Session 60

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This session was played on March 22, 2018.

## Transcript

**HOTDAN 1 GISHMONT 3Y20**

**VECBONY, VATRU. BLOOD OF THE VINE INN**

**MORNING**

Kendall showed up at the inn early in the morning and gave Ryleigh her youthful charm back. They are waiting now, in the tavern area, for everyone to re-gather after a night "off".

*[*5:14 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* Urrak comes down the inn stairs slowly. She stretches, yawning loudly, and runs a hand through her hair to separate her twisted locs. Spying familiar forms, she heads towards Kendall and Ryleigh. It takes her a moment to recognize the youth in Ryleigh's features, but when she does, she lifts her into a strong hug "Ha ha! Look who's back! Our lil ankle biter!"

*[*5:14 PM*]* DM*:* Kendall: "Who're you calling an ankle biter?"

*[*5:16 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh lets out a groan at the pressure of Urrak's hug, but hugs her back anyway. "Yeah, Kendall fixed me, thank the gods."(edited)

*[*5:16 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* Rav makes her way towards the others and smiles at the exchange while anticipating Urrak getting punched. “Welcome back, Grandma Ryleigh.”

*[*5:17 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "No worries, Kendall. I'd never call ye that." she puts Ryleigh down. "Thank th' gods, indeed. I was worried about ye, Ry."

*[*5:19 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh rolls her eyes, "You just wanted someone your age around." She playfully punches Urrak's arm.

*[*5:18 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* "Why?" Seir asks as she comes in, hand-in-hand with Gunnloda, her tail taking it's normal spot around Gunnloda's waist.

*[*5:21 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "I'm not as well versed in magic as ye or Kendall, Seirixori. I...I thought maybe she'd be *stuck* that way I suppose. It'd be a right shame t' have all those years taken from ye, is all." she rubs her arm and gives Ryleigh a wink. "Anyway, glad it's all settled. So, back t' Riverrun then?"

*[*5:23 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* "Well, I appreciate the concern, Urrak." Ryleigh genuinely smiles at her, "But no, we have to go back to Grimpeak first."

*[*5:23 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "Ah, aye th' cart fellow...hope he's had a nice vacation."

*[*5:24 PM*]* DM*:* Kendall purses her lips. "I'd have to go a place I know. Unless one of you is familiar enough with it to try wearing the hat."

*[*5:24 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* Urrak looks to Kendall "Well Seirixori led us there...she might be able to?" she glances at Seir and Gunnloda and gives a small smile(edited)

*[*5:27 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* Seir shrugs, "Uh, we were all in there, but okay..."

*[*5:27 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* "Worst case, Kendall can always take us back to the mountain side and we can walk back to Grimpeak."

*[*5:30 PM*]* DM*:* Kendall takes her hat off and walks over to Seir, holding it out for her. "Just think about the place and speak the command word, *aacrew*."

*[*5:30 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* "I'm not sure its a great idea to have us do it and I don't know if any of us are familiar enough with Grimpeak to teleport there. Why don't we got to Bellbury and then walk to Grimpeak - I think that'll be safest."(edited)

*[*5:33 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* Seir reaches out for the hat, but sighs at Ryleigh's words, "How *well*, does well mean? Because otherwise I'm taking us back to that stupid place and going back inside."

*[*5:34 PM*]* DM*:* Kendall: "The more familiar you are with a place, the more likely you'll end up where you want to be." She glances over at Gunnloda, a worried look on her face, and back. "Is that... a good idea?"

*[*5:35 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* "Wait...you mean the dungeon? We're *not* going back there Seirixori, no amount of treasure is worth our lives."

*[*5:37 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "I second that. Fuck that place. We all nearly died 'n one way or another." she shakes her head and folds her arms over her chest.

*[*5:40 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh steps closer to Seir, "Seirixori, please." She also glances toward Gunnloda then back to Seir, "We can tell Kansif that higher tier merc guild needs to be assigned this mission, but I won't lose you all to that damn mountain."

*[*5:40 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* Seir shakes her head, "Just take us back to Bellbury, I don't care."(edited)

*[*5:40 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* "The um, the dragon probably won't break out right?"

*[*5:43 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "Doubt that thing wants t' clamber outta that hole. I think it was jus' more pissed that we were in it's space. Gods willin', it's back in that swampy, disgustin' corpse water...."

*[*5:43 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* "Why does everyone in this group have a death wish?" Ryleigh says more to herself than the others, before she takes Kendall's hat. "Everyone hold hands, we're going to Bellbury."

*[*5:44 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* Urrak puts a hand on Ryleigh's shoulder and shakes her a little. "Alright, alright, simmer down, sunspot. Rav?" she holds out a hand towards the elf.

*[*5:45 PM*]* DM*:* Kendall takes a step back and puts her hand on Rav's arm.

*[*5:48 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* Seir places her free hand on Kendall's head with a wry grin, "Miss us? Not much changes, does it?"

*[*5:49 PM*]* DM*:* Kendall just gives her a tight smile.

*[*5:48 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* Rav grabs onto Urrak's arm.

*[*5:50 PM*]* DM*:* (Roll a d100, Ry.)

*[*5:50 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* ((24))

*[*5:51 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* ((11))

*[*5:52 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* ((3))

*[*5:54 PM*]* DM*:* The scene changes from the Blood of the Vine to a different tavern- this one a bit more crowded, like it's the lunch rush. The people are mostly human, pale-skinned, and there's a definite scent of salt in the air.

*[*5:54 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* ((Is this place familiar to us?))

*[*5:54 PM*]* DM*:* No.

*[*5:55 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh turns to the nearest person and asks, "Excuse me, what city are we in?"

*[*5:56 PM*]* DM*:* The woman blinks at Ryleigh. "Northshore."

*[*5:57 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* Seir attempts to smother a laugh behind her hand, "Always first, but never knows where she's going." She teases.(edited)

*[*5:57 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* "Thank you," Ryleigh smiles at the woman. She turns back to the group and facepalms, "I landed us two days away from Riverrun."(edited)

*[*5:58 PM*]* DM*:* Kendall chuckles. "Not as easy as it looks, is it?"

*[*5:58 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh grumbles, "No."

*[*5:59 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "I mean...y'could've done worse?" Urrak tries to stifle a laugh as she pats Ryleigh on the back "No worries. We'll figure it out."

*[*6:02 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* "I guess we need to make a group decision. If we don't go back to Grimpeak, we'll still have to pay the man with the trolley his wages once he returns to Riverrun. We'll also miss out on the orc bounty - we have 20 orc ears and the reward was 25 GP per dead orc. So what do you guy want to do?"

