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<4336> from <Lisl>
<Comes panting into the Hall, wipes down the bar quickly, unlocks the door> The Hall is open!
<4337> from <Lisl>
<looks out the door at the empty street, shrugs, and sits down to whittle>
<4338> from <Lisl>
<looks at the growing pile of shavings, back at the door, and sighs>
<4339> from <Lisl>
<gets up, notices the door is still closed, and goes over to shake it. It's still locked. Searches for a second key to unlock the door>
<4340> from <Lisl>
<goes upstairs in search of a key>
<4341> from <Lisl>
<comes back down, in hopes the voice she heard outside was Drach's....>
<4342> from <Lisl>
<looks about the empty common room, hearing Patron voices outside, and almost crying in frustration as she tugs at the stuck door>k
<4343> from <Lisl>
<digs under the bar in desperation, and comes up holding a key above her head in triumph>
<unlocks door>
<4345> from <Lisl>
<pulls open door with a howl of triumph, woman over stubborn inanimate object>
<4344> from <Mirkalan>
Greetings....
<4346> from <Lisl>
Welcome, welcome! My apologies for keeping you outside so long! I seem to have misplaced the key....
<4347> from <Alexis>
::Sailor enters SG's Hall once again. For the first time he feels confident that he is among friends::
<4350> from <Lisl>
But I've got it now. <pats bodice confidently> Greetings, all! <moves back behind bar> Is there anything I can get you all?
<4351> from <Alexis>
Good evening, Lisl. It is good to see you again.
<4353> from <Felis>
Greetings comrades, I've missed our conversations these past two nights.
<4353> from <Alexis>
I will have a cup of red wine, please.
<4354> from <Alexis>
I believe I will try Sealgair's homemade brew....
<4355> from <Lisl>
Good to see you as well, Alexis. <looks around> I'm sorry Brianna isn't with us tonight, at least not yet.
<4356> from <Felis>
[I see the gnome was booted, it's not too hard to boot a gnome...]
<4357> from <Alexis>
::smiles and slightly blushes, but recovers himself in the wink of a will-o-whisp's eye::
<4358> from <Felis>
G'night my lady, may I have your pick of the night?
<4360> from <Lisl>
<turns with a handful of glasses, filling a slender, green-stemmed wine glass decorated with a glass mermaid with red wine, a pewter tankard with ale, and turns to deposit the drinks before the patrons>
<4362> from <Felis>
::Interesting wine glass::
<4364> from <Alexis>
::graciously accepts and plunks a few coins on the bar::
<4364> from <Lisl>
<looks thoughtfully at Felis before gathering up a wine glass and pouring a greenish-yellow substance> Try this. A brew from a far-off Realm. Drach brought it back on one of his adventures.
<4365> from <Felis>
So, high ranger, do any traveling in the past few days?
<4367> from <Philister>
::He walks in, and it is evident he is really steamed about something. To Lisl:: Lady, I've had a devil's time getting here tonight, could ye' get me something that'll be well worth the voyage?
<4368> from <Mirkalan>
No... I've just been waiting... things have been quiet...
<4369> from <Lisl>
<places glass before Felis; there is a snow-covered peak etched into the glass>
<4370> from <Felis>
::Felis takes the wine glass and seeing that it is from Drach, takes a small sip::
<4371> from <Alexis>
My, what lovely stemware you have here tonight.
<4372> from <Lisl>
<smiles at the gnome and gives him a snifter of Sembian brandy> On me. Your troubles were partly my fault. I lost the key.
<4373> from <Felis>
Interesting, I don't think I've ever tasted anything quite like that, from where did he get it and what is it named?
<4374> from <Lisl>
Thank you. With Sealgair's wide travels in his spare time, he manages to accrue quite a collection.
<4375> from <Philister>
'Thank you, lady. To your health and long life." ::takes a healthy slug of the brandy, sits on a stool, and starts to relax...::
<4376> from <Lisl>
I'm not sure from where he got it, but he told me it was called "Mist of the Peaks", or some such.
<4377> from <Alexis>
::Turns to Phil:: So, what manner of adventure brings you here tonight?
<4378> from <Philister>
Alcohol.
<4381> from <Alexis>
::laughs:: That can be some adventure.
<4382> from <Philister>
And the company...
<4388> from <Lisl>
The company? <laughs> That's certainly an adventure, in this place.
<4390> from <Philister>
Aye, it can be.
