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Post by lilmsdarknes on Jun 18, 2022 10:14:13 GMT -5
she sits there and thinks about it for a few moments" a favor for a barrel of base solution." she says and holds out her hand to shake on it.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Jun 18, 2022 20:32:24 GMT -5
He looks down at your hand, but makes no attempt to shake on your deal. The small clay man walks across the desk and offers you his tiny hand instead. “Take no offense, I just do not wish to burden you with an over abundance of transformative magics.” The tiny clay man shakes one of your fingers, “It is done. Tell reception where you’re staying and I will have the barrel brought there immediately.”
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Jun 19, 2022 6:29:39 GMT -5
she watches as the tiny clay man walks over and shakes her hand and she smiles at it cause its cute and tiny before looking back at him and standing up. "thank you." she says and leaves the office. Stopping just outside the door feeling proud of herself as she turns and heads back the way she came stoping at the reception desk to tell the lady where she was staying.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Jun 20, 2022 17:28:22 GMT -5
The gorgeous Tiefling woman behind the desk smiles, "The Well Groomed Pike. Got it. How is Yoseph? It's been a while since I was down there for a meal. I might have to stop by sometime soon." You notice that she doesn't make a note when you tell her where she's staying, hopefully that's just because she's good at her job and remembers and not that she was hired for her looks. Heading back out of the Mage's Guild you see Xanadu standing just outside the property, his pack on the ground between his feet. He seems to be fiddling with a wicked looking saw toothed longsword. Is he picking things out of the blade?
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Jun 20, 2022 17:56:50 GMT -5
"he is doing well,.." she says as she looks at her, she couldnt help but wonder if yoseph had also kissed the tiefling woman. Giving a slight shake of her head to clear the thoughts she turns and heads outside. spotting xanadu she gives a wave and heads over to him."thats an interesting looking blade." she says as she watches him pick things out of the blade, like one does when they have fish scales stuck in their teeth.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Jun 22, 2022 6:39:13 GMT -5
“It does the job. Perhaps a bit too well.” He shakes his head a little sadness showing through, “It leaves horrific wounds that bleed profusely.” While he spoke he drew the blade back out of it’s sheath, and you can see the saw-like teeth. It’s easy to imagine the damage such a weapon could do to a living creature.
“So I hear you’re to face a Gorgon?” He asks, quickly trying to change the subject. As the words fall out of his mouth he drives the blade home into it’s sheath.
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Jun 24, 2022 17:33:02 GMT -5
"well yes, i more or less just need to get past it in order to deal with another problem," she says as she watches him put the blade away before looking at him.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Jun 24, 2022 19:17:08 GMT -5
“Perhaps an exchange then?” He asks carefully, “Whether you agree or not, I will help you with your Gorgon problem.” He adds quickly before you can respond. “I’m seeking a caster in the swamp, on the other side of the Sinkhole. Casters are tricky, and I wouldn’t mind some backup in case things turn violent.”
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Jun 25, 2022 8:02:02 GMT -5
"i think i can help with that."she says and nods as water droplets begin to collect in the air around her. small but enough for the setting sun to sparkle against it.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Jun 25, 2022 8:39:40 GMT -5
Xanadu smiles briefly, "Okay. Then all I need to know is when you plan on leaving to take care of this Gorgon?" He shifts his stance to be standing more at his ease, hooking both his thumbs behind his belt. The beautiful receptionist from inside the Mage's Guild passes between you both with a brief curtsy, and a softly spoken, "Please excuse me." As she passes, you can't help but notice that she even smells good. Your conversation comes to a halt for a few seconds as you both watch her walk away.
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Jun 25, 2022 11:13:32 GMT -5
"first thing in the morning, if that works for you?" she asks as she is distracted by the receptioist before giving a quick shake of her head trying to clear the thoughts or lack of thoughts from her head and focus on the task at hand.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Jun 26, 2022 6:31:34 GMT -5
Xanadu watches the woman walk between them, "Not a problem." He manages to mumble out. He turns his head to follow her as she walks away from the guild. Turning back to Myst, he shakes his head. "Sorry, what was that?" After you repeat yourself, he nods, "Yeah, tomorrow morning will be fine with me. Shall we meet up at the Swamp Gate? Say an hour past dawn?"
