The Forgotten Wish

Nuria states her worry over Oren again, and by this point it's starting to be warranted. He's been gone far too long for what should just be a glance about; dinner is pretty much done, after all, the only people still eating the ones who ordered late.

(Slick has stated intent to go see the guards about what he heard. Any plans from anyone else?)

Unless someone tries to interact with her, Sylvera finishes her meal and then retires to her room. She doesn't feel like dealing with commoners, and to her this was a very long day. Better to rest up for tomorrow. 

Breldo would otherwise prefer to make use of his comfy seat and perhaps another helping of the best bits from dinner, but if Nuria is still worried about Oren, he'd praise her instinct of wanting to lookout for a comrade, and accompany her on a post dinner and show walk through town if she wished.

Slick of course also helps Pallen down to come watch the show after a while as he finished his food.

Once Pallen is sitting comfortably Slick will find someone downstairs, Breldo or Nuria and explain,

"Rick needs to talk to guards. Rick heard there was an ambush on the road Rick, Urea and... Brad" He looks at Breldo as he offers the name up, clearly as a question, but he doesn't stop his explaining, "Came up today but somehow the guards here already captured the bandits! Rick is curious how they managed to get back at almost the same time as Rick without passing Rick and must get details! Urea and Broad... can please help Boss Pallen up after friend Khond is done?"

"It's Breldo. And Nuria."

"That sounds... confusing. I'm not sure we're the best for helping him upstairs, but yes, we won't leave him down here alone."

"Breldoanduria! Rick knew that! Rick wonders if Rick could call Breldoanduria Brel? Boss Pallen is light, Brel and Urea can easily handle the task!"

Rick adds,

"Rick is also confused about what the guards have done! Rick will find out and tell Brel and Urea and friend Khond."

He stands and waves to Khond then departs to the mean streets, looking for a guard.

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Breldo would otherwise prefer to make use of his comfy seat and perhaps another helping of the best bits from dinner, but if Nuria is still worried about Oren, he'd praise her instinct of wanting to lookout for a comrade, and accompany her on a post dinner and show walk through town if she wished.

 Nuria gives Breldo a small smile and nods to his suggestion. It will be good to get outdoors...specifically away from Rick.

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Once Pallen is sitting comfortably Slick will find someone downstairs, Breldo or Nuria and explain,

"Rick needs to talk to guards. Rick heard there was an ambush on the road Rick, Urea and... Brad" He looks at Breldo as he offers the name up, clearly as a question, but he doesn't stop his explaining, "Came up today but somehow the guards here already captured the bandits! Rick is curious how they managed to get back at almost the same time as Rick without passing Rick and must get details! Urea and Broad... can please help Boss Pallen up after friend Khond is done?"

 She jumps as the cat-man pops out of nowhere. Why does he insist on never getting anyone's names right?

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"It's Breldo. And Nuria."

"That sounds... confusing. I'm not sure we're the best for helping him upstairs, but yes, we won't leave him down here alone."

 She nods as Breldo pronounces their names correctly (Nuh-rye-uh) Then she looks at Breldo. "W-we still have time to look for Oren right? I-I don't think it will take long. K-kond and...the noble lady are still here too."

Khond is too absorbed in his performances to pay attention to anything going on, he's used to people having discussions.  After a couple more musical performances following dinner, the flute is put away, and he turns to story-telling, beginning with a dramatic retelling of a great hero's triumph over an army as it marched toward his home, through clever ploys, misdirection, and bravely challenging their champions to single combat, weakening their forces and morale until they had no hope of victory.

"Sure Nick. We were going to go look for Oren a bit, but we'll be back soon to make sure Boss Pallen is able to get up stairs."

He gives Nuria the faintest of smiles as he messes up the cat man's name.

In the inn, Slick, Nuria and Breldo share a quick conversation, Slick mostly stating his intent to go to the guards, while Breldo and Nuria state they're going to go out and look for wherever Oren might have gone. Should they check in with Pallen, he confirms for them not to worry- He's fine staying down until they are back, and there's always Sylvera as well.

"It's not like I need be carried, after all."

Sylvera decides to take an early retirement, leaving the bustling sound of the inn behind for now, even Khond winding down his performance somewhat and switching to telling stories. It seems that people would be fine if he winds down for the night. By this point, besides the few listening with rapt attention, most have turned to their own conversation of games. He still needs to eat too, after all- And he probably gets a chance to see the others exit as well.

In each case, the trio would be able to exit swiftly, if each for their own goals.

Breldo would check in with Pallen, and Khond too, if he takes a brief break, but otherwise will assume that the centaur will speak to their employer after his set when he has his own meal. He'll accompany Nuria out for an Oren check.

Rick will look curiously at Breldo but smile and shrug,

"'Oren? Ah, Rick knows the dwarf man. Oren is missing? Rick will ask the guards if Oren has been spotted while Rick asks about the ambush."

Rick will simply head to the nearest guard or in the direction he would expect a guard to be in.

Breldo and Nuria head out. There is a distinct lack of Oren in the immediate surroundings. A cursory look around and a bit of name yelling at least gets nothing but a few looks. It doesn't help that it's getting dark... 

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Slick heads in the direction of the city center, not certain where the guard house would be but that makes the most sense. Eventually he does spot a duo of guards - more busy chatting each other up than their very slow patrol. 

Rick approaches the guards,

"Rick greets the two fine guards this evening! Rick wonders if the guards have time for a question?"

The duo was in the midst of chuckling over some kind of matter when they somewhat reluctantly, but mostly diligently, turn toward Slick as he addresses them. One scratches their beard while the other takes the lead.

"Sure thing. What you need?"

"Rick has two questions. Rick wonders first about the ambushers from (direction Rick came from today). Rick just came up the road today but saw no ambushers but somehow guards from this find city came back with the ambushers from the road Rick was on right after Rick got here? Do the most diligent guards before Rick know what happened? Rick wonders also if the fine guards have seen Oren the dwarf man? Rick saw Oren last wearing (loose description of Oren's clothes)?"

The two guards briefly glance at each other, and then back to Slick.

"You'll have to ask the captain about all that. Didn't deal with any of that business myself."

"As for your Oren," the other adds in, "I think I may have seen him earlier actually. Some colleagues taking him to the station for some reason."

Rick nods that he should speak with the captain but his ears really perk up at Oren being taken into custody.

"Rick wonders what mischief Oren has been up to! Rick got the impression Oren was very, very b-"

Rick changes his mind on his word choice,

"Rules abiding! Another mystery for Rick to solve! Can the kind guards point Rick in the direction of the station?"

Rick gets given directions and what to look for with no issues on either guard.