<4391> from <Alexis>
::Nods::
<4393> from <Lisl>
<secret smile, as if she's sharing an old joke with herself>
<4394> from <Philister>
::Confused look at Lisl's smile::
<4395> from <Alexis>
Hmmm... ::says nothing::
<4396> from <Mirkalan>
<Raised eyebrows in Lisl's direction>
<4397> from <Lisl>
<shares her smile with Philister> You never know quite what to expect from those who come here.
<4398> from <Philister>
I learned that the last night...
<4399> from <Lisl>
<puzzled look for a moment, before it clears> Oh; you mean Iworo? Yes, that's one example of what I mean. Don't fash yourself, he and the lady warrior went out for the evening.
<4400> from <Philister>
::Drinks some more brandy:: This is a fine brew.
<4401> from <Lisl>
<tilts head and smiles> The finest in the Realms, or so I'm told. The only thing that could surpass it is deadly poison 99 times out of the 100 it's sampled.
<4402> from <Mirkalan>
<turns to Alexis> Forgive my curiosity, but where are you from?
<4403> from <Philister>
::coughs a little at 4401:: That's a reassuring fact, my lady...
<4404> from <Lisl>
<brow furrows> I wish I could remember what it's called... I've had some, once. Pure delight when it's aged properly... all I remember about it is that it's a light green in color. Most unusual...
<4405> from <Alexis>
I am from many places. My first home was in the region around the Twelve Seas of Surka.
<4406> from <Philister>
I'll wait until a good cleric is near 'till I sample that concoction....
<4407> from <Lisl>
<smiles, leans on the bar> Well, that explains your chosen trade.
<4408> from <Alexis>
I suppose it does.
<4410> from <Lisl>
<grins impishly at Philister> You'd better have enough to pay for a resurrection, then. It's also one of the fastest poisons of all the worlds.
<4411> from <Philister>
Mayhap some delights were best left to the truly foolish...
<4412> from <Alexis>
Aye. I would say so.
<4414> from <Felis>
Excuse me, I drifted off.
::Moves over to talk to the gnome:: [just so he can't bag up]
<4415> from <Lisl>
<smiles again> I guess you could call me that. I used to be a truly impudent pup when I was young. <Lisl looks all of about 20 or 22>
<4417> from <Felis>
I remember you said you were from Waterdeep, where are you from?
<4419> from <Lisl>
Excuse me for just a moment... <disappears into the back room>
<4422> from <Philister>
::Looks at Felis like most people look at a wooden post:: "Waterdeep..."
<4423> from <Felis>
I know, I said that. Where in Waterdeep.k
<4424> from <Philister>
I stayed in an inn near the Dock Ward. ::smiles in recollection:: The Yawning Portal.
<4425> from <Alexis>
::Suddenly three large guards burst into the room. "Alexis the Sailor, you must come with us. The King requires your presence at once."::
::shocked:: Oh, my. ::silently gets up and leaves the Hall with the men::
<4426> from <Felis>
Great Scott!
<4428> from <Philister>
::Wipes the sweat off his forehead:: I *hate* it when that happens... Especially when it happens to me.
<4429> from <Lisl>
<bursts from the back room> What is it? What is the meaning of this?
<4431> from <Felis>
Perhaps one of you three could tell me about the War Wizards. I've heard people speak of them, and also the Harpers. Whenever I ask about them they always avoid it.
<4433> from <Mirkalan>
Not I....
<4434> from <Lisl>
<smirks> The War Wizards are a topic everyone avoids. They are quite powerful and no one knows when they might be listening. The Harpers are another matter. Little is said because so little is known of them.
<4435> from <Philister>
The Harpers? Meddling lot of regionalistic vigilantes. Always jumping to conclusions that they don't bother to back up. Dolts!
<4436> from <Lisl>
The Harpers are said to have a very powerful political influence, though their membership is secret. They uphold the ways of Good in the city and elsewhere.
<4437> from <Felis>
Like some kind of secret police or something?
<4438> from <Philister>
Aye, that'd be the label...
<4439> from <Lisl>
<looks thoughtfully at Phil> That's as may be, but I've heard of great goods that have been done. They never try to force their will on others, but they do try to protect the weak from having their wills forced by the powerful.
<4440> from <Felis>
Someone I overheard said that the WW rule this city. Do you three think that is true?
<4441> from <Mirkalan>
I do not know... I have not stayed long enough here to find out....
<4442> from <Lisl>
<frowns> They have a hand, yes, but I don't think any one party could be said to rule this city.
<4443> from <Felis>
Do any of you know any of these people?
