Jormungandr, with Sparrow in tow, slowly descend toward the island nation of Sosaria, from which they just left a week prior. Amongst the sound of violins, Leon wraps a hand around your hip, spinning you as the two of you dance- it's strange- He's a better dancer than Kristoph, even. Two years ago, at a ball in Cerluean City, you danced with the squire, and he just knew the basics- but now, he moves adroitly, almost casually. To your side, Kaliel and Belethor, very carefully, follows your lead, practicing what they'd just learned. Jeanne continues stomping on Fellwind's feet, and Raziel and Grayson are taking a break, alongside Ell, Kiyara., and Zeke.

"Your majesty." Ell called. "We've arrived at Sosaria."

>>20608917
Finish the dance properly, wait for the others to end theirs, then dispell the instruments and stuff.
"So, we're already back."

>>20608932
That's almost exactly what I was about to say. Down to the wording even.

You command your conjured instruments to slow to a stop, and you quickly finish your dance with Leon. Clumsily, Kaliel and Belethor do as well, and Fellwind twirls Jeanne around once more, before the song finally ends.
"So." You say. "We're already back."
"We are." Belethor added. "I'd best go inform my men that we're all home, and then I'd best return to my family. I'll extend an invitation to you, if you wish." He said. "I'm certain they would mind little if you visited for several days."

>>20609012
"We might stay for a little while. However we have business to attend to in New Arcturus and further east."

"We might stay for a little while... However, we have business to attend to in New Arcturus, and possibly further east."
"Of course." He said. "However, no matter how long you stay, the city is yours to explore." Belethor said, and bowed. He went belowdeck, and soon, the Sosarian soldiers started packing up. Belethor climbed back up, a large chest on his shoulder.

"Your majesty, Queen Ishelda of New Arcturus." The dock guard said, bowing to you. "Sosaria welcomes you. Your Highness, Prince Belethor. Welcome home."

To Belethor - "Inform your parents I'll come 'round noon. In the meantime, I think I'd like to take up that offer of exploring the city if that's alright."

To Jeanne and Kiyara - "Quickly, pin your men down! IT'S TIME FOR SHOPPING!"

>>20609110
Get me my mount, IT IS TIME TO BANKRUPT NEW ARCTURUS

>>20609080
"Thank you, it's great to be here again."

"Thank you. It's great to be here again." You tell the port official, and he bows.
"Inform your parents I'll come around at noon." You tell Belethor. "In the meantime, I think I'd like to take up the offer of exploring the city if that's alright."
"Of course." He said, and turned to one of the sosarian soldiers.
"Have your men report to Captain Aurealis." He said, and the solder saluted, and the soldiers made their way off of the airship.
"Quickly, pin your men down!" You cry, and Jeanne instantly pulled Fellwind into a headlock. Kiyara just. . looked at Ell, and he shrugged. "It's time for. . shopping!"
Fellwind made a 'Gack' noise as he started to struggle out of Jeanne's grasp. Belethor chuckled, and murmured a few things to one of the couriers, who nodded and ran off.

You climbed up onto Grayson, who rolled his shoulders- it's been months since you last rode him, and he's grown up quite a bit since then. Belethor stepped off of the gangplank, as you, Jeanne, Ell, Kiyara, and a very wary Kaliel follow you- Jeanne dragging along Fellwind, of course.
>Field too long.

>>20609110
Butler Fellwind has to carry *everything*...

"I'll make sure nothing gets on the ship while you're gone." Raziel said.
"Wait, wait, I might come, too." Zeke said, running up. His wings folded behind his back. He slung a satchel around his hip, and it jingled with coins.

Together, you, Belethor, and the rest of the group wander off of the dock, and into the city proper. It almost looks larger than you'd thought it would be from above- the entire city is made out of smoothed stone, with buildings built on buildings, and cobbled stone streets. Marble statues sat in random street corners, with small engravings at their bases, detailing the sculptor's name.
"The walls circle most of the entire island." Belethor said. "It's said that lizardmen used to come and raid us, back when their empire was strong, so one of our talented nobles raised the walls up to protect us." He said. "And these aqueducts bring fresh water from the mountain to the north- it's how we supply water for drinking, cleaning, and baths. And here..." He said, leading you into a large area, with small stands covering the edges. "Is the bazaar." He said, and chuckled.