*[*6:03 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* "We don't all need to go back do we?"

*[*6:04 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* "I guess not?"

*[*6:05 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "After all'a that, I ain't leavin' coin behind. I say we go back. Least all that want t'."

*[*6:06 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* "I don't see why not, we have time. Some time."

*[*6:07 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* "I just didn't want to make decision for everyone, but if we're all okay going back than we should hit the road. It's going to take nearly 4 days to get there by foot, or we can try another cart?"

*[*6:07 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* "Right. Time." Rav says, a little distracted but nods her head.

*[*6:08 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "No chance o' usin' that magic helmet again, eh Kendall? Not sure o' th' limits of teleportation. Poni was kinda a free fer all..."

*[*6:09 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* "Urrak, I'd rather us not end up in the ocean."(edited)

*[*6:09 PM*]* DM*:* Kendall: "It's got two more charges today, though one of those I'd *like* to use to go home."

*[*6:09 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* "We're at least more prepared this time around!" she jokes.

*[*6:10 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* "I don't know of any traveling circuses currently so Urrak's going to have to come up with a different excuse this time."(edited)

*[*6:10 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* "No, this isn't up for discussion. We're taking a cart or going on foot."

*[*6:11 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* Seir looks around, as if remembering something and starts quietly talking to Gunnloda while everyone else decides what to do.

*[*6:12 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "Didn't realize this was a settled matter." Urrak sniffs and adjusts her belts. "Let's get on then."

*[*6:14 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh hands Kendall her hat, "Thank you, for helping us - again. I'm sure you'll grow tired of hearing this, but if you ever need anything, just let me know. I'd like to repay the debt someday."(edited)

*[*6:14 PM*]* DM*:* Kendall smiles and nods. "I'll keep it in mind."

*[*6:16 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* "Come on, let's see if we can find a trolley that'll be willing to take us to Riverrun or Bellbury." Ryleigh walks out of the tavern.

*[*6:17 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* Urrak looks to Rav and rolls her eyes. "Aye, aye, cap'n." she follows Ryleigh out

*[*6:18 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* Rav flashes her a toothy grin in response and follows the rest of the group out.

*[*6:19 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* Seir watches them leave for a moment, "Did you want to just go or..." she asks Gunnloda, taking a glance at Kendall.

*[*6:20 PM*]* DM*:* Kendall waves them off. "You better go before they leave you behind."

*[*6:20 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* Seir shrugs, "I can always catch up."

*[*6:22 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda squeezes Seir's hand and says to Kendall, "Thank you for coming."

Kendall: "Of course. Any time."

*[*6:23 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* Seir nods and heads out with Gunnloda with a wave to Kendall.

*[*6:25 PM*]* DM*:* There is a place not too far that has carts for hire or for sale because this is a trade town.

*[*6:26 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh approaches the place and asks, "Excuse me, I was wondering how much a cart would be to take us to Bellbury or possibly Grimpeak?"(edited)

*[*6:28 PM*]* DM*:* "Riverrun in 2 gold, Grimpeak..." He looks over a chart. "Six."

*[*6:28 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* "6 per person?"

*[*6:30 PM*]* DM*:* "Per cart." He looks over your group. "It'd be very cramped to fit you all. Might be better to take two."

*[*6:32 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* "One's fine, two of us don't need to be in it."

*[*6:32 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* "For part of the way..."

*[*6:32 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh hums in response, "Okay, we'll take one cart and just to Riverrun."

*[*6:33 PM*]* DM*:* "Two gold, then."

*[*6:33 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh hands him the gold, "Thanks."(edited)

*[*6:34 PM*]* DM*:* He takes the gold and heads into a room behind the counter.

*[*6:35 PM*]* DM*:* After a couple minutes, a half-elven man in leathers comes in. "Got your cart ready for you. Riverrun?"

*[*6:37 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* "Yes sir, Riverrun." Ryleigh smiles at him and motions for him to lead the way to their cart.

*[*6:39 PM*]* DM*:* He takes you out and just like that, unless there are conversations to be had, you arrive in Riverrun late that night.

*[*6:41 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* ((I'm good with us just arriving at Riverrun, do we want to stay the night and head out in the morning?))

*[*6:42 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* ((I honestly have almost nothing even for the squish everyone wants so, its kinda whatever))

*[*6:43 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* ((So, let's stay the night and then buy a cart in the morning and go to Grimpeak - does that work?))

*[*6:44 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* ((yeah works for me))

*[*6:46 PM*]* DM*:* So you head back to your adventurer's house and settle in for the night.

## Grimpeak, 2 Gishmont

*[*6:47 PM*]* DM*:* Morning comes. There's a place that will sell you two horses and a cart sturdy enough to carry you all for 200gp if you want it, otherwise you can continue to rent for 2 gp/day.

*[*6:48 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* ((I'm good with buying a cart - what do you guys think?))

*[*6:48 PM*]* Kyris - Brimeia*:* ((might be good for long-term use to get to farther quests/jobs what-have-you))

*[*6:49 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* ((And we can expense it!))

*[*6:50 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* ((we can get it after we get hte money from the ears, renting is fine))

*[*6:50 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* ((We have plenty of money right now, so lets just buy it and go))(edited)

*[*6:52 PM*]* DM*:* You get two horses! A brown one named Monty and a grey and white named Rainsilver. And a cart big enough to haul your asses around.

*[*6:52 PM*]* DM*:* And you set off for Grimpeak. Who's driving?

*[*6:52 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* ((Seir totally is for shits and giggles))

*[*6:55 PM*]* DM*:* Ok! You head to Grimpeak. Drive through Bellbury. Get to Grimpeak and the Griffon's Nest inn where you stayed last time. You find the guy with the cart, waiting, drinking... you owe him 16 gp.

*[*6:57 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh pays the man his 16 gp and thanks him for his time, before asking the barman, "Where would we go to collect a bounty?"(edited)

*[*6:58 PM*]* DM*:* "Suppose your best bet is Grendar Kuln. Half-orc. Dara or Miles would be able to help if you can't find him though. Miles is the mayor."

*[*7:00 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* "Where would I find any of them?"

*[*7:01 PM*]* DM*:* "Likely the town hall or the barracks next to it. Down the road a couple doors, on the right. Look for the Moonstream symbol. Can't miss it."

*[*7:03 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* "Thanks," Ryleigh smiles before turning back to the group. "So, let's find this Grendar person and collect our bounty, then we can head back to Riverrun."

