>>11518286
It's cool.
Yeah, I think we've earned a few days rest anyway.

>>11518286
>You are currently laying in bed with Ruby, very drunk.
Ok, honestly, what do you EXPECT us to want to do?

>>11518370
Strong drink giveth the desire, but taketh away the ability.
Wait... that's for dudes, not sure about chicks.

>>11518346
>>11518370
You mumble to Ruby that you think everyone has earned a day or two off, and that after the festivities you'll book the party another gig. The Silver Dragon will always let you play if you don't find another venue, so no worries there.
You pull her to you, you aren't sleepy yet. "Well then, I'll just have to tuck you in and read you a bedtime story, won't I?" You're a bit too drunk to fully appreciate her sarcasm, and instead kiss her. "Well I guess I'll just have to tire you out another way."

The sun glares at you the next morning, waking you up for too early for your liking. You're hangover makes you curse the elves and their wine, and Tanot for letting you drink so much. Ruby stirs next to you, the sound of her skin rubbing the sheets like a saw blade on your frontal lobe. You groan pathetically. "You alright?"

>>11518491
ask for aspirin or the fantasy equivalent.

>>11518491
>>11518535
Water would be better, re-hydration.

>>11518535
>>11518600
Groaning again, you ask for something for this awful hangover. "I warned you last night. But you didn't listen. Oh well, I'll see what I can do."
Moaning, you bury your face int he pillow as Ruby leaves the room. For an indeterminate amount of time measured only by agony and pain, your door opens again. "Hey there. Feral said this tea should help the pain, and Tanot gave me this... porridge? I think it's porridge... but it's green. He said it'll clear things up pretty fast. And I brought you some water."

>>11518678
Apply face to th porridge, eat, clean with the water, then chug the now cold tea

>>11518678
I'm guessing Tanot is the guy to go to for things like hangover cures so no matter how putrid his green porridge may appear it's probably really effective. Gobble it down with the tea to help with the taste and make a mental note to thank them later.

>>11518764
I find it funny that we get smashes so easily.

>>11518764
>>11518783
Barely able to sit up, you take the tray from Ruby. The green... well it does help to think of it as porridge, doesn't smell that great. Groggily and in much discomfort, you manage to get most of the terrible tasting concoction down your throat, though a good portion ends up on your face. The tea is bitter, but it's not as bad as the porridge. Ruby laughs, which sends streaks of pure pain through your skull, then helps you clean your face. "You're like a little kid! Do I get to dress you too?"
You're stomach gurgles and whines, but you can already feel the headache begin to soften.

>>11518831
Is there any point in getting up? Just have the appropriate people train/coach for the arena and stay in bed.

>>11518831
If she wants to she can. Don't expect much though, I think we're going to be spending the better part of today in bed. Maybe we can spend some time talking to Zanne or something while we try to get rid of this headache.

>>11518854
well... not being a lazy bitch?

>>11518860
fuck that, every one else gets the day off, I say we stay in bed!

>>11518854
>>11518859
>>11518882
Slumping back into the pillows, you tell Ruby she is free to do so if she wishes, but you're staying in bed. All day if you can get away with it. Ruby laughs and lays back down next to you. "Alright, then I won't bother." She snuggles up to you and you both enjoy a nap. You wake up a few hours later, the sun at a much more agreeable angle, to the growling of your stomach and the urging of your bladder. That porridge and tea seem to have cured your hangover, but it wasn't very filling. Ruby cracks open an eye. "Blarg. Now I'm hungry too."

>>11518914
Ask what she feels like eating. I'm thinking we should get lunch at a nice restaurant.

>>11518931
Yeah, some real classy cafe.

>>11518931
>>11518948
we should probably pee first. And get dressed.

>>11518952
I kind of though those actions were a given if we were going out to eat.

>>11518952

Skip getting dressed, this is our house, we do what we want.

