Sure, Why Not?

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Stonegit: “The last list I had was people I planned to kill.” Stonegit grumbled as he clung to Snag’s saddle. “Now I have a list of a bunch of godsdamned kids I need to wrangle.”
He grunted as he swung off his Dragon and trudged down a sidewalk, and looked for a sociable area. He didnt know Seasicks family well, but he had heard enough of her eldest daughter. “I think I’m crazier now than I was then. Why do I do this?”
He pushed himself into a rowdy Wilderwest tavern. “Hey uh…” He traild off. He had forgotten her name. “Damnit…” He huffed and instead made his way through the crowd instead to see if he could see anyone that looked like his, supposed just recently, friend.
Eydis: “Ugh, it’s so noisy in here”
A young woman with short, messy blonde hair sat at a tavern table in a dark corner. She was already done her second drink and waved down the server again. So far, the Wilderwest wasn’t much fun for Eydis, who craved adventure above all else. Perhaps a good bar fight is what she needed…
Scanning the crowd, drink in hand, Eydis searched for someone to start a fight with…
Stonegit: Glancing at the corner, Stonegit picked Eydis out of the crowd. He sighed, that had to be her. He walked over and stood on the other side of her table. “Hey…” He said. “Seasick’s kid right?”
Eydis: Eydis snarled at the man, looking him over. “Who the fuck are you? Did the old hag send you to come fetch me?”
She rolled her eyes and took a sip of her drink, not yet sure what to make of this man.
Stonegit: “Okay yeah you’re definitely her.” Stonegit sighed, and got right to the point. “Word on the street says your looking to find Rhenco. Despite, you know, multiple accounts of assault, murder, and kidnappings he has both threatened and delivered on…I dont suppose there’s a way to talk you out of that?”
Eydis: “Well, what’s life without a little bit of fun and adventure?” Eydis replied, smirking.
Placing her drink down, she leaned on the table towards Stonegit.
“Tell me….sir, why are you trying to stop me from finding Rhenco? Did my old mother tell you some sob story about me and beg you to drag me back home? Or is this some little game you like to play in order to get into a lady’s pants?“
Stonegit: “Um…” Stonegit checked himself over. “Just for the record. Usually when an old man says ‘hey look out for the rapist who just swept into town’ …its not a game. Also if I wanted to get lucky I’d go crash at my man’s house. Next, I get it, you’re a confident, and self reliant young lady. That’s good. The issue is that Rhenco doesn’t stay dead and, if you give him a reason to find you interesting, you and your whole family could pay for it.”
He sighed. “I dont want to mess up your evening. But I am dead serious. Dont get within eye shot of that man.”
Eydis: “Well, now you’ve caught my interest, sir.“ Eydis replied, glancing around the rowdy tavern. “You seem to know quite a lot about Rhenco…. like you’ve met him. Tell me more about him.“
Eydis took another sip of her drink, and loudly placed her drink down on the table. “For example, if you’ve met him, how are you still alive?”
Stonegit: Stonegit went dead quiet. His eyes flickered, and then he spoke again, his voice even. “I have witnessed his crimes. You should not be interested in a man like him. The curiosity isnt worth it. His actions are barbaric, I need your word you will give up any pursuit of him.”
Eydis: Eydis gave a pathetic pout and then let out a girlish laugh.
“Alright fine, Sir, you win. I won’t go looking for him. Now you can go back to my mother and tell her the good news.”
Looking down at her now empty drink, the young woman was quiet for a moment. A mischievous smile came across her face as she looked back up at Stonegit.
“Say, Sir, you look like you’re a man going out for adventure. Perhaps you’d like some company on your travels?”
Stonegit: “I dont believe for one second that she’ll actually leave him alone…I cant risk it…but if she comes with me then…then…!”
He thought is four kids…his fifteen was it? Grandkids? Meliera, who he had always tried to be a voice of reason for, and Tree’s kids, who he had entertained and watched over in their father’s absence. He thought of having another…damn…kid…nearly made him want to flip the table. But yet again….he couldn’t risk it.
“I have seen…a lot…” He confessed. “My home life alone involves guarding the royal family, hanging out with a demon, and trying to keep up with my man’s insatiable mischief. If you want adventure…eh…you may as well follow.’
Eydis: Stunned by hitting the floor suddenly, Eydis looked up at Stonegit in confusion. She knew this man was old and grumpy, but she figured he’d be at least down for 1 little bar fight.
