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Aquatica1000 Since: Oct, 2012
#201: Dec 7th 2015 at 6:34:39 PM

"Apologies, ma'am," Vlad said. "I guess I got a bit curious as to why you were changing your outfit as you were leaving the bar."

guyshane Combat mode, engage Since: Jan, 2012 Relationship Status: You can be my wingman any time
Combat mode, engage
#202: Dec 7th 2015 at 6:43:39 PM

Tavern

Angela paused in her activities and stared at Vlad, clearly analyzing the man. "And is that all you were curious about, mi'lord?" She asked, one of her hands disappearing from sight.

-dramatic music ensues-
D4C Since: Dec, 2010
#203: Dec 7th 2015 at 6:55:43 PM

Fev laughed as she was lifted up, her tree trunk like legs wiggling in excitement. Ah, just like the good old times! Once she was back on her feet, she raised her arms to pat Sienna's hair. Oh, what a day. What an interesting day! It seemed like Sienna had a very difficult journey, though she wasn't too badly off from it.

"Fevrier knows, and does not hold it against you. Seeing you later is better than not at all!" The shark laughed. "Very interested people in Sienna's hides. Will show you around, get feel for selling. Hunting soon, too! Boundaries are present, hunting grounds of others have no markers. Hard to tell without someone who knows, like Fevrier!"

She put one arm around Sienna's neck, laughing as she did.

"Good Friend Sienna met Fevrier during adventure! Taught language to them, learned theirs too! Very good cooking. Smart! Work well, now we are very good friends."

Hugs were being exchanged like gifts in Crystallum at this point. But it seemed like Fevrier and Sienna were rather fond of each other, hunting buddies that they were.

Aquatica1000 Since: Oct, 2012
#204: Dec 7th 2015 at 7:45:30 PM

"Honestly, I don't see people changing their outfits on a way to a place a lot," Vlad said, not revealing that he usually associated it with someone who wished not to be recognized as they made their way somewhere. "I was wondering where you were going that would require you to do so."

guyshane Combat mode, engage Since: Jan, 2012 Relationship Status: You can be my wingman any time
Combat mode, engage
#205: Dec 7th 2015 at 8:52:15 PM

Tavern

Angela turned herself forward in her seat again taking a glass of wine in her hand that had previously held the knife. "You've never seen someone change after work? Truly you live a privileged existence, mi'lord." She stated, a mocking edge to her voice.

Damn it, I do not think he recognized me and he is still causing me problems. Ragnelle keep troublesome company.

-dramatic music ensues-
Taco Since: Jan, 2001
#206: Dec 7th 2015 at 9:14:53 PM

"You know, that just warms my heart." Arrluk said, and meant it, placing a hand on his chest. It did him some good to see people so enthused about hunting, and with a fondness for the old ways in general. "I miss my old village, the old life, but I'm not sure I'd give up this one either. If I can't go out for hunts with my friends and family, maybe I can get new members of both, right here. And for all Fevrier tries to warn you about boundaries, the fact of the matter is it's honestly a victimless crime. If you see any game around—small squirrels or birds or what have you—there's no law against killing it, so long as you make sure it's cleaned and everything. Just don't kill any pets."

KR_Vandal Since: Jun, 2014
#207: Dec 7th 2015 at 9:28:59 PM

Oh, Gerhart

The young squire might have struck a nerve. Benkei looked into the amber liquid of his mug, his face expressionless.

"I have one," he said eventually. "But less a squire and more an... Apprentice. That koi Faunus you might have seen trailing Ragnelle's presence, like her second shadow."

LiorVal Since: May, 2013
#208: Dec 8th 2015 at 2:13:25 PM

Sightseeing

Sienna smiled at Fevrier's reaction she was delighted to see her friend again. Though in a more serene way than Fev was.

"Good, I need you show me around, I only slept outside the city until now, and I didn't really travel its entire eh... Location? Apologies for my Common again. Vale is so large"

Anyway, You have boundaries for hunting here? These lands are so strange. Although maybe I'm just used to the nomadic culture, it make sense to have boundaries when you don't move from place to place" Sienna nodded to herself before she was hugged again. "Ah yes, we're long-time friends" she hugged the shark lady back, though with a little bit less force this time. She was a bit tired today and didn't have the excitement of the first time so it was less strong.