>>11518931
>>11518948
>>11518952
Rolling out of bed, you patter to the bathroom to relieve yourself. Coming back to the room, you crawl back into bed next to Ruby. Rolling over to face her, you ask what she wants to eat, you feel like going out. "Hmm... something with honey." Her sweet tooth is acting up again. "It's still early enough we could find breakfast. oh, what about that cafe from the other day? That's not too far is it?" Your place of dining decided, the two of you climb out of the bed and get dressed, taking your sweet time.
Going downstairs Tanot looks up from a book in one of the studies. "Hey, I was wondering if I would have to send a search party. These books were here when we moved in, do you think anyone has read them before?" The dusty books line the shelves. He turns the page of the one in his hands. "Some of them are valuable I think. I doubt anyone would notice if I kept them."

>>11519029
Is there a library? Maybe we could donate a few of the books- you now, get in good with the community.

>>11519029
Well... I guess Tanot can have first dibs.
>>11519061
They aren't REALLY ours though.

>Loula Books
I swear Captcha is sentient.

>>11519061
I like this idea, but then I think it's a waste of a good book. They should be perused first.

>>11519091
Good point. Tell Tanot to go through them in case there's anything of particular interest, but we'll be finding their real owner later on.

>>11519137
We are living in the house of an evil and dead man. Keep the books.

This place was being rented by the scummy merchant before us right? Chances are they're probably all his and we already robbed his corpse, taking his old books isn't half as bad as that.

Their real owner was probably that shitstain merchant that "choked" to death and was the previous occupant. I don't think anyone will care.

>>11519061
>>11519090
>>11519091
>>11519137
>>11519164
Well, no one seems to have read these in ages, so you suppose Tanot taking a couple wouldn't hurt. And you think about maybe donating a few to charity, but you'll have to check them out first. You have a few months, and who knows, maybe there's something useful in here?
Leaving Tanot to his ready, you pass by Kithri, who is sitting in the kitchen sipping tea, though it smells much sweeter then what Faral gave you. Sam is curled up under her chair. "Hey boss, Ruby said we get today off, right?" She leans back and props her boots on the table, which is actually quite comical when it's a halfling sitting at a human table. "That's fine by me. OH! Before you head out, Ta'Kal wanted to ask you something. He's int he yard with Grue and Tabby." You're stomach grumbles again, reminding you of the purpose of getting out of bed.

>>11519179
I assumed they were stolen or otherwise ill-gotten goods.

captcha: settle blaze
No, captcha. We will not burn the books.

Perhaps we should find other places this rich jerk has been, and find out if there is anything else we can loot.

>>11519189
Ta'Kal is all sorts of bro. He can have a minute-or two.

>>11519198
Nice goat, bro.

>>11519198
FUCKING AWESOME!

>>11519189
Do a little spying and see what they're up to before we interrupt them.

>>11519198
>sees filename
wut? That's Janice.

>>11519189
Be sure top give Tabby a wink and a nudge when we get there.

>>11519198
Cool! Thanks for that man.
>>11519226
>>11519250
>>11519203
Grumbling, but not angrily, you head outside. You entertain the thought of finding other places the merchant has been, and what else you can get from them.
You leave the house and see Ta'Kal, Grue, and Tabby in the front yard. Tabby seems to be doing some stretches, her muscular form clothed only from the waist down to her knees and some wrappings around her chest. While Ta'Kal and Grue seems to be wrestling. And tearing up the yard you note with some annoyance. You can hear Ta'Kal giving Grue advice on form and movements but Grue mainly seems to be throwing his weight around. Ta'Kal flips him over his shoulder and looks up. "Oh, hello Janice!" He's panting heavily and turns to the two others. "Take five."

>>11519293
What's up Ta'kal? How do those two look with their training? Also, try to avoid staring at Tabby being half naked.

>>11519316
Damn, and I WANTED to stare. Oh well, Ruby would get jealous.

>>11519293
Greet Ta'Kal. "You wanted to talk? Give me the quick version if you can- Ruby and I haven't eaten all day, and we were on our way out."

>>11519293
Let him know we were planning to eat soon.

>>11519331
I like that idea. It'd give us a chance to talk to Ta'kal and maybe Ruby can get in our little matchmaking game we've got going on right now.

>>11519349
Training is important too.

