Sylrie takes an upper bunk and stores his things away as well. He then joins the others on deck, clapping his hands across Kor and Perci's backs, "Why don't we make it a thing, shore leave together. Share a meal, an ale, maybe get a tattoo. It'll be fun." he then smiles broadly, anticipating someone taking objection to getting a tattoo...or maybe hoping.
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Kora
She turns as Isuzu comes up, making gentle eye contact with the quiet woman. "Of course, I would like that. I'll admit I've not spent time in a city this large before. You can tell me something even a native might not know, to make me feel more comfortable. And I should enjoy the company."
When Percival steps up, Kora glances at Isuzu to gauge her reaction (Insight: 15) but she's not a great read of character.
(But it will color her reaction to Percival...)
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ey/em/eirs, or they/them works, too (just not he). Role-playing since that keep on those borderlands. I love it so.
As Percival steps forward Isuzu greets him respectfully, "M'lord,"then demurely lowers her eyes...
For Kora...
...as if attempting to avoid direct eye contact with him. Her usually aloof ashen face seems to blush ever so slightly as she slowly moves a step back... as if to place Kora between herself and the gentleman.
Sylries chuckles, "Well you never know until you try. So Isuzu, you're from here, whats good? LT gave us a suggestion, but maybe you know of something better?"
After storing his gear and probably wisely picking a lower hammock (it would suck to fall on one of his squad mates in the middle of the night) he'll move back out on to the deck looking for the rest of the party.
"If that offer is for everyone Sylrie, you're on!"
"Really Isuzu, you don't have to treat me like that. I'm not your lord, or anyone else's for that matter. I gave up my noble privileges when I joined the army. I'm a soldier, just like the rest of you."
As the others begin to gather, Kora will step with Isuzu as she steps back, allowing herself to end up between the woman and the others, notably Percival.
"I've no space on my lily white skin for a tattoo!" and she pulls up a sleeve and flexes her bare arm, laughing. "No, let us eat where the LT suggested, together. Isuzu can tell us what's what on the menu. Perhaps if we don't dally, she can guide us to a sweets shop after, or even some place that sells something stronger. Can't be mercenaries if we don't smell like them, eh? You can look for a skin artist then, instead."
After whatever discussions ensue about where to eat and tattoos, as they leave the ship and walk, Kora will not obviously place herself between Isuzu and Percival again, letting Isuzu take care of herself, until she understands this whole dynamic better.
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ey/em/eirs, or they/them works, too (just not he). Role-playing since that keep on those borderlands. I love it so.
Isuzu turns to Sylrie, "yes I was born here until I was shipped off in before I hit my teen years to be educated at the Unseen Sanctuary but I know my way around yes... but I fear my knowledge is sparse regarding taverns and tattoo parlors as I was much too young for such. As I remember I rather enjoyed the food from the poor street vendors much more than tavern fare but then I was young and somewhat wild. I do know the place that the Lieutenant suggested and can easily take us there if you like." Then she adds shyly, "I am interested in a tattoo, is such customary as a solder?"
Turning to Percival her face begins to flush deeply and she half-bows but catches herself and stops abruptly, "forgive me mmmm'lord,..." she stammers and recovers herself to continue, "I mean no disrespect or to disregard your preferences... old habits are hard to break especially when they have have been so ingrained so deeply. I am sorry..."
The minotaur squints his eyes at Sylrie trying to figure out if he really is as clueless as he sounds, or if he's just faking it.
"Ink you barmy fool! You mentioned new ink! Perhaps we can find a merchant here in port and get a group discount!" and he'll laugh out loud and clap Sylrie on his back. "it could be good for moral!"
"Yes, it's customary for soldiers to get drunken tattoos in embarrassing places and think themselves brothers then. My brothers came home with some gods awful phoenixes, at least that's what they claimed them to be, little orange singer birds more like. You should definitely get one," she smiles crookedly at Isuzu.
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ey/em/eirs, or they/them works, too (just not he). Role-playing since that keep on those borderlands. I love it so.
"Oh, ya! Ink, lets do it" Sylrie's smile is broad but definitely hiding his regret at having even joked about getting ink. Nonetheless it would in fact be a moral booster, and something to remember their first mission so he just gave in and ran with the nerves. "...And Kor, the whitest canvas gives way to the most vibrant color" he shot her a wink before looking back to Kashie, "...alright so it's you and I, maybe Isuzu, should we head their first or go get dinner first?"