<4444> from <Philister>
::to Lisl's comment:: Not always, sometimes, when they don't have enough evidence to support a judgment, they *try* to carry out the punishment, regardless.
<4445> from <Felis>
::to Phil:: Sounds like you've been rubbed the wrong way by these people.
<4446> from <Mirkalan>
That's putting it mildly.
<4447> from <Felis>
Care to elaborate?
<4448> from <Lisl>
<lowers her voice> That can be a good thing, sometimes. Have you heard of the Red Wizards? Another patron, Elgara'a, said that the Harpers were instrumental in keeping them from taking over her homeland. But no one can prove any charges against the Red Wizards.
<4450> from <Mirkalan>
Hmmmmm....
<4451> from <Lisl>
<cocks her head at Phil and settles down on the bar, waiting for a tale>
<4452> from <Felis>
I thought Elgara'a lived very far away from here, though from this world. Have you ever met her, Lisl? I don't think I've ever seen you two together.
<4453> from <Philister>
[to 4447] Not especially. Some things are better left in the past.
[to 4448 & 4449] Sometimes, when a crime cannot be proved, none has been committed.
<4454> from <Felis>
I traveled with a thief who spoke the same way...
<4455> from <Felis>
So then, these Harpers have widespread affect in this part of the world.
<4456> from <Lisl>
<nods, admitting Phil's right to privacy, and purses lips in thought> Sometimes.. but sometimes not.
<4457> from <Philister>
::Quirks an eyebrow at Felis:: Ye' wouldn't be suggesting anything, would you?
<4458> from <Lisl>
Maybe. Since no one knows who they are, no one really knows what they're really responsible for. <spreads hands in a helpless gesture>
<4459> from <Felis>
Oh, no, of course not. I don't think all thieves are bad anyway. I can think of many adventures I might not have gotten out of if not for Ebon Shatterstaff. He is a thief I traveled with, a real charmer he is...
<4460> from <Mirkalan>
I can imagine...
<4461> from <Lisl>
<smiles> Yes, most thieves are. Charming, that is.
<4462> from <Felis>
That;s one thing that always amazed me. He always got the ladies' attention.
<4463> from <Philister>
A quality we must share...
<4464> from <Mirkalan>
Describe him....
<4465> from <Felis>
It's as if they could tell that he was dangerous. Many women found it quite attractive, even if they knew they would get burned.
<4466> from <Lisl>
Was he particularly comely?
<4468> from <Lisl>
<grins wolfishly> Yes, to some people danger IS an aphrodisiac...
<4469> from <Felis>
Not really, he had a just stepped out of a fight look.
<4470> from <Philister>
Bleeding?
<4472> from <Aleksandr>
::There is a slight, audible pop in one corner, and suddenly there is a young man standing there, dressed in blue robes. He has a slightly pleased expression on his face, as if he had just succeeded in doing something he hadn't thought would work::
<4474> from <Aleksandr>
:: then he looks around, his brow furrowed. He scratches his head ::
I could have sworn this was Sealgair's place.
<4475> from <Felis>
No, ::eyes drift off:: Ebon never really bled, just got nicked.
<4476> from <Mirkalan>
It is... they've remodeled.
<4477> from <Lisl>
<looks slightly surprised for a moment, but recovers quickly> Greetings, milord. It IS the Meade Hall. Can I help you? My name is Lisl, I'm tending bar tonight.
<4478> from <Felis>
::tries not to look surprised at the man's entrance:: Greetings, sir.
<4479> from <Aleksandr>
No, it looked like this the last time I was here, but I do not recognize any of you.
::still a little puzzled, he bows::
I am Aleksandr Gerasimov, from Karameikos. But I doubt any of you have been there.
<4480> from <Philister>
Not yet.
<4481> from <Mirkalan>
No, I cannot say I have... I am Mirkalan. High Ranger of Kanagar.
<4482> from <Lisl>
<smiles secretly again> Only once, a long time ago. They didn't like me much there, so I left.
<4483> from <Lisl>
<by way of introduction> Lisl Ferinsdottir. What can I get you?
<4484> from <Aleksandr>
:: smiles at Lisl::
I will probably return from time to time, but I'm afraid I must be going.
<4485> from <Lisl>
So soon?
<4486> from <Felis>
By the door this time?
<4488> from <Philister>
Goodbye, stranger... but not as strange as some.
<4489> from <Aleksandr>
::he furrows his brow momentarily and then there is another slight pop, and he disappears::
<4490> from <Lisl>
<shakes head slowly> As I said, the patrons of this place...