>>11519330
>>11519331
>>11519316
>>11519328
You do your best to hide that you're eyes keep slipping to Tabby, who is glistening with sweat. Focusing on Ta'Kal,, you ask what it is he wanted. Slightly testily, you mention that Ruby and yourself are headed out and that you haven't eaten all day. "Well I'll try to keep it short then. I just wanted to give you a few details you might be interested in. It seems that there's someone around town asking about you. A woman bearing the holy symbol of Pelor riding a white horse has been seen around town, looking for you. It seems she's been following us for a few weeks now."

>>11519367
It's only lunch. He would need to take a break to eat anyway, it might as well be with us.

>>11519371
Wait... no way, Miranda?
Does anyone remember what Miranda looks like? The thread got deleted from sup/tg/

>>11519371
My memory is failing me right now but we definitely met that women before. I think it was in the small town we started off in and promised her something I think. After we get a meal maybe we can check Ralph for information or just walk around town looking for her.

>>11519371
"kay thanks. Leave for some food already.

>>11519371
Pelor, eh? Hmm... worrisome. Well, let's say thanks for the news, and head off to lunch. Perhaps after we eat we can look around for some more info on this mysterious priestess.

>>11519411
>>11519413
>>11519428
>>11519424
You remember that Miranda was a Paladin of Pelor, but she was staying in Tabby's village to help complete the tower. What would she be doing here?
Thanking Ta'Kal, you lead Ruby out into the city. Your stomach does the thinking for you and you end up in a street cafe a few blocks away from your house. Luckily they seem to be serving breakfast for the next half hour, so you're able to get some fluffy buttermilk pancakes and some strawberry jam to go on them. Ruby coats her in honey and some kind of granola and sugar, with a tall glass of milk and a muffin to wash them down. You really don't know how she stays so thin with that sweet tooth of hers. Your hunger now subdued, Ruby and you leave the cafe after paying the bill. As you walk down the street, arm in arm, Ruby bites her lower lip. "Hey Janice... I've been thinking... about us."

>>11519482
Oh shit. This will be interesting, what does she have to say?

>>11519482
Freak a little and look apprehensive.

>>11519482
Mmmmm, pancakes.

Oh wait, an "us" talk? Hope it's nothing bad... hear her out, see what she wants to say. Best case scenario, it's a proposal. Worst, she doesn't like the direction we're going in... but, she seems happy, so hopefully it's the former.

>>11519482
OH CRAP! Um... try not to totally freak!

>>11519509
>>11519496
Guys, remember that we pulled the "I think I might love you" card first.

>>11519496
>>11519502
>>11519509
>>11519522
Your heart drops and a chill runs up your spine. Swallowing heavy you ask Ruby what's on her mind. "Well... is what we're doing right? I mean... I don't really mind the stares we get too much, screw all of them. And I'm happy with you, I really am. We've been with each other about a month, but I've experienced a lot more with you then with anyone else I've ever been with. I've seen so much more of the world and I know we're going to see more but... I just don't know if what we are is natural. I... I'm a little confused and I think I know I have strong feelings for you... but I'm confused. I'm sorry, it's hard to explain." She squeezes your arm and sighs. You can tell how conflicted she is.

>>11519567
Well... that's not so bad.
Kiss her and tell her that as long as we're happy, everyone else can fuck off.
It's adorable how she lets down her armor around us.

>>11519621
Second. And she lets down her armor?

Ah... it's the lesbians thing...

Well, anything we try to say to convince her otherwise will come across as selfish, since we really want this with her. Maybe just tell her that we understand, and can wait for her if she needs time to think about it? Try to be rational about it, and all, and don't let her see how upset we are.

captcha: snowed hour

*sniff* Sad Janice in snow...

>>11519567
Do we know any stories or such about other same sex couples that we could use to ease Ruby's mind?

Obviously a lesbian couple isn't totally unusual as we elicit

>>11519648
Yeah. When we met her she was the classic "Tough Girl baddass" Now she shows us her emotions.

>>11519662
We know of a minotaur who is after Tabby. That's kind of similar, in a way.

>>11519662
Damn it, didn't paste the whole post.