“Oh come on, Sir, you don’t know that!” Eydis complained, while getting up off the floor. Ducking and dodging flying meed glasses and other objects, Eydis trailed after Stonegit, who stormed out of the tavern and into the cool night. 
“Damn you move fast for an old man…. Hey! Would you slow down!” She called out after Stonegit.
Stonegit: Instead of answering Stonegit reached back and took her arm to help her out of the tavern, and staggered out into the empty street with her. He heaved a few breaths, and whistled for Snag.
The dragon appeared in front of them and he motioned to her. “There…enough of that…here, you can ride her.”
Eydis: Eydis rolled her eyes at the dragon before her. Unlike her mother, Eydis thought dragons were nothing more than tools for humans, and never saw the need to form bonds with them.
“You want me to ride…this… carpet?“ She scoffed at Stonegit. “Geez for someone who worked for the King, I thought you’d have a more stylish form of transportation…“
Stonegit: “Snag is an extremely well trained companion of mine.” Stonegit said paitently. “And my job for the King is not one that should permit glamor anyway…” He paused, and studied the girls expression. He recognized the way she looked at drsgons, it was the same way Orskaf had. A tool for work, an object with a purpose maybe, but not a soul. “You like adventuring right?”
Eydis: “Adventuring is what I live for.” Eydis responded simply. “Unlike my mother, I don’t plan on running away when it gets too scary.”
Stonegit: Stonegit could not help but remember all that Seasick did, even in the face of his mad self, Orskaf, and a war. “Sounds like shes been holding out on you.” He mused dryly. “Either way, a dragon…is the singular best way to find adventure. But it only works if you respect it.”
Eydis: Eydis let out a laugh. “Oh here we go, another lecture about respecting dragons. Like I didn’t get enough of those growing up.”
She looked back at Snag, and walked around her, observing the dragons features. “Well, I know for a fact that this one can at least stand her ground in a fight or two. That’s probably all she’s good for…”
Stonegit: “Good, you both have something in common then.” Stonegit said, and then motioned to her. “Go on, hop aboard.”
Eydis: Eydis glared at Stonegit for a moment, then stepped in front of Snag. Making direct eye contact, Eydis slowly reached out her hand towards Snag’s snout.
“Be still” she said in Dragonese.
Stonegit: Stonegit starred at her. “What are you doing?” He asked, a note of curiosity in his voice.
Eydis: “I’m trying to get this beast to trust me” Eydis replied, not breaking eye contact with Snag. “Do you not know Dragonese, Sir? It’s the language of Dragons. It’s probably the only useful thing my mother taught me.”
Stonegit: “I’d argue against that claim.” Stonegit growled. “There was a moment there you were talking at all.”
He walked over and gently guided Snag’s head away from the girls stare. “Just hop on her for now.” He admonished. “We can learn how to train a dragon later, and address the adventures that follow that. For now…let’s get somewhere safe.”
Eydis: “Hmph, have it your way,” Eydis sighed. “Lead the way, Sir. Oh question, on our way to this supposed ‘safe place’, is there a chance we’ll get attacked by one of your enemies?”
Stonegit: “We shouldn’t.” Stonegit answered. “Why?”
Eydis: “Well, not that I’m worried, or anything, but I’d like to know what we might be up against.” Eydis replied, getting onto Snag’s back, getting her bearings.
Stonegit: Stonegit thought about that one as they began to walk, Sang moving in smooth strides next to him. “If its anyone else we can fight them off. If its Rhenco…we’ll have to get a little more creative. And by creative I mean stealthy.”
Eydis: “Stealthy huh? Such as…?” Eydis asked, looking around their surroundings as they walked on in the night. “I suppose we can’t just talk our way out with him?”
Stonegit: “As in…” Stonegit replied as they started to get closer to the right part of town. “We don’t even get close. And no…talking to him will make him interested in you. Him interested in you leads to some pretty bad stuff. You’ll want it so that he never knows your face, voice, or anything.” He paused. “Will you need something to eat when we arrive?”
Eydis: “Oh, don’t worry about me, Sir, I got my fill while at the tavern.“ Eydis chuckled. “So, if we shouldn’t talk to Rhenco, we should just run? But what if he catches us? What then? There seems to be no real strategy here…” 
Stonegit: “Run, fight off, repeat.” Stonegit huffed as they came to another tavern. “That’s the best we have right now. Of course we’ll want to avoid even that. Keeping our heads down and making it so he never comes after us in the first place is priority.” He stepped over the door. “Here we are…”
Eydis: Eydis tilted her head in confusion, as they arrived at another tavern.
