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Post by DM-Delfon on Jul 31, 2022 13:26:05 GMT -5
While you gawk at the vaulted ceilings, and marvel at the beautiful people in their exquisite clothes Tully slips away to get you a drink. He returns a few moments later holding two tall thin glasses with a pale amber liquid that bubbles in one hand, and a bottle in the other. He passes off one of the glasses to you, and says, “A toast to our first date.” He raises the glass, then takes a small sip. The small sip turns into him upending his glass and finishing it’s contents. “Sorry, I’m a little nervous,”
“We have to go through those doors over there to find our seats.” He slips the bottle hand onto your lower back. You can feel his knuckles brushing against your skin through the thin fabric of the dress. He points with the now empty glass at doors he means.
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Jul 31, 2022 14:09:51 GMT -5
she takes the offered glass and smiles raising it and taking a small sip of the bubble liquid. the fizzieness of it makes her wrinkle her nose a bit as she looks down at the glass curiously. looking up just as he drains his glass she wonders if she is supposed to do the same thing but decides that she probably couldnt just cause it wasnt lady like to do that as all the other ladies were daintily sipping from theirs. " its ok." she says as she lets him lead her thru the doors. the feeling of his hand against her back has shivers running up her spine and a soft blush darkening her cheeks.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Aug 1, 2022 14:23:22 GMT -5
He leads you to one of several raised platforms along the left side of the room, not quite a box seat, but clearly set apart from the floor seating. Your area consists of two padded chairs and a small table with an ice bucket set in the center and a small candle burning inside a little glass jar. Tully sets the bottle into the ice bucket to cool, and moves to pull out your chair. Your table is the third such setup back, about the ten to twelfth row compared to the floor.
He pours himself another glad once you’re both seated. I didn’t know what to order you for supper, so I ordered the beer battered fish, and some crispy onion strings. Figured that fish was probably safe for a sailor.” (Think chopped up onion rings, well spiced.)
A tall Elven woman in similar attire to the first arrives. Looking at her she almost looks like the same woman. Could be her sister the resemblance is uncanny. “Can I get you anything before the show?” Whether you add something, or decline she adds, “Once the show starts, if you need anything just raise your candle and I will return between scenes. I will be seated just there.” She points to the end of the row of tables like yours.
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Aug 1, 2022 16:55:12 GMT -5
ikos giggle floats thru the air." can never go wrong with fish." she says a smile on her face as she looks at him. when the woman asks if she wanted anything else she simply shook her head no before taking a sip of the bubbly liquid, slowly getting more used to the fizz of it on her tongue as she looked around. trying not to stare to much but at the same time not wanting to miss a thing.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Aug 2, 2022 12:11:32 GMT -5
The woman nods, and slips away to the next table. You and Tully chat for a few minutes, until the lights abruptly all fade at once. The chatter in the room fades with the lights. A man dressed in a black suit with tails and a top hat takes the stage. “Thank you for joining us this evening. Tonight’s story is a murder mystery, and we want you all to play along with us. During intermission the staff will bring slips of paper with all the suspects names on them. Just circle the person you think is the murderer.” The man raises his arms above his head and as his arms raise the curtain behind him raises as well. As the man walks off the stage he adds, “Enjoy the show.”
You can make a wisdom insight check to see if you can figure out who the murderer is. DC is twenty, you can have advantage of you want to work with Tully during the intermission.
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Aug 2, 2022 16:59:01 GMT -5
"a murder mystery ooh how fun." she says excitedly as she turns her complete attention to the stage, very interested in figuring out who the murderer was. paying attention to everything or atleast trying to as she wanted to figure it out with tully during the intermission.
(17 for insight)
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Post by DM-Delfon on Aug 3, 2022 7:35:45 GMT -5
Intermission comes and the pair of you discuss all the possibilities. The third act starts and you watch with wrapped attention as the investigator goes through each suspect in turn, explaining how each one couldn’t have done the crime. With only two choices left, one of which is your choice, you don’t even notice that you’re on the edge of your seat with excitement. At the last moment, after building just the right amount of suspense the investigator announces that the other person is responsible for the crime. Further detailing that a small detail from act one would have provided the push you needed to catch the killer.
