Kite's Dates

**Gren:**

[5:49:59 PM] Time, the implacable enemy of all mortals: The small Kobold looks across the table at you.

[5:50:12 PM] Kite: Good evening.

[5:53:19 PM] Time, the implacable enemy of all mortals: He looks you up and down.  "Hello!  My name is Gren.  What's yours?"  He holds out a small clawed hand to shake.

[5:54:54 PM] Kite: I'm Kite.

[5:55:00 PM] \*\*\* Kite shakes Gren's hand. \*\*\*

[5:55:10 PM] Kite: I am a paladin of the Song.

[5:58:23 PM] Time, the implacable enemy of all mortals: Kobold: Oh!  I'm... an accountant.

[5:58:29 PM | Edited 5:58:31 PM] Time, the implacable enemy of all mortals: He suddenly looks pretty intimidated.

[5:59:01 PM] Kite: That is extremely challenging work. Do you perform audits?

[5:59:11 PM] Time, the implacable enemy of all mortals: Kobold:  Nothing interesting!  Just... work with numbers and all that.  No, no audits.

[5:59:42 PM] Kite: Are you an independent contractor or do you work for a single entity?

[6:01:01 PM] Time, the implacable enemy of all mortals: Kobold:  I work for the Burnsides Shipping Company.

[6:03:55 PM] Time, the implacable enemy of all mortals: Kobold:  Just make sure the ledgers stay clear, you know?

[6:04:12 PM] Kite: I believe I have seen their insignia at the docks. They must have a very complex accountancy system.

[6:05:10 PM] Kite: ((Insight only 11!))

[6:08:35 PM] Time, the implacable enemy of all mortals: ((He seems like a normal, straightforward guy with a normal, civilian job!))

[6:09:15 PM] Time, the implacable enemy of all mortals: Kobold:  Oh, we keep it manageable.  So you're a paladin.  Do you go out on adventures, or crusades, or what have you?

[6:10:24 PM] Kite: I am currently an adventurer with the Paper Dragons. It is fairly exciting, but I feel I am helping people.

[6:11:40 PM] Time, the implacable enemy of all mortals: Kobold:  Ever seen a dragon?

[6:12:00 PM] Kite: Not as yet.

[6:12:35 PM] Kite: A massive shadow monster appeared in the arena while a friend was competing, but Andar Twinbolt appeared and vanquished it.

[6:12:44 PM] Kite: … it was extremely exciting.

[6:13:09 PM] Time, the implacable enemy of all mortals: Kobold:  Oh! … that does sound exciting.  A shadow monster?

[6:14:42 PM] Kite: Yes. I am not sure what it was. We were in no way involved in its defeat. … I do not think we are sufficiently advanced to have assisted measurably anyway.

[6:26:09 PM] \*\*\* Time, the implacable enemy of all mortals has renamed this conversation to "Kite and Answorn" \*\*\*

**Answorn:**

[6:26:25 PM] Time, the implacable enemy of all mortals: Answorn:  ...I should not speed date ever.

[6:27:14 PM] \*\*\* Kite smiles. \*\*\*

[6:27:31 PM] Kite: It does seem to be somewhat difficult.

[6:28:26 PM] Kite: I am attempting to use it as practice socializing. … however, it does occur to me that practice does not seem to help sufficiently.

[6:28:36 PM] Kite: It is enjoyable to meet people, however.

[6:28:59 PM] Time, the implacable enemy of all mortals: Answorn:  I'm too busy looking for queues and tells.

[6:29:19 PM] Kite: Have you found any?

[6:29:50 PM] Time, the implacable enemy of all mortals: Answorn:  No.  But like we've discussed... it's tough to 'switch off'.

[6:31:09 PM] Kite: Perhaps refocus on putting your "date" at ease?

[6:35:19 PM] Time, the implacable enemy of all mortals: Answorn: Like how?

[6:36:15 PM] Kite: Encourage them to tell you about themselves?

[6:36:56 PM] Kite: … attempt to relax? Although I have appreciated your intensity.

[6:37:22 PM] Time, the implacable enemy of all mortals: Answorn:  … It's easier to just figure out things myself, and I"m more likely to get the truth that way.

[6:37:24 PM] Kite: It always feels as though you are listening.

[6:37:59 PM] Kite: I do not think the truth is the objective.

[6:42:46 PM] Time, the implacable enemy of all mortals: Answorn:  .. okay, yeah, you're right.

[6:43:21 PM] Kite: And there is no pressure, fortunately.

[6:44:13 PM] Kite: … I am already seeing two people and have been proposed to by a third this week. I feel that is sufficient.

[6:57:16 PM] \*\*\* Time, the implacable enemy of all mortals has renamed this conversation to "Kite and Hakan" \*\*\*

[6:58:41 PM] \*\*\* Kite remembers to smile this time. \*\*\*

[6:59:04 PM] Time, the implacable enemy of all mortals: Hakan waves:  This is like an assembly line designed to manufacture awkwardness.

[6:59:16 PM] Kite: That is an extremely accurate summation of the situation.

[7:00:05 PM] Kite: … I feel you may be better off asking if Vashti is interested, and she is not here tonight.

[7:00:53 PM] Time, the implacable enemy of all mortals: Hakan:  Ah, it's okay, things are going pretty well there.  She's just busy with her shop and the guild more often than not these days.