*[*7:04 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* Rav nods. "Sounds good to me."

*[*7:06 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* "Do you have some place that sells calendars?"

*[*7:06 PM*]* DM*:* "Uh... Anything like that'll be at Tolm's, but I don't know for sure."

*[*7:09 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* "Thank you." Seir says, "We can meet back here?" She says as she turns back to the group, "I just want to go grab some small things real quick while you guys go turn in those ears."

*[*7:11 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* ((what's around the surrounding area right now?))

*[*7:11 PM*]* DM*:* It's a small mining town, as small if not smaller than Bellbury.

*[*7:12 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* "Yeah, no problem Seirixori. Let's just meet back here in half an hour or so?"

*[*7:14 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* "Ok." Seir says as she heads out to look for Tolm's.

*[*7:15 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh heads in the direction the barkeep told her Grendar would be.

*[*7:16 PM*]* DM*:* The rest of you head down the street towards the town hall and barracks and do find the Moonstream crest painted onto a wooden sign outside of a stone building.

*[*7:17 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh knocks on the door before opening it to walk in.

*[*7:18 PM*]* DM*:* A human woman steps out of a side hall. "Can I help you?"

*[*7:19 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* Rav looks around and finds a bench to sit cross-legged on next to the building, walking past Ryleigh and the others. Her extended time away from Latamas is starting to sink in, as well as the guilt. Not knowing what else to do, she pulls out her quill and some paper and starts writing.

*[*7:20 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* "Yes, actually. I'm look for Grendar, Dara, or Miles? I was told they could help us with collecting the bounty this town has on orcs?"

*[*7:21 PM*]* DM*:* "I'm Dara, Constable Whitewood. What do you have for us?"

*[*7:23 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh pulls the string of orc ears from inside the bag of holding and hands it over to Dara. "20 left orc ears, we fought a bunch of them on the mountain."

*[*7:24 PM*]* DM*:* She raises an eyebrow and takes the ears. "Twenty? That's... impressive."

*[*7:25 PM*]* DM*:* "Let me see if we have enough gold to pay you."

*[*7:28 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* "We are a larger group, so it wasn't any of trouble," Ryleigh explains. She looks around and lowers her voice, "I don't want the town to suffer just so you can pay us. We had an errand to run nearby and the orcs were in our way. So whatever it is you can spare as pay, that'll be fine. We won't cause any trouble if you can't hold to the 25gp per ear."

*[*7:29 PM*]* DM*:* She walks back into a room in the back and returns a few minutes later with a sack that jingles. "I told him 25 was too much. He'll have to take it up with the Baroness, I suppose."

*[*7:31 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* "You're sure?" Ryleigh questions.

*[*7:32 PM*]* DM*:* She laughs. "It's not often we have someone telling us *not* to pay them. Don't worry about it. It's Miles's own fault for promising so much. He can deal with it."

*[*7:34 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh smiles at her, "I'm not most people, but I'm sure my group will appreciate it. Thank you, Dara."

*[*7:36 PM*]* DM*:* "You're welcome. Thank you. Maybe we'll lose fewer of our miners and farmers now."

*[*7:36 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* "I hope so too," Ryleigh frowns slightly and takes the sack, then heads out of town hall.

*[*7:46 PM*]* DM*:* You head back to the tavern and arrange for beds for the night (another 3 gp, including feed and stabling for your horses).

## Novaphine

*[*7:50 PM*]* Alex - Nolanos*:* When the group reaches the tavern, Nolanos steps over to Rav. "Hey, um. Are you ok? I saw you writing earlier and I didn't want to interrupt, but you had this look..."

*[*7:55 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* Rav is still aggressively finishing her letter but she finally snaps out of it when she hears Nolanos' voice. "Oh! Hi Nolanos, I didn't see you there. I'm um, I'm finally writing to my mom to tell her my whereabouts." She pauses for a brief second. "This won't get to her for a while, but I at least want her to know that I'm okay. Have a seat." She pats on the bench next to her.

*[*7:58 PM*]* Alex - Nolanos*:* He nods and takes the seat, waiting her her to keep talking.

*[*8:03 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* She rests her head on his shoulder. "Where do you want to go after this job? I hope future ones aren't as dangerous as the dungeon we were just in."

*[*8:05 PM*]* Alex - Nolanos*:* He hums pensively for a moment and says, "From what I've heard of adventuring, danger tends to come with the business. As for what to do next, I was hoping to go to your home next, if that's alright with you?"

*[*8:13 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* "My mom will never believe our stories," she chuckles and starts to muster up the best impression of her mom's accent. "*My dear Ravaphine, you wouldn't hurt even the smallest of ants, let alone giant lizards and orcs and dragons*."

*[*8:15 PM*]* Alex - Nolanos*:* "Oh my..." he chuckles softly.

*[*8:16 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* "I just don't know what the group will say. I don't want them to have to travel and deal with my troubles and displace them again. Maybe we can go together? We still have other travel tokens to use so we can go back to Ardabeh too if you want. Maybe we can ask Seir to come so you guys can have your authentic churros again." She smiles.

*[*8:18 PM*]* Alex - Nolanos*:* "That does sound tasty," he smiles. "We can put it to the group, see what they want to do."

*[*8:21 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* "How are you? After the dungeon and all. It took a lot out of our group."

*[*8:25 PM*]* Alex - Nolanos*:* "I'm okay, and I got a weird flash forward to what life might feel like in the future,"he chuckles awkwardly before clearing his throat. "I do feel bad for, uh, what happened with Seir though."

*[*8:30 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* "I know, poor thing. Maybe we can talk to her and ask what we can do to help, if we can help. I just hope I haven't completely ruined friendship with her. Come on, let's head back in with the others." Rav stands up and offers a hand to Nolanos.

*[*8:34 PM*]* Alex - Nolanos*:* "Why thank you, m'lady," he says jokingly, but accepting her hand. Dusting off his pants, he adds, "I think we should talk to her, maybe? It seems like the right thing to do. Proper communication can do wonders, I hear. "

## Devil's Food and more

*[*7:16 PM*]* DM*:* The shop isn't hard to find, just next door. Tolm himself is a dwarf, the same guy you talked to to try to find a map and supplies to go to Stone Tooth.

*[*7:18 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* "Excuse me, do you have a calendar? Or something like it."

*[*7:20 PM*]* DM*:* "Calendar? Uh... like just a list of days? S'pose I could write you one of those. S'far as an almanac goes... think y'd be better off askin' in a bigger town. Carry naught but essentials here."