“Well I blame the drink.” Tully says by way of excuse, holding up the now empty bottle. Drawing attention to the bottle makes you realize that you’re a little tipsy.
The man from the beginning of the show returns to the stage, “I hope your evening was enjoyable. I hope to see you all at our next show. Have an excellent night. He gestures behind himself and the entire cast files out across the stage, each holding the next’s hand and then they all bow, release each other’s hands and wave as they leave the stage.
“If you’re up to it, I have one more place I’d like to take you before I take you home.”
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Aug 4, 2022 17:55:28 GMT -5
looking over at the empty bottle she cant help but giggle." probably." standing up and brushing at her dress to get rid of any wrinkles from sitting. " of course." she says and smiles at him. her cheeks a little flushed from the alcohol.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Aug 5, 2022 17:42:21 GMT -5
You exit the main room of the theater with the pressing crowd of everybody else that’s also trying to leave at the same time. Other exits open up along the exterior walls and some filter out that way. A good number of people stick with the crowd until you reach the entry foyer where various entertainers are performing to small knots of nobles, and wait staff work their way through the crowd with trays of various food and drink. A pair of men juggle over there, a woman is both juggling and swallowing swords in that corner, that man is performing slight of hand tricks and that woman is performing a mind reading routine. “Does any of this interest you?” Tully asks as you take stock of the room.
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Aug 5, 2022 18:34:50 GMT -5
looking around the room curiously she finds her attention drawn back to the woman juggling and swallowing swords. her own hand going to her throat a look of pain on her face as she imagines how much that must hurt to actually swallow a blade before looking back at tully. "its like a traveling circus in here." she says with a smile.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Aug 9, 2022 13:00:43 GMT -5
"Everything they do here is a bit theatrical." He sees you looking at the sword swallower, and comments, "She either has the strongest throat ever, or those blades fold up or collapse somehow once they're in her mouth." You travel arm in arm with Tully once around the room, stopping briefly at each of the entertainers, then moving on again. Once you've seen it all you make your way outside. You expect him to turn right, and head toward the High Gate, but he doesn't. He instead turns left, and heads up toward the Light Shrine. "I suppose I should ask if you're afraid of heights?"
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Aug 11, 2022 18:41:27 GMT -5
"no heights dont bother me, my favorite hiding spot was the crows nest back on the gliding sun." she says and smiles as she walks with towards the light shrine, she wondered if the high light bringer would have any work for her soon as she had hit a bit of a dead end with investigating the dead bodies and she didnt exactly want to bring it up again on their date.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Aug 15, 2022 16:48:19 GMT -5
Tully leads you past the Light Shrine, and right up to the walls that surround the district. He approaches a guard station and briefly speaks with the guards stationed there. The guards look bored. You imagine that they don’t see much action at the farthest part of the High District. “This way.” He calls over to you. He leads you through the door behind the guards, and up a tightly spiraled staircase. The climb sucks for a couple reasons. Firstly, it’s more bloody stairs. These ones are short and a little taller than is comfortable. Secondly, the tight spiral actually makes you feel a little dizzy. Maybe it’s the booze, but still.
After climbing to the top of the fifty foot wall, Tully leads you you toward the ocean facing edge of the wall. “This is where we take criminals that steal in the High District.” He gestures to what looks like a gangplank to nowhere sticking out off the side of the wall. The view from here is absolutely stunning. Glancing behind you, you can see the entire city laid out before you. The High District, Commercial District, the river and the Industrial District. The sun is setting behind some mountains in the far distance, and the colours are fantastic.
Before you on the other side is the ocean. You spot three sails in the distance. On the farthest horizon you can just make out the silhouette of a small island. That must be the Somerset Isles.