"Ah, well, city animals are no good for hunting anyway, they are too small to really do much with, I can basically only hunt them as snacks" She said and laughed. "Anyway, thanks for the advice. I will take it with me"

The Dromaeosaur said and looked at herself, staring at her scavenged armor before turning to the two again.

"So we are all going to the wedding correct? Should I dress in some particular way? I have not really brought clothes other than the armor I am currently wearing. I feel it would not be appropriate for this kind of occasion, been to some weddings, need to dress a bit more fancy, hate fancy clothes but tradition is tradition. so I would need some help with that if any of you have something I could borrow"

Taco Since: Jan, 2001
#209: Dec 8th 2015 at 4:44:48 PM

"Dress in what you consider fancy." Arrluk replied. He thumped his chest with a hand. "My bone charms and armor serve a both ceremonial and practical purpose, so conveniently I can come to the wedding equipped as I was before I got the invitation. I may have assimilated in my speech, and in my affiliation to the Hunters as an institution, and so many other things, but I appreciate that they accept my enough that I can show respect my way and be understood as I intend."

GrimHelm (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#210: Dec 9th 2015 at 12:41:20 AM

Ragnelle grunted in irritation, her trademark scowl appearing on her face. She knew Riko well enough to guess what she was thinking, and if her guess was correct then her comrade was worrying about those perpetual thorns in her side, the idiotic nobles.

"I will gladly wear a dress to make my sister happy. Arturia deserves the best from me. Tailoring district, fancy noble crap, I'll wear it all. Grit my teeth and bear the criticisms fir not being ladylike." Elle said, her tone making it clear this was the beginning of another angry rant.

"But if the nobles have a problem with my friends, then they can kiss my ass." She punctuated the words with a gesture that was inappropriate for children.

"So fucking what if my friends are a different race?! As far as I'm concerned, Ri and...the other one....are better than they ever will be!"

Fuck, she almost shouted out her best friend's secret.

Another rude gesture involving where the nobles can go crawl in.

"Right, let's go find a bloody dress."

.....That was harder than expected, since today was the day before wedding and some peole had the same idea Riko had.

That is to say, the entire tailoring district was very crowded.

"Well, shit." Elle grumbled.

Eachiunn Rise Above Fate from Yes Since: Jun, 2013 Relationship Status: YOU'RE TEARING ME APART LISA
Rise Above Fate
#211: Dec 9th 2015 at 12:43:32 AM

Drinkan

Gerhart frowned "You seem... Displeased with this apprentice of yours Sir Benkei. Might I ask why?"

Ulric remained silent, the old knight was pleased that his squire was being more sociable as opposed to his usual silence.

KR_Vandal Since: Jun, 2014
#212: Dec 9th 2015 at 1:26:09 AM

Fuck Introspection, Bring Out The Bacon

Benkei gave Gerhart a long and measuring look. "As much as I know you're tired of hearing this, believe me when I say 'you'll understand when you're older'." He looked up to find them bringing in a wild boar roughly the weight of both of the biggest men put together.

"Ah! Something to wash down the ale with! Serve your master first, Gerhart. I know that's how you are taught."

opnerf Since: Sep, 2010
#213: Dec 9th 2015 at 1:40:32 AM

With Ragnelle

Riko smiled, then buried her face in her hands. She knew she shouldn't find Ragnelle's comments so funny, but couldn't stop herself from at least cracking a shameful smile. "Thank you, master Ragnelle," she said, voice muffled through her hands. "But, er—let us save the rant for after this is over."

Riko walked beside Ragnelle to Seven at One Blow Alley, nestled in Vale's commercial district, bordering the upper-class district in the north-west of town—and thus the first stop for nobles seeking finery. Bustling crowds of nobles funneled into and out of three storey tall buildings lining the street, each building home of a bespoke tailor dealing with a marked increase in business.

"Ah. The nobles must be here to fetch their finished garments for the wedding tomorrow. Business here must be very...busy," Riko said.

A few nobles had stopped to look at the newcomers, passing over Ragnelle and her foreign companions with a critical eye, but shortly returned to their business. Riko gestured to a nearby store, apparently advertising dresses and modification.

"We may be able to find something in there, but...p-perhaps we should find a place that is a little less crowded..."

D4C Since: Dec, 2010
#214: Dec 9th 2015 at 8:45:48 AM

"Skeleton Man is right. Not anything big in territories. Laws are less strict than nature."