Full thing: Obviously a lesbian couple isn't totally unusual as we can elicit catcalls from passing strangers when we kiss Ruby in public, rather than universal disgust.

>>11519621
>>11519648
>>11519662
>>11519650
>>11519693
You tell her that anything you say is biased, because you really care for her and want your relationship to work. But, and again this is your heavily biased opinion, You think that everyone deserves to be happy. It's not like you're hurting anyone else. Why care what they think when all that matters is what Ruby herself think.
I mean, the two of you personally know several interspecies couples. How is that somehow better then you two? Ruby grins, wiping her eyes. "You know... that does make me feel better. Thanks Janice. But like you said, you're biased. I mean, who WOULDN'T want a piece of this?" She laughs and slaps her own bottom. "As matter of fact, I bet you're using some kind of Bard charm to make me love you. I'm just an innocent little girl held under your sway." She smiles to show she's not serious.

>>11519744
Hey... hey... HEY!
She said love. SHE SAID LOVE!

>>11519744
Shit, she's caught on!

Heh, tell her we're glad she feels better, and to make sure she says something if she ever has any other concerns- after all, a good relationship is based on communication.

>>11519744
Comment that if memory serves she was the one who seduced us. We never stood a chance.

>>11519744
Now can we start writing the most touching love song ever?

>>11519798
>>11519807
>>11519836
>>11519840
Repressing a girlish squeal you kiss Ruby heavily on the lips. She said she loved you! You let her know that if she has any more concerns that she should tell you right away. Communication is key to successful relationships. And she was the one who got into OUR pants, not the other way around, you had no defense against someone so sexy. She laughs and gives you a hug. "Thanks Janice. You're adorable." You'll write a song about all this.
"STOP THIEF! You! I know you stole my purse!"
"Sir, I have no idea what is is you are talking about." You know that voice, that voice is Zanne! Looking around, you see her standing at a street corner, being backed against a wall by a small angry man. "Oh I just BET you don't know! WATCH! CALL THE WATCH!"

sorry about the delay on that one. My roommate keeps distracting me with HD Starcraft.

>>11519859
Oh, we are totally not letting that happen. We need to rush over and find out what's going on. Do we have the pastscope with us? It could be handy.

>>11519859
>>11519867
It's all good Bard Quest.

Oh and go stop the angry shopkeeper. He's obviously lost his money because Zanne wouldn't steal it. By the way this seriously reminds me of that side mission in mass effect 2 where you stop the Volus who's accusing the Quarian of stealing his credit chit.

>>11519859

she would do no such thing. but if it helps him be quiet we'll had him some of our money while we help find his with our past scope

>>11519895
>>11519889
>>11519921
What the hell is all this about? You and Ruby hurry over to the angry short man, just as two Watchmen arrive. "Give it back and MAYBE I won't press charges, you filthy gypsy! You! Watchmen, this gypsy stole my money pouch! Arrest her immediately!"
Zanne is against the wall, nearly in tears. "JANICE! I did not steal anything! Please help me!"
"Sir, what makes you think she stole your purse?" The other watchmen turns to you, a young woman with blond hair similar in color to yours. "Were you ladies witnesses? Did you see anything?" You tell the Watchmen you can prove Zanne is innocent with your Pastscope. "I'm sorry ma'am, but we don't allow magic as evidence. Too easy to tamper with."

>>11519933

poop lets look around for witness's and ask the watch to search both parties plus their stalls that should prove her innocence and get us points or something

captcha: two existing

that means there are either 2 witnesses or pieces of evidence

>>11519933
Well... poop. We can still use the Pastscope to see what REALLY happened though.

>>11519933
Well then, ask the merchant where he last saw his money.
Unfortunately, we are merely character witnesses- we can vouch for Zanne, and even try to make it up to the man with our own money, but since we didn't see anything happen...

>>11519933
check the pastscope anyway. This is bullshit.

What is the punishment for thievery in this city anyway?

>>11519933
No we didn't see any theft occur officer. I doubt this man did either, he probably won't even be able to give an accurate account of what happened beyond his own frankly racist suspicions.

>>11519967
>>11519980
oh poop mind?