*[*7:22 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* "Oh, ok... well yes. That would be... uh, sure. That would be helpful."

*[*7:24 PM*]* DM*:* He pulls out a parchment and pen and starts carefully writing... *Felmont... Desmont... Trevmont...*

*[*7:27 PM*]* DM*:* Eventually he gets the 10 months listed and hands it to you. "You *can* read, I assume?"

*[*7:34 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* "...Yes. I'm just not from here. Thank you." She says, putting a couple silver pieces on the counter. She opens her mouth to say more, but closes it and walks out, turning to Gunnloda, "I don't know why I didn't just ask you..." She looks at the list, "Ok, but what month is it and what *day* is it and where--" She sighs, "I should have just done this in Riverrun but..." She pulls out her journal and looks at the day she wrote down. "I might need to go to Ardabeh sooner than I thought."

*[*7:37 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda tilts her head. "Why's that, *sor'odko?*" She points at "Gishmont" on the page. It's the beginning of Gishmont now. The second, if I'm not mistaken."(edited)

*[*7:43 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* She's quiet for a few moments, studying the months and comparing them to the ones she knows. "I'm--It's--" She sighs, "I think subconsciously I knew about what time it was, which might have contributed to my... mood lately." Seir groans, "If we help Cae... I'll be pushing the time, but I guess the dead can wait, really. I know Ravaphine wanted to do something..."

*[*7:45 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda takes her hand. "If you want t' talk about it, I'm here."

*[*7:50 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* Seir furrows her brow, thinking over what she said, "Oh," she blinks, "Sorry, I didn't mean to..." She sighs, "a little over two weeks from now would be four years to when--to when everyone was killed and my mom went missing." She sniffs a little, shrugging, "I've never *not* been there, but I'm not really sure *going* there is exactly a good thing to do."

*[*7:53 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda pulls her down into a hug. "You let me know what you want or need and I'll help you get it, ok?"

*[*8:01 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* "Okay," Seir melts into the hug, not realizing until now how tense she has been, "I don't know how to ask them. It's never really turned out so great. I...there's still time to figure it out." Seir slowly stands, "Let's go back, I think I can make my own calendar thing with the rest of this paper that isn't going to be a map."

*[*8:02 PM*]* DM*:* "How long do you think it would take to travel there?"

*[*8:10 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* "It... it depends. Roughly a week, I think. It's not really close to a large city. Even just small towns it takes over a day's travel. Well..." She shrugs, "It takes *me* over a day's travel because it... it was safer for me to avoid the roads. I guess it'd have to wait anyway. I'd like to make sure Cae's good to go at least this *second* time she'll change. I don't know if we'll be able to help that often since we have things to do now."

*[*8:14 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda nods. "Let's head back to the tavern before Ryleigh starts to worry. We can work out a schedule with the others."

*[*8:17 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* Seir nods and heads back with Gunnloda.

*[*8:25 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* Seir makes her way to an empty table and starts working on writing her own months next to the ones Tolm wrote down. "*Tor beag*, what uh, what are the days of the week here?"

*[*8:26 PM*]* DM*:* "Mirdan, Dordan, Wedan, Fendan, Hotdan, and Andan."

*[*8:27 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh comes over with drinks and sits down with them, peaking at what Seir's doing, "Keeping track of something?"

*[*8:31 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* She freezes for a moment, but relaxes when she realizes it's Ryleigh, "Sort of," She mumbles, writing down what Gunnloda just told her and then writing the days she knows next to them, "Your days--months, they're named differently."

*[*8:32 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* Rav and Nolanos head into the tavern and grab seats with the others.(edited)

*[*8:32 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "Never understood dates much m'self. All an orc needs t' know is when th' winter's comin'." Urrak lumbers in and takes a seat

*[*8:32 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* "Huh, you know...I never thought about different parts of the world having different months or days..." Ryleigh says to Seirixori.

*[*8:35 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "Y'gettin' worried about Cae? Full moon's comin' soon, innit?" Urrak grabs a tankard and takes a gulp of whatever liquid may be inside.

*[*8:36 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* "Full moon is in the middle of the month, so we still have some time before that."(edited)

*[*8:36 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* "I noticed the different names when we were in Bellbury but didn't really question it then..." She shrugs, "I don't... the calendar isn't for Cae. I'm pretty good with knowing the moon phases..."(edited)

*[*8:36 PM*]* Alex - Nolanos*:* "Then what is it for? If you don't mind me asking. "

*[*8:37 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "Well it's right obvious, boyo. Honeymoon plans!" Urrak raises her tankard like she's giving a toast and takes another drink(edited)

*[*8:41 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* "Yeah... those, sure." She's staring at the paper, tapping her writing utensil on the paper, "Originally... because I wanted to know the difference. Especially if we're going to be in Riverrun for the foreseeable future. I just didn't notice it was... " She sighs, "I wasn't really in a hurry to go to Ardabeh but now it looks like I won't get there in time."

*[*8:43 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* "When do you have to be there by, Seir?"

*[*8:43 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh reaches over and takes Seir's hand, "In time for what?...if you want to share."

*[*8:44 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* "A day or two after the full moon."

*[*8:45 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* "An anniversary of sorts," Seir says to Ryleigh with a snort.

*[*8:46 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "Well, I know she just saved our asses not but a few days ago but...there is always Kendall. An' I'm sure ye know Ardabeh quite well...Ye *probably* wouldn't end up in a lake." Urrak fidgets with her drink, feeling a bit embarrassed.(edited)

*[*8:48 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh squeezes Seir's hand, then withdraws her own. "We have the teleportation tickets. It's probably better if we stop calling Kendall so often, especially if it's not an emergency." Her eyes bounce to Gunnloda then back to Urrak.

*[*8:49 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "Ah, right. Fergot all about those." she rubs the back of her neck "Yer right. Poor woman needs a break from us"(edited)

*[*8:50 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* "She's retired for a reason." Ryleigh gives Urrak a pointed look.

*[*8:53 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* "No, it's... it's okay. It'll take too long to get to Limabey, anyway. I'm sure one of you guys have more time-sensitive things to do. It's... It's probably better I don't go, really. Most of the time dead people stay where they are."

*[*8:54 PM*]* Alex - Nolanos*:* "Dead people? What?"

*[*8:54 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda rubs Seir's back. "I thought--" she cuts herself off suddenly.

*[*8:55 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh studies Seir for a few moments and quietly takes a drink of her water, choosing not to comment further.

*[*8:58 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* "Your mother?" Rav asks in barely a whisper. "But I thought..The bow," she fiddles with her sleeve.