“Why, Sir, are you and I… bar-hopping?” She flashed a playful smile at the older man. “Hehe drinks are on you!!”
Stonegit: “Your not wrong.” Stonegit sighed as he stepped past the door. “Blunt…” he called.
The man spun around from where he was seated on the counter, a crate rested in his lap. “Well hello-oh…” Blunt paused when he saw Eydis. “You found a friend.”
“I did…” Stonegit said warily, and narrowed his eyes with mild concern. “Are you okay?”
“Oh me? Oh yeah fine.” Blunt waved a dismissive hand.
“Uh huh…well either way this is Eydis. Can you get her a drink and let her crash here for the night?”
“Certainly!” Blunt paused. “Are /you/ staying here tonight?”
“Yes but I’m picking up the rest of Egil’s kids first…I’ll be back in a bit.”
Eydis: “Awww you’re leaving?” Eydis pouted as she hopped on one of the stools at the bar. “Well, be safe out there. Remember what we discussed: keep running! Ha!”
She watched as Stonegit disappeared into the night, and then turned her attention to Blunt.
“So how do you know Mr. Sir?” Eydis asked Blunt, leaning towards him curiously. “Apparently he knows my mother… How unfortunate…”
Stonegit: Blunt scooched off the counter and landed in a seated position, rigidly maintaining the crates position on his lap. “An excellent question!” He boasted as he waddled precariously into a back room.
There was a moment of rummaging sounds and then he reappeared, standing his full height, and crate discarded. “You see I met him when we were kids…” he sniffed as he poured her a large mug of beer. “And now we’re fucking.”
Blunt paused as he poured himself a drink as well. “Who’s your mom?” He asked.
Eydis: “Ohhh so you’re the ‘man’ he mentioned,” Eydis mused, watching Blunt pour her drink. “My mother is Saedis, but her name back when she was badass was Seasick, Bearer of Keys, but I don’t think she was anything much to write home about. Did you know her as well?”
Stonegit: “Eheheh…” Blunt chuckled. “Not so well. I probably tried getting fresh at some point with her though. She probably ripped me a new one.”
A fond smile came to his lips. “She was certainly brave, stuck it to sweet butt over there when he went a little nuts, and played a major role in the initial outbreak of the grounded dungeon.”
Eydis: “So I’ve heard…” Eydis rolled her eyes. “If she was so badass and cool, then why did she leave? Why give all that up for… being a mom of 10 brats on a faraway island…Didn’t she want adventure and glory?!?”
Stonegit: Blunt began wiping down the counter, and gave an easy shrug. “Trust me sunshine, lots of us got enough adventure and glory for lifetime…” Blunt dazed off for a moment. “It came at a cost. Happy retirement, making a family, it was the right thing for a lot of us.”
Eydis: “Well, I just hope I get my fill of glory, especially after tagging with Sir,” Eydis replied. “I want to leave my mark on history.”
Stonegit: “What kind of mark?” Blunt asked sincerely. “Cause I know several people now who have left their own. ….and only a couple of them were good.”
Eydis: “One that will have people look at me and think “wow she was revolutionary!” or “she was badass no one could do such a thing now!,“ you know, good things.” Eydis explained.
She took a sip of her drink and looked Blunt over. “What kind of mark did you and Mr. Sir leave behind?” 
Stonegit: Blunt didnt answer for a moment, and took a much slower gulp of his beer before setting it down with a sigh. “I…I got to play the part of an unexpected hero in my own way, at least for a day. Outside of that, a devilish scoundrel, which many would see in ill favor, but I thought it was pretty good…” He hummed. “That, and to this day I continue my quest of…making right some family sins as best I can.”
He set his empty glass aside. “As for sweet butt, his reputation and mark was like a bag of mixed nuts. Some were good, some weren’t people’s favorites, and others…” He sniffed. “Straight up killed some folk. But I can tell you my stories, but you’ll have to get him to tell you about his.”
Eydis: “I see…“ Eydis said quietly. She had only just met Stonegit, but she knew he had been through shit. But even after hearing that he killed people, that didn’t frighten her at all. It intrigued her.
