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Post by Igordragonian on Apr 18, 2022 15:07:47 GMT -8
Zakkoth frown at Bennyt.
'The world is cruel enough as it is. There no need to add cruelty to it.' and he waddle after the half kender already half drunk and not exactly a cheerful guy himself- but he cant see her like that. It feels wrong.
'Kender!' he croaked. 'Wait!'
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Post by HorizonsDream on Apr 18, 2022 15:20:56 GMT -8
Eliana frowns as Chantilly storms off, and looks to Benyt. "I wish the two of you safe travels," she says. She then runs off after Chantilly. "Wait!" She calls out to her.
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Post by Bunny Commando on Apr 18, 2022 15:52:09 GMT -8
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"She is not a soldier. She does not act out of duty." Quevalin says, frowning for the harsh words Benyt said to Chantilly "And while she has, at times, acted in a childish way she has shown times and times again that she understands what needs to be done - you just have to talk to her in the right way." the squire then sighs, shrugs and shakes his head "Well, whatever. She's not your problem anymore. I thank you for all you did and I hope that one day we might meet again in different circumstances. Until then, stay safe." that said, he waves his hand to bid goodbye to Benyt and Mattias before looking for Ardred - both Zakkoth and Eliana followed Chantilly, surely to offer her comfort so the half-elf keeps himself busy by trying to have them hired for this new leg of the voyage.
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Post by Daos on Apr 19, 2022 13:31:48 GMT -8
Caelin and Henry approach Ardred, who notes their weaponry and armor. "Ah, good day, gentlemen. Looking for work, I take it?" he asks.
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Post by Matt4 on Apr 19, 2022 15:41:59 GMT -8
Chantilly "Cinnamon" SweettoothHP: 43/43 - AC: 17 - Perception: 17 - Insight: 11 - Inspiration: Yes Chantilly stops as the others call for her. The half-kender shakes a bit, while she wipes her tears before turning to them, immediately hugging Zakkoth. - " Oh, Z.!" - she sniffs. - " I'm sorry, I didn't mean that. Of course I couldn't let you go in that dangerous mission without helping you. But..." - her voice cracks a bit. - " I don't want to leave mr Noohar and mr Selvek either." She steadies herself before continuing. " It was always hard for me to get jobs, or friends. No one ever trusts me, it's like Benyt said, they all think I'm irresponsible or that I'm going to steal something." - she sobs before continuing. - " But they did! They trusted me, and I promised I would bring them to their destination safe and sound. And now I'm gonna leave and they'll think I'm just another unreliable kender.... I-" - she sniffles again, wiping another tear from her cheek. - " I don't know what to do. I really don't."
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Post by HorizonsDream on Apr 19, 2022 19:11:42 GMT -8
"They aren't goong to think that," Eliana says as she kneels down to Chantilly's level while she is hugging on to Zakoth. "We are mercenaries, or at least we a pretending to be, which means we are always on the look out for better opportunities. These merchants know that," she points out. "That doesn't mean that you are unreliable," she says. "Besides, haven't we put our trust in you?" She asks.
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Post by Bunny Commando on Apr 19, 2022 23:32:41 GMT -8
Quevalin - HP: 44\44 - Conditions: None - Active Effects: None--------------- Caelin and Henry approach Ardred, who notes their weaponry and armor. "Ah, good day, gentlemen. Looking for work, I take it?" he asks. "Yes." Quevalin says to Ardred, trying to understand the kind of person he is "We are a group of five with previous experience as caravan guards. I've served as a sergeant for Samardag, he's currently in town if you wish to ask him." he goes on, trying to show confidence and competence and even a bit of namedropping to help him secure the job for the rest of the group - even though they might be four instead of five, depending on how things go with Chantilly.
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Post by Daos on Apr 20, 2022 13:59:39 GMT -8
"Excellent, and serendipity, too," Ardred says, "for I need five more guards for our next trip. Sometimes, the gods smile. Hmm, but I only count two of you. Are the rest elsewhere then? Or perhaps invisible?" he jokes.
