Justin smiled thankful for those details, as he chastising himself inwardly for not being specific. "About the other catfolk, should we find out about them before trying to find a Lynx den or head for the Lynx first?"

Standing and stretching out Merik tries to politely cut into the conversation. "For me, these banter although enlightening, is best sited for later. May I have use of a room to change and possibly a wash basin or bath to clean myself up with? This trip, has added a layer of grim I would like to cleanse before tomorrow adding more."

  The  dwarf  signals  for Mara,  show this fella to one of the rooms Upstairs. There be  a bath at the end of  the hall as well. Orin has  a fire goin ' in the boiler  all the  time, so's  ya just Pump the Gold handle Pump fer hot  water. The  plain  metal handle fer cold...

  The Blonde  smiles as  she reaches into her apron and produces a ring of keys,..This way, if you are ready?

With a polite nod, Merik reply's "After you, and thanks." He follows after her his back over his back one more.

  Top floor of the Inn is very well furnished There is  a human sitting at the LAnding  with a  hand crossbow and a pair  of shortswords on his belt. He nods to them  both as he  looks down the railing thatseperates him from the  crowd two floors below.

  as the  walk down the hall, Merik notes  a small stairway going up at the end of the hall, facing the river. A halfelf leans against the  wall with a loaded crossbow, he is looking out over the docks  and the river with a sailor's spyglass.

  Your  room is Number 7 for this night. use the key to lock it  from the outside...there is a crossbar to lock it from within...Unless you request otherwise, Someone  will wake you an hour or so before you are to set off. she places the Key  in his hand, and points  to a broad door  in the  center of  the Hall that has a plaque of a tub on it.there is  the bath..one of the best in the city, thanks to the mechinachin's guild  and the Sage's guild...

Rolf, fire still smoldering in his eyes, speaks up.  "I'd rather put down some of the sodding catfolk, if I have my rathers."

  ..Right you are, Good Rolf. And  there is a chance, indeed, that you will get that wish. One nebver knows where those creatures  will come  from next. Some even come into the city to trade. If  they have the proper papers..they are allowed to do so. But they are heavily watched.  the  elf  refills his glass.Again, we shall see what is posted  at the Gates in the moring, if nothing else?  we will go hunting  furballs. If something else cmes up, we will take that job up, and TAke  any Cat-folk we come across.

  The Barkeep points ot  the  door  and makes a Gesture. the  two sullen fellows have left the Inn. Kree nods but  says  nothing.

In reply to Kree Quickshadow (msg #48):

Noting the barkeepers commnent "Off to share their findings" Justin comments. "Probably for what they can get. What think Thee Rolf up to a bit of exploring afore we clean up and turn in for the night; If so shall we wait for Merik"
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Taking the Key from Mara, Merik reply's"Thank you, I'm sorry but I didn't catch your name, I'm Merik." He pauses just a breath before adding "What drew you to the red arrows and how long have you been apart of it?" He waits for his reply re hefting his gear to balance the weight a bit better.

  Mara..I am named MAra. she  tilts her head  just a bit as she sizes him up. 3 summers  ago, my family was in a wagon headed to Ironmound  from Tou. We  did  not have the money to buy or rent a boat, and my father felt i had a better chance  at selling  some of out things on the road, then merely flaoting  down thr river  and selling it at the Bazzar...We  were hit  by a band of slavers, they were lead  by a HAlfling...I am not even sure  if the HAlfling  was from the Red Isle...he did not look like one of them...But  we wre taken..My sister was sold off..gods only know where she is..rumors  have come that she might  have been sent  down river to Olant....

 she shrugs, Father  tried to break us free, he killed one of the slavers, before they killed him..my mother , killed herself, rather then be taken by them...I was bound  and placed in a wagon  with some dozen other  folks...two days  later...during the night, arrows  seem to spring out  of the Salver's  chests...The Elf  and  some of his Kin had found the slavers....I must tell yu..you have not seen ways  to make  men talk, until you have seen the  elf  wih a hot knife!

  About  half  the people were sent back to thier homes, Kree split  the coin from the slavers amoung those who were goinghome, 4 of us stayed with his band...three of them, if they  still live, went to the Village. I came here , to work at the  Inn...

"That's quite the tragic tale. I hope your new life suits you now and I am sorry about your family. What is your sisters name in case I come across her while working here." Merik's face is flush, and as she spoke he hung on her every word. His reply is in a soft tone, more neutral then sympathetic.

  she smiles  slightly,  Lara, is her name Red of  hair, green of eye..a wisp of  a girl..but quick as a cat...she would make a good  Arrow, if  she  still lives...