>>11519933
Need to ask the little man why he thinks it was Zanne.

Check the scope anyway and look a bit into this guy's day. He probably got bumped into and an actual pickpocket made off with his money hours ago. Hell offer to scope out his house too, we'll probably find his coin purse under his bed or something,

>>11519967
>>11519973
>>11519980
>>11519988
>>11519995
>>11520006
>>11520013
You tell the female officer that you didn't see anything, but you're a traveling companion of Zanne and she would never steal anything. "Oh crap... Ma'am I can't really trust either of you. This could be an elaborate con. I'll have to ask you to remain in this area until we get this figured out. And please stay away from, Zanne was her name? I don't want a hand off going on before we get this settled."
"And when she shoved into me, I FELT her hand in my pocket! She's not a very good thief, but what do you expect from her kind? But if she returns my money, i SUPPOSE I'll not press charges."
"Sir, please calm yourself. You're making a scene." The male officer is talking to the short man, and the female officer is keeping an eye on you. "Janice, please believe me, I did nothing!"
You ask the little man were this theft supposedly took place. "Right here on the corner, cretin. Officer, I pay my taxes, you should arrest the lot of them for vagrancy! I shouldn't have to deal with these traveling filth on my streets!" Holding Ruby back, you take a look through the past scope, focusing on the corner. You see the man walking and Zanne existing a shop, a new bracelet on her arm. Focusing closely, you see the man purposefully step in from of Zanne as she passes, and he tugs the bracelet off her arm. Then you see him yelling and yourself walking up to him.
The little bastard is the thief!

Well, OP seems distracted again, so I'm gonna post a few lesbians. They may not be Janice and Ruby, but I can pretend!

>>11520072
HAHA! He JUST posted!

>>11520068
>>11520072
Hah, I have the worst timing.

Maybe we should mention to Zanne that her bracelet seems to be missing? That should ruffle the jerks feathers enough to keep him from going along this track.

>>11520068
Easy, we go grab the shopkeeper who just sold Zanne her new bracelet and bring him to the scene. We then ask the guards to search the man and they will find the bracelet which the shopkeeper can confirm as being the same one that was recently sold to Zanne.

>>11520068
That little cocksucker! Tell the guards to search HIM!

>arguments loudlier
You scare me sometimes Captcha.

>>11520068
Kinda suck on Zanne's behalf for a gypsy to fall for a thief's tricks. Maybe we can sweet talk this fagmo into doing the right thing?

>>11520103
Good plan

>>11520068

buneao

now ask zhanna about her bracelet.

and if that doesn't remember this guy and follow him and get the bracelet back

>>11520068
First ask Zanne if she's missing a bracelet. Then... I'm not so sure. We need to do this in a way that prevents the thief from accusing us of setting him up, since the guards won't accept magical evidence.

Look back again through the scope and confirm you know exactly where he's hidden it on his person. We don't want him to pull any funny business and for it to be gone when they search him.

>>11520117
I really like the Captcha sometimes.

At worst, I don't really care either way, at best it's hilarious.

>>11520092
>>11520103
>>11520117
>>11520126
>>11520128
>>11520135
Closing up and storing the Pastscope, you ask Zanne were her bracelet is. "How did you know about... It is gone! My bracelet is gone!" you nod to the female officer and she her to come with you into the shop. She turns to the male officer, who is still trying to calm down the short man. "Hey, Sebastian, I'm stepping into the shop with these two. Keep an eye on everything out here." The man nods and turns back to the small man.
Stepping into the shop with the officer you head to the counter. An older gentleman with a monocle and pipe looks up from a ring he's engraving. "How may I be of assistance?" Explaining the situation to him, he nods. "Yes, I did sell a bracelet to the woman." He chuckles to himself. "I knocked the price down some because she was so pretty and she didn't mind my old eye ogling her."
You turn back to the officer. he's been keeping an eye on you and Zanne since the beginning. Zanne couldn't have handed off the bracelet.
Stepping back outside, the officer looks at Zanne's arm, then smiles. "Oh, this is going to be good. Sir! Would you mind emptying your pockets?"
"WHAT? SHE robs ME and you expect ME to empty MY pockets? THIS IS WATCH HARASSMENT!" The female officer nods to the male one. "It seems here we have a con artist. He accuses people of stealing and then offers to drop charges if they give him 'his' money back. Just about anyone would hand over what money they have to him. Already buddy, You;re under arrest."
"WATCH ABUSE! WATCH ABUSE I-" In the struggle, a bracelet falls out of the man's pocket, and he falls silent. The officer picks it up. and walks to Zanne.
"Ma'am, I believe this is yours. Would you like to press charges?"

