City of Cresthall

"Oh, i'm sorry. I'll feed you, baby bird. It SEEMED like seven months. I KNOW it took only weeks. Tell your boss we wanna get paid. Let's go. I'm aching for rest." 

Ashley cant help but chuckle as the moral of her team starts to improve from finally making landfall.

(It's a desert city, there are man made inlets drawing water from the ocean further into the city. The streets are lined with yuan-ti and dragonborns. The streets are filled with either carriages or squads of dragonborn patrolling.)

Ominak joins you all on the docks, but seems nervous. Further down the street, you see a squad of dragonborn approaching the ship's dock. One leads them in full plate armor. It is a gold dragonborn as he strides past you all and hugs Ominak, picking him up with ease.

"My brother returns! How fare you, my sibling? Was your trip meaningful? Did you bring me any swords from the academy? How about any armor? Did you find anything that'll give me wings? And lastly, did you miss me?"

Ominak struggles a bit but he can't break free from the man's grip, "Brother, I'll be happy to share with you once I am done with my business with these adventurers."

The man lets go and looks at you all. Then beams a smile towards you all, "Adventurers! Ah, you all must have helped with my brother's travel then. Thank you all for keeping my brother safe. I'd go myself but he'd hate how much time it'll take for a full regiment to travel with him. Now you must tell me about your travel here? Did those dreadful shark people attack? A goliath dreadnought? Pirates? Oh, maybe you fought off a giant squid, they're all much fun to fight with."

He gives a laugh before offering his claw, "Apologies, I am Sargt, commander of Savasst's military. I am merely overjoyed to see my brother back in the city."

Bennett reaches out to shake Sargt's hand, "Pleasure to meet you, sir. My name is Bennett, this is Crispy, Gasp, Hatt, Ashley, and Karra. As for your question, we did actually, in fact, get attacked by dreadful shark people! It was an interesting encounter, but we made it!"

Karra nods, but his brow is still furrowed, giving this frowning expression. He hasn't spoken at all today, watching Ominak and still not fully content with the results of what recently happened.

Gasp emphasizes Bennett by mimicking Sargt "Dreadful shark people" 

Hatt nods in agreement, his mouth full of delicious orange.

Trying to be as patient as she could, Crispy smiled a somewhat fake smile, eager to get on with business. She gives Ashley's hand a squeeze, and looks at Hatt enjoying the fruit Crispy gave him. That produced a genuine smile, and she was glad she brought the citrus with her on the boat trip.

Gasp, tired of being in the heat already, turns to Ominak and mimicks him "I'll be happy to share with you once I am done with my business" He stretches open a clawed hand and raises his palm up to Ominak as if he were waiting for a handout. 

Bird Person had the right idea. And Crispy also looked at Almanac expectantly.

Yes, its been an.. interesting...trip, but if I remember correctly our business is concluded. I believe our payment is due. Ahsley smiles warmly and tries not to be rude in front of Ominaks brother.

"If you were expecting me to carry that much gold on my robes, you are mistaken." He starts to head off the dock, towards the city, "Brother, did you happen to bring a few carriages with you?"

"I've brought one. But why the rush good brother, we can merely have the men fetch the gold for you."

"I'd rather give it to them myself. Besides, this is their first visit here. What kind of host would I be if I just left them here. They'll have an enjoyable time at the royal spa after all the trouble on the sea. And I'd like to talk to a few of them."

Sargt boisterously laughs, "Hah, I am jealous of you adventurers. Hewa does not show much interest in things except for his magic. You've must have impressed him. I'll have the men bring in another carriage then, don't want you all to be stuffed into one."

Sargt runs off, shouting at his men. A few of his men leave and Ominak turns to you all. "Sir Bennett and Sir Kenku, please join me in the carriage, I have something I want to discuss with you two." He opens the door to the carriage near the squad, gesturing for the two to enter.

Bennett glances at Gasp and whispers, "Let's go, Sir Kenku." He will glance back at Crispy and signs, If we are not back in 30 minutes, find us.

Karra steps forward, interceding into the conversation for the first time. His face still is frowning at Ominak. "Those that died." He says to Ominak. "You know all their names, yes?"

"Sir Bennett" Gasp mimics as he follows along into the carriage that is brought before them. Though, even with Bennett tagging along, he can't help but be a little nervous. Ominak seems like the person to go to any lengths to accomplish his goal. If that goal is keeping a secret then...well...Gasp will keep his guard up. 

Ashley lit up at the mention of a royal spa. Such a place may be just what she and Crispy needed to work out the stress of a long boat ride.

Crispy, her armor shredded and half naked from the dragonturtle’s bite, didnt mind it one bit listening to the conversation between the dragonborn and the team. She saw the look on Ashley’s face and, much to her delight, when she heard the word spa, thought the same thing. Like Ashleys healing, Hatts healing didn't leave any scars, but the weariness inside needed to rest. There was tension in her back and shoulders, she slowly rotated her shoulders, as if answering their protest. At the mention of Bird Person and Sir-Misses-a-Lot’s summons, she turned to the rest of the time, and snorted somewhat sarcastically, somewhat joking:

“Welp. I guess we’re not cool enough to be in the carriage.” 

She saw Bennett sign to her, and nodded, as if she’d think about. While she waited for them, she squatted down and stretched a bit. A bath couldn't have been more welcome right now, and she was beginning to get self conscious.

Not to mention impatient. She tried to be patient and closed her eyes for a moment while business was concluded, thinking of what Ashley would look like in a swimsuit walking along the beach. 

Auggh otttt haaamd innugggh, says Hatt.

did Hatt have a stroke ?

I check his face for drooping. "Hatt?" she asks, somewhat concerned. "Swallow your orange before talking."