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Jun 26, 2022 6:55:14 GMT -5
"sounds good to me, i'll see if yoseph can possibly pack us breakfast." she said and smiled at him. the woman was definetly pretty and myst had no issue admiring her for just that beauty like one would admire art work or a statue.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Jun 26, 2022 8:01:09 GMT -5
Xanadu gestures down the road toward the High Gate to suggest walking and talking. "Breakfast cooked by Yoseph would be a fantastic way to start the day." He says while you walk. A group of four young bookish men pass by the pair of you, all of their attention is focused on you though it's clear that they're trying to make it seem like they're not staring. Except for that one, that one is just plain staring with no attempt at subtrafuse at all. Xanadu either didn't see them looking, or doesn't care that they're watching you. "I searched the land between the river and the Wyvern Straight for three days and could not find any Wyvern left there." Xanadu starts out of the blue. He looks pensive, and opens his mouth to speak a couple times before he finally manages to add, "This is the first time I've thought about what I will do when the Wyvern Straight is safe." He actually looks a little lost as he falls silent.
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Jun 26, 2022 8:27:04 GMT -5
"what do you want to do when the wyvern straight is safe?" myst asks as she walks along with him, trying to ignore the men that are staring at her as she unconciously reaches for her hood, pulling it up over her head. glancing towards the gate she hopes that the guardsman from earlier wont stop her again.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Jun 26, 2022 8:28:13 GMT -5
Xanadu stops in his tracks and looks up at you, "I have no idea." His eyes are wide, but he starts walking again. "I suppose I will continue to help my order here in Clifton. The Wyrmspeaker says that there is a storm brewing in the city, and soon it will break. I get the feeling that instead of rain, it will be blood flowing in the streets."
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Jun 26, 2022 8:30:45 GMT -5
"There is definitely something coming, there have been three mage deaths in the last week." she says as she looks down at the ground still bothered by madam aceso's violent death as well as the other mages. she was worried the city would no longer be safe for her.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Jun 27, 2022 7:37:50 GMT -5
You both pass through the High Gate into the Commercial District. Myst begins to turn left to proceed toward the Harbour District, while Xanadu moves toward the stair that leads down the hill away from the High Road, “Looks like this is where we part ways. See you in the morning.”
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Jun 27, 2022 16:19:38 GMT -5
"sleep well friend, and thank you again." she smiles and waves before turning and heading towards the harbor district to head back to the well groomed pike, hopefully yoseph wouldnt be to mad at her for missing yet another dinner service.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Jun 27, 2022 21:12:21 GMT -5
The trip back is uneventful, just some merchants and nobles on the High Road. You pass a lot of the low born as they stream out of the Harbour District, most of them heading to houses in the Commercial District, or taking ferries across the Moontouched River to the Industrial District.
You enter the Well Groomed Pike to the sound of the little bell ringing above the door. Yoseph sits in the common room with his shoes under his chair and his feet up on the chair across from him. A plate that only contains crumbs, and a half full wine glass. “Good Evening Myst!” He says excitedly when he sees you. He takes his feet down and starts to put his shoes back on, “A package arrived for you. More of a large barrel actually. We can talk about that later. First, let me fix you some supper.”
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Jun 30, 2022 13:27:15 GMT -5
" hello, sorry i missed dinner service again." she says as she walks over. stopping just infront of him. she felt bad that she kept missing dinner service when she had promised to help him again.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Jun 30, 2022 20:05:01 GMT -5
Yoseph waves you off, "Don't even worry about it. Tonight was a breeze." He stands up after he gets his shoes on, but when you stop before him he stops too. "Would it be alright if I hugged you right now? I've missed you today." Once you agree, he hugs you for a long moment, then pulls back, "Time to get you some food. I think you might really like tonight's meal. Please, make yourself comfortable." He brings you a wine glass, and some cutlery before heading off into the kitchen. He returns a little while later carrying a covered tray, but before it arrives you can already smell a hint of fish coming from the tray. "I spoke with my grandfather today, I hope you like it." He removes the tray cover and you see a dish that is almost prepared exactly like it would have been back home. "I had to make a couple substitutions, sorry."