<4491> from <Mirkalan>
Come and go? <eyebrows raised>
<4492> from <Felis>
Strange people drift through here.
::turns to Lisl:: Where is Karameckor? I've not heard of it. It's not off world, is it?
<4493> from <Lisl>
<grin> You could say that.
<4494> from <Philister>
Well, that least this time it's something I am at least moderately familiar with...
<4495> from <Mirkalan>
I have heard the name once or twice... but I have never met anyone before from there.
<4496> from <Felis>
How many of you have been off world?
<4497> from <Lisl>
Karameikos? No, I don't THINK it's off world <furrows brow, trying to remember> It IS far away, though. A mountainous land, with many customs and disciplines strange to here.
<4498> from <Mirkalan>
Not I... before now, I had never been far from Kanagar.
<4499> from <Felis>
::ironically:: I thought all customs were like they are here.
<4500> from <Philister>
May I have another snifter of that brandy, miss? It's done wonders for my temperament.
<4501> from <Felis>
So, Lisl, what did you do in the past two days?
<4502> from <Lisl>
I've traveled once or twice, wholly accidentally, and not far at that. <sighs> My mother, who adventured a long time, has traveled much more off-world than I. <looks at Phil> Certainly, milord gnome <takes his glass & refills it>
<4503> from <Felis>
Who is your mother? And what device does she use to do this?
<4504> from <Philister>
Thank you for the drink, milady ::pays for the drink:: And please call me Philister.
<4505> from <Lisl>
<looks at Felis, turns away to pick up a cloth and begin wiping down the bar, speaking to but not looking at him> Oh, not much. Just a little hunting around the city.
<4506> from <Felis>
I myself have never been off the realms, what were you hunting for, an item or a person, some clothing perhaps?
<4507> from <Philister>
See anything of interest in the woods outside the city?
<4508> from <Felis>
::looks to see if she has any new things on::
<4509> from <Lisl>
My mother's name is Aldis. She's full elven, and been an adventurer for many decades. I don't know how she traveled, or probably would do so myself. <grins> One of her old friends is a mage. Maybe he took her around.
<4510> from <Lisl>
<looks at the gnome> Philister. <nods firmly, as if committing it to memory>
<4511> from <Mirkalan>
Yes... my father could probably do that sort of thing... if he has, though, he doesn't say much about it.
<4512> from <Lisl>
<wearing a rusty-red long tunic over leather breeches, but otherwise same as last time>
<4515> from <Lisl>
<looks at Phil> Oh, just getting some food. Old habits die hard. <looks evasive>
<4523> from <Lisl>
<hears knock on the door> Come on in, stranger!
<4524> from <Felis>
So, where were we...
<4525> from <Lisl>
<looks relieved at a thought of a distraction from the current topic>
<4535> from <Red>
::a young woman, 6'0" with flaming red hair and dark eyes enters wearing a heavy black longcoat. She also is wearing black boots and gloves::
<4529> from <Felis>
Greetings ma'lady. ::bows slightly::
<4530> from <Lisl>
<looks newcomer over, noting strange style of dress> Greetings, and welcome to Sealgair's Meade Hall! I'm Lisl, can I get you anything?
<4537> from <Philister>
::EVERYBODY'S taller than me...:::
<4540> from <Red>
<also has a black satchel across her back>
<4542> from <Philister>
::Stands on barstool in an attempt to be on eye level with the rest of the crowd::
<4545> from <Lisl>
<looks oddly at Phil>
<4546> from <Red>
<looking oddly at small creature>
Now, who might you be, sir?
<4547> from <Philister>
::looks odd::
<4550> from <Philister>
I'm Philister Pharen, former Waterdhavian, currently between employers, but not really looking, anyway...
<4551> from <Felis>
Greetings, I am Felis Strongarm. Who might you be?
Why not come over to the bar with the rest of us?
<4552> from <Lisl>
Well, <grins> we seem to be stunned to silence by your entry, milady. May I get you something from the bar?
<4557> from <Red>
Yes, that would be kind.
I'll take a flaming hurricane.
<4561> from <Lisl>
<looks puzzled, but game> I'm sorry, I'm not familiar with that drink. But I can make one for you if you tell me what's in it.
<4562> from <Mirkalan>
So, what brings you here, if you don't mind my asking?
<4563> from <Felis>
Yes, you don't quite look like a resident.
<4566> from <Red>
I'm not really sure.
I was on watch when I slipped and fell.
When I awoke, I found myself in this strange place.
<4568> from <Philister>
On watch where?