Kora, "Yes, it's customary for soldiers to get drunken tattoos in embarrassing places and think themselves brothers then. My brothers came home with some gods awful phoenixes, at least that's what they claimed them to be, little orange singer birds more like. You should definitely get one," she smiles crookedly at Isuzu.
Isuzu nods as she silently listens to Kora trusting the Kalashtar to explain the custom... then finally speaks... and asks, "what sort of embarrassing places?"
Percival, "It's fine Isuzu. I'd be lying if I said that it wasn't hard for me to make the transition from noble to soldier."
"Thank you... um... Percival, you are too kind!"
Percival & Kora's Eyes Only
From the things she has shared with Percival and the others... you might glean that Isuzu has spent most of her life squirred away at the Lord of Death's equivalent of a Nunnery then later when she returned back home to House Orien she spent the last two years before becoming a soldier to catch up with intensive training those of her House receive in regards to the Mark of Passage as a House Agent and how it's used with land vehicles such as the Lightning Rail, so she has not had much of a social life. Then also Percival is the only one of the group of equivalent social rank to her that she is aware of though she is an illegitimate child, her father is a Baron after all and a girl has to have standards.
((OOG Okay okay... wow, um, give me a few minutes to get these posts put up, looks like it’s going to be a long 4 hours haha 🤣))
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"...Debts must always be paid, sometimes in more than blood and gold. But this is Ordo Ursa," Ren places his hand on Erakas's chest, right where the Dragonborn's heart is. "Right here. And it always has been and always will be. Don't ever forget that. Because I won't."
Serandis Mendaen (Aereni Elven Rogue/maybe one day Wizard)- Project Point Playtest
Dernin's Bistro- a small open air restaurant on the waterside, two levels and sells delicious local dishes. Fresh fish and Aundarian wines, what could be better.
Main Dishes:
Plokkfiskur – Fish Stew
Literally translated as “mashed fish”, this rich and filling fish stew features white fish, such as cod, halibut or haddock. Traditionally it was made with potatoes and onions in a milk-based roux sauce. Modern Aundarian Chefs are putting a twist on this dish, adding carrots, celery, cream and even white wine. Served with brown bread and butter, and topped with fresh chives, it makes a delicious, hearty lunch which will keep you going all afternoon.
Humarsúpa – Creamy Langoustine Soup
On a cold day, what better way to warm up than a bowl of creamy, spiced lobster soup? The broth for this soup is often made from langoustine shells and fish skin. It will certainly come with chunks of fresh langoustine meat and a splash of cream (although some chefs now use coconut milk). What makes this dish extra special is that the aromatic spices added, give the soup a wonderful curried kick.
TROUT WITH ORANGE-SAFFRON SAUCE
Trout has some fat in it, so you will want a bit of acid to balance it. Thus the white wine and orange juice. Orange adds some sweet, butter smooths it all out, and the saffron, which has a complex, dried hay-like aroma and an ever-so-slightly bitter flavor, makes everything intriguing.
Caver’s- a tavern for “sailor” types...
Yoko’s Oh Nos— an established tattoo parlor (because why not lol )
Hindel’s Chicken ‘O Stick- a small food cart that sells fizzy sugary fruit flavored drinks and chicken on a stick
"...Debts must always be paid, sometimes in more than blood and gold. But this is Ordo Ursa," Ren places his hand on Erakas's chest, right where the Dragonborn's heart is. "Right here. And it always has been and always will be. Don't ever forget that. Because I won't."
Serandis Mendaen (Aereni Elven Rogue/maybe one day Wizard)- Project Point Playtest
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Sylrie Caldamus
Sylrie takes an upper bunk and stores his things away as well. He then joins the others on deck, clapping his hands across Kor and Perci's backs, "Why don't we make it a thing, shore leave together. Share a meal, an ale, maybe get a tattoo. It'll be fun." he then smiles broadly, anticipating someone taking objection to getting a tattoo...or maybe hoping.
Kora
She turns as Isuzu comes up, making gentle eye contact with the quiet woman. "Of course, I would like that. I'll admit I've not spent time in a city this large before. You can tell me something even a native might not know, to make me feel more comfortable. And I should enjoy the company."
