"Not at the moment, Im expecting someone. But maybe later I will have to stay. Someone has the bad habit of being late." She could feel she didn't feel all that safe with that behind her, but she wasn't about to let her opening weapon too far. "I would like some whine and a salad, for now." Better keep it civil. Cant have her running like she had told her she would eat her alive, can she?

OOC:
15:11, Today: Alexia Brunestud rolled 3 using 1d20+1. listen.

After Lowac asks about the details of his accommodations he turns to face the room with a sly smile across his lips.  Standing there leaning slightly on his ornate staff he scans the room watchfully for a vacant table and takes particular notice of the Dajhiris and Uthirienn who just entered the room.  He taps his staff once lightly on the floor to regain the attention of his large mastiff companion who seems to be occupied with the smell of food.  Lowac saunters over to a free table near where the two who caught his attention have seated themselves, his mastiff follows with a reluctant moan.  He seats himself, leaning his staff against the table and his foot, and motions for a serving maid while trying to listen in on the conversation of the apparent Dajhiris and Uthirienn but his mastiff companion is groaning trying to gain Lowac's attention.


21:40, Today: Lowac rolled 3 using 1d20. Listen check.

Raknesh and Stephan: You both manage to overhear most of what the couple is saying, despite their attempts to be unnoticed. The bits you hear go like this: (woman: Well, who do you think we should tell about this? I don't know anyone here and I don't know how to get a hold of the empress anyway.) (Man: That's if you think she'd even believe us. I suppose we could try to go to the palace and tell the guards or something? But we really need to get our wounds tended to first. Well surely she has to believe us right? I mean there are all those rumors going around anyway. We're surely not the first to have had an experience like this? I doubt it. But if she doesn't listen then it may be too late for Halidar. He shakes his head.

Lowac: He informs you of the accommodations, most of which are public sleeping rooms with a few private rooms that are more money. When you sit at the table a young maid comes and offers you some wine. You are unable to hear the couple.

Alexia: The maid seems to distract you for you cannot hear the couple's words. She takes your order with a nod and strides away. You cannot help but notice the interesting looking customers in the room. All have an air of danger and skill about them, though not necessarily in a threatening way.

'We have a lot of warriors here this day. Could that have anything to do with this new couple?. No, probably I'm just over analyzing things.' Still, she kept an eye on her spear, just in case something happens. She reached a hand inside her side bag, and counting with her fingers she held the money in coper coins. She wasn't about to risk having all of them going for her head.

The last sentence pronounced by the man sends a small shiver down Raknesh's spine.

'How could something be 'too late' for this powerful city?'
He wishes to know more but is reluctant to move toward the two wounded, at least for now.
'How could I approach them without raising suspicion? I have no talent in healing so I need to find another occasion... until then, I might learn something more precise... But if they move, I will have to go for a more direct approach...'


He takes a look around, trying to see if someone else heard the same thing, and how they would react if they had.

When he had heard enough, Stephan stood up and approached the wounded couple.

"Please pardon my intrusion, but it would be a lack of etiquette and it would hurt my honor if I did not offer my help to treat those wounds." he said as he does a little bow.

"My name is Stephan Albreckt and such a beautiful lady should not wince in pain." His words were not flirty and were said with a note of respect in them.

Unable to hear anything over his companions moaning, which Lowac understands as the Mastiff is hungry, he orders a meal from the server. "I'll have a bowl of soup and something that was once alive cooked rare." He stated with a peculiar tone that suggested he was slightly uncomfortable making the second order.

After the severing maid had left he takes a sip of wine and places his hand on the mastiffs head and look down to his companion with a caring smile, "Soon, I have ordered food for you now hush so I can hear what is going on."  The Mastiff seems to accept this and lies his head down on the floor near Lowac's feet quietly, looking out from under the table at the room.

Lowac once again glance over the the wounded pair and notices a man approaching their table.  He tries once again to eavesdrop on their words.

14:48, Today: Lowac rolled 19 using 1d20. Listen check.

She couldn't just let this happen could she. "Excuse me. Bu I don't think the lady or his friend needs any of your help." She had experienced more than once that line. Before she could give the man any chance to object she brought a hand up to her face, let it shine with white light and let its light shine upon the lady.  Most of her wounds disappearing.

'So I was not the only one to overhear their discussion... Let's see how this unfold. I will probably find a moment to intervene too.'

He changed slightly his position to show interest in the conversation, but no more.

Lowac and Raknesh: You both are able to hear a great deal of the conversation now that the two strangers have become involved. The couple looks to be surprised by all of this sudden attention.