<4569> from <Lisl>
On watch? Are you a ranger, milady?
<4570> from <Felis>
::to Lisl:: Could I have another of what you gave me before, only in a bigger glass?
<4571> from <Mirkalan>
I've seen stranger...
<4572> from <Red>
Ranger?
<4573> from <Philister>
A woodsman of sorts.
<4574> from <Lisl>
<nods to Felis> Certainly. <pulls down a flagon and draws more green stuff from the tap>
<4576> from <Aleksandr>
:: "pop" ::
Zdravstvuitye, again.
:: quirky smile ::
Sorry about the sudden disappearance, but I was, ah, informed that I had to be elsewhere for a little while.
<4577> from <Philister>
So was Alexis...
<4578> from <Red>
I was on watch in the barrens, I was waiting for the stupid clod to get ahold of the envelope before they caught up with us.
<4579> from <Lisl>
Ahh. <looks understanding, while not understanding>
<4580> from <Lisl>
Barrens? Envelope?
<4581> from <Red>
Sorry, not in the "woods" much these days.
<4583> from <Aleksandr>
:: walks over to the bar ::
Ah, I believe you were tending the bar?
<4584> from <Philister>
I know what "clod" means... I hear it all the time.
<4585> from <Aleksandr>
If so, could I get a glass of meade, please?
<4586> from <Lisl>
Yes, I am. <plunks flagon before Felis, frowning slightly as it fizzes>
<4587> from <Felis>
From where do you come, miss....?
<4588> from <Lisl>
Certainly! <bright smile> <turns to wall of taps and hunts down the one labeled "meade", pours a mugful>
<4589> from <Red>
My home now, or where was my home...
<4590> from <Mirkalan>
Where was that?
<4591> from <Red>
So, how's that flaming hurricane coming?
<4592> from <Felis>
::whispers to Mirkalan:: Don't any Wizards come in who just walk in and quietly drink in the corner?
<4593> from <Red>
I'm from a tribe in the hills from the east and now I live in the city.
<4594> from <Mirkalan>
<whispers back> None that I've seen...
<4595> from <Aleksandr>
:: takes a sip of the meade ::
Charosha! As good as I remember!
<4596> from <Felis>
In this city?
<4597> from <Red>
No, I'm not sure what city this is.
<4598> from <Aleksandr>
:: smiles::
Convey my compliments to Sealgair the next time you see him.
<4599> from <Felis>
This is the city of Marsember.
<4600> from <Aleksandr>
:: Aleksandr walks over to a table and sits down in a corner::
<4601> from <Lisl>
<smiles over shoulder from wall of taps, drawing from one labeled "Absolut Peppar"> Nearly done! <moves to one with an ornate spigot shaped like a tongue of flame and pours out CAREFULLY>
<4602> from <Felis>
::wonders if he is another telepath, then wonders if he just "heard" that::
<4603> from <Red>
From the best I can tell, I'm a LONG ways from home and I'm afraid I don't know where "Marsember" is in reference to home, I've never heard of it before tonight.
<4606> from <Philister>
Does the nation of Cormyr sound familiar?
<4607> from <Lisl>
Here you go, miss. <carries mug over CAREFULLY, and puts a metal plate down under as a coaster> Now be careful, we just had the bar refinished.
<4610> from <Red>
I'm afraid not, Phil.
<4611> from <Felis>
What are the names of some cities near you, I've traveled around THIS world enough.
<4612> from <Philister>
::Eyes Red's drink with suspicion::
<4614> from <Lisl>
<smiles at Alex belatedly, absorbed in conversation> I shall convey your compliments to SG.
<4615> from <Lisl>
I've traveled THIS world very widely. Where were you from, lady?
<4616> from <Red>
<sniffs the drink then takes a good size drink>
This is better than anything I've ever had.
Now, this bartender, is a BARTENDER,
and this is a REAL drink.
<4617> from <Red>
A city called Seattle.
<4618> from <Felis>
::Takes a big slug of his drink:: You can really feel it in the back of your throat if you take a long enough swig!
<4619> from <Lisl>
<smiles, but goggles slightly, as she knows what's really in it>
<4620> from <Philister>
::dryly:: Thanks, none of us were certain.
<4621> from <Red>
<settles in to REALLY enjoy my drink>
<4622> from <Lisl>
Seattle? <frowns in thought before shaking head> Lady, you're very far from home. There's no such place on this world that I know of.
<4623> from <Felis>
Seattle?! Doesn't sound like a place I've run into.
