05. Journey to O'Hare

[Nuke66]

Garth, amused by the display of stubbornness, but it quickly turns to concern as the crack of the glove slap is heard.

"Most are not quite this pig headed, but there are those few. I think any attempt to defuse this has vanished."

[dmw71]

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Nice! Congratulations, Stonjuz.

[Alethan]

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Nice! Congratulations, Stonjuz.

Indeed! Congrats! You've joined the prestigious rank of Chatty Servants!

[dmw71]

You've joined the prestigious rank of Chatty Servants!

[dmw71]

As Strom attempts to leave, he is intercepted by Kaltar. "My friend, I think we should make sure Ewell doesn't make any of them suffer too badly and head for the temple after this. After all if we both stay we will get through the last rites that much quicker." He winks to Strom, making sure the locals don't notice. Strom stops at Kaltar's request.

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Ewell is now equal parts amused and frustrated. He secretly respects the idiot leader's bravery, but will not stand for such defiance. "Very well you coward. I do not allow such insults to my honor go unaddressed, and expect full satisfaction." With that Ewell will take off one of his gloves and slaps the leader with it.

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Shannigans tugs on Garth's cloak. "Are they all this stubborn? Humans that is. What should we do?" To which Garth replies, "Most are not quite this pig headed, but there are those few. I think any attempt to defuse this has vanished."

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Strom is shocked when Ewell slaps the man with his glove and quickly moves to interceed, placing himself between the dueling pair. The leader make an attempt to defend himself against the assault from Ewell but is no match for Strom.

Speaking in a loud voice, Strom says: "I am Strom Darksbane, Paladin of the Church. This is Kaltar, Cleric of the Holy Order. I pledge myself to rid you of whatever evil you face if only you will confide in me what ails you. It is clear that you are good people who are under the duress of an outside force. Brothers, let me aid you, have faith that I will not fail you even if it results in my death!"

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Despite Strom's best efforts and the accompanying words of assistance and support from the rest of the group, the locals are unmoved. "The only threat we see is you!" the leader demands. "Now, leave us be." he insists.

[dmw71]

A loud crashing sound is heard upstairs.

The leader turns to the local nearest the stairs, "Go check that out," he says.

[onlyme]

A loud crashing sound is heard upstairs.

The leader turns to the local nearest the stairs, "Go check that out," he says.

Ewell somewhat shaken by the sheer lack of honor this leader possesses, calls out, "Ahh, you are scared of something, though I wouldnt put much faith in that scrawny farmer. Tell us what the situation is, and we will gladly assist.

[dmw71]

"Don't confuse curiosity with fear." the leader quips. "Does it give you please to harass us?" he asks.

"We are not living in fear... it is you that is our only problem!" he insists.

[onlyme]

"Don't confuse curiosity with fear." the leader quips. "Does it give you please to harass us?" he asks.

"We are not living in fear... it is you that is our only problem!" he insists.

Harass? You? You are the one who has interrupted our stay here. You are the one who makes accusations and refuses to answer for them. You are the one who is refuses to meet an honorable challenge. You, man, are the harassor. It is only because I now realize how much above you I stand, that I dont run my blade through that lumpy throught of yours. hmmmff. Us harrassing you? Non Sense...

[dmw71]

The leader turns to Gustov, "You own this place. You ask them to leave." He wheels back around and continues his verbal sparring with Ewell. "Your stay here is over, so we can hardly be considered an interruption."

Gustov, finding confidence in the support, does address the group: "I hope you found the accommodations to your satisfaction last night" He pauses for a moment, before stepping forward and reaching his hand out. "Your keys, please." he says.

"If you really are men of honor, as you claim, you will make do on my request." he finishes.

[Nuke66]

Garth takes the moment to enter the conversation.

"The accommodations were adequate, if not the hospitality, Gustov."

The elf hands over the one key he has. "Here you are Keep."

"Ewell, we should just take our leave. One cannot force help on those who do not wish it."

[onlyme]

I dont really know who has the other 2 keys...

[dmw71]

I dont really know who has the other 2 keys...

Nor do I. I do know that they were originally handed to Alordan, who previously indicated an interest in leaving and heading to the store, so we will assume he has the other two keys.

Alordan presents the remaining keys to Gustov. "Can't say I'd call it a pleasure," he says, his tone unable to mask his frustration. "You can trust I won't be back for a third visit." he says.

[onlyme]

The leader turns to Gustov, "You own this place. You ask them to leave." He wheels back around and continues his verbal sparring with Ewell. "Your stay here is over, so we can hardly be considered an interruption."

Gustov, finding confidence in the support, does address the group: "I hope you found the accommodations to your satisfaction last night" He pauses for a moment, before stepping forward and reaching his hand out. "Your keys, please." he says.

"If you really are men of honor, as you claim, you will make do on my request." he finishes.

Ewell has taken the couple minutes to calm himself, not really wanting to slaughter all these people. He does respond to Gustav.
I must say that while the supper and bed were adequate, the stay was not. If we remain in this town, and it is entirely up to us, we will certainly be spending our coin aplenty at your rival's. I hope this fear that is eating at you is worth it.

[dmw71]

Without warning, Epsilon can be seen bolting down the set of stairs from the upper level.


Play it out...

[wolfpack]

Let us take out leave gentlemen, and Gustov tell your felonious cook I will be seeing him again, I owe him one.

Epsilon says as he hurries past and out the door.

[onlyme]

Ewell, with sword still somewhat at the ready, sees his fellow party member quickly descending the stairs. He prepares to defend him if it comes to it.

But, with Epsilon's request to leave. Ewell reluctantly agrees. Very well. This place isnt worth saving apparently.
He will back out of the inn, covering for anyone if the natives attack.

[saalaria]

Kaltar closes follows Epsilon out of the door:
"Did you find anything upstairs?"

[Stonjuz]

Shanngigans doesnt delay in the retreat with Epsilon and the others. While stepping thru the threshold of the tavern, he points at the establishment's sign and says, "Well, somebody got someone's goat bronzed."Then to Epsilon, he adds, "You owe him one what?" Once again to the group gathering outside the inn, he quips, "You can lead a horse to water, but ya can't make it talk."

[Computer +1]

Disappointed at the rabble before him Strom backs out of the room, his hand on the hilt of his sword.

Once outside he takes his leave to go to the temple.