Damn, I just joined in and wanted to add something, but everything I wanted to put in has been covered.

>Posterior Doumer

Is captcha calling my rear end stupid?

>>11520190
God damned right she does!
>>11520197
welcome to the party

>>11520190
Yes. This isn't just theft and con artistry, it's rascism against our favorite gypsy girl.

Captcha: Floaters 67
You're foul mouthed sometimes, captcha.

>>11520190
Yes, yes! Press ALL of the charges!

>>11520190

be a better women don't press charges but tell him to get a life

captcha: original 20

great sucess

also find a robot man or women. either would be awesome sauce

>>11520190
Ask Zanne, it's her decision. Get Tanot to give her a refresher course on pick pocketing, her parent's obviously didn't teach her well enough how to avoid it.

>>11520222
Wow, how did you make legal allegations sound so dirty?

>O.J. mimicries
Captcha's gonna kill his girlfriend!

>>11520190
Aww yeah, mission success :D

If Zanne asks our opinion, suggest pressing charges- this jerk has probably pulled this lots of times, and he should pay for it. Maybe try to find others who he's accused and pass on reparations money to them? Class-action suit style.

Tell Zanne to press charges. Then find the paladin who's looking for us. Unless Zanne needs us to go with her for morale support or something.

If we can get away with it, we should sock this guy.

>>11520210
>>11520248
>>11520277
>>11520214
>>11520222
>>11520239
>>11520240
Zanne looks to you, and you and Ruby nods energetically. Zanne turns back to the officers. "Yes, please. He stole from me."
"And he lied to the Watch, and wasted Watch time, and behaved in a disorderly manner... Sir we're throwing the goose at you!
"Sebastian, please don't. It's Either 'You're goose is cooked,' or 'We're throwing the book at you.' You can't combine the two... Come on, we're taking him to the Watchouse." She nods to the three of you. "Thank you three in your assistance of the watch, now be good. Hey wait! Hey Sebastian, wait up! I know these guys! Oh man, how did I not see it before? These are the ones I was telling you about! The ones who preformed at the Silver Dragon!" She turns excitedly back to you, patting herself until she takes out a pencil and a 1 silver note. "Oh man, can I get an autograph? I heard you guys moved from the Silver, where are you guys now? I HAVE to see another show! Oh man, I feel so STUPID for not recognizing you!"

>>11520282
Hah, poor Sebastian. He was just trying to be creative!

...a fan girl? Awesome!

>>11520282
give her an autograph, have Zanne and Ruby do so as well. Decline the silver.

We're taking a few days off while the competition is going on. We haven't really figured out if we're performing somewhere else, or staying at the silver dragon, yet.

>>11520282
>Sir we're throwing the goose at you!
I'm stealing this to use next time I play a Lawful character and apprehend some wrong-doer.

>>11520313
And then, in innocent misunderstanding, you LITERALLY throw a goose at them.

>>11520282
Oh, sure! It's always nice to meet a fan. If you want you can see a couple of our troupe members participate in the games coming up. We're still trying to find a new venue for our show, but you can check with one of our contacts, Ralph the kabob vendor. He'll probably be the first to know.

>>11520313
Switch it around a bit "Sir, your book is cooked!".