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Aug 16, 2022 8:36:41 GMT -5
"its beautiful up here." she says as she looks around taking in the amazing view. pointing towards the small island she can just barely see. " somerset isles?" she asks curiously as she looks towards tully. the setting sun dancing across her, her silver white hair seems to sparkle a bit and her pupilless eyes glow a bit, its easy to see why many refer to her people as angel touched. standing there in the setting sun she looks angelic.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Aug 16, 2022 12:53:26 GMT -5
At first Tully doesn't respond, and you think he might not have heard you speak. When you repeat yourself, he shakes his head. "Sorry, I was just struck by how beautiful you are. Yes, that's Akhiilor Isle. I believe it means Place of Duty in Elven. Before the Somerset Elves and the Empire made peace some fifty-ish years ago, that island would have been the best place to keep tabs on Clifton." Tully walks over to the gangplank to nowhere, and glances over the side looking straight downward. "The guards like to bring new guys up here. We dare them to walk to the end of the plank and back. Most chicken out, but a few take on the challenge. What we don't tell them is that we have a student from the Mage's Guild on standby to cast Feather Fall if anybody gets blown off. Unlike the poor souls that steal in the High District, they can only be saved by the mercy of the waves below." Tully shudders a bit at that, and you can tell that he's reliving a memory that he's not fond of.
Without warning Tully closes his eyes, and walks to the end of the board. He then pivots and walks back. About half way out a gust hits him and he has to extend his arms to keep his balance. When he gets back he takes a deep breath. "Still terrifying. Especially knowing that there isn't someone ready to cast Feather Fall for me tonight."
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Aug 19, 2022 16:24:23 GMT -5
her breath catches in her chest as she watches him ready to dive after him should he get blown off, and only once he is back beside her does she release the breath she was holding. "its terrifying just to watch." she says as she walks over, peering down over the edge. while the height doesnt bother her and neither do the waves below it the risk of falling that has her heart racing in her chest just from peering over the edge.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Aug 20, 2022 10:16:51 GMT -5
He steps up to you and wraps his arms around you, pulling you into a hug. “From terror to comfort in two steps.” He whispers into your ear. You feel the tension flow out of his body as he hugs you. “I’m glad you came up here with me.”
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Aug 20, 2022 12:24:31 GMT -5
she hugs him back and smiles. "me to" she says as she lightly kisses his cheek. " this was a wonderful date."
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Post by DM-Delfon on Aug 21, 2022 7:15:04 GMT -5
He brushes your cheek with his lips as he pulls back, “I guess we should start heading back toward the Harbour District to pick up Annabelle. If it’s alright with you, I’d like to walk you home.”
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Aug 21, 2022 10:02:21 GMT -5
"i would love that." she says and smiles a slight blush tinting her cheeks when his lips touch her cheek. she really did enjoy herself on her date with him. she hadnt expected to have as much fun as she did as she had never been on a date before. Getting to dress up also was alot more fun than she expected it to be. while she did feel strange with out her weapons she still felt safe with tully at her side.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Aug 21, 2022 10:38:36 GMT -5
Tully leads you down the tight spiral stairs into the guard post, then out into the wide cobblestone streets of the High District. The two of you chat idly about your lives, and get to know each other a little better as you pass through the High District, along the High Road, and down the Stair. Before long you approach the Well Groomed Pike. As you do, Tully slows his pace quite a bit. It almost seems like he’s reluctant to arrive. He actually stops you a dozen paces from the front door. “I want to kiss you, if that’s alright. I would prefer to do so without an audience.” Assuming you’re alright with it, he steps in, pulls your hips against his and kisses you passionately.
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Aug 21, 2022 11:12:11 GMT -5
she stops when he does and looks up at him as she to doesnt want this wonderfull night to end. " i would like that alot." she says and smiles slipping her arms around his neck when he takes her by the hips and kisses him back. her eyes fluttering closed as she melts into the kiss. enjoying the last few moments of their date, knowing annabelle will have a bunch of questions once they step inside.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Aug 23, 2022 18:25:19 GMT -5
The kiss goes on for either a few seconds or an hour, or maybe somewhere in between. You really have no idea, but it was wonderful. Leaving you flushed, and more than a little breathless. When it does end, Tully leads you by the hand to the door of the Well Groomed Pike.
