Yes, don't see why not.

And the innkeeper is happy to see, you although you get different rooms from what you had. Not that they are worse in any way.

After greeting the innkeep the bard explains they need to go see the lord but hope to be back soon.
She keeps Troels and Blythe close just to ensure she's not robbed. Actually she enjoys both of them being close.

Off to see the lord, explaining they're here on his instructions.
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It takes a bit tosee him, as he has a lot going on, he seems a bit brusque.  Back already? Suddenly need more money or something else?

Roahfustion relates the story in a succinct way tailored to Lord Hadrian's liking. She covers:
a) The birds are actually intelligent reptiles of lawful intent and seemingly good.
b) The names of the lead dragon, assuming that's what they truly are, and of the human associate, who's likely a Druid.
c) Their requirements, wegiht and frequency of food, to be paid up front with rolling payments. (She lays all of the coins on the table.)
d) Method and timing of transport and that the food can be downgraded later allowing the farmers to retain the valuable skins.
4) Mutual protection pact and associated assurances, including privacy.
5) The need for a very responsible indiviual, perhaps the ranger, to check periodically that all remains well and to collect the monies.

"..apparently I significantly overasked for the price of cows*. I'd recommend reducing the costs by half when it goes from complete cow to meat and offal."

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OOC:  *by 400% (from memory).
18:31, Today: Roahfustion rolled 11 using 3d6.  Public Speaking 16.
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Lord Hadrian lifts the Talents and looks at you "they paid in Gold Talents? Great Spirits. TREASUER, WHERE ARE YOU?
He turns back to you  i am surprised to say the least, that you solved this so quickly ... but what of the great birds everyone saw? You speak of great Lizards. Do they have wings?

In reply to Master of Fates (msg # 10):

Troels will let Roahfustion do the talking, staying quiet about the draconic ambassador...

Roahfustion smiles sweetly to hide thought of 'try and keep up, dear,' instead answering, "Lord Hadrian, so far as we have esablished there are no 'large birds' that take the cows. The intelligent reptiles do indeed have wings and that is how they fly and have been taking the cows. They though the cows were wild. The reptilian folk historically ate wild, un-owned mountain goats but those have become ill and poisonous to some unknown degree. They declined our offer to investigate that. They meant no offence in taking the cows. It was an honest mistake and one they were keen to make reparation. We've sort of included that in the high inital price. I would seriously secommned reducing the price by half when it goes to just meat and offal.

"These folk wish to eat, that's all, and not be bothered. But they do reperesnt, after some time has passed and trust taken root, a potential ally to the farmers and in the folger term to yourself, Lord Hadrian. We would recommend that being a slow round however. Mutual building of trust and support."

She leaves it hanging there, hoping she hasn't overstated.

He listens and nods... Most interesting. Large flying reptiles ... might I presume we are speaking of Dragons then?

"We could presume that, Lord Hadrian, but they didn't name themselves so, and it may be better to refer to them, if at all, as 'lizardfolk'. Draws less hunters, less unwanted attention and more likely to allow time for their alliance with you, of immeasurable value if I may be so bold, to grow and mature." The bard lets her eyes drop to the gold on the table and then back to the noble.
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The treasurer bustles in only to be sent back for scales and weights.

Moments later he returns and is a bit awed by the gold talents, which are about as common as hens teeth in trade.
From whence came this lord Hadrian?

I want them weighed, we can chat later.

The man carefully weighes each bar (they are not coins) They are all of proper weight if not a slight bit over... most unusal from uh... he mumbles something.   Should I secure these Lord Hadrian? My estimate of value is around $8000.

Indeed and bring me 50 schillings for these people... I'll grant another24 if indeed this works out as you have arranged. Do stay in touch until we have this working smoothly.

The bard bows, "Of course, Lord Hadrian."

She will take the smaller third, so that Troels and Blythe each gain 17 silver Schillings.

"If I may, Lord Hadrian, might it be possible for us to receive a writ or license or permit to carry arms within your territories? Or whatever may be appropriate to signify that we have your favour? On my honour, such would not be abused."
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In reply to Roahfustion (msg # 16):

Troels will thank Lord Hadrian and take his share, otherwise staying quiet.

You have your arms, has anyone tried to deprive you? If not, no, I will not issue such a document. but will see you given a seal on a chain to signify such favor , however I will also deduct 6 schillings from your reward for such a thing.

He holds his hand out and Blythe moves to give him the six coins.

After saying, "Thank you, Lord Hadrian," and bowing Roahfustion  was about to say 'I've got this,' and pay the six schillings for the three of them but she pauses, uncertain.. She doesn't want her actions to cost Blythe money disproportionately but neither does she want to aggravate the girl's feeling of being beholden. She tempers it with a hesitant, "Are you, sure, Blythe? We can all pay a bit.." The bard glances at Troels to get his take on it..

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OOC: 09:38, Today: Roahfustion rolled 11 using 3d6.  Psychology 7+1. Fail

Not a problem my dear, and it benefits us all. Many thanks Lord Hadrian, I can't sing for you as sweetly as my friend, but thank you very much anyway.

In reply to Blythe of Portage (msg # 20):

Troels pays 2 shillings from his share without hesitation.

Thank You Troels ... Blythe puts the chain around her neck and laves the Lords house sign showingon herchest where all men would be quick to notice.

"Thank you, Blythe. That's very kind of you," says the bard accepting Blythe's paying with grace.

 "Thank you, Lord Hadrian. We plan to stay at the same place for the next six days," informs  Roahfustion. "Should we be able to be of further service, such as that reported today, we would be pleased to make our best efforts. And, with your permission, Lord Hadrian, we would now withdraw so as to not outstay our welcome."

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If dismissed she asks when outside, "Blythe, Troels, what would you have us do now? Go shopping? Go to bed? Have a party? What would be your pleasure? And, Blythe, that chain looks most fetching on you. Perhaps later in our room you would wear it for us? She giggles a girlie giggle. "Just that."

Nah, it would get in the way and Troels would get tangled up in it... I want him to have unfettered access for times like that.

"Well, looks like we know what we're doing late 'later. Bbut what about up until then? Shopping? Party?Singing? Wah would you like?"

In reply to Roahfustion (msg # 25):

"Perhaps we can use these to get the gaurd to help us track your friend? As for later, I am sure I can avoid a little chain...it is not like that is what will have my attention!" he says with a smile.

Not an issue, but I can't think of anythinng I need to buy, besides dinner and an ale, and we have that covered already. The food is good too!

Roahfustion looks up to try and figure out how far through the day they are.

In reply to Roahfustion (msg # 28):

A bit after mid afternoon, maybe another half watch or so before sunset.