*[*9:00 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* "*She's* alive. Most everyone else isn't." She just shrugs and sets her pencil down, taking Gunnloda's hand to distract herself. "I wans't going to say anything." She mutters

*[*9:02 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* "You don't have to say anything else, Seirixori. Unless you want too and in that case, we're all here for you."

*[*9:04 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* Rav nods. "And if you do want to go, we get to break in those teleporters! I was just telling Nolanos that you both can have even more churros when you get there," she says, offering a small smile.

*[*9:07 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "Ye and that fried dough. It's amazin' how int'a those things ye all are...And what Ry said Seirixori, y'don't have t' tell us anythin' else. But if I could give my two coppers...I'd go. It's...healin' t' honor those lost." she finishes her drink.(edited)

*[*9:08 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* "It needs to wait anyway. If we can do something else before taking care of Cae, we can do that. I don't want to go to Ardabeh just for me and then have to leave again before being able to see where Nolanos was."

*[*9:10 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* "How long do we have until we go back to Cae?"

*[*9:11 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* "A day or two under two weeks."

*[*9:18 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "Two weeks...I dunno of anythin' we can do with that amount o' time. Less we want t' take another job back in Riverrun. Or...didn't ye say somethin' about findin' someone, Rav?"

*[*9:22 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* Rav gets quiet for a moment, trying to process what to say next. "I do, in a neighboring city back home for my ma. I just need to drop off a package for her."

*[*9:24 PM*]* Alex - Nolanos*:* Nolanos wordlessly hold Rav's hand.

*[*9:26 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* "I just don't know if it's too late, so maybe I don't even need to go back."

*[*9:27 PM*]* Alex - Nolanos*:* "Oh love, don't say that. It's not to late. Fate wouldn't be so cruel..." he says quietly.

*[*9:28 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "Can't hurt t' try..." Urrak gives her a small smile "An' it ain't like ye'd be inconveniencing' any o' us. We're yer friends after all." She looks into her empty cup. "Can't hurt t' try..."

*[*9:34 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh snorts into her mug at Nolanos's 'fate' comment, but she tries to cover it with a cough.

*[*9:35 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* "I think we should call it a night. Head back to Riverrun in the morning, turn in this quest, and *then* see how much time we have before we start making solid plans."(edited)

*[*9:36 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* She gives Urrak a small smile, a couple tears brimming in the corners of her eyes. "I would really love that. If we could try. I-I don't want to make all of you go if you don't want to. But Ryleigh is right, we have a job to do here."

*[*9:38 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "Aye, I'll be glad t' be back in Riverrun fer a spell, but Rav," she reaches across the table and pats her arm "Don't worry. Ye wouldn't be makin' any o' us do anythin'. Not t' speak fer th' group, but I'm pretty sure we *all* want t' help ye."

*[*9:41 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* Rav puts her hand on Urrak's. "Thank you, Urrak. And that goes for all of us, and you too Seir. We're all here to help one another."

*[*9:45 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* Seir purses her lips slightly, but nods.

## Riverrun, 3 Gishmont

*[*9:51 PM*]* DM*:* MIRDAN 3 GISHMONT

The next morning you all pile into your cart and Monty and Rainsilver drag your asses back to Riverrun. You arrive back home for the first real time in nine days.(edited)

*[*9:52 PM*]* DM*:* It's evening, about 5 or 6 when you get in.

*[*9:55 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* Urrak clambers out of the cart and fixes her hair, a small twinge of nerves in her stomach. She opens the door and steps inside, glad to see some familiar surroundings.

*[*9:55 PM*]* DM*:* The downstairs is empty of people.

*[*9:57 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh shakes her head at Urrak, smiling slightly, "I'm going to tell Kansif we're back and let her know about this contract. We could also go to Connell's or we can send him a letter and he can show up here tomorrow?"

*[*9:59 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* "We can go to him, saves time to get it all done tonight."

*[*10:00 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* "Okay, then let's leave Urrak to it." Ryleigh starts walking in the direction to find Kansif.(edited)

*[*10:01 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* Seir follows her.

*[*10:02 PM*]* DM*:* You guys get to the Panther HQ. Kansif's sitting there, reading a book with her one eye.

*[*10:03 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* "There is a dragon. Black one." Seir says immediately without any prompting. "It's very pretty, but no thanks."

*[*10:04 PM*]* DM*:* She furrows her brow. "What?"

*[*10:05 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh sighs and walks forward, handing Kansif the contact from Connell, "We took a job and there's still more to do, but a higher level merc guild needs to take it. Lower levels will struggle or die."

*[*10:06 PM*]* DM*:* She reads it over. "Connell Barham's still looking, is he?"

*[*10:06 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "He can look himself next time...That place is a death trap. We all nearly met our makers..."

*[*10:07 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* "Dragon and ghosts. Possessing ghosts."

*[*10:07 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh looks over her shoulder at the party, "That's enough."

*[*10:08 PM*]* DM*:* "All right. I'll pass the word. Let Lil Lord Barham know he'll need Tiger or higher for official sanction."

*[*10:10 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* "We're heading there next, thanks Kansif." Ryleigh walks out and towards the east ward where the Barham's live.

*[*10:11 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* "Am I keeping my map?" Seir whispers.

*[*10:12 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* "We'll give the map and the weapons directly to Connell. That's the 'don't tell anyone what you're doing' part of our contract," Ryleigh whispers back.(edited)

*[*10:12 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* "Oh right."

*[*10:13 PM*]* DM*:* The map's not *terrible* for being a rough estimation without proper tools and cartography experience, but they're also obviously incomplete.

*[*10:14 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* ((17 surv for maps, wait they don't love you like I love you))(edited)

*[*10:15 PM*]* DM*:* You trek across town, across the river, to a large wood and stone building with the purple owl symbol of the Barhams.

*[*10:16 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*: "I'm keepin' that ring."* Urrak grumbles as they walk up.(edited)

*[*10:16 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* "He only asked for the weapons anyway."

*[*10:16 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* "He's only interested in the map that leads to the forge and the weapons with Durgeddin's mark."

*[*10:17 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh knocks on the door.

*[*10:17 PM*]* DM*:* The door is rather swiftly opened by a young woman in black with violet trim. "Can I assist you in some way?"

*[*10:19 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* "Yes, I'm Ryleigh with the Dawnguard. Connell sent us on a mission and we're here to report our findings."

*[*10:19 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* "Guardian's of the dawn." Seir pipes up from behind Ryleigh.

