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Post by Daos on Oct 25, 2018 14:16:52 GMT -8
"Then it seems you have a majority," Daos observes. "Might I ask who the two you wish to send with us are? What can you tell us about them?"
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Post by Ezeze on Oct 25, 2018 14:20:39 GMT -8
"Put your hand back down, Werner" Bayla barks the order to the man with military efficiency, and military assurance that it would be followed.
"We've already seen what passes for one of your 'plans.'"
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Post by GravityEmblem on Oct 28, 2018 10:27:35 GMT -8
Werner raises an eyebrow at Bayla, unsure of what she is referring to. “What are you insinuating?” he demands. The rest of the council pay him no heed.
”We were thinking of sending you along with two of our veteran guards, Jonas and Quentin. They’re rather experienced in combat, and are familiar with orc battle plans.”
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Post by Daos on Oct 28, 2018 12:31:59 GMT -8
"Very well," Daos says diplomatically. "I look forward to meeting them. I'm certain their insights and strategies will prove useful."
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Post by Ezeze on Oct 29, 2018 6:24:25 GMT -8
Bayla snorts derisively. She doesn't deign to answer the council.
"Well the quarry's moving and we're standing still, which means our job is getting harder. Let's grab our 'orc experts' and get moving again."
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Post by Daos on Oct 29, 2018 12:36:38 GMT -8
"Indeed. If there is nothing else, we should be on our way. Where can we find Jonas and Quentin?" Daos asks.
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Post by GravityEmblem on Oct 31, 2018 14:39:44 GMT -8
"They should be waiting at the southern gate," answers the sole councilwoman. "We wish you luck."
"All right, let's just get on with it," Melvin grumbles.
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Post by Daos on Oct 31, 2018 15:16:34 GMT -8
"Indeed," Daos says in agreement with Mel. He bids the council farewell, and then leads the others back to the south gate.
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Post by Ezeze on Nov 1, 2018 9:27:38 GMT -8
Bayla is on her best behavior, which means waiting until the group is completely outside of the building before she starts griping to Daos and Mel.
"Who do those stuffed shirts think they are? A buncha cowards ready to send other people to fight for 'em but who are too delicate to swing a sword themselves. They're lucky we're feelin' gen'rous."
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Post by Daos on Nov 1, 2018 12:46:14 GMT -8
"Perhaps so," Daos says. "But they are offering to pay us to do something we were planning to do anyway. And offer us two additional allies to assist. I see no reason not to indulge them. And having them as allies may prove beneficial sometime in the future. I'm willing to swallow a bit of pride for all of that."
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Post by GravityEmblem on Nov 4, 2018 9:50:39 GMT -8
The group reaches the southern gate to find two men in leather armor. One is bulky and has a greatsword strapped to his back, while the other is thin and tall, with a rapier in a sheath on his belt.
”Ah, so you’re the ones the council sent,” says the second guard.
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Post by Daos on Nov 4, 2018 12:47:33 GMT -8
"Indeed, and well met," Daos says. "You are Jonas and Quentin then? I am Daos Soulstaff. A pleasure to make your acquaintance. I am told you have experience in dealing with the Lun-Chu?"
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Post by Ezeze on Nov 5, 2018 9:07:57 GMT -8
Bayla makes a noise that could possibly be mistaken for agreement under the right circumstances.
"I'd love to know what yer opinion of 'em is."
Bayla is not a smart person, and not a particularly duplicitous one. That the two are being tested is evident in her tone, though it doesn't give away the answer she might be looking for.
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Post by GravityEmblem on Nov 8, 2018 14:50:36 GMT -8
“Eh, if they try to mess with our town, we drive them off,” the burly one says in response to Bayla. “They leave us alone, I’d rather leave them alone. Course, the council doesn’t leave us much choice.”
”I’m Jonas, and this is Quentein,” the other guard says, shaking Daos’ hand. Melvin looks intently at the two, trying to get a sense of them.
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Post by Daos on Nov 8, 2018 19:27:41 GMT -8
Daos returns the handshake. "These are Bayla the Brazen and Mel the Night Dagger," he adds, gesturing to his companions. Daos looks over the two guards, trying to discern what he can with his own observational abilities.
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Daos makes an Insight check:
WflTmE6N1d20+6
1d20+6
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