Savage Harvest- adventure thread

"So you have a temper. What of it? A charming trait I would say." Sasha says with a warm smile, briefly laying her hand on Aaron's again, giving his rough hand a soft squeeze. "We could need a real fighter out there on the road, besides too much restraint would just be boring, don't you think?" She says with a warm smile and a wink, before filling up both glasses again. "So who did you beat up Aaron? That steer for kicking you in the face?"

Aaron shakes his head, and you can feel his hand tremble a bit, "I.. I don't want to talk about it. Not here, at least. Too many people, too much emotion. Plus, I'm starving. You won't like me when I'm hangry, haha."

He smiles weakly, and waves the Innkeeper over, " Hey mister, what are the food specials tonight? We're starving!"

The inn Keeper sees Aaron’s waving and sends April the serving girl scuttling over. She is a buxom gal with large green eyes and reddish hair. She says they are serving lamb shank with carrot and potatoes with a hank of bread 5 silver per person. She says to Aaron “ wow, look at those shiners…did your girlfriend here wallop you for leering at the ladies? “ She giggles a bit, which make her jiggle a bit.

” just joshin ya, would you like two?”

The door to the Gilded Horseshoe swings open as a young human Male in unremarkable garb makes his way inside, spotting Sasha and Aaron he practically trips over himself to get to them nearly losing a boot as he trips over his own feet. "Ah! You must be the heroes who have rolled into town and shook up the place!" He pauses, straining to remember the details of all he's heard already. "Id heard you'd run into trouble. The whole town is talking about you!" He says arms out with a big toothy grin on his face. 

It's a deal!

William frowns at Luke accepting the money for the gem he found, but says nothing. He instead raises his glass: To adventure! And takes a big gulp.

Thank you mr Harpell! Unless you have any advise for beginning adventurers, we have some shopping to do!

Arcturo says to William, “ the best advice is think things through, take care of your gear and most importantly take care of your friends. Good luck to you on your journey, my fortune smile on you all.”

after everyone finishes their drinks, he leads you back down through the mirror and back into the main room.

And on you! William says politely.

Once they're back in the main room William tells Luke: Thanks for volunteering to be our party's bookkeeper! I'm happy you're the one keeping track of our finances! Now let's get Gerty some armor!

"Later then, somewhere else." Sasha says, giving Aaron another smile, taking another sip of her wine.

 She is about to say something more as the serving girl comes scuttling over to their table. She blushes at the mention of girlfriend and glances quickly over at Aaron before looking away. "Yes, two will be fine." She says quickly.

"Yeah, apparently word travels fast." Sasha says to the newcomer, giving him an appraising look.

Luke smiles "Thanks, Will! I have to keep track at home as much as I hate it. Gert you ready for some gear! I am so excited, we get to look like real adventurers! We should be sure to save some for Sasha and Rik too....although I haven't seen Rik since we got back here? Do you think the adventurin scared her off a bit?" Luke heads out of the den and goes with the other 2 to the nearest adventurers shop

Don't trick me in saying anything about Rika I might regret, Luke! Maybe some light armor for the both of us? Or a rapier! Ooohhh yes a rapier!!!

William chats as they go.

"OOH, a rapier, like pirates in stories I have read about! You could be like the swashbuckling Will Turner! As long as you don't become like One-Eyed Willy that is.....Maybe they'll have some light armor for us and maybe a better bow than this rickety old thing...Gert can get some shiny armor and bust through the bad guys like the knights of old!"

At least it's better than No-Eyes Willy, hahaha!

Flushing a little under Sasha's sudden appraisal, Loran draws his arms back to his sides and composes himself shooting a quick gaze to Aaron. "Hmm well i see 2 of you but... I could've sworn there were others?" Still standing he shrugs as he refocuses on Sasha. "Well um, if you don't mind me prying a little. Where are a duo of great heroes such as yourselves headed after a stunt like that?"

Luke laughs. "Oh man just think about how we could have our names in a history book telling of our great adventures! We should come up with a name for our merry band. Gert and the glams! No, no that's not very fearsome is it....Uhhh Gert and the Gallants! Or maybe just The Gallant Gang!" Luke continues to laugh at his goofy ideas

"Well what do you say, hero?" Sasha says to Aaron with a soft laugh, giving his rough hand another squeeze before turning to the newcomer again. "The others will be here later I think and we're all heading north to Mirabar in a couple of days or so, right Aaron?" She says turning to the man beside her. "I'm Sasha." She says with a smile offering her hand to the newcomer.

Loran extends his own hand to back to Sasha's, gently shaking it. "Loran. Nice to meet you Sasha." He says, grinning back at her." "Mirabar huh? I just so happen to be headed there to sell off a few sheep." He says, musing. "Tell you what. Sheep are lovely but they aren't great conversationalists. Mind if i join you? If you can help me keep control of em, id be willing to pay you all for it after i get some coin for em there. Whaddya say? Maybe run it by the rest of your band and get back to me?"

Gerty bows to Arcturo after she gets up from her seat, unsure of what to say after making allies with one of the biggest influences in town.  She follows the group out of the place with a huge grin on her face.

It never drops as the boys start goofing off and talking about getting her some armor and arming themselves.  Is this real?  She feels like her dreams are coming true.  She's always wanted to be a fighter, someone to protects and does the right thing, and here she was!  And with her best friends, she pinches herself, "Ow!" yep, it's real!  

"Ha!  You're darn right I'm going to bust through bad guys like the knights of old!  And you guys are coming with me!  You swashbuckling pirates!!  Yes, let's see what we can find, this has been the BEST day!!" and she skips off with the boys, trying her best to keep up with her short little legs.

Aaron looks to Sasha, then to this new fellow shaking his head, "Oh... uh, no - I'm no hero. I only drove a wagon here for them. But yes, the High Harvestide festival lies ahead, going to be a busy one this year, no doubt." He pulls out a seat for Loran. "Here - rest your legs, traveler Loran. As Sasha has said, I'm Aaron." He then will also extend his hand to introduce himself. 

(Aaron is a plainly dressed human with short to medium length brown hair, green eyes, and an angular face shape.) 

"You're a sheep herder too?" Sasha beams. "Well, nice to meet you too the Loran." She says with a wide smile and a nod. "I guess the others should have their say, but I'm sure they won't mind you coming with us, and I'll be glad to help you with your sheep, as long as they get along with mine." She says with a soft laugh.

"Come on now don't sell yourself short friend. Even a wagon driver can be a hero in the right circumstance no?" Loran says extending a hand in turn, plopping down into the offered seat. "Mmm-hmm! Busy might be an understatement. No doubt this year's is gonna be one to remember."