Once the door opens with the chiming of the bell above the door, you find Yoseph sitting at a table with Annabelle. They’re playing cards and the stack of colored wooden chips in front of Annabelle is far larger than the few in front of Yoseph. He glances over at you as you enter, and breaths a sigh of relief. “I’m glad we were not spending real money, or your little girl would now be the proud owner of a Harbour District eatery and inn.”
Annabelle is wearing a self satisfied smirk, “I can read your tells like a book Master Yoseph. Don’t ever gamble for real, okay?” Yoseph shakes his head, “After this experience, I will surely avoid it. Thank you for the lessons. Without the financial ruin, it was actually quite fun.” Then Annabelle turns to you and Tully, “and how was your night?” She asks, clearly reading your faces for tells like she did with Yoseph.
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Aug 24, 2022 9:34:42 GMT -5
her cheeks are still a bit flushed from kissing but she has a smile on her face."it was a wonderful evening" she says as she glances at tully. happiness sparkling in her eyes as she looked at him. She felt like she was floating on cloud nine, she really truely enjoyed her evening with him. it was nice to have a night where she didnt have to worry about fighting and could let her guard down for once.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Aug 24, 2022 20:34:03 GMT -5
Annabelle smiles, her eyes saying she knows way more than she should at her age about how your night was going. “I packed your belongings.” Yoseph says, indicating a freshly washed and mended pile behind the bar. “All of your equipment is in the pack too.” Yoseph stands, and you’re not sure if he’s going to hug you or shake your hand. In the end he stands there with his hands awkwardly at his sides, “Since you have your own place now I suppose you’re moving out of here? I wish you all the best, and I hope you will visit from time to time.”
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Aug 26, 2022 15:11:42 GMT -5
"yes, it was part of what i had to do in order to adopt annabelle." she says and smiles. stepping forward she hugs yoseph." thank you for everything. i promise to come visit." she says a smile on her face. yoseph and myst had been her first friends here in clifton. the first ones to not treat her like a freak. they would always be important to her.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Aug 27, 2022 9:03:13 GMT -5
Yoseph and Tully help you gather your belongings, and between the three of you the work gets done in no time. With a few more hugs, and several more goodbyes the three of you make your way into the night. It almost feels weird to be wearing such nice clothes, while now carrying all your adventuring gear. Your group makes it's way to The Stair, and begins the ascent. Your calves ache in protest at the sheer number of stairs, and hills you've climbed today. At the Harbour Gate Tully excuses himself for a moment, returning a few minutes later in his normal attire. A blade now hanging from one hip, and the long cudgel that the pins are known for carrying hanging from the opposite hip. "Shall we?" You all make it through the Harbour Gate, and begin walking down the slope that leads toward the river. The Commercial District is calm, unless you approach one of the many taverns. Then music and merrymaking briefly fill the night. "That one there is the Wayfarer's Rest. Probably the most popular inn in town thanks to Guardsmen Jackson."
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Aug 27, 2022 10:55:40 GMT -5
"only cause he gets a share of the profit. i think the wellgroomed pike is better, but im biased." she says with a smile as she walks with him. keeping an eye on annabelle to make sure she doesnt run off or get into trouble as thats the last thing they need right now.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Aug 30, 2022 20:38:44 GMT -5
The three of you walk until you’re maybe a minute from the riverside. Only a short distance from where you need to turn off to go to your new home. Abruptly the two nearest street lamps fall dark, and when you glance up at them you see that they have been covered by a cloth weighted down like a fishing net. “You there, woman!” A voice calls out from the nearby rooftop, “You have been seen in the company of a blue skinned woman. What is her name? And where can I find her?”
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Aug 31, 2022 12:31:33 GMT -5
she looks up. "dont know her name and dont know where to find her." she says as she places her hand on her sword thats tucked into the bundle in her arms. (deception 17)
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