When Percival steps up, Kora glances at Isuzu to gauge her reaction (Insight: 15) but she's not a great read of character.
(But it will color her reaction to Percival...)
ey/em/eirs, or they/them works, too (just not he).
Role-playing since that keep on those borderlands. I love it so.
John nods. No thank you. I’m not going to get a tattoo, already have to many marks on my body. But I’ll happily take a meal!
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"Unfortunately, I am also going to have to turn down your offer of a tattoo."
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Isuzu
As Percival steps forward Isuzu greets him respectfully, "M'lord," then demurely lowers her eyes...
For Kora...
...as if attempting to avoid direct eye contact with him. Her usually aloof ashen face seems to blush ever so slightly as she slowly moves a step back... as if to place Kora between herself and the gentleman.
Sylrie Caldamus
Sylries chuckles, "Well you never know until you try. So Isuzu, you're from here, whats good? LT gave us a suggestion, but maybe you know of something better?"
Kashkaval
After storing his gear and probably wisely picking a lower hammock (it would suck to fall on one of his squad mates in the middle of the night) he'll move back out on to the deck looking for the rest of the party.
"If that offer is for everyone Sylrie, you're on!"
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Sylrie Caldamus
Sylrie turned to Kashie, "Of course you big lummock, we should all get dinner together"
"Really Isuzu, you don't have to treat me like that. I'm not your lord, or anyone else's for that matter. I gave up my noble privileges when I joined the army. I'm a soldier, just like the rest of you."
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Kora
As the others begin to gather, Kora will step with Isuzu as she steps back, allowing herself to end up between the woman and the others, notably Percival.
"I've no space on my lily white skin for a tattoo!" and she pulls up a sleeve and flexes her bare arm, laughing. "No, let us eat where the LT suggested, together. Isuzu can tell us what's what on the menu. Perhaps if we don't dally, she can guide us to a sweets shop after, or even some place that sells something stronger. Can't be mercenaries if we don't smell like them, eh? You can look for a skin artist then, instead."
After whatever discussions ensue about where to eat and tattoos, as they leave the ship and walk, Kora will not obviously place herself between Isuzu and Percival again, letting Isuzu take care of herself, until she understands this whole dynamic better.
ey/em/eirs, or they/them works, too (just not he).
Role-playing since that keep on those borderlands. I love it so.
Isuzu
Isuzu turns to Sylrie, "yes I was born here until I was shipped off in before I hit my teen years to be educated at the Unseen Sanctuary but I know my way around yes... but I fear my knowledge is sparse regarding taverns and tattoo parlors as I was much too young for such. As I remember I rather enjoyed the food from the poor street vendors much more than tavern fare but then I was young and somewhat wild. I do know the place that the Lieutenant suggested and can easily take us there if you like." Then she adds shyly, "I am interested in a tattoo, is such customary as a solder?"
Turning to Percival her face begins to flush deeply and she half-bows but catches herself and stops abruptly, "forgive me mmmm'lord,..." she stammers and recovers herself to continue, "I mean no disrespect or to disregard your preferences... old habits are hard to break especially when they have have been so ingrained so deeply. I am sorry..."
Kashkaval
The minotaur squints his eyes at Sylrie trying to figure out if he really is as clueless as he sounds, or if he's just faking it.
"Ink you barmy fool! You mentioned new ink! Perhaps we can find a merchant here in port and get a group discount!" and he'll laugh out loud and clap Sylrie on his back. "it could be good for moral!"
Skameros - Bugbear Barbarian - Out of the Abyss - By Kerrec
Follow your Arrow where it Points - Tabaxi Monk - Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus (by Pokepaladdy)
Citron Pumpkinfoam - Fairy Monk - Project Point: Team Longsword
Kora
"Yes, it's customary for soldiers to get drunken tattoos in embarrassing places and think themselves brothers then. My brothers came home with some gods awful phoenixes, at least that's what they claimed them to be, little orange singer birds more like. You should definitely get one," she smiles crookedly at Isuzu.
ey/em/eirs, or they/them works, too (just not he).
Role-playing since that keep on those borderlands. I love it so.
"Your brothers did it wrong then - you get the tattoo first! And then go drinking! HAHAHA"
Skameros - Bugbear Barbarian - Out of the Abyss - By Kerrec
Follow your Arrow where it Points - Tabaxi Monk - Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus (by Pokepaladdy)
Citron Pumpkinfoam - Fairy Monk - Project Point: Team Longsword
"It's fine Isuzu. I'd be lying if I said that it wasn't hard for me to make the transition from noble to soldier."
