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Post by Ancelas on Jul 29, 2022 7:43:46 GMT -5
Ve'ra chuckled as she sat down and thanked the proprietor for the plate of snack food. "When the dragon arrived, I knew I needed a drink, so I asked around. The Shepherd maintains a communal kitchen and sleeping quarters for those who need it, but there are a handful of these small shops around the town. Light food, strong drink - and occasionally good music, if rustic."
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Post by redcoat on Jul 29, 2022 8:26:24 GMT -5
"I like rustic. It's cozy- and honestly, cozy is ideal right now. What other secret gems have you found in this town?"
Sae began to take some of the snack food- knowing that moonshine on an empty stomach was probably not the smartest idea.
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Post by Ancelas on Jul 29, 2022 9:52:14 GMT -5
Ve'ra shrugged. "Not much else, really. The people are still assessing damages the raid did, and every time I think I've found something interesting, the damn goat shows up and just... watches me. It's unnerving."
Ve'ra shivered a little as the proprietor of the little cafe brought over a pair of tankards with dark liquid inside. He smiled as he set them down and reassured the two women that if they needed anything else, he was at their service.
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Post by redcoat on Jul 29, 2022 10:41:38 GMT -5
"I'd offer to take care of it for you, but I'm fairly certain that goat is some sort of eldritch creature that will outlive us all." Sae said, smiling and thanking the gentleman for the tankard, taking a sip from it. It was sweet- most human drinks were- and didn't taste particularly strong... but they were in the mountains, and far from any distillery.
"I hope, maybe if we can get some time in between battles, I can explore a little bit. I haven't decided if they seem like the sort to have a bath house, but a spring of some sort seems likely enough."
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Post by Ancelas on Jul 29, 2022 13:08:06 GMT -5
"Mm, I did learn of some hotsprings in the mountains nearby. An hour's hike, they said. I think it'd be worth a visit. And yes, I think it better to leave the goat alone as well."
She lifted her drink and held it out in a little toast. "Go easy on that - it goes down easy, but it punches. Hard."
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Post by redcoat on Jul 29, 2022 17:05:57 GMT -5
Sae arched an eyebrow at Ve'ra's warning, but did clink glasses with her. "Hopefully better than the last place I went drinking- I think that was... the Avenue of Lights in Kel Mar? Feels like years ago, honestly. Konane, Jennar, and... I think Jaeger as well?- wanted to check out the brothels. Though now that I think of it, that may not have even been Kel Mar- everything is starting to run together around the edges." She smiled a little and sipped her drink.
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Post by Ancelas on Jul 31, 2022 20:27:36 GMT -5
"You and your companions make a habit of visiting brothels together?" Ve'ra asked with an arched eyebrow. "That is very open minded of you. Regretfully, there is no such avenue here... but perhaps once we leave the Vale and visit one of the larger cities, it would be a nice night out."
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Post by redcoat on Jul 31, 2022 20:38:52 GMT -5
Sae shrugged. "The Mareki are pretty liberal about that sort of thing, generally. Lust is a need as matter of fact as hunger, or thirst. I didn't go with them in their rooms- just drank at the bar and made sure nothing unexpected happened. Brothels aren't really my thing- I prefer the Avenue's bathhouses."
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Post by Ancelas on Aug 1, 2022 7:58:14 GMT -5
"Gods in darkness, I would love a good bathhouse," Ve'ra murmured. "So the Mareki are sensible about such things... that is good." She paused to sip at her drink.
"So tell me - when were you last able to... quench your thirst?" A flicker of a smirk flashed across her lips.
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Post by redcoat on Aug 1, 2022 8:59:47 GMT -5
Sae blushed deeply, taking a healthy swig from the tankard.
"I.. fooled around a little with my friend Arren on our way to intercept the Mareki warhost." She admitted, though she was still bright red with a sheepish smile.
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Post by Ancelas on Aug 1, 2022 9:41:10 GMT -5
Ve'ra's eyebrows raised and she laughed, crossing her legs as she reclined in her seat. "Oh my," she mused as she plucked a piece of sausage from their dish. "I am surprised you found the time, while on a mission... but I am also impressed that you made the time. A little stress relief to clear the mind, mm?"
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Post by redcoat on Aug 1, 2022 10:33:10 GMT -5
Sae gave into the conversation, and leaned back in her chair, looking at her drink. "Humans need eight hours of sleep a night, and we didn't." She pointed out, sipping her drink. "And Arren tries to keep me from getting stuck in my own head. Not usually that way." She laughed and took another drink.
"But it was effective, and probably better for me than spending the time trying to think through every possible thing that could go wrong when bringing the Alurani prince into the Mareki warhost."
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Post by Ancelas on Aug 1, 2022 10:39:40 GMT -5
"Ahh, I see. Good on her for keeping you calm. And I'm glad to hear it was effective - a bit of personal attention can be rewarding, if you're of a mind to actually enjoy it."
Ve'ra sipped at her moonshine. "And what of now? Your work is important, but perhaps a little less pressing. Are you thinking of pursuing more personal attention? To clear your mind for the tasks to come, of course."
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Post by redcoat on Aug 1, 2022 11:12:41 GMT -5
"I- I suppose that depends very much on what you like." Sae said, finding the contents of her glass exceptionally interesting, as her face turned as red as her hair.
"You're the only person here that I'm interested in, in that way. I'm wired a bit... differently. I have to know someone, to like them, to trust them before I can be with them like that."
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Post by Ancelas on Aug 1, 2022 12:26:02 GMT -5
Ve'ra leaned forward, resting one arm on the table while the other held her drink, swirling it slowly in its mugs, her eyes alight.
"Interesting. So you trust me, and you like me... but you did not answer. Would you like some personal attention tonight, Sae Cairel?"
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