"If you have faith, I am sure she does. If ever I come across her in my journeys, I will send her to you." He says, returning a reassuring smile. "I am off to scrub this trip off me, I'll catch you later unless you wanna wash my back." He heads off before she can answer, not wanting to see her reaction, either good or bad.

  he hears  her  chuckles  as  she  heads towards the stairs  as well,perhaps, on day..after you prove yor standing..eh?

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the  group arrives at the Plank.  The serving Girls saw Ivy enter with the littlest girl and rushed over to Him, Kree entered Next and they Moved to the table by the fire place..another one ran upstairs to get Reedrick...Many of the people inside were  Arrows..others  understood, or allied with them.

"These two need some care...we'll have to find their mother as well. I would see a better life for them, if it is possible."

Their mother is working, after all, in a place the Knight would rather she didn't.

"That reminds me...what is your mother's name?"

After a brief time of fluttering about above buildings when the smiting fell upon Janis, and then the others came into harms way because of their retaliation upon Janis, she thought best to give the Arrows and herself some time to let this issue cool over.

She figured that the others in the Arrows had not seen what happened, but if word got out, she was certain Kree would know who had took it upon themself to issue Janis' demise.

She sat on the top of the building overlooking the entry of Walk the Plank.

  They get seated, the little Girls look around as the  servers  fuss over them, they swing their  feet from the stools brought over to the table

 Kree shrugs,they have a home, and one parent..that is more then most of the beggars have.

  The  Girls looked at each ther, the oldest one says, Breena...

  'bout time ye be comin' back...thought i'd have ta get me axe and go out  an' find ye both! A dwarf with black hair and  beard, dressed in black Leathers.

 ..For you all, who have not met him? This  is Reedrick Orebender..the leader of the Arrows in  Ironmound...

 The Dwarf   looks at at and crosses his arms, Ivy has to think a moment, then Gets out of his chair   and Reedrick takes it, IVy pulls a stool over to sit behind the Dwarf and Kree,

 don't let 'em fool ya..he's the Leader..i just run the business... he looks to Kree..so whatca be needin'?

  There is a schooner docked  at the end of our docks..The Savage Queen...I want the crew and  the ship searched....and I want a notice sent to the  Navy, that we will be using that ship...also..I want the Crew of Eta's Coin, to be waiting a mile river..we will allow them to board, anscast off the  Savage Queen's crew.

  The Dwarf Looked at the food  being laid out, stew, chicken, bread, sweetmeats and cheese. along with Sweetwater for the  Girls, and wine and Caffee.  The dwarf scooped   a bowl of stew  for the Girls   then himself,..ye dunna trust the crew?

 I do not trust the owner, Commander Jol Lusk...retired...

 The  dwarf  took a big spoonful and nodded,done..and  done...

In reply to donsr (msg # 59):

Before following the others into the tavern Justin paused beside the entry scanning the immediate area for signs they were followed or being watched. After this he entered the Tavern and joined the others. Nodding respectfully first to Reedrick Orebender then to any inside the building who bore the Crimson arrow.
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Laithia had been very quiet as they walked along. She had even been quiet when the halfling had made a rude comment to her. Normally, she would have said something in retaliation but between worrying about Carwyn and how Kree and even Ivy reacted, her thoughts were jumbled and hard to pull apart.

As they sat and tucked into a meal, she turned and smiled at Reedrick. The dwarf had helped her out when she needed it. He had been there for her when everything hit the fan. It was thanks to him that she got out of town. She really hoped he may be able to help her.

"Reedrick when you have a moment, may we speak privately?" she says giving him a big smile.

Aye Lassie, Ye can..but  I'm a warnin ye...I already was bedded tonight! that brought chuckles  from the cousins.

"Oh please! You are far too hairy for my taste and my horse smells better than you," she teases right back with a winsome smile as she sticks her tongue out at the dwarf.

 The Dwarf  chuckles,..yea?..well yer  Horse would be embarrassed if he saw me with you....and the hair would keep you warm!

"A real man could keep me warm with no hair needed. His skills alone would warm me a plenty. So is that why you have all that hair as a cover for a lack of manhood?" for the first time in awhile Laithia's teasing smile and manner is back as she spares with the dwarf. Her eyebrows raise to see where this will continue as she gives her friend a large smile, a light laugh escaping her lips.

  The  dwarf chuckles again  and  takes a big sip of  ale,Manhood?...why do you think they call it that..Dwarfhood..now that's what the lassies are after!