In reply to Reanna Draegan (msg # 30):

"How does one become a member?"

"Are you sure Helios would approve of that, Mel? I've heard the patrons of this establishment are cutpurses and assassins, and I can't imagine Him being ok with you keeping company with that sort of rabble," Aegis says, smirking and hoping to get a rise out of the doorman.
He clenches and unclenches his fists a few times, thinking about punching the doorman in the mouth to see if he can get some of the patrons to come outside and possibly reveal Balar.  However he decides against it in hopes of Reanna and Masugatan being successful with their plan.
He turns around and whispers to Mel, being careful that Alphonse doesn't hear him. "I still think the bait plan would've produced results quicker. I feel like there's more we could be doing."

In reply to Reanna Draegan (msg # 30):

"Balar owns this place. I work here occassionally to entertain his guests."

In reply to Aegis (msg # 32):

"Watch it, you! This is a very respectable establishment, and is on the Merchant Guild's approved list of Taverns and Businesses! Don't disparage our clientele that way!"

In reply to Alphonse (msg # 34):

"So I could become a member then? What advantages, other than access to your well regarded bar and resteraunt would that give?"

Aegis crosses his arms and smirks menacingly, looking down his nose at the man and then back to melchizidek. He however decides to let Mel continue in his.line of questioning, having more faith in the man's plan than any he had come up with so far.

In reply to Aegis (msg # 36):

" I think you would need a recommendation from the Merchant's guild, and maybe learn some manners." says the bouncer, glaring at Aegis.

In reply to Alphonse (msg # 37):

"I see. Given how we have helped them trade with the trolls, that should not be hard. We will need to think about it. In the meantime, we do need to eat something..."

He looks around for another restaurant nearby.

"It doesn't seem this is going o get us anywhere soon, Mel. There must be somewhere else we can go and get a drink and some food. We'll just have to hope Reanna is having better luck than us," Aegis says, looking between Dne and Melchizedek.

"That would be useful. Otherwise, we might look at some wasted time," Darius rasped. "I also wouldn't be averse to some food."



OOC: As arranged with our GM, we'll retcon Darius as being a part of this. In case of any issues, I'll delete this post.

Masugatan snorts, disgusted.  This was a whole lot of talk, and he strongly preferred action.

In reply to Masugatan (msg # 41):

"I see, Marie. Masugatan, perhaps you should wait outside then.

Marie, would you know where i might find him?"

"I'm going to go check if there's a back entrance since we're not getting in here, "Aegis turns around and whispers to Darius.
He turns back around and waves a sarcastic goodbye to Alphonse. He then saunters off towards and around the corner, searching for an alley that may go around the back off the building.
"I'm going to find a place to eat fellas. I'm done here anyway," he says as he walks off, but makes sure to allow them time to follow if the wish.

In reply to Aegis (msg # 43):

Melchizadek can do little subtle, so he heads off with Aegis, but he actually does go to find something to eat nearby...without making any attempt to hide.

OOC. ((is there an alley behind the buildings? Curious, as the area hasn't been described. Will post actions as soon as that's answered. Thanks))

“Perhaps it is time to try a new approach,” Dne says quietly.  “If they won’t let us in, maybe we should force them to come out.”

In reply to Reanna Draegan (msg # 42):

"He headed out to work a few days ago, told me I could warm up here for any of his people and their clients. I don't  ask, and he pays well."


Meanwhile, outside: there is anarrow street behind that fronts on a pair of taverns and an inn; the Fatted Calf, the Polished Boss and the Regal Arms.

Using destructive magic in the Merchant's quarter is really frowned upon.

In reply to Marie (msg # 47):

"I see. Do you have any idea where he has gone, or how long he will be? I have a fairly urgent matter for him."

With a sigh, Darius joined the others in getting some food. "I've not been through here before; does one of you know a place where they serve something actually edible?"

"You want to go out to eat?  I thought we had a job to do."

In reply to Masugatan (msg # 50):

OOC: Masugatan, unless you headed back outside (in which case please post such) you and Reanna are inside talking with Marie trying to find where Balar is, and everyone else is outside, so you really cant participate or hear their conversation.

Aegis turns down the narrow street and heads towards the tavern closest to the back of the Wench. He leans against the wall, pulling his hood down over his eyes, staring intently at the door, waiting for anyone to come out.
"So whats the plan, guys? I'm thinking we wait for a less than reputable looking guy to come outta there, follow him and beat any information we can outta the man, just in case they don't find anything out inside," Aegis says to the others, looking between the two.

In reply to Aegis (msg # 52):

The fatted calf has a fine but pricey buffet, and seems frequented by merchants, next door the polished boss looks to cater to caravan guards looking to wet their gullets, and serve heaping pkatters of comfort food, slow stews and buttery pastries.
This message was last edited by the GM at 21:31, Wed 28 Mar 2018.

OOC: That’s fair enough, but if you scroll up a ways, you may notice that YOU responded verbally to something that Masugatan thought, but didn’t say!  I assume that Reanna isn’t a mind-reader.

Dne gazes at Aegis.  “I’m not sure the guild would approve of such tactics, but what you do is your own affair.  I suppose I can always turn my beak the other way.”