>>20609269
Jeanne has good instincts. If she'd simply grabbed a limb, he'd be able to gnaw it off. She'll make a good wife.

>>20609298
squee.
Let's do this shit.

>>20609298
List of things to shop for:
- At least 3 new dresses in the Sosarian style
- Appropriate acessories for each
- Something for Kaliel
- Something naughty for Kaliel
- Something for Grayson
- Something for Marigold

>>20609343
Now when you say something naughty for Kaliel, do you mean for her to wear or for us to wear?

>>20609373
Yes.

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>>20609373
Who said it's something you can wear?

>>20609343
I think we should buy something for Raziel as well.

>>20609417
Don't forget Kristoph, either.

>>20609343
Let's get more specific shall we?
For Kaliel, I'm thinking a pair of glasses, because moefetish kawaii uguu~.
For Grayson, honeymead.
For Marigold, more flowers. New breeds that aren't available in New Arcturus.

Unless of course Exa has better ideas for things they'd want/need.

>>20609386
>Buying the toys
>Not just shapeshifting Raziel into the toys

>>20609466
O-KAY, that's enough about that topic for, well, ever.

The group quickly splits up, as Kiyara and Ell make their way to a food stall, and Jeanne and Fellwind simply look around, rather lost. Zeke eyes each stand in turn with his enhanced Kalak vision, and finally makes his way toward one that was selling paints and art supplies- even blocks of marble, for sculpting. You find a jewelery stand. . complete with silver wrought earrings, shaped like flowers. You quickly purchase them, for Marigold- she'd love this sort of thing.

Kaliel and Belethor follow you, as you make your way toward a tailor's shop. Grayson pokes his head in, looking around, but his shoulders are much too wide for him to fit into the building. You slide off of him, harrumph at him, and make your way in.
"I'll wait out here." Belethor said, his cheeks going very slightly pink. "It'd be impolite to leave Grayson alone."

You make your way into the tailor's shop, Kaliel tagging along, and you examine the styles of the dresses- they're long, loose-fitting, flowing sleeveless dresses, worn with sashes around the hips. The girl working there is. . quite pretty, you see- no wonder Belethor refused to enter.
"Hello! My name is Aowyn" She said. "What were you looking for?" She asked.

>>20609512
Three in the Sosarian style with proper accessories to match as the man said, something both Kaliel and Ishelda like on one another that couldn't be considered properly modest, and whatever else Kal wants that we can afford.

Everything. Send the bill to New Arcturus.

"Show me what goes for fashion here."

>>20609512
"Hello, this is Kaliel, that woman over there is Jeanne, and I'm Ishelda. I'm looking for a dress for my friends with me, a friend who could not come, and one for myself."

>>20609580
Actually I don't see anywhere in Exa's post where it says Jeanne came along for the tailor's.

>>20609602
I just assumed it. I'm sure he is capable of leaving that part out if she didn't.

>>20609627
>The group splits up
>Jeanne and Fellwind look around
>Kaliel and Belethor follow you
>You make your way into the tailor's shop, Kaliel tagging along
Pretty sure it's just us and Kaliel in the shop

"Hello- This is Kaliel, and I'm Ishelda."
You purchase several dresses, each a different shade, and some for Raziel, Marigold, and Kiyara, complete with accessories such as sashes, and long, elbow-length silken gloves. . and you buy a dress for Jeanne, although she doesn't seem the sort to appreciate a nice dress as much as she should.
Speaking of Kiyara... you eye some nightwear which... couldn't be considered modest, and purchase it, your cheeks going faintly pink. She doesn't seem to notice, instead asking the tailor about robes, and though the tailor seems interested in the concept, she's explaining that they aren't usually made in Sosaria- mostly only tunics, dresses, and togas, to Kaliel's dismay.
Stowing the clothing you just purchased nside of Grayson's saddlebag, the tailor and Kaliel step out of the shop, still talking about robes-

And then Aowyn notices Belethor.
"Belly!" She cried, and grabbed his wrist, grinning widely. "I didn't know you were back!"
She quickly dragged him back into the shop, ignoring his struggles.

>>20609710
Oh, this will be interesting to watch.

>>20609710
watch silently glaring.
who is she.
why is she talking to yor belbel like that.
grr.

>>20609710
>Speaking of Kiyara... you eye some nightwear which... couldn't be considered modest
You mean Kaliel? Kiyara can purchase her own naughty stuff.