>>11520301
>>11520303
>>11520324
You sign the Silver Note, and Ruby and Zanne do the same. You tell her that you're taking a few days off during the games, which Tabby, Grue and Ruby here will be participating in. You don't know if you'll return to the Silver Dragon, but you WILL be preforming again. Ralph, the kebab vendor int he market district, should be one of the first to know. "You already know Ralph? Wow, how long have you been int he city? Oh, who am I kidding, Ralph knows EVERYONE." You hand the note back and the officer looks down at is excitedly. "Oh yes! My favorite part is your goat, Ms. Zanne. I'm naming my firstborn son after him. He's just AMAZING! And when he chases the wolf... Oh man, HOW did I not recognize you guys?"

>>11520358
"What... What exactly does the goat do?"

Captcha: kempner too
Fine, Kempner can come too.

>>11520358
That damn goat upstaged us again. Anyway cheerfully wave goodbye and express hopes that she'll make it to the next show. Get back to looking for our paladin of Pelor.

>>11520358
We'll have to let Gregor and Sam know they have a fan.

>>11520358
It's always nice to meet a fan, ma'am, but shouldn't you be taking care of that con-artist? I'm sure we'll see you again next time we do a show, and we can chat more then.

>>11520389
It occurs to me that if we keep busting thieves like this we'll be on the bad side of the local thieves guild pretty quick.

>>11520434
someone as pathetic as that has to be on his own.

>>11520377
>>11520378
>>11520389
At last! A chance to find out just what the little guy does! You ask her what her favorite part of his act his, and she just smiles. "ALL OF IT, but I love it when he-"
"Come on Gloria, we need to GO!"
"Crap, I'll ask Ralph where you guys are next. See you next show!" Gloria trots off with Sebastian and the short man.
"Thank you for your help Janice. I was... scared. Normally Watch Officers do not look kindly upon my people. I shall have to thank you somehow... An extra special dinner tonight perhaps?" She gives you a little bow. "I will see you both later. Thank you again!" She turns and leaves.
"Never a dull moment with you Janice. You attract excitement like Grandpa east sweets." Ruby takes your arm again. "So now what, to Ralph? Find your Pelor stalker?"

>>11520434
It's cool, we know Tanot. He's a smuggler and general rogue type, probably a great deal higher on the food chain than this con man.

>>11520446
Pelor stalker.

We should probably explain to Ruby that if it's the person we think it is, we kissed her. We don't need it coming out on it's own and her getting angry about it.

Explain that it didn't really mean anything, and it was before we ever met her. So it's not like the paladin is an ex or something.

>>11520438
What about the pickpocket from before. We might never have known had we not been warned before hand.

>>11520358
>>11520446

that goat man that goat

lets find our palor stalker

>>11520478
I have to say, one of my favorite in jokes here on 4chan is us not being able to find out what the hell Gregor does.

>>11520446
Do both at the same time. We'll go to Ralph and ask about any good venues and see if he knows where Miranada is staying.

>>11520492
Agreed. I especially appreciate how imaginative OP has been with keeping it secret from us. My hope is that it takes us FOREVER to find out what it is, and when we do it's something so ridiculously underwhelming we all slap our foreheads.

>>11520466
>>11520478
>>11520504
You nod to Ruby and start heading for the Markets District. You might as well get it out now... If this Pelor person is who you THINK she is, then her name is Miranda and you've kissed her, ONCE, before. This was before Ruby and she helped you out when you were in a tight spot. You gave a quick kiss as a thank you and you aren't even sure she enjoyed it. Ruby harrumphs meaningfully, but doesn't let go of your arm. "As long as it was before me, then I guess I can't hold you to it."
You see Ralph before he sees you. He's talking to a tell skinny gentleman of dark complexion. Surprisingly, you can't hear what Ralph is saying. Normally his booming voice cuts through anything, but he's keeping it down right now.

>>11520549

sneak up and try to listen and then surprise him

>>11520549
Drow? Sneak in close and try to eavesdrop!

>>11520569
Tall and skinny drow on the surface?
Probably just a black man.

>>11520580
>Skinny
>Black man
Not rascism, I've just NEVER seen a skinny black guy. Athletic, of course. Not skinny.