“Well, I suppose it would be rude to pry, so I won’t ask anymore questions about anyone’s past,” Eydis said, flashing Blunt a smile. “So, I’ll change the subject to…what exactly is Mr. Sir planning? I thought he was taking me to see the King? He wanted me to not go after Rhenco, so is this a safer idea?“
Stonegit: “Oh gods, that guy….” Blunt growled, and for a moment Eydis saw murder in Blunt’s eyes this time. “Yeah my tavern tends to be a central hub for all things kid and second gen rebels related. It’s a quick jog from here to the main fortress and for…noble blood reasons it’s been outfitted to give intruders a few surprises. You’ll be safe…”
He tapped his chin. “That and I doubt you’ll be seeing the King unless Egil asks for you. Stones may have relaxed a little more ever since…er…since he got older. But he still is pretty strict about how he conducts himself as a guard.”
Eydis: “Oh, how boring.“ Eydis pouted, placing her head in her hands. “Well, look, Sir told me to stop looking for Rhenco, so I agreed. I figured if I followed Sir, I’d be up for adventure but…hanging out at a tavern isn’t exactly adventure… D’you know if Sir is planning to go anywhere or do anything exciting??“
Stonegit: “Ha!” Blunt barked a laugh. “Well kid I’ll be honest. You have both been doped, and given exactly what you want.”
Eydis: Eydis jumped up in excitement. “What?? Really?? If we’re avoiding Rhenco… then who all else is causing trouble? I can’t wait to get my hands dirty!”
Stonegit: Blunt chuckled. “Sweet butt doesn’t go anywhere hardly ever. He sticks pretty close to the kings side. His life is periodically exciting, but that usually comes in the form of trouble finding him and interrupting his otherwise laid back life.”
He tapped his knuckles on the counter. “Now in that way he tricked you. But…he also brought you to me. I tend to be very well versed in finding adventure. All that said…have you ever thought about enlisting in the Rebellion? Kinda seems like what you’ve been talking about finding.”
Eydis: “The Rebellion… the thing that my mother was a part of…“ Eydis muttered. She wanted to get out from her mother’s shadow, and getting involved in continental political conflict was a good start. “Well, I suppose if that’s the gateway to adventure then sign me up! When do I start?“
Stonegit: “Talk to sweet butt when he gets back.” Blunt recommended. “He can point you towards Cheif Grey, who can recruit you.”
He drummed his fingers on the counter. “Of course…I’d check in with your mom first. Not that you need permission, but more so to get the insight you need to know what you’re in for. The good, and the bad.”
Eydis: Eydis froze in her seat.
“Did… did you say Chief Grey?!? Uh yeah… that’s going to be a problem…” The young woman slumped in her chair and threw her head in her hands. “Grey is my aunt… well, not by blood, but we’ve considered her to be our aunt since her and Ma were so close. She’s not gonna let me join up, she vowed to always keep us kids safe, and I’ll bet anything my mother warned Grey about me.”
Eydis let out a long sigh and then took another sip of her drink. “As for my mother, she and I aren’t on speaking terms right now. I got into some trouble and…ah, never mind. Anyways, she never really talked about her rebellion days, and I doubt she’d start now…”
Stonegit: Blunt reflected on the terms he had been on both his own mother, and father. “I’m good for a story about trouble. For me it was an upstairs orgey and falling in love with a killer. What’s your bit?”
Eydis: “Ah, well, it’s not an issue anymore…” Eydis looked away from Blunt. She lowered her voice to whisper. “I got pregnant and I told my mother. But then I miscarried so it’s all good, I guess.”
Eydis glanced back up at Blunt and gave a small smile. “I don’t want her to know I miscarried. She reacted badly enough with the pregnancy. I’d rather just… not see her right now.“
Stonegit: Blunt’s face sobered. “I’m sorry.” He said sincerely, and then lowered his head with a sigh. “I tried to sell King Haddock to Central and kill…um…someone. I bailed on both ideas, but left a giant pile of lies in my wake…that and my granddad was Orskaf Donz.”
Eydis: Eydis’s jaw dropped. She had heard very little about the Rebellion from Seasick, but through her travels she had heard bits and pieces, and a common name was Orskaf.
“Well damn, Bartender, you win this round,” she said leaning back in her chair. “But at least you’ve been forgiven, or else you wouldn’t be here right now. ‘Sides, you can’t change your family, so you can’t blame yourself for Orskaf’s actions.”