Stephan and Alexia: The pair look at Stephan in surprise at his offer, and the woman even more so when Alexia suddenly heals her. Well thank you! She replies to both of you. I'm a bit surprised though...I'd heard that Halidar was a dangerous place full of greedy cutthroats and snobby nobles. How is it then that within my first hour here two strangers have offered to help me? As she talks the man seems to be studying you with an almost suspicious frown, no doubt wondering why strangers would be so helpful.

"Dont take good deeds for granted goodness." She replied as she took a look at the man that stood close to her. "And Im not good in flesh. Dont have that much trust, even on me. Have a good day." After casting another healing spell, this time on the womans partner, she left for her table keeping an eye on the man that stood by the side of their table.

Stephan had an amused look when Alexia bud in, with an obvious disdain about his presence. He let her heal the couple and nodded at Alexia when she left.

"Halidar is indeed a dangerous place for strangers like you... and me. I come from the kingdom of Jaysirr and if Bsordir wills it, be only passing through here. I do not whish to disturb you any longer, since your wounds have been healed. May you find what you are looking for." With a slight bow, he turns and goes to his table. As he leaves, he looks at the couple.

"Every knot as someone to undo it."

Lowac's brow arches slightly as he continues to sip his wine while listening to the group speak.  He studies each of the two newcomers openly, eying them up and down carefully, a sly smile creeping up upon his lips.

'Apparently, both their moves proved to be unsuccessful... Yet it was useful: they gave information on themselves.  No use adding to the suspicion by talking to them too.  Let's see how they react. Every word might be important...'

This time, Raknesh is openly looking at the two person, an intrigued look on his face, his hand near his shield, his meal forgotten.

Alexia: The woman looks at you in dumbfounded surprise but recovers quickly, giving you a small nod as though she agrees with you. The man beside her looks at you warily. As you stare back you notice the arrival of your father's friend. He looks around for you, sees you, and then with a smile comes and sits down. Alexia! How are you my girl? He asks with a grin.

Stephan: The woman gives you a grateful smile and thanks you for your well wishes. As you are starting to leave though, she asks, I appreciate your help. Do you by any chance know where we could find the palace gates? This place is massive and I have no idea where to go. She asks it quietly as though she does not want to draw attention to herself. Her companion looks a bit surprised that she would ask this question to you but she silences him with a glare. You see, we have a friend who works at the palace and we aren't quite sure how to get in touch with him.

ooc: Anyone listening in at this point can roll a sense motive check.

Raknesh and Lowac: As you both listen in, you can see the Uthirrien man notice you. He glowers as though he finds you a threat and he stares back openly as if to say, "what are you listening at?" The woman does not seem to notice her friend's threatening glances. Though most Uthirrien's are not particularly good warriors, there are always exceptions and this man looks as though he is one of those. You also know that his country is famous for their assassins, which are the most skilled in Thear. If he is an assassin, then he will be a force to be reckoned with. However, at this point you are not threatened by him. He only appears to be sizing you up, so far.
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Raknesh meets the Uthirien's glare with a straight look.
It would need more than that to upset him, as he was confident in his skills.
Yet, his eyes move toward the lady, as something in her tone catches his attention.

Listening to the Dajhiris he has an odd feeling it but quickly dismisses it and wonders who her friend is.

Lowac, looking at the Uthirrien, raises his wine glass and smiles at him as if greeting an old close friend.  He then takes a sip of wine and gives the Uthirrien a comical wink.

21:25, Today: Lowac rolled 9 using 1d20+8. Sense Motive.

Stephan approached the table and leaned a bit towards the lady. He then whispered : "I do know the way to the palace. I could tell you how to get there, or I could just give you some part of it. Your business is none of mine... walk to the north, following the market, once you are at the central fountain, you will see the palace."

"A dragon never lies" said Stephan as he leaves the couple and sits at his table. Looking around, he notices some strangers looking at him and at the couple.

"Hi Robert!" She let the bad after taste of people trying to take advantage of others as she saw the person she had not seen in a long time. "Its been a wile." She replied as she extended her arm and hit him on the shoulder in a friendly manner. "Heard you got promoted. I guess that means the food is on you." She wasn't kidding, its been some time since she took a break, and from what she had been hearing, something would take most of their time.

ooc: Just fyi everyone, when the couple speaks in this post, all of you can hear what they are saying so you may want to read what I wrote for all of you, though Alexia's is a private conversation you won't be able to hear unless you make a good listen check.

