"Ah, well. I don't mean to keep you from your rest, but... you've proven to be trustworthy and capable. I just thought you should know that Theresa is not truly my name," she says quickly, and quietly, making sure they are not overheard. "My real name is Claire, as the rest of the Broken Chains well know, but I would prefer to keep using Theresa in public. I am... aeh... from a family of some social standing in Albion, and very much do not wish to make a name for myself on this continent," she explains. "I would prefer not to elaborate on my personal situation at this moment, but I felt you ought to know the truth. That is all."
She decides not to comment on Louis's state of dress, or the fact that he still hasn't washed up.
“You and the rest of them... you clearly have a story worth telling. And I thank you for trusting me enough to say somethin’ about it. Even if it’s just a small piece.”
He seems to waver for a moment. “I wasn’t going to tell any of you, but I’m about to go spy on Varnell and Lucius. This whole thing seems off. I want to set my mind at ease and be sure nothing happens while we relax. My hackles are up is all.”
"Hmm... I think that's a very good idea. Unfortunately, I am not, aeh, skilled at subtlety, so the best I can offer you is moral support. Perhaps you should ask Nos or Benjamin - more properly, his owl - to accompany you, however. There is safety in numbers, after all." She pauses. "I was going to share a drink with the captain and his son at the Shack. I wanted to know his impressions of the barony. Perhaps it is foolish to involve ourselves in these political troubles, but I am also uneasy."
Vaclav walks out at about this point, having cleaned his clothes once again. "Give me an hour and it doesn't have to be an owl. It's his preferred form but he can deal with it for a bit. But I understand your choice. Nos is much better at those sorts of things than I am."
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"Oh, hello there," Claire says with a smile. "I was just about to make my way towards the Shack to beg for some of that much-talked about food. And see if I could meet up with Aaron and Jack. Are you thinking of doing the same?"
The hour is late, but not too late for some ales. Getting a meal this late might prove difficult, but we will see how persuasive you can be if you ask for one. Outside the moon is half-full and the air is turning a little chill as there is very little cloud cover.
So, are Vaclav and Claire heading off to the Shack for an ale? Is Louis going to go and do some spying? What will Nos Heliwr do?
Louis will wait a minute to see if No’s comes out (not having informed Nos of anything, I assume this to be a chance encounter) and head to do some spying if he doesn’t come out.
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13 Now Heliwr saunters out humming a tune from the once wildly popular opera “Spy in the Cupboard”. “So, would ye be wanting to take a wee peek round the neighborhood? Might prove to be interesting? Unless you had plans, that is.”
Claire and Vaclav make their way towards the Shack. As they enter, Claire looks around hopefully for the owner, wanting to try some of the Shack's famed cooking at least once before moving on from the town... how quickly that might happen obviously depending on how circumspect Louis and Nos's mission goes, she thinks to herself.
Vaclav waits until they're around the corner and then summons Chernobog and tells him to follow the other two at a safe distance and let him know if they seem to get in trouble.
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“Nothing too crazy. I just want to go keep keep an eye on Varnell, and possibly Lucius.” Louis goes to look at how easy it would be to get close to either of those targets.
Claire and Vaclav take a quiet wander through town. Most folk are indoors by now but some are about. Houses have lights on for the most part, as do a few businesses, though it is very unlikely any are open at this time of night. The Shack is welcoming and the atmosphere jovial.
The Shack is as bad as its name implies. It is ramshackle, under disrepair and in need of some care. However the food, as cooked by the owner Mrs Ramsbottom, is exquisite. Rumour has it the Baron has tried to recruit her to his kitchens but she has always refused.
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The owner is there bustling about the place. When Claire walks in, in full armour, she stops and frowns but as soon as it is clear you mean no trouble her usual smile returns and she hurries over to you. Hearing you order food she tells you that she has finished cooking but she does have two portions of a nice sea bass that came up from Zaneth only this morning. It may be a little dried out but she'll drizzle some fresh braised-courgette sauce over it which should help. When it comes, a while later, the food is as good as the rumours suggested and it's been a long time since you have tasted anything as good. Indeed, though the surroundings are nothing like as pleasant, the actual food is better than that served at the baron's table.
Captain Aaron and Jack are there, a little drunk, and make good on their word to buy you a few beers.
Meanwhile back in the Torrent Louis and Nos are discussing where to go and who to spy on. Varnell apparently has a room in this inn which means he'll be in one of the rooms near yours. Lucius is most likely still padlocked under a warehouse out in the town. Unknown to them, yet, Chernobog sits upon the roof of the Torrent, waiting for them to come out if they do. What is their plan?
As she's eating, Claire looks around for Aaron and Jack. If she spots them, she'll swallow hastily and wave them over to join, interested in exchanging the local gossip.
Vaclav just sits quietly with the others and drinks a single drink slowly. He engages in conversation when someone includes him directly but other than that just sits quietly and listens.
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"Well, what are they saying about us?" Claire asks curiously, wiping her mouth. "By the Light, this is delicious. I can't believe the Baron hasn't managed to snatch Mrs. Ramsbottom up already. Of course, seeing as how he's not throwing money at renovating this place, I suppose his offer isn't sweet enough for her..." she mumbles, scooping up another mouthful eagerly.