Fevrier knew it'd take a bit of thinking for Sienna to fully grasp it, but she didn't feel the need to coddle her friend. She was a smart woman, she'd have the hang of it in no time! Of course, resting places were important as well. The shark knew a few inns that would take them in, especially since she had helped out some of the owners in the past.

"Fevrier will! And we do. Vale has laws. Take concerns up with Elle. Tiny, but fierce!" She joked. "Wedding is casual. Fevrier finds that if people go with slightly more famous people, no need to wear anything fancy!"

More jokes from Fevrier emerged, but she was getting rather distracted with the funny. It did involve the titan standing on her tiptoes to tickle Sienna's nose with her cartoony shark tie.

Aquatica1000 Since: Oct, 2012
#215: Dec 9th 2015 at 5:39:32 PM

..."Privileged?" How I wish to make her eat those words

"I didn't leave the family home much as a kid," Vlad said, grabbing the other glass, but not drinking from it yet. "I was very sick as a kid. My grandfather didn't think I'd last long enough to take his place."

A bunch of lies. The only real "sickness" he had was being a Faunus. And his grandfather had wanted to made sure that the "mongrel" never took his spot on the council. But this bartender didn't need to know.

guyshane Combat mode, engage Since: Jan, 2012 Relationship Status: You can be my wingman any time
Combat mode, engage
#216: Dec 9th 2015 at 8:14:28 PM

Tavern

Well that is almost certainly a lie, still, family...sounds nice.

Angela swirled the drink in the glass, appearing to contemplate it. "Many are not even that fortunate, mi'lord. Allow me to assure you that I was not nearly as lucky." She replied in a neutral tone

edited 10th Dec '15 4:07:39 AM by guyshane

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Eachiunn Rise Above Fate from Yes Since: Jun, 2013 Relationship Status: YOU'RE TEARING ME APART LISA
Rise Above Fate
#217: Dec 9th 2015 at 8:33:03 PM

Bromance

Gerhart muttered "I have never heard anyone say th-" but was cut off by the boar's arrival.

Getting to his feet to slice off a slab of meat for both men, Gerhart drew his dagger and began cutting as Ulric spoke up once again "Now this, my friend, is a truly amazing feast! How many courses should I expect?"

As Ulric finished, Gerhart placed a plate of boar in front of both older men before sitting down, notably without anything in front of him.

GrimHelm (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#218: Dec 10th 2015 at 3:27:14 AM

Ragnelle glared at the passing nobles, daring them to say anything. Judgemental pricks. Dustdamn, this was why she hated staying at the Palace. She loved her sister, but she was more comfortable going on adventures with her friends.

"Fuck them. We have as much right to be here as those idiots." Ragnelle snarled with unrestrained anger.

Raising her head defiantly, she marched towards the store Riko indicated.

....Only to blink in confusion at the sight inside.

"....The hell am I supposed to do in here?"

opnerf Since: Sep, 2010
#219: Dec 10th 2015 at 4:28:48 AM

With Ragnelle: Dress Shop

A little bell rang as they stepped into the store. The other patrons turned to regard the newcomers. Some simply thought of Ragnelle as some scruffy, out-of-place commoner—a traveller, perhaps—and her foreign companions, but a few recognized who she was. Not the staff, however.

"I'll fetch someone to help us," Riko said.

Riko fruitlessly attempted to catch the attention of the workers there, but they all simply fobbed Riko off and disappeared into the back room. She approached a rather foppish man, apparently a clerk in charge, and asked for help.

"We're quite busy at the moment," the clerk said, rudely. "Maybe you should have put your order in a week ago, instead of a day before the wedding."

The clerk turned, but Riko caught his arm in a tight grip. She began exuding an intimidating aura, one that he could feel radiating off of her. Riko cleared her throat.

"Excuse me. We are pressed for time, surely you could make arrangements to outfit the second princess of Vale?" she said, smiling and feigning politeness. "Could we perhaps reach an understanding here?"

The clerk did a double-take, peering over Riko's shoulder and quickly recognizing Ragnelle's face. He began to sweat nervously.

"Ah, y-yes. I believe we could, er, free our schedule to make room for the royalty. Apologies. Right this way, lady Ragnelle..."

He gestured to a woman with a measuring tape in hand, ready to take Ragnelle's measurements.

edited 10th Dec '15 4:44:15 AM by opnerf

LiorVal Since: May, 2013
#220: Dec 10th 2015 at 7:15:40 AM

Sightseeing

Sienna looked at Arrluk, nodding and turning her head to the side, with a slightly confused expression on her face, it was very unusual for her to hear of what he was saying, she wasn't used to cities or other cultures but she thought they were similar in that they were strict and mostly non-diverse.