Raknesh and Lowac: The Uthirienn gives Lowac a startled look at the wink, but quickly recovers. He gets up and slips from his seat, approaching both of you by standing in the general center of your two places in the room. He glances at you both as he speaks, Is there something in particular about me that you two find interesting? His voice has a hard edge and it is clear you have made him uncomfortable. If you plan on robbing me later I suggest you spare your energy. Even if you could best me, which I doubt, you would be wasting your time. I don't have much money and I don't have anything worth stealing so you might as well get it out of your mind or you'll waste everyone's time.

Stephan: The woman frowns thoughtfully as if trying to remember your directions. As she thanks you, you become aware of her companions actions (see the post above). She stands up and puts a hand on her head as if embarrassed then she too stands and snaps at the man, Jett you idiot! Sit down! We need to get started for the palace as soon as possible and we don't have time for you to pick fights with everyone who looks at you the wrong way! Our business is far more important than your stupid mannish pride! They will be here soon and we just can't take any chances now! Her voice is urgent, stressed, and almost frantic. She is clearly afraid of something. You can't help but wonder what she meant by "they." It sounded alarmingly ominous.

Alexia: Robert sits down and laughs at your suggestion he pay. He nods in agreement and orders from a passing barmaid. Then his smile fades as he starts to get down to business. I suppose you have heard about the rumors then? He asks in a quiet voice. They say that there is a strange race of people that have been sighted lately. Anyone who encounters them is either killed or taken prisoner. Where they are taken I do not know, though there is no shortage of rumors on the situation. No one here has actually seen any of them, and the nearest report of their activity was clear in Jaisyrr. We should be safe for a while, if these rumors hold any truth to them. The question is, what exactly are we dealing with? Some say these people are nothing but lies. Propaganda by warmongers to create chaos. I only hope that is true. The stories I've heard... He trails off. But what of you? How have you been?

Despite the man's bold move, Raknesh doesn't forget his training and keep his attention divided to hear what the woman was saying without showing any weakness to the man by looking away.


"I do not know for that man" he says, making a gesture toward Lowac.

"I am trained to notice things, to hear informations, and I did it out of habit.
I listened with increasing interest and curiosity.  You appears to fear something, and you need to get to the palace as quickly as possible. Yet you made a halt in a inn, without much knowledge of the place.  I have to wonder if you weren't looking for something, or someone.  Even subconsciously trying to find some help.


I happen to be curious by nature and you caught my interest.  I have nothing planned for tonight and so I would gladly escort you toward the palace, at the condition you tell me more of your misadventure."

"You know me. Lots of things to do? Heard you had your hands tied, too many people to deal with at the moment. And took some time out of my busy life to get here." She was kidding, anyone would notice that from her tone of voice. She was worried, that people that had helped her would just fall down in a battle she could have helped.

She would have continued, had the antics of the people of the inn not distracted her. "But it looks like we have a happy group here. <hope nobody tells you anything for them."

Stephan picked up on what the woman said to her friend. He got close to her and whispered something in her ear.


Afterward, he went back to his table and started eating, giving a piece of meat to his dog, who stayed calm throughtout the entire conversation. The man was calm but his attention was clearly on what was happening around.

After hearing the Dajhiris speak, "Kudos Jett!" Lowac says, as he claps his hands with all of the eagerness and enthusiasm of a play's patron after a star performance.  Lowac stands and continues to applaud in an attempt to unsettle the Uthirienn a bit more, testing him, gauging his reactions to various stimuli.  After a moment he stops clapping and address Jett, "You ~would~ do well to accept my assistance, and I applaud you for your unique way of asking for it.  When are we leaving?  Soon I hope as you companion seems to value urgency in the matter."  says Lowac in a charming but diplomatic manner as if it had already been settled and he was just restating the obvious.  He grabs up his staff in his left hand and walks toward Jett offering his right hand in greeting.  His mastiff still lies under the table but perks up its ears and watches Lowac.

Everyone who is listening:

Jett arches his eyebrow, a bit surprised by these sudden offers of help. He addresses those who have spoken to him thus far.I will admit, it would be nice to be able to have someone help us out here, but it wasn't my intention to ask. At least not consciously anyway... He says dryly. As for our misadventure, it is not something I dare divulge in such a public place. I have to admit though, I am tempted to tell you of it as I'm not quite sure what to do about everything we've seen and heard and you look like capable warriors. He shakes his head. But then how do I know if I can trust you? If I told you what I knew you could cause a great panic. That is if people even believed you. He finished with a frown. However, if the empress does not listen, I may need help warning the people. He finishes vaguely.
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