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"Ah, well. I don't mean to keep you from your rest, but... you've proven to be trustworthy and capable. I just thought you should know that Theresa is not truly my name," she says quickly, and quietly, making sure they are not overheard. "My real name is Claire, as the rest of the Broken Chains well know, but I would prefer to keep using Theresa in public. I am... aeh... from a family of some social standing in Albion, and very much do not wish to make a name for myself on this continent," she explains. "I would prefer not to elaborate on my personal situation at this moment, but I felt you ought to know the truth. That is all."
She decides not to comment on Louis's state of dress, or the fact that he still hasn't washed up.
“You and the rest of them... you clearly have a story worth telling. And I thank you for trusting me enough to say somethin’ about it. Even if it’s just a small piece.”
He seems to waver for a moment.
“I wasn’t going to tell any of you, but I’m about to go spy on Varnell and Lucius. This whole thing seems off. I want to set my mind at ease and be sure nothing happens while we relax. My hackles are up is all.”
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"Hmm... I think that's a very good idea. Unfortunately, I am not, aeh, skilled at subtlety, so the best I can offer you is moral support. Perhaps you should ask Nos or Benjamin - more properly, his owl - to accompany you, however. There is safety in numbers, after all." She pauses. "I was going to share a drink with the captain and his son at the Shack. I wanted to know his impressions of the barony. Perhaps it is foolish to involve ourselves in these political troubles, but I am also uneasy."
“Nos, then. Drawing attention to himself with the owl seems foolhardy, especially if the captives talk about what they saw.”
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Vaclav walks out at about this point, having cleaned his clothes once again. "Give me an hour and it doesn't have to be an owl. It's his preferred form but he can deal with it for a bit. But I understand your choice. Nos is much better at those sorts of things than I am."
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"Oh, hello there," Claire says with a smile. "I was just about to make my way towards the Shack to beg for some of that much-talked about food. And see if I could meet up with Aaron and Jack. Are you thinking of doing the same?"
Vaclav shrugs. "Guess I could. Not like there's much else to do around here. I would kill to find a good book."
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The hour is late, but not too late for some ales. Getting a meal this late might prove difficult, but we will see how persuasive you can be if you ask for one. Outside the moon is half-full and the air is turning a little chill as there is very little cloud cover.
So, are Vaclav and Claire heading off to the Shack for an ale? Is Louis going to go and do some spying? What will Nos Heliwr do?
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Louis will wait a minute to see if No’s comes out (not having informed Nos of anything, I assume this to be a chance encounter) and head to do some spying if he doesn’t come out.
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Now Heliwr saunters out humming a tune from the once wildly popular opera “Spy in the Cupboard”. “So, would ye be wanting to take a wee peek round the neighborhood? Might prove to be interesting? Unless you had plans, that is.”
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Claire and Vaclav make their way towards the Shack. As they enter, Claire looks around hopefully for the owner, wanting to try some of the Shack's famed cooking at least once before moving on from the town... how quickly that might happen obviously depending on how circumspect Louis and Nos's mission goes, she thinks to herself.
Vaclav waits until they're around the corner and then summons Chernobog and tells him to follow the other two at a safe distance and let him know if they seem to get in trouble.
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“Nothing too crazy. I just want to go keep keep an eye on Varnell, and possibly Lucius.”
Louis goes to look at how easy it would be to get close to either of those targets.
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Claire and Vaclav take a quiet wander through town. Most folk are indoors by now but some are about. Houses have lights on for the most part, as do a few businesses, though it is very unlikely any are open at this time of night. The Shack is welcoming and the atmosphere jovial.
The owner is there bustling about the place. When Claire walks in, in full armour, she stops and frowns but as soon as it is clear you mean no trouble her usual smile returns and she hurries over to you. Hearing you order food she tells you that she has finished cooking but she does have two portions of a nice sea bass that came up from Zaneth only this morning. It may be a little dried out but she'll drizzle some fresh braised-courgette sauce over it which should help. When it comes, a while later, the food is as good as the rumours suggested and it's been a long time since you have tasted anything as good. Indeed, though the surroundings are nothing like as pleasant, the actual food is better than that served at the baron's table.
Captain Aaron and Jack are there, a little drunk, and make good on their word to buy you a few beers.
Meanwhile back in the Torrent Louis and Nos are discussing where to go and who to spy on. Varnell apparently has a room in this inn which means he'll be in one of the rooms near yours. Lucius is most likely still padlocked under a warehouse out in the town. Unknown to them, yet, Chernobog sits upon the roof of the Torrent, waiting for them to come out if they do. What is their plan?
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As she's eating, Claire looks around for Aaron and Jack. If she spots them, she'll swallow hastily and wave them over to join, interested in exchanging the local gossip.
Vaclav just sits quietly with the others and drinks a single drink slowly. He engages in conversation when someone includes him directly but other than that just sits quietly and listens.
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Louis will head for Lucius’ cell. Any guards there?
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The warehouse office that Lucius is trapped under has a locked front door. No guards are visible.
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"Well, what are they saying about us?" Claire asks curiously, wiping her mouth. "By the Light, this is delicious. I can't believe the Baron hasn't managed to snatch Mrs. Ramsbottom up already. Of course, seeing as how he's not throwing money at renovating this place, I suppose his offer isn't sweet enough for her..." she mumbles, scooping up another mouthful eagerly.