*[*10:19 PM*]* DM*:* "Oh! I don't think he was expecting you for another week or two. Please, follow me."

*[*10:20 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh follows her.

*[*10:20 PM*]* DM*:* She heads into the house to a sitting area. "Please, make yourselves comfortable and I'll go get him."

*[*10:21 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* Urrak takes a seat, her fingers tapping on her shaking knee.

*[*10:22 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh stands next to Urrak, her hands behind her back.

*[*10:22 PM*]* DM*:* She disappears.

*[*10:22 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* "The Dawn Guardians. Guardians of the Dawn," Rav hums to herself.

*[*10:23 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* "Dawnguard works just fine..." Ryleigh mumbles.

*[*10:23 PM*]* DM*:* A few minutes later, Connell appears wearing a black shirt and pants with a rich purple vest and a beaming smile. "Ah, my favorite adventurers. You bring me good news, I hope?"

*[*10:26 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* "Goodish news?" Ryleigh smiles broadly. "We found the forge, we brought you weapons, we mapped the place as best we could, but we nearly died in the process so we had to return before completely clearing and mapping the dungeon. Kansif said you'd need Tiger or higher if you want to contract out again."(edited)

*[*10:27 PM*]* DM*:* "Ah... well, that's mostly good news at least. The forge was there, though? Let's see what you brought me."

*[*10:29 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh motions for Seir to spread out the map, while she pulls the handaxe, warhammer, and longsword out of the bag of holding - setting each on the table.

*[*10:29 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* Seir pulls out her map, kind of proud of it, really.

*[*10:29 PM*]* Alex - Nolanos*:* "We also found a key to get you inside easily. "

*[*10:30 PM*]* Alex - Nolanos*:* "Or I suppose, whoever gets sent next. "

*[*10:30 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "Jus' be careful. There's a dragon in there."

*[*10:30 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* "And ghosts."

*[*10:30 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* "And lots of traps."

*[*10:31 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* Urrak shivers at the mention of ghosts

*[*10:31 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* Seir starts to add to it, but decides not to.

*[*10:32 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh remains quiet, watching Connell as he looks at the things they brought.

*[*10:32 PM*]* DM*:* He looks over the map quickly, then turns his attention to the weapons. He runs his fingers over the smith marks and the edge of the sword.

*[*10:33 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* "Ryleigh, Ryleigh, can I see the bag real fast?" She whispers as Connell does his thing.

*[*10:33 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh hands the bag to Seir.

*[*10:33 PM*]* DM*:* Connell turns his head. "Asketil!"

*[*10:34 PM*]* DM*:* The man who accompanied him to the guild hall before you left appears at the door. "Yes, sir?"

*[*10:34 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* Seir pulls out a necklace and hands the bag back.

*[*10:34 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh takes it back from Seir and ties it to herself again.

*[*10:34 PM*]* DM*:* Connell: "Bring my chest, please."
Asketil bows and leaves.

*[*10:35 PM*]* DM*:* Connell: "We agreed to two hundred for finding it, yes? And I'll give you fifty for the map. Is this accurate? Three days from Grimpeak?"

*[*10:36 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* "It is," Ryleigh nods.

*[*10:38 PM*]* DM*:* Asketil returns with a chest that he sets on the table. Connell opens it and starts counting. He sets 25 platinum on the table.

*[*10:38 PM*]* DM*:* "That should settle the debt. I'll give you another two thousand gold for the weapons."(edited)

*[*10:41 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* "Sounds fair, Connell."

*[*10:42 PM*]* DM*:* He counts out another 200 platinum pieces and sets them on the table in stacks of ten.

*[*10:42 PM*]* DM*:* "It was a pleasure doing business with you."

*[*10:42 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh scoops the gold into the bag of holding, "It was, and I wish you luck on your future endeavors."

*[*10:44 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* "Tell whoever you send to tell Kutrao I said hello!" She says while walking out.

*[*10:44 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* Urrak follows them out

*[*10:46 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* Rav follows.

*[*10:47 PM*]* DM*:* Ok! You're all caught up with things you need to do. You head back to the house and we can end the main session and continue with squish for those who want to.

## Urica

*[*10:50 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* Urrak walks into the barracks and starts to undo her belts. Gathering them in one hand, she heads upstairs to the sleeping quarters.

*[*10:52 PM*]* DM*:* Empty.

*[*10:52 PM*]* DM*:* Like your stuff is there, but she's not.

*[*10:57 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* Urrak lets out a breath she didn't know she was holding and sets her belts and sword on the floor near her bed. She takes her pack off as well before taking a seat on the edge of the bed. "Ye think she was jus' gonna sit around an' wait fer ye? C'mon, ya fool." she leans back and lays on the bed, feet still on the floor.

*[*11:00 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* She lays there a moment, hands folded on her stomach before getting back up. She pauses to take off her leathers and the mithril shirt and heads back downstairs

*[*11:01 PM*]* DM*:* Malica walks in the door, lute in hand.

*[*11:05 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* Urrak freezes in the middle of adjusting her tunic when she sees Malica. She smoothes her shirt awkwardly and waves, a large smile on her face "Welcome h--back Mal."

*[*11:07 PM*]* DM*:* Malica's smile widens when she sees Urrak, then she tilts her head and raises an eyebrow. "All I get's a wave?"

*[*11:12 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* Urrak walks towards her and lifts her into an embrace. She laughs as she puts her down "Fergive me, *raxo*. Been on th' road in such ugly country fer so long I'd fergotten what beauty looks like." she lifts Malica's face with a hand and places a light kiss on her lips. "I missed it. Missed ye."

*[*11:17 PM*]* DM*:* She smiles. "Maybe *you* should be a bard."

*[*11:24 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "Ha! Well I certainly have my moments, and if orcish didn't sound so threatenin' I bet th' tavern crowd would love me." She looks down at the lute and in a reserved but excited tone asks, "That where ye been? Performin'?"

*[*11:24 PM*]* DM*:* She nods, a little shy. "I thought it might be nice to get back into it."

*[*11:30 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* Urrak reaches over to brush a stand of hair from her face and tucks it behind her ear. "It's great, Mal. More 'n great. It's *fantastic*. I could tell ye missed playin' when we were at Seir and Gunnloda's weddin'"(edited)

*[*11:31 PM*]* DM*:* "I didn't want to call attention to myself in Bellbury, but I just feel... *safe* here. There's so many people."

*[*11:36 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "Easy t' blend in, disappear." She runs a hand through her hair, her smile fading but still present "Must be th' best feelin' the world t' ye." She walks to the table and sits in a nearby chair "I'm glad ye feel safe. Puts some o' my worries t' rest.