>"Belly!"
Bwahaha. Follow him in with your sneaky prowess and see what happens.

>>20609765
Hah, did you not read the previous thread or something? We're locked in with Kaliel. Belethor can go suck dicks in a Sosarian bathhouse for all we care.

>>20609824
Shush, don't confuse the namefag.

>>20609824
Yes, I did. Doesn't mean we can't get possessive.

>>20609798
>Goddamnit, yes, I meant Kaliel, not Kiyara. Whoops.

Grinning, you nudge Kaliel.
"This will be interesting to watch." You whisper, and lurk back into the shop, there the tailor shoves Belethor into a chair.
"Tell me *everything*." She interrogated him, her voice high pitched, eyes twinkling happily. "Did you meet any ogrish girls?"
"Well, um, not exactly." Belethor said.
"Come on, you can't stay single forever." She said. "What about women on that airship? Queen's handmaidens?"
"I, uh, don't think she has handmaidens." He responded.
"The queen herself, then? She has real pretty hair."
"I, well, sparred with her." He said. "And. . won."
She bopped him on the head with a book.
"That's not how you romance women, you dolt." She said, tittering. "You need to woo them, not fight them. For being so smart, you sure are pretty dumb."
"Why, thank you, Ay." He said dryly.

>>20609853
Actually that's exactly what it means, because Ishelda is not some psychobitch who thinks she somehow owns people.

>>20609875
Whisper to Kali.
"Awww, they're so cute together."

>>20609875
>The queen herself, then? She has real pretty hair.
She knows what we look like? Definitely seems like she didn't recognise us just now.

>>20609875
"How would you woo a queen, then?"

>>20609953
Don't blow our cover, man.
At least use a ventriloquism spell to make it seem like Belethor said it.

>>20609900
Matchmaking time.

"Aww, they're so cute together." You whisper to Kaliel, and she nods.
"Well, the queen was just in here, buying dresses." The tailor said. "You need to learn to dance real quick, so you can dress up and impress her. You keep complaining about how you don't get any respect from your family- but if you married a queen, then that'd get you all sorts of political benefits, and your father would have no choice but make you heir."
"That sounds like something my older brother would say." Belethor said, something strange in his voice.
". . You're right, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have suggested that." She said. "In that case. . we can talk about pairing up you and my sister."
Belethor suddenly tears something out of his tunic, slamming it into the ground.
"See you later, Ay!" He said, as the object he threw exploded into smoke. You hear him run right past you and barrel out of the shop, skidding around a corner.
"Hide me!" He hissed to Grayson, as the smoke slowly faded.

>>20610002
Get in the shop, help the girl up and make sure she doesn't follow him.
"So, he seems to like you. Why haven't you considered dating him?"

>>20610002
>Well, the queen was just in here, buying dresses
So she did recognise us, and she knew Belethor was with us, so why was she surprised he was back?

"Why do you want to set him up with someone else?"

>>20609512

"Where is the *ahem* 'adult', area?"

huehuehue
HUEHUEHUE

You enter the shop proper, where Aowyn sits there, alternating between coughing and giggling to herself.
"So, he seems to like you." You say, and help her to her feet. "Why haven't you considered dating him?"
"We considered it years ago, but we're just friends." She said, smiling rather sheepishly. "We just don't feel that way toward another."
She brushed off her dress, and looked to the storefront, out to the bazaar. "I expected him to use the grappling hook, actually." She said. "His escapes are... kind of a game. Always has been."

>>20610118
"You should really reconsider, he's almost as big a klutz as I am, when it comes to these things."

>>20610118
"Grappling hook? Pray tell, what other strange gadgets does he keep on his person?"

dis nigga is the Batman, we could have been dating BATMAN

>>20610151
Could you please put the name back on?

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>>20610118
Uh-huh.

"Grappling hook? Pray tell, what other strange gadgets does he keep on his person?"
"Smoke pellets, lockpicks. . he carried vials of perfume to mask his scent, until he tripped and they shattered."
She giggled. "He smelled like grapes for a month."
"You should really reconsider. He's almost as bit a klutz as I am, when it comes to these things."
". . But Ishelda, you're, erm, very adept at these sorts of things." Kaliel said, her cheeks pink.

