Elustran Days

Realizing he's been misunderstood, but... you know... pretty comfortable in his body, Wick sketches a small seated bow and turns back to the match. 

"Well, I doubt he considers prostitutes a major threat, so that's still one for the win column," he thinks. "Now how the hell do I get out of this damned box?"

(Does Wick know that Mon is around? Perception: 6. If he spots the bat sprawled out in a nearby seat... he needs some way to get out of here. Can Mon use detect thoughts like Dee? Would Wick know if he does?)

1. You cannot see him, as he is small, and this place is large.

2. You are aware that while he can speak to Dahme’dre, he cannot speak to you. Unless you used Speak with Animals, but that’s once again noticeable

Dahme'dre approaches in Lini's face once again. "Wick?" She checks under one of the chairs outside. "You wouldn't leave us ladies all alone would you?" She calls out with her hands balled in fists on her hips (Deception: 18)

Kirkgrim looks out to see your group looking for you, “Huh, seems like someone lost their associates. Poor old woman. Must’ve been her grandchild or something along those lines. Can’t seem to think of anyone named ‘Wick.’ There’s Wickfords, Elwicks, Candlewick... Huh.” Kirkgrim snaps his fingers and an amorphous shadow raises slightly, “Look for someone named ‘Wick.’ I don’t believe that I’ve met them.” The shadow melts back down and slithers off as another fight comes to a close. Kirkgrim reclines in his chair, “Wick... Wick... Nothing... The lady could be senile... Eh, we’ll see.” He turns to Wick, “So, new guy, don’t think I ever got your name. Mine’s Kirkgrim. A pleasure.”

It occurs to you that you, at least explicitly, have not told him your name.

 (Yeah, that was a pretty conscious choice. Cornered as he is, though...)

Ellywick rises in his seat and gives Kirkgrim a deep bow.

"My apologies, my Lord. How incredibly rude of me. My father saw it fit to name me Elly (a name, he would argue, that would toughen up his only son). I am a member of the dwindling Stumbleduck clan. By your leave, my closest friends call me Duck."

He looks out toward Lini and the others. "I'm impressed that the ruler of such a large city would take direct action to assist one of his citizens. That woman looks old, though, and may need help... I have quite a lot of experience in caring for the elderly, my Lord; would you permit me to ensure that she isn't lost herself?"

Kirk nods, “Duck, interesting. Alright, Duck. I’ll remember it.” He considers for a moment, “Yep, I make sure that I’m familiar will everyone in Everywhere. That’s the fun of it. Anyway, how noble of you. Sure, if it’s that much of a concern for you, you can go help her. Who knows, maybe you might know who she’s looking for.”

As the girls leave the bar Alijurn leans on the table getting on eye level with the lads. "Why do a couple of young promising men such as yourself know where the girls can obtain.." Alijurn clears his throat and affixes his stern look on the one of them who did most of the talking. "most likely.. illegal substances?" The look grows sterner by the millisecond.

Intimidation: 20

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As the girls leave the bar Alijurn leans on the table getting on eye level with the lads. "Why do a couple of young promising men such as yourself know where the girls can obtain.." Alijurn clears his throat and affixes his stern look on the one of them who did most of the talking. "most likely.. illegal substances?" The look grows sterner by the millisecond.

Intimidation: 20

 (Well, it’s been five hours, so that look must be stone by now! Haha)

The boys stammer and the brown haired one nervously says, “Well, kids talk, you know? All we know is that it’s going around, it’s been on the news lately. To be honest... we never get invited to anything... so it’s not like we’ve had a chance to do anything...”

"It has been a pleasure making your acquaintance, my Lord," Wick says with another bow. "Should the woman truly be lost, I will take her to her family or friends. Am I correct that you may find me with your shade familiars, Lord Kirkgrim? If so, I will await your summons should you require me."

Wick bows to the others in the room. "Lady Bixsnow, I remain hopeful that we will meet again. I would be more than happy to make the acquaintance of your... friends. Please don't hesitate to call on me if you are in need of a diversion."

Wick hops out of the booth and weaves through the crowd toward Dee/Lini. "Excuse me, Grandmother. Lord Kirkgrim has overheard your plight. He has asked me to assist you; are you looking for someone?"

(Performance: 13) 

With his back to the booth, Wick surreptitiously taps his forehead and draws a line across his throat, hoping to signal that telepathy is not a great idea. If Kirkgrim can see through invisibility, who knows what else he can do?

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"It has been a pleasure making your acquaintance, my Lord," Wick says with another bow. "Should the woman truly be lost, I will take her to her family or friends. Am I correct that you may find me with your shade familiars, Lord Kirkgrim? If so, I will await your summons should you require me."

 

 Kirkgrim gives a two-fingered wave, “Fair enough! Take care, Duck. Enjoy the city.” His attention returns to the crowd.

Bixsnow gives a gentle bow, and you think you note a little blush beneath her veil.

You skedaddle out of your improvised issue and meet up with Dee and the rest.

"Friends in high places, gnome? Why do share with the class," Ashe strolls up to Ellywick with a pleasant smile as Cupcake creeps from Ashe's collar up to her neck and onto her cheek. This was unnecessary, but Ashe desired to see a reaction from the man.

Wick stifles a yelp, then hisses, "I'm trying to save your hides. Look like I've said something boorish and walk away in a huff before the master of this place suspects something!"

He raises his voice and says to Dee, "Is that your granddaughter? Do you have a people looking for you? Let me take you outside..."

Wick gently takes Lini's elbow and steers her toward the nearest exit. He turns toward the top box and gives a polite wave in case anyone is watching. 

Alijurns resting hands turn into fists and he slams one of them into the table, not too hard, but hard enough to make the cutlery bounce a little. "If you're afraid of not belonging i suggest a place in the military or town guard. Everyone there fills their role." He turns on his heel and tries to catch up with the girls. 

The young men shrink back from the table and frantically nod at the very large dragon man.

It would seem that your persuasion tactics are as good as ever!

 "Oh, my! Such a handsome young man!" Lini says, "Yes, thank you. We're headed to the pleasure district. I'm sure you'll find we can make great use of you there." she says going toward the exit with Wick.

You may certainly do so! The question remains, are you simply returning to your seat or fully exiting the coliseum?

(I defer to Lini. She's got a wise old head on her shoulders)

(If it weren't for the DM's 'Are you sure you wsnt to do this' I'd definitely want to leave...)

I assure you, my questioning is only so I know whether I need to describe the outdoors of the city haha!

The gang gathers back together and heads out of the coliseum through its great stone arches. The streets beyond are clean and orderly. But the group hardly notices the streets.

They say you can always tell tourists in Everywhere. People who live here and see it every day don't often look up in the air.

There is no horizon. The city stretches out in every direction and the sky above may be a mirror of the streets, but the curve is apparent. The party is looking up at a distant domed ceiling, yet they can imagine the people there are looking up at them.

(Now, you only need to describe some of it... Or all of it, if I'm wrong...)