"Well that is very unusual is it not? My current clothes are not really fancy, but unless I buy some with lots of money it is the best I have. So that sounds good to me. This armor is very comfortable. Feels right on me. Not to mention I'd probably have to hugely change any fancy clothes to fit my eh... Body" She pointed her wings upwards, closer to Arrluk. She closed them again and smiled towards the Narwhal. "It is very good to hear that these people are open to other ways. Ways of nomads will be very different to settlers like them"

She then looked at Fev curiously and asked her.

"Elle? Who is Elle? A friend of yours?"

"Is that so? Hmm, alright, guess you will acquaint me with this famous person I'm going to the wedding with? Unless you are talking about yourself"

Sienna looked upwards at the evening sky, she then looked at Arrluk and Fevrier, bowing before speaking. "Apologies for my behaviour, but I should probably get to my tent already, if you would like to accompany me it good but I can not stay here for long"

edited 10th Dec '15 7:15:50 AM by LiorVal

KR_Vandal Since: Jun, 2014
#221: Dec 10th 2015 at 9:01:01 PM

The Appetite of Fighting Men

"How ever many you want," Benkei replied as he gulped down a slice of boar. "But you're paying if you lose this next round!"

He laughed as another tray made its way towards him, one full of twenty empty mugs, each which a barmaid filled to capacity.

"Old Country rules," the big Vacu explained. No one really figured out where this 'Old Country was', possibly some place cold and with an easily-bored population. "First to twenty chooses the next course. Loser buys. Can your liver handle it, you pot-wearing ninny?"

edited 10th Dec '15 10:15:07 PM by KR_Vandal

RomanianInquisitor Is this your power, Yagami? from Spring, Texas! Since: Apr, 2013 Relationship Status: Maxing my social links
Is this your power, Yagami?
#222: Dec 11th 2015 at 12:05:43 AM

With Ragnelle

Sanfar stood off to the side, her arms crossed as she examined Riko and Ragnelle, going amongst the store. "Try not to flinch, Ragnelle." She teased the younger girl. "They're just measuring you~"

"I am nature's weapon. You are unfit to carry on your species, and I shall ensure that you do not do so!" - Charles Darwin, XCOM Sniper
Eachiunn Rise Above Fate from Yes Since: Jun, 2013 Relationship Status: YOU'RE TEARING ME APART LISA
Rise Above Fate
#223: Dec 11th 2015 at 10:15:49 PM

Real men's men

After a brief moment spent pondering the challenge, Ulric grinned and barked "I accept your challenge! Now to truly show you the might of a true warrior of Siegfried!"

Before his knight could begin quaffing the beverages in front of him, Gerhart leaned in and quietly asked "Sir Ulric, are you sure this is a good idea? Should a conflict arise tonight or tomorrow, wouldn't it be wisest for you to be as sober as possible?"

Ulric chuckled "Gerhart, if something does arise, I have faith that you will be more than capable of standing against it. The dozens of royal guards in the general area will no doubt be handy too."

Gerhart returned to his seat, troubled by his knight's behaviour, but trusted that Sir Ulric knew what he was doing.

Raising a stein, Ulric said "Ready?"

Taco Since: Jan, 2001
#224: Dec 11th 2015 at 10:48:25 PM

"Elle is a witch and the bride's sister." Arrluk said matter-of-factly. Yes, it was out of fear, but highly justified fear. Someone with that explosive a temper and with that aggressive a sense of self would not go well. "I could accompany you; where is your tent, anyway?" He held up another one of his bone charms, a simple spike with angular, irregular designs running down it. "You might want to hang this in there overnight in order to protect you from anything she tries to put on you. Then bring it with you the next day as well, because, even if magic isn't real, you might need a backup weapon. You as well, Fevrier, it could save your life."

GrimHelm (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#225: Dec 13th 2015 at 4:59:22 AM

Ragnelle was fuming. She was furious. The nobles who were looking at her like she was trash, this person who immediately changed their tune just because Elle was related to royalty.

Fucking hell, she hated it. She hated it all.

"Don't call me lady." she snapped, glaring.

She was half tempted to just walk out right now, fuck this entire thing, but her sister kept her from leaving.

"Let's get this over with."


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