[7:02:05 PM] Kite: I am always glad when she is around. And I am also glad you are willing to assist us when necessary. How is your research going?

[7:16:05 PM] Time, the implacable enemy of all mortals: Hakan:  Oh, slowly but sure.  Light is tricky for a drow, kyou know?

[7:16:19 PM] \*\*\* Time, the implacable enemy of all mortals has renamed this conversation to "Kite and Erecarde" \*\*\*

**Erecarde:**

[7:16:34 PM] Kite: Good evening. My name is Kite.

[7:17:35 PM] Time, the implacable enemy of all mortals: She grins.  "I'm Erecarde!  Good to meet you.  You look real interesting."

[7:17:56 PM] Kite: I am a paladin of the Song. I am not sure if that is interesting or not.

[7:18:33 PM] Time, the implacable enemy of all mortals: Erecarde:  the last guy I talked to was that nervous little accountant fella.  So I'd say so.

[7:20:00 PM] Kite: I also spoke with Gren. What do you do?

[7:21:32 PM] Time, the implacable enemy of all mortals: Erecarde:  Oh!  I'm in for an apprenticeship with a wizard at the Academy.

[7:23:13 PM] Kite: That sounds extremely interesting and exciting. What is the name of the wizard?

[7:24:42 PM] Time, the implacable enemy of all mortals: Erecarde:  Oh, he's named Noctreas Stormbow.  A bit out there, but he's alright.  I think it's just law that wizards go weird after a certain point. I just hope we get to pick what kind of weird.

[7:24:46 PM] Time, the implacable enemy of all mortals: She smiles.

[7:25:54 PM] Kite: What type of magic are you most interested in?

[7:27:17 PM] Time, the implacable enemy of all mortals: Erecarde:  … I didn't want myself to get typecast, so I started studying Conjuration.

[7:28:43 PM] Kite: Conjuration is a very useful specialty and offers many options for dealing with difficulties.

[7:29:56 PM] Time, the implacable enemy of all mortals: Erecarde:  Everyone expects me to go Evocation and just start tossing the fireballs around.

[7:30:56 PM] Time, the implacable enemy of all mortals: Erecarde indicates her red skin, her eyes like burning coal, and her dark hair that seems to be singed and smouldering constantly at the ends.

[7:31:18 PM] Kite: Fireballs have more... limited application.

[7:32:50 PM] Time, the implacable enemy of all mortals: Erecarde:  Exactlly!  I don't just want to blow things up.

[7:35:51 PM] \*\*\* Time, the implacable enemy of all mortals has renamed this conversation to "Kite and Sofia" \*\*\*

**Sofia:**

[7:36:02 PM] Kite: Are you feeling better?

[7:37:33 PM] Time, the implacable enemy of all mortals: Sofia is eating a piece of chocolate cake.  "Much."

[7:37:52 PM] Kite: Good.

[7:38:41 PM] Kite: Are you, perhaps, undead or a succubus? If so, we may be able to assist you in finding sustenance. However, that cake looks very good.

[7:38:58 PM] Time, the implacable enemy of all mortals: Sofia: Oh!  I'm a vampire.

[7:40:27 PM] Kite: Ah, I see. We would be happy to assist if there are issues finding willing donors. Ander seemed to think you were not from here--have you just arrived in the city?

[7:40:50 PM] Time, the implacable enemy of all mortals: Sofia:  No.

[7:41:10 PM] Kite: What do you do?

[7:41:31 PM] Time, the implacable enemy of all mortals: Sofia:  Do?

[7:41:35 PM] Time, the implacable enemy of all mortals: Sofia:  I eat cake.

[7:42:19 PM] Kite: As an occupation?

[7:42:39 PM] Time, the implacable enemy of all mortals: Sofia:  No?  … is It an occupation, and how can I start doing it?

[7:42:54 PM] Kite: I do not believe so.

[7:43:13 PM] Kite: Perhaps I might better ask how you occupy your time.

[7:48:40 PM] Time, the implacable enemy of all mortals: Sofia:  I camehere and a nice lady had me sign up for a thing.  And here I am.

[7:49:11 PM] Kite: What about yesterday and the day before?

[7:52:09 PM] Time, the implacable enemy of all mortals: Sofia thinks.  "Yesterday I signed up for the thing.  The day before, I slept."

[7:52:38 PM] Kite: … for the entire day?

[7:53:10 PM] Time, the implacable enemy of all mortals: Sofia:  And the day before that.

[7:53:23 PM] Time, the implacable enemy of all mortals: Sofia:  And the day before that.

[7:53:36 PM] Kite: ... how long?

[7:59:02 PM] Time, the implacable enemy of all mortals: She thinks.  "Three hundred and twenty seven years."

[7:59:25 PM] Kite: ... I feel you may require some assistance.

[7:59:58 PM] Time, the implacable enemy of all mortals: Sofia:  Do you think so?

[8:00:36 PM] Kite: Quite probably. Would you like to stay here with us? I can pay for your room.

[8:00:45 PM] Time, the implacable enemy of all mortals: Sofia: … okay.

[8:00:51 PM] Time, the implacable enemy of all mortals: Sofia:  You're nice.

[8:01:20 PM] Kite: Sometimes. I do not like to see people get hurt.