Aowyn raised an eyebrow, examining you and Kaliel.
"You two are lovers, aren't you?"

>>20610161
Nah I'm not Discord, just amused about Belly.

I ship VQ instead

>>20610202
Blush.
"T-that's not important, we're talking about you."

>>20610324
It's important, just not the topic.

>>20610202
"Not in the way the word usually implies, I think. We're currently... dating? Advanced courting? We're not that far down the road, anyway."

No.

Not... yet anyway.

>>20610340
Obviously it's important, but not to her or the current conversation. Do you even context?

>>20610356
Saying "It's not important" when talking about your intimate relationship with someone while the other part of said relationship is next to you isn't that nice.

>>20610382
No, it's really fine. You're just autistic.

>>20610399
Well, my condolences for not wanting to offend Kaliel.

"T-that's not important." You say, your cheeks going pink. "We're talking about you."
"Fair enough." She said. "But I'm sure. He doesn't care for me in that way, and I don't care for him. we're closer to siblings than lovers. Thank you for trying to help, though."

>>20610449
Giggle.
"I'm nobility, our views on siblings can be quite... unconventional at times."

>>20610449
Uhm, since I'm actually here for this one, there WAS some discussion at the end of the last thread about how Kaliel wasn't exactly the best romance option for Ishelda....I dunno if those people are here right now, but I'd thought I'd just point out that we kinda need to start working towards "friend" zoning her instead, before we reach the point of no return. I'm not saying go for Leon or Belethor, but those two would be better suited in my mind for her, that or Zeke. However, going for Zeke would pose a problem since Raz is also a factor in that.

>>20610520
How about... no?

>>20610520
that is if there is actually enough supporters for not wanting to Kal, if not I'll just shut up but, hey, devil's advocate, someone has to play it.

>>20610520
My prediction if that actually goes through:
We'll end up with nobody. Every single option will be vetoed by someone.

>>20610431
It's in no way offensive though. It's just trying to change the subject, not 'fuck off Kaliel you mean nothing to me' like you seem to think. And now you're using 'condolences' completely wrong as well.

>>20610532
oh shit, just realized two threads ago, the hell, how did I miss a thread

>>20610535
I'd be fine with that.

>>20610520
I was there, and I still think Kal's more like a sister than a lover.

"I'm royalty." You giggle. "Our views on siblings can be quite... unconventional at times."
She nodded. "That was. . a poor choice of words. But rest assured, Belly and I are simply friends- I know that if I suggested anything, he'd use another smoke bomb."
Behind you, Kiyara and Ell enter the shop, looking around, followed by a few sosarian commoners.
"I'm sorry, it seems I have some more customers." Aowyn said. "It was pleasant to meet you, your majesty."
You make your way out of the shop, Kaliel in tow, and check through Grayson's bag. You have a dress and earrings for Marigold, you have a dress for Raziel, Jeanne, and Kaliel. . . Should you get any more gifts for anyone?

>>20610590
See if there are any magic stores that have books Raz could be interested in.
Some honey or meat for Grayson?
And something for Leon and Kristoph.

>>20610606
I think we are forgetting Belethor. Also, see if we can think of something exotic for him. Considering he IS from here. Probably something we make would be better.

>>20610590
It's unfair to leave the others out. Not sure what we should get them though, look around and see what there is.

>>20610590
We could magic up medals for the campaign in ogrish lands and give them to the soldiers who participated.

Can't forget Kell either! Maybe we can find an exotic plant that lives only on the island. It's something to ask Belethor about, that would also be a suitable secondary gift to Marigold as well.

You look through the bazaar, stopping at several stands, examining them for more gifts for your friends. While checking through a collection of old books, you find a strange one, hand-written, and leatherbound. Folding it open, you read a short poem about the stars, written in already-fading ink.
"That. . That would be perfect for Leon." Kaliel said, still tagging along. "He was carrying around a book of poetry earlier- I think that's all he brought aboard, was a bunch of books. He seems sentimental like that."
You purchase the book of poetry, and carefully wrap it in cloth, putting it in one of Grayson's saddlebags, moving on. After finding a stand with the strangely named 'honeyed wine', which you buy for Grayson, You run into Zeke, who is aptly listening to one of the men at the stands, carefully explaining how to sculpt, and in which way to hit the chisel. Eventually, the kalak slides over a single gold coin, getting a heavy box full of supplies in trade.
"Ishelda." He says, nodding to you, his hands full with the box.

