)