<4624> from <Mirkalan>
I've never heard of such a place.
<4626> from <Red>
This place is so strange, and the people are so <looking for a word> different.
<4627> from <Lisl>
What do you do there?
<4628> from <Red>
I work.
<4630> from <Philister>
Yer not run of the mill yerself, lassie...
<4631> from <Lisl>
Work? <looks puzzled> Yes, but what do you work AT?
<4633> from <Red>
<looks at Phil strangely>
Neither are you, dear.
<4634> from <Lisl>
<looks out the window briefly> The Hall closes in five minutes, gentlefolk.
<4635> from <Philister>
Never denied it.
<4636> from <Red>
I do several different things.
<4637> from <Philister>
Like what?
<4638> from <Aleksandr>
:: sighs, finishes meade ::
Then I must be going...
:: "pop" ::
<4639> from <Felis>
Some kind of mercenary work?
<4640> from <Red>
I retrieve and deliver information quite a bit.
<4641> from <Lisl>
<nods wisely> Oh, a thief? Don't worry, we're all familiar with thieves here. <smiles comfortingly>
<4642> from <Philister>
A messenger?
<4643> from <Red>
No, not a thief.
<4644> from <Philister>
::glares mildly at Lisl::
<4645> from <Red>
Sort of a messenger.
<4646> from <Felis>
So, you have no way of getting home?
<4647> from <Lisl>
<looks at Red oddly> Your clothes have the smell of magic about them? <makes the statement a question>
<4648> from <Red>
<looks a bit sad> No.
<4649> from <Lisl>
<glances out the window again and begins to untie apron> Time, gentles. I've got to be getting home. <looks at Red> We have rooms for rent upstairs, if you wish.
<4650> from <Philister>
I'll be heading back to the Barrelstone. I'll see everybody tomorrow.
<4651> from <Red>
Yes, that would be good.
<4652> from <Mirkalan>
In that case, I hope to be back tomorrow, but I cannot say for sure... Farewell.
<4653> from <Felis>
Well, I had best be getting back to the Griffon, I'm going to try sailing again tomorrow, hopefully I'll have better luck.
<4654> from <Lisl>
<smiles at Felis> Luck, Felis! I hope to see you all again.
<4655> from <Mirkalan>
<sighs and walks out the door>
<4656> from <Philister>
Farewell....
<4657> from <Lisl>
My lady Red, rooms are three silvers, but I'm willing to spot you a night if you have to change your money first.
<4658> from <Felis>
I was hoping to ask Alexis about the rigging, but he had further people asking for him.
<4659> from <Red>
Thank you kindly
<writes a promise note and walks upstairs to find a room for the night>
<4660> from <Lisl>
<smiles grimly> Perhaps tomorrow, Felis. I'll ask after him tonight on the way home, to see who detained him.
<4661> from <Lisl>
<wipes down bar and stacks empty glasses on a tray to take them to the kitchen>
<4662> from <Felis>
::heads out the door, begins to whistle a sad song (badly) and fades from hearing::
<4665> from <Iworo>
:: walks down the stairs::
Hm... Missed 'em all.
<4666> from <Lisl>
<cocks head from the door> I'm closing, but is there something I can help you with, Warrior?
<4667> from <Iworo>
No, I just thought I heard some people down here earlier. I thought I might join you all... but it seems I'm too late.
<4670> from <Lisl>
<smiles> Well, we had a widely varied crowd tonight, even a new stranger who will be guesting with us, but I called time a few minutes ago.
<4671> from <Lisl>
The Hall should be open tomorrow, though, if you're interested in company.
<4674> from <Iworo>
Oh, I imagine I'll be here tomorrow... I just hadn't realized you had returned from your trip early enough to open for this evening's custom... So I took some time out for a few things I needed to accomplish.
<4675> from <Lisl>
Ah. No, I was just out... hunting today. I planned to be back in time. The gladiator is not with you? <looks over his shoulder>
<4676> from <Iworo>
No, she also had some private business to attend to. She didn't tell me much.
<4678> from <Lisl>
Ahh. <nods, looking circumspect, not wishing to pry>
<4679> from <Lisl>
<also still looks slightly uncomfortable around him, though she knows him better now>
<4680> from <Iworo>
Well, good evening, then.... Tomorrow...
<4681> from <Lisl>
Good evening.
<4682> from <Lisl>
<closes door a second time and locks it with satisfaction at having accounted for everybody. Looks about outside, breathing deeply of the night air. Gives a wolfish grin as she stares at the moon before fading into night.
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