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Post by GravityEmblem on Sept 13, 2020 7:10:17 GMT -8
"I'm afraid I can only cook just enough to get by," Lillian admits. "I certainly won't be winning any contests."
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Post by Daos on Sept 13, 2020 12:54:43 GMT -8
"Assistants, no, I'm afraid not," Zesk admits. "But first place earns one 3,000 gold pieces. Even second place offers 1,000 gold, and 500 for third, so it's a shame neither of you can compete. But that's alright. There are other contests, after all."
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Post by GravityEmblem on Sept 13, 2020 13:05:38 GMT -8
"Indeed. I'm planning on taking part in the music contest."
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Post by HorizonsDream on Sept 13, 2020 16:51:12 GMT -8
"I could use that type of money," Ladonna admits. "But I suppose it just isn't meant to be. Lillian is pretty good at music though."
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Post by Daos on Sept 13, 2020 17:46:29 GMT -8
"Well, there are the art and combat contests, as well," Zesk points out. "I know Norris said he was participating in the latter."
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Post by GravityEmblem on Sept 14, 2020 5:17:45 GMT -8
"I don't believe I've met Mister Norris," Lillian notes.
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Post by HorizonsDream on Sept 14, 2020 5:23:31 GMT -8
"Norris is going to participate in the combat contest?" Ladonna asks curiously. "That seems like an odd choice for him, considering his skill set, but then again, it might work out to his advantage." She looks to Lillian. "We can meet Norris as well, if you wish. Though, I'm going to warn you, he likes to pry into your mind upon first meeting you."
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Post by GravityEmblem on Sept 14, 2020 6:55:45 GMT -8
Lillian looks concerned. "That...is a metaphor, yes?"
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Post by Daos on Sept 14, 2020 13:37:50 GMT -8
"I'm afraid not," Zesk answers, turning serious. "Norris is a Diviner, a wizard who specializes in the school of magic known as Divination. He is quite adept at reading a person's surface thoughts."
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Post by GravityEmblem on Sept 14, 2020 14:04:53 GMT -8
Lillian nods. "Well, my current plan is to have my mind loudly sing the most annoying song I know. Or perhaps simply the catchiest."
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Post by HorizonsDream on Sept 14, 2020 19:32:45 GMT -8
"Hmm, I'm not sure that will work," Ladonns says. "Though, I kind of understand why he does it."
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Post by Daos on Sept 14, 2020 19:56:21 GMT -8
"You can try," Zesk says to Lillian. "But it's more difficult than you might think. It's like that old saying...how did it go? 'If someone tells you don't think about the beholder, then the beholder is all you can think about?' Something like that."
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Post by HorizonsDream on Sept 14, 2020 20:35:31 GMT -8
"Well, we don't want to distract you from your preparations," Ladonna says to Zesk. "I need to introduce her to other people. Good luck " she says to Zesk, waving to him as she walks away to find Unakite.
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Post by Daos on Sept 15, 2020 12:52:13 GMT -8
"Don't forget to have some fun," Zesk calls after them. "It is a festival, after all!" Searching around the fairgrounds, they eventually find Unakite standing on a small platform that was set up for impromptu acts and songs. She appears to be putting on some kind of macabre puppet show. The few who are paying attention look quite disturbed by it. Unakite is a gnomish woman with a stout build and round face. She has long, brown hair in twin pigtails. Her eyes are green, but her face is covered in white paint, making her look pale. She's dressed like some kind of jester, and is wearing bells all over.
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Post by GravityEmblem on Sept 15, 2020 13:37:43 GMT -8
Lillian approaches her, a bit cautious. She was somewhat expected the dark sense of humor. She was not expecting the makeup. "Unkanite? I'm Lillian. I don't believe we've met."
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