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Post by Bunny Commando on Apr 21, 2022 0:08:15 GMT -8
Quevalin - HP: 44\44 - Conditions: None - Active Effects: None--------------- "You should not worry, I'm not going to say the two of us are worth five guards." Quevalin jokes as well, his own sense of humour silenced way too much the last few weeks "The other three are just taking care of another issue. They will be here shortly." keeping things vague enough but not outright lying, since the half-elf can't really say to the other man the rest of the party is trying to comfort and persuade a half-kender too idealistic for her own good. "We're a group of five experienced guards. And I believe you could see by yourself that we" the squire gestures to Caelin and himself "are not the kind of people someone would want to trifle with. The other three are even more dangerous - they can perform acts of magick, albeit minor. Should we talk wages, then?" that said, he smiles a charming smile; deep inside, Quevalin finds himself a bit suprised by his own behaviour, feeling much more comfortable in acting like he's really interested in steel and rewards. {Spoiler}Persuasion roll (if needed, maybe Caelin can help and give advantage?) L6FvU5pe1d20+7 (If Caelin gives advantage) 1d20+7 1d20+7·1d20+7
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Post by Igordragonian on Apr 21, 2022 4:40:27 GMT -8
Zakkoth akwardly kneel down to hug Chantilly with a hand and a wing. He isnt used for this gesture... "Nothing wrong with still caring about the feelings of others. I have used to feel attached to my.. brothers in arms." he paused. "I have lost this care, maybe it made me more prepared for the world, but it didnt made a better person." he say. "If more of the world were more like you, and less like me.. the world would have been a better place." He try to sooth her.
"I understand it ain't easy. The fact it ain't easy for you, is.. what great about you. I-" He look at the others, very akward for this "softy" moment. "Am inspired by you. Yes. We got to do what we got to do. And beside... you are a kender, even a half one. Eventually the road will cross you with the people you care about again"
Zakkoth is rathet pessimistic. But for Chantilly he try.
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Post by Daos on Apr 21, 2022 12:46:05 GMT -8
"Excellent, excellent," Ardred says. He seems quite eager to have more bodies, he doesn't even bother asking for references or qualifications. "We leave first thing in the morning, so if you and your companions meet back here then, we can set off. As for wages, five gold a week is the standard rate. Plus, we'll take care of your food, water and feed on the way."
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Post by Matt4 on Apr 21, 2022 16:21:24 GMT -8
Chantilly "Cinnamon" SweettoothHP: 43/43 - AC: 17 - Perception: 17 - Insight: 11 - Inspiration: Yes Chantilly turns to look at Eliana, still not letting go of Zakkoth's leg. - " I know you trust me too! That's why I don't want to disappoint either of you!" - she sniffs once again, but at this point she's more or less calmed. - " Do you really think they're not going to be angry at me?" She then listen carefully to Zakkoth, each word warming her heart. The tears forgotten, she giggles happily: " Oh, Z.! The world is a better place because you're in it too!" - she says, finally letting go of his leg, just to take advantage of the opportunity of him kneeling for hugging his neck, whispering to him: - " Thank you." " And thank to you too, Lady Eliana. I guess I just need to drop the bomb on mr and mr Serelim now, oh boy." - Chantilly says as she makes a little bow to Eliana, now that her chirpy attitude was regained. - " I'll need a bit of time to find the right words, I don't want to hurt them too much." - she says as wipes away the last of her tears. - " And I'll probably need to say sorry to Benyt, I didn't mean to lash out to her..."
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Post by HorizonsDream on Apr 21, 2022 18:56:31 GMT -8
Eliana reached out and patted Chantilly's head. While her smile really couldn't be seen under her hood, it could be heard through the tone of her voice. "You'll be fine, and I'm sure they will understand. Though, I think we should secure our job with the other caravan first before we break the news to our merchants."
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Post by Bunny Commando on Apr 22, 2022 7:03:53 GMT -8
Quevalin - HP: 44\44 - Conditions: None - Active Effects: None--------------- "Excellent, excellent," Ardred says. He seems quite eager to have more bodies, he doesn't even bother asking for references or qualifications. "We leave first thing in the morning, so if you and your companions meet back here then, we can set off. As for wages, five gold a week is the standard rate. Plus, we'll take care of your food, water and feed on the way." "Hm-hm, all right." Quevalin nods, eager as much as Ardred to just have the job so that he can continue his mission; it definitely went more easily than he thought, but he's not going to complain right now "Tomorrow, then." he salutes the merchant and goes on his way to find the rest of the party so that he could bring the good news to them.
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Post by Daos on Apr 22, 2022 13:38:54 GMT -8
Caelin and Henry depart, and find that Zakkoth and Eliana have reunited with Chantilly and are currently speaking with her.
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