Insight to see if Percival's rank is the only reason for why Isuzu is acting the way she is around him:8
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Sylrie Caldamus
"Oh, ya! Ink, lets do it" Sylrie's smile is broad but definitely hiding his regret at having even joked about getting ink. Nonetheless it would in fact be a moral booster, and something to remember their first mission so he just gave in and ran with the nerves. "...And Kor, the whitest canvas gives way to the most vibrant color" he shot her a wink before looking back to Kashie, "...alright so it's you and I, maybe Isuzu, should we head their first or go get dinner first?"
"I'm always in a better mood after I've filled my belly! That way those who don't want to join us can do whatever they want after we eat"
Skameros - Bugbear Barbarian - Out of the Abyss - By Kerrec
Follow your Arrow where it Points - Tabaxi Monk - Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus (by Pokepaladdy)
Citron Pumpkinfoam - Fairy Monk - Project Point: Team Longsword
Isuzu
Isuzu nods as she silently listens to Kora trusting the Kalashtar to explain the custom... then finally speaks... and asks, "what sort of embarrassing places?"
"Thank you... um... Percival, you are too kind!"
Percival & Kora's Eyes Only
From the things she has shared with Percival and the others... you might glean that Isuzu has spent most of her life squirred away at the Lord of Death's equivalent of a Nunnery then later when she returned back home to House Orien she spent the last two years before becoming a soldier to catch up with intensive training those of her House receive in regards to the Mark of Passage as a House Agent and how it's used with land vehicles such as the Lightning Rail, so she has not had much of a social life. Then also Percival is the only one of the group of equivalent social rank to her that she is aware of though she is an illegitimate child, her father is a Baron after all and a girl has to have standards.
((OOG Okay okay... wow, um, give me a few minutes to get these posts put up, looks like it’s going to be a long 4 hours haha 🤣))
"...Debts must always be paid, sometimes in more than blood and gold. But this is Ordo Ursa," Ren places his hand on Erakas's chest, right where the Dragonborn's heart is. "Right here. And it always has been and always will be. Don't ever forget that. Because I won't."
Serandis Mendaen (Aereni Elven Rogue/maybe one day Wizard)- Project Point Playtest
Dernin's Bistro- a small open air restaurant on the waterside, two levels and sells delicious local dishes. Fresh fish and Aundarian wines, what could be better.
Main Dishes:
Plokkfiskur – Fish Stew
Literally translated as “mashed fish”, this rich and filling fish stew features white fish, such as cod, halibut or haddock. Traditionally it was made with potatoes and onions in a milk-based roux sauce. Modern Aundarian Chefs are putting a twist on this dish, adding carrots, celery, cream and even white wine. Served with brown bread and butter, and topped with fresh chives, it makes a delicious, hearty lunch which will keep you going all afternoon.
Humarsúpa – Creamy Langoustine Soup
On a cold day, what better way to warm up than a bowl of creamy, spiced lobster soup? The broth for this soup is often made from langoustine shells and fish skin. It will certainly come with chunks of fresh langoustine meat and a splash of cream (although some chefs now use coconut milk). What makes this dish extra special is that the aromatic spices added, give the soup a wonderful curried kick.
TROUT WITH ORANGE-SAFFRON SAUCE
Trout has some fat in it, so you will want a bit of acid to balance it. Thus the white wine and orange juice. Orange adds some sweet, butter smooths it all out, and the saffron, which has a complex, dried hay-like aroma and an ever-so-slightly bitter flavor, makes everything intriguing.
Caver’s- a tavern for “sailor” types...
Yoko’s Oh Nos— an established tattoo parlor (because why not lol )
Hindel’s Chicken ‘O Stick- a small food cart that sells fizzy sugary fruit flavored drinks and chicken on a stick
All within a two (2) block radius.
"...Debts must always be paid, sometimes in more than blood and gold. But this is Ordo Ursa," Ren places his hand on Erakas's chest, right where the Dragonborn's heart is. "Right here. And it always has been and always will be. Don't ever forget that. Because I won't."
Serandis Mendaen (Aereni Elven Rogue/maybe one day Wizard)- Project Point Playtest