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Jul 1, 2022 17:51:16 GMT -5
"you don't have to ask to hug me yoseph." she says with a smile, enjoying being in his arms as always " i always like what you make yoseph." She says as she sits down waiting patiently to see what he brings out, when he uncovers the dish her eyes go wide in surprise before glistening with tears. "its wonderful yoseph, thank you." she says as she looks up at him. she felt so special that he would make this for her. picking up the fork and taking a bite she closes her eyes savoring the flavors of home. even with the substituions that he made it still tasted like home.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Jul 3, 2022 3:32:10 GMT -5
Yoseph smiles, “Consent is important.” He whispers has he squeezes you a little. As he heads off to the kitchen he calls back, “That’s just what every chef wants to hear.” Once you dig into your supper, he pours you both a glass of wine, kicks off his shoes again and puts them back up on the other chair. “What adventures did you manage to get yourself into today? Oh, and what’s with the barrel? I assume you know what that’s about?”
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Jul 3, 2022 6:48:06 GMT -5
she eats in silence for a few minutes just enjoying the delicious food he made before pausing to take a sip of her wine and look up at him. "i went to the mages guild and spoke with the transmutation mage. he suggested the large barrel of base to help neutralize the acid in the water and gave me some tips on how to fight the gorgon, i also saw xanadu there and he is going to accompany me to fight the gorgon tomorrow morning." she says as she picks up her fork to eat some more. " is there any chance you could make us breakfast in the morning before i leave to meet him?" she asked sheepishly as she popped another bite of food into her mouth.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Jul 3, 2022 9:53:26 GMT -5
Yoseph seems surprised, “You actually met the Transmutation Guildmaster? That’s amazing.” He takes a sip of his wine, before continuing, “I’m glad you won’t be going into the Sinkhole alone again. Last time you came back from there you were pretty bruised and battered.” When you finish, he takes your dishes and insists that you sit there with wine in hand. “I’ll be right back.”
He returns a little later with a lopsided and kinda squished version of a dessert from Neptas. “I think you have to be submerged to stop it from falling.” He says with a self deprecating smile. Even though there was nothing he could do to make this recipe work, it still dings his pride a little.
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Jul 3, 2022 10:53:02 GMT -5
"oh yoseph, its perfect." she says and smiles at him as she takes the plate from him and then gets up and kisses him softly. her cheeks darkening with a bit of a blush as she kisses him. eventually letting go and sitting back down to eat the wonderful dessert he made for her.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Jul 3, 2022 11:18:46 GMT -5
Part of the fun of this particular dessert is the bubbles that go up through the middle which both keep the dessert upright and make a show for the children. This doesn’t have bubbles, but the taste is there in spite of the missing presentation. Yoseph leans forward to sneak one more kiss as you pull away, and you can see the colour rising around his neck and cheeks too.
“I don’t mean to be too forward here…” he trails off, having trouble making eye contact, before continuing, “Instead of sharing a small couch, would you like to join me…” he pauses, and swallows hard, “In my room?” The blush he has before is washed over by a tide of bright crimson that covers his face to the tips of his ears.
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Jul 3, 2022 11:49:15 GMT -5
she pauses with the fork halfway to her lips and nearly drops it as he manages to get his question out and she looks up at him. her own blush deepening and spreading to the tips of her ears. " i......i would like that alot." she says as she looks up at him and smiles.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Jul 3, 2022 12:08:40 GMT -5
He smiles back, and knocks back his nearly full glass of wine. You know that must have taken all of his courage just to ask you to join him. He grabs the wine bottle between his fingers that still balance his wine glass, and offers you his free hand. When you take it, he leads you past your room to another staircase that leads up. He unhooks a little chain that blocks access to the stairs, and motions for you to head up ahead of him.
You head up to find yourself in a very simple bedroom. The angle of the roof makes the sides of the room slanted. Under the slant along one wall is a set of shelves containing neatly folded clothes and a few trinkets from Yoseph’s life. A painted portrait of three generations of people. The oldest male looks similar enough to Yoseph’s grandfather, so the older woman must be his grandmother. The next pair must be his parents, which makes the child Yoseph himself. There are several awards for cooking as well. His bed is set between two thin windows against the far wall.
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