*[*11:39 PM*]* DM*:* She follows, sits in Urrak's lap, with an arm around her shoulders and kisses her. "I do... are you still worried I'd disappear?"

*[*11:46 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* Urrak wraps her arms around Malica's waist. "A'course I am Mal... That an', even though I'm more'n sure yet could handle yerself, worried about folks causing ye trouble. I...don't want t' lose ye."

*[*11:48 PM*]* DM*:* "Then you should stop worrying. For as long as you want me, I'll be here."

*[*11:54 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "I should learn that so ye don't have t' keep sayin' it." She kisses her, her grip on Malica's waist loosening just a bit.

March 23, 2018

*[*12:05 AM*]* DM*:* "You should." She kisses Urrak again. "I missed you, too."

## Seir and Takara

*[*11:11 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* Seir takes a second to look at the bed, but then kneels next to the chest where she left some of her things. She opens it and pulls out the flower and the bow and starts to head out, "I'm going to go to the park for a little bit, *tor beag*." She leaves Gunnloda with a kiss and heads out to the park, flower in hand, bow on her back.

*[*11:14 PM*]* DM*:* The park is nearby, mostly open with wildflower growth, with a small gathering of trees in the back.

*[*11:24 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* Seir heads towards the trees in the back and finds a spot to sit. As she does she pulls off her leather gauntlets, the bow, even Gunnloda's crest and sets them all in front of her. She twirls the flower in her hand, just kind of looking over all of them. "I didn't realize I had a collection of things until recently. They were always a comfort but... is it too much to ask for the *actual* people?" She says. Then she snorts out a laugh, "Yes, because two of the people I want around are goddesses and they can totally just show up whenever I want them to." Seir flops onto her back, "I feel stupid again and that's all on me, ugh."

*[*11:28 PM*]* DM*:* "I doubt Mielikki would approve of you speaking so badly of yourself." Takara's voice comes from somewhere behind her.(edited)

*[*11:32 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* Seir doesn't move, but she does close her eyes, "It's been... a really rough two weeks, she wouldn't have approved of most of what I was thinking."

*[*11:35 PM*]* DM*:* Takara: "Is it something you want to talk about?"

*[*11:44 PM*]* DM*:* "Did something happen with your fiancee?"

*[*11:50 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* Seir sits up and turns around, tilting her head, "No? I mean, yes but... wife... now. How... Did you not ...I let you know? And then...well, I just figured you were busy."

*[*11:52 PM*]* DM*:* "I didn't hear from you. I thought you'd changed your mind or postponed it."

*[*11:55 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* "No, I... do you not hear people when others are with them? Because she was with me at the time."

*[*11:56 PM*]* DM*:* She frowns. "I don't think that's ever been a problem, no."

March 23, 2018

*[*12:02 AM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* "Oh, I--" She sniffs a little bit, wiping at her nose, "There was... a part of me thought that maybe you just didn't want to be there. Or you didn't like her or something. But then I figured you were busy. You--you didn't hear me? But...I don't know, but I did it like I usually do..."

*[*12:02 AM*]* DM*:* She runs her finger along the flower. "Try again."

*[*12:07 AM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* Seir pulls the flower back and does as Takara requests, whispering random things.

*[*12:07 AM*]* DM*:* She looks perplexed. "I hear you fine. Odd."

*[*12:13 AM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* Seir looks at it for a little bit and then stands, "I'll be right back, I'm going to try something." Seir leaves her things and goes back to their company quarters and heads to Gunnloda, giving her a hug and a kiss before just shooting out a random phrase in druidic to the flower and heads back shortly after, taking her spot back, "Anything?"

*[*12:14 AM*]* DM*:* Takara chuckles. "Do you always leave so suddenly? Where did you go?"

*[*12:17 AM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* She blushes, "Um... I've been told that...yes, sorry." She clears her throat, "I went to go find my wife," she grins as she says it, "But I did say something while I was with her... which I'm guessing you did not hear... If I didn't know any better I'd be afraid she wasn't real."

*[*12:18 AM*]* DM*:* "I... didn't. How strange. She's at your headquarters now?"

*[*12:19 AM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* "Yes."

*[*12:21 AM*]* DM*:* She blinks. "I'm guessing not the half-orc or changeling. They seem a bit... engrossed with each other. The elf?"

*[*12:22 AM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* Seir chuckles, "Of course they are. And no, none of them."

*[*12:23 AM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* "She's a dwarf."

*[*12:23 AM*]* DM*:* She shakes her head. "I see a dragonborn, a myconid... no dwarves."

*[*12:26 AM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* Seir frowns, "But... she's there..." She grabs the crest and starts to fiddle with it, "Would it... does it change anything if she's died before?" She nearly whispers.

*[*12:27 AM*]* DM*:* She smiles, almost patronizing, "No. I'm not sure *what* it is, but it's not that."

*[*12:32 AM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* "We met some...I don't know who he was, just that he was powerful, but he said she was *special* and tried to... well, he tried to get us to tell him *why* and it wasn't just *feelings*. He wanted more than that and I don't... I'm sorry I'm just trying to figure this out, but I just don't *understand* any of it."(edited)

*[*12:34 AM*]* DM*:* "Not much surprises me after this long, but I must say this is a first. I usually like to keep my distance, give you your space, but if you don't mind, I may keep a closer eye on you for a bit."

*[*12:39 AM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* "Oh...uh okay. Sure? We...we might go to Limabey soon. Kind of soon?" She shrugs and looks down, fidgeting with the crest some more, "So, you would have been--" she cuts herself off and shakes her head, "At least I know I can't talk to you now if she's around..." Seir frowns, "That's... I don't think I like that."

*[*12:41 AM*]* DM*:* "I am sorry, Seirixori. I never meant to hurt you."

*[*12:43 AM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* She shrugs again, "It's okay... it wasn't.. I shouldn't have... It happens."

*[*12:45 AM*]* DM*:* She chuckles. "Not often, it doesn't. I'll have to ask around about this. Maybe there's a simple explanation I'm overlooking. For now... go. Be with your wife. I hope she makes you happy."

*[*12:49 AM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* "Okay," Seir grabs her things, and gives Takara a quick, awkward hug,"And she does. More so than I have been in a ...in a really long time." Seir grins and goes back to the quarters and Gunnloda.

## Ryfika

[1:55 PM] Nicole - Ryleigh: Ryleigh leaves the others after they talk to Connell, heading to Whispers HQ in search of Rukiya.