“Learning from past mistakes and asking for forgiveness is something I haven’t quite learned yet. Perhaps you and Sir can help me find that path…“ Eydis giggled.
Stonegit: “Oh it’s been a trend so far…and it is a good skill to learn.” Blunt admitted. “I cant speak for everyone when it comes to my forgiveness. But either way…speaking from experience. You dont want to live life without making amends with family. I’d sort things out with your mum as best you can. And then join up, Grey may be your aunt, but she cant bar you from enlisting for simply being worried about you.”
Eydis: “Well, there’s no point in me going back home to my mother. If I told her I was joining the very same rebellion she left, oh she’d lock me up in her own dungeon!“ Eydis said, finishing her drink. “’Sides the journey home and back is too long, the rebellion would be over by the time I came back…“
“You’re right, Aunt Grey can’t stop me from enlisting, so maybe if I prove to her I’m capable, she won’t tell my mother…“
Stonegit: “I’m telling ya hot stuff, you’re gonna want to clear that air before taking on Central.” Blunt sighed. “Look I can even play middle man if you want.”
At that moment Stonegit kicked in the door, a flood of kids pouring out in front of him. He tossed a few that had been under her arms forward and waved his hands at all of them. “Alright! Alright! Do not cause a mess in Papa’s tavern!”
“No, gimme that, go upstairs, no, no, you go that way.”
“Go to bed. I’ll be there in a minute.”
“Help out you little brothers will you?”
“Yes she is your real sister dont talk like that! You’ll see dad tomorrow we just need to hold up here for the night. Now shoo.”
After a few minutes the commotion died down and Stonegit slumped at the bar. Blunt rested a hand on the top of his head. “You know I love a man who has kids.”
Stonegit reached up and gripped his wrist as if for support. “Sweet…I’m into guys who will help watch them and not give the underaged ones beer.”
“Its a date then.” Blunt laughed and pulled his head up to kiss him, which Stonegit happily returned.
Eydis: Eydis watched the swarm of children pass through the room and thought of her own siblings. Even though she got tired of her family, she did sort of miss them. But she didn’t miss them enough to go back home and speak with her mother. Perhaps speaking with Grey would change her mind.
Turning her focus back on Blunt and Stonegit, she couldn’t help but smile at the two men, especially Stonegit, since he always had an unhappy look to him. Yet with Blunt, his appearance definitely softened.
“Aw you two are cute,“ Eydis chuckled. “Those kids… are those… all the kids you’ve taken in? Or is that the rebellion army?“
Stonegit: Stonegit was not going to throw the King himself under the bus.
“They are…adopted.” He offered weakly. “Kind of. Anyways, what’s the plan?”
Blunt played with a bit of Stonegit’s hair. “Eydis is gonna go chat with her mum and then join the Rebellion to find her adventure…”
Eydis: “Do I really have to talk to my mother about this?” Eydis whined. She was already in trouble with Seasick as it was. News of her joining a rebelling would surely send Seasick into hysterics. “Can’t I just skip over that part and ask Aunt Grey to sign me up? ‘Sides, I’m not a child anymore. I should be able to do whatever I want…”
Stonegit: “Oh you can do what you want. But you should go make peace with Seasick before you go enlisting in a war.”
Blunt shrugged and he pulled Stonegit up on the counter so he could rub his shoulders. “Trust me. You dont want to die with any regrets. Esspecially when it comes to friends and family.”
Eydis: “I guess… Fine. I’ll write her a letter in the morning and have a messenger dragon deliver it to her. I’m sure once I speak to Grey, she’ll probably tell my mom instantly as well.” Eydis replied. “I just… I don’t want to waste my life ona  tiny island doing nothing. A little dangerous adventure can’t be all that bad…“
Stonegit: By now Stonegit was practically folded in half as he relaxed into Blunt’s fingers. He put up a hand. “A letter works. Baby steps.” It flopped back down on the counter.
Blunt walked around the counter and slung Stonegit over his shoulder. “That does it then.” He huffed. “And your right Eydis, a little danger and adventure is great. Just know when to get out. Now…I’m taking his tappable ass to bed.”
Category:BOTGD 2
Category:Act I
Category:Events
Category:Stonegit Brotchurn Elmiss
Category:Eydís Sædíssdóttir