>>11520562
>>11520569
Ruby ducks slightly to blend into the crowd. You're short enough that you don't need to d this. Weaving through the press of people, the two of you get close to Ralph's stall to hear what's going on, a small "Be back in 5 minutes" sign sits at the counter.
The tall man is cleaning close to Ralph, speaking just above a whisper. "So all is well then? No unexpected hitches?
"None at all, my brother. And I have your money." He hands over a small bag that jungles. "This way you will not be needed to do anything drastic, yes? Nothing that the both of us will regret?"

>>11520628
This is... ominous.

>>11520628
wait till the other guy leaves, then talk to Ralph.

>>11520628
Ok, from what I know of Bard Quest, this will be one of two things.
This is either some kinda thug Ralph pays protection money to, or its completely innocent.

Hey OP, shouldn't you be going to bed by now? Or do you not have work today?

>>11520748
SHHHHHHHHH

Ok, really, WHAT part isn't allowed?"
>>11520663
>>11520667
>>11520712
This has perked your curiosity. Remaining hidden you keep listening.
"Now that we have that out of the way... how is mother doing? It has been far too long since I was last able to visit her."
The dark man leans back, pulling his hood over his close shaven head. "She is well Ralph. She sends her love. You really should come back some time. You fit too well into this city. I am sure Jonas would be happy to watch the stall if you took a vacation. He's the one who taught you all you know after all."
"Maybe, maybe... anyway, do not be a stranger my brother!" That's the voice you're used to. This exchange was relievingly anticlimactic. Stepping up to the counter, Ralph waves at you as the man slips off behind the stall. "Oh hello Janice! How can I help you today?"

>>11520748
I can keep going for about another half an hour or so.

>>11520773
"Your family's visiting?"

>Oh zephyrs
Oh zephyrs indeed.

>>11520773
You're brother? He's the exact opposite of you.

>>11520777
Well, /I/ have work in about twelve hours, and I'd like to do more than sleep during the day, so let me know later if anything interesting pops up after I go to bed. Seeya, everyone.

captcha: moocher walkman
I am /such/ a moocher.

>>11520809
he archives all his threads, don't worry about it.

>>11520773
Ask if he knows anything about a paladin of Pelor asking about us

>>11520809
Night
>>11520786
>>11520844
>>11520796
You're surprised that he's Ralph's brother, they're nothing alike. "Oh... you heard that then? Yes he is my brother, not by birth, no. But we were both raised by the same woman. My brother... well he has something of a gambling problem. I do my best to keep him out of the city, but he knows where every gambling den is from here to Capital City. I try to get him to stop, but I always end up giving him more money... But enough of such gloomy talk! What can I do for you? Kebab?"
You politely decline, You've just eaten. "I'll take hers." Ruby grabs the offered food and begins to eat it with relish. You ask Ralph if he knows anything about a follower of Pelor looking for you.
"Hmmm, OH YES! This morning a woman came into the markets asking about a bard matching your description.She had the symbol of Pelor on her tabard. I told her that I had seen you around the city, but I did not tell her where you are now living. not without first speaking with you. She left a note for you if I should see you again. Here you go." he hands over an envelope.

>>11520894
BAD RALPH! Don't empower you're brother's addiction.

>>11520894
open envelope. read contents

Captcha: Gayley she
Yes, let's open the envelope and read it 'gayley'. Great idea Captcha.

>>11520894
op[en envelope, read contents, thank Ralph

>>11520932
and do it gayley.

>>11520915
>>11520921
>>11520932
>>11520935
You scold Ralph for enabling his brother's problem. "I know, I know, I should not be doing such thing but... I would rather he not do anything stupid, right?"
With exaggerated flicks of your wrist, you tear open the envelope. Inside is just a piece of paper with an address. And signed "Miranda" Ralph peaks at the paper. "Oh, I know that place. It is the local temple to Pelor. It is in the aptly named Temple Square. About twenty minutes walk to the north." He points you down the correct street. Thanking him you stand up to leave. Before leaving, you let him know you're taking a few days off, until the celebrations are over. You'll let him know where and when you'll be playing again. "Good, good! I will see you soon, friend Janice!"

Alright, NOW I have to go to sleep, but if you guys suggest something, I'll pick up from there.

>>11520988
night bard quest

>>11520988
Night bro.