He sets them to sparring before approaching you. "Have something new for me already? Wasn't expecting much from the official adventurer."

[2:02 PM] Nicole - Ryleigh: “Here I was hoping you had some important mission for me.” Ryleigh grins, “Just got back from a paid quest from Connell Barham. That man is a fool, but it was good coin and hopefully it will give my merc guild a good name with the nobles. I’m actually here looking for Rukiya...”(edited)

[2:03 PM] DM: "Can check her bunk if you want. You know she's as slippery as anyone. I haven't seen her today, but it doesn't mean she's not here."

[2:05 PM] Nicole - Ryleigh: Ryleigh laughs a little, “Very true, well I’ll go check and I’ll see you around Berolt- let me know if you need anything, okay?” She starts to walk away towards the barracks.

[2:07 PM] DM: You know she has a private room here, little more than a closet with a bed, a chest, and a desk lined up on one side and about three feet of walking space on the other. The door's closed.

[2:07 PM] Nicole - Ryleigh: Ryleigh knocks on the door, “Rukiya?”(edited)

[2:10 PM] DM: The door opens and Rukiya's standing on the other side, smiling. "Ry? I didn't think you'd be back for another week."

[2:12 PM] Nicole - Ryleigh: “Surprise?” Ryleigh smiles too and rubs the back of her neck, a little awkwardly. “We ran into some trouble on the mission and well, yeah...here I am.”

[2:13 PM] DM: "Nothing you couldn't handle, I'm sure." She backs up into the tiny room. "Come on in, share."

[2:19 PM] Nicole - Ryleigh: Ryleigh walks in and closes the door behind her. She takes a step into the small room, but continues to stand. “Well, actually...we...” Ryleigh swallows. “We fought orcs, cave monsters, giant lizards, but what did it was the ghost we ran into. He...ummm, cursed three of us...myself included.”(edited)

[2:21 PM] DM: Her eyes skate over Ryleigh's features, like she's looking for damage. "Cursed? You ok?"

[2:24 PM] Nicole - Ryleigh: “I am now, thanks to Gunnloda’s cleric friend Kendall. The ghost, it aged us several years, and well...” Ryleigh looks away and bites her lip. “It made me realize something...something about us...something I said to you.”

[2:28 PM] DM: She takes Ry's hand and leans into her line of sight. "Stop being so weird and tell me what's on your mind, Ryleigh."(edited)

[2:34 PM] Nicole - Ryleigh: “I lied to you,” Ryleigh sighs. “I...the night we became, us...I promised I wouldn’t leave you in loneliness...”

[2:44 PM] DM: "Ry, I know you love dramatics, but can you just tell me whatever it is you're trying to tell me? You're worrying me."

[3:46 PM] Nicole - Ryleigh: Ryleigh squeezes Rukiya's hand and mumbles, "Sorry." She takes a deep breath, finally looking into Rukiya's eyes, before saying, "In 20 years I'm going to have crows feet around my eyes and my blonde hair will be streaked with grey. In 40 years, I'll be an old woman and it'll be difficult for me to get around. And in 60 years, I'll be 80 years old, and lucky if I'm still alive. And you'll only be half way through your life." Ryleigh is quiet for a few moments then says, "One day...I am going to break my promise and I will leave you in loneliness."(edited)

[3:54 PM] DM: Rukiya smiles and puts her other hand on Ryleigh's cheek. "Ry... we have no idea what's going to happen in the next five years, let alone 60. I know you're human." She grins a little and adds, "Nobody's perfect. I just want to focus on what's here and what's right in front of us because who knows what's going to happen later."

[4:02 PM] Nicole - Ryleigh: Ryleigh tries to smile, but it only makes it half way, "We're the same age and I just...I forgot that you're going to live longer than me. I...you should have told me how ridiculous I sounded."

[4:05 PM] DM: She chuckles. "Sorry, I was too busy trying not to melt over how romantic my friend was being."

[4:09 PM] Nicole - Ryleigh: "Best friend," Ryleigh corrects with a roll of her eyes and a small smile. She finally wraps her arms around Rukiya's waist to pull her close, "You're still ok with this?...with us?"(edited)

[4:13 PM] DM: Rukiya's arms wrap around Ryleigh's neck. "Of course I am. Did you think I wouldn't be?"

[4:22 PM] Nicole - Ryleigh: "I wasn't sure if...I thought maybe you'd think we were, I don't know, built on a lie? I know we can't know what the future holds and I also know that this is a what if scenario for you, but its a when for me - because regardless of what the future holds, I'm with you. I just wanted to make sure you still wanted this, knowing you'd have to deal with..." Ryleigh swallows hard and presses her forehead to Rukiya's, "with my inevitable death."

[4:28 PM] DM: "Hey, we are not built on a lie or on a promise. We are built on a foundation of friendship, mutual respect, and love. We are more than dramatic gestures and one-liners." She blinks, frowns, and pulls back a little. "Besides, if anyone's hiding truth here, it's me. You know I have... a past I can't speak of, but you're still here. If you can accept my past, why wouldn't I accept your future?"

[4:40 PM] Nicole - Ryleigh: "...because you loved someone before me, someone who left you broken hearted and alone, and I'm determined not to hurt you the way he did. But I unavoidably will - one day, some day. I just..." Ryleigh sighs and half laughs, "I don't know, Ru."

[4:45 PM] DM: "It's my choice. We've talked about it and as long as you're not throwing yourself into impossible battles because you think your death will solve all your problems, I am willing to choose you... no matter what comes in the future. If I choose you and you choose me, everything else will work itself out."

[5:00 PM] Nicole - Ryleigh: "I was just making sure you were still willing to choose me, L'auorphiem." Ryleigh dips her head, their breath the only thing between them. Unsure, she stays there, Rukiya’s lips so close to hers. And Ryleigh's struck by how much she's missed this: her kiss, her touch, the push and pull of Rukiya’s hands, but still she doesn't kiss Rukiya - Ryleigh's letting her make that decision.(edited)

[5:06 PM] DM: She closes the distance, not so much by pushing up but by pulling Ryleigh the rest of the way down, and only stops the kiss long enough to whisper, "I missed you," before continuing it.

[5:12 PM] Nicole - Ryleigh: Ryleigh smiles at Rukiya’s words and brushes her thumb over Rukiya's jaw. She feels like Rukiya has gingerly curled her fingers around Ryleigh’s heart, drawing her into Rukiya’s gravity. “I missed you too,” Ryleigh breathes, before showing her just how much.(edited)

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