>>20610773
"Expanding your repertoire?"

>>20610773
>After finding a stand with the strangely named 'honeyed wine', which you buy for Grayson
I wonder what Grayson'll do with the stand. Maybe he'll start selling stuff, like his bone weapons or something?

>>20610773
"Hey Zeke, could you help me find a gift for Raziel?"

Sooo, I just read last thread.....we kind of are committed with the whole Kal thing it seems. However, Exabyte, is multi-sexual-xenophilic-harem ending a possibility? What better way to expand a Country's royalty then to have a literal loving court.

"Expending your repertoire?"
"Thinking about it." He said. "Did you see those statues on the streets? They're beautiful. I couldn't hope to sculpt anything like those, but. . I'd like to try. Plus, a lot of my paints come from Sosaria, so I was able buy them without having to pay a bunch of trading costs."
"Hey, Zeke, could you help me find a gift for Raziel?"
"I was thinking of getting her one too." He said. "This city embraces the arts. . and it embraces history, too." He said. "Let's go find an antique shop or something."
The four of you- Zeke, Kaliel, Grayson, and yourself travel through the bazaar, skipping most of the stands, instead looking to the buildings at the edges of the bazaar- the shops, mostly. Finally, you find an ominous, dark building, full of objects from history. You enter the building, and it's dusty- but it seems open. Grayson, as usual, waits outside.

The inside of the building is dim, and dusty. You see a rather aged, gaunt man, with deep-set eyes.
"Hello." He said. "I'm the proprietor of this building. What exactly are you looking for?"

>>20610904
Relics of history, something that held great importance to the one who it belonged to, if you have any bones that'd be nice too.

rolled 43 = 43

rolling to find something interesting.

"We have a friend who enjoys history a great deal, and this seems to be a good place to look for a gift for her."

rolled 43 = 43

>>20610923
Lemme just roll better than you.

>>20610962
Huh, apparently I really can't.

rolled 79 = 79

>>20610904
If everybody's rolling, I might just as well.

>>20610904
"The Gearworks."
Worth a try, right? If he has it and we don't ask we'll feel so stupid.

"Relics of history." You say, and he nods deeply.
"That's why most people come here." He said, completely serious.
"I'm looking for something ogrish, from before the lizardman empire." Ezekiel said. "It's a gift, for my sister.
"Ah, I have just the thing." The man said, and grabbed a small box from below a table. He pulled it up, and opened it. Inside sat a rather old bracelet, woven with cable, and with beads strung along it.
"This is quite old, and carries much history. It's said that Wharghaul made this for his daughter." He said.
"This is beautiful." Ell said, looking at it closely. "She'd love it."
The man closed the case, and slid it over to Ell. "A single gold coin should suffice. The bracelet shouldn't need to be resized to fit any form, kalak or human."
Ell pulled a gold coin out of his purse, and put the small case into his box.
"I'd like something that held great importance to the one who it belonged to." you say. "If you have any bones, that'd be nice too."
He put his hand on his chin for a moment.
"Would this... be another gift? For a necromancer, I suppose. I have no bones.. but I do have something they would find useful."

He rustled through the back of the store for a moment, and, wearing gloves, held up a small object. You sense minute, faded amounts of magic from the object.
"This was a strange item brought to my ancestor, hundreds of years ago, when a storm of portals arrived." He said, holding it up to you. It looked like a parabolic mirror, but fogged, and cracked. "Scribed on the back, is a strange series of runes, neither ogrish, common, or dragon in nature."

>>20611026
Look at the runes.
"Wait, how do you know what a kalak is?"

Try to read the runes.

>>20611026
>Goddamnit, I keep mixing up names!
>Ell's off buying a toga, not here. Zeke's the one here.

>>20611026
....Uh, just gonna point something out guys...
>"A single gold coin should suffice. The bracelet shouldn't need to be resized to fit any form, kalak or human."
>"The bracelet shouldn't need to be resized to fit any form, kalak or human."
>"fit any form, kalak or human.
>"kalak or human"
>"kalak"

Unless this was a slip up by exa, my paranoia is kinda over 9000 at the moment.

rolled 24 = 24

>>20611059
This with the lie detector spell on.

>>20611026
>any form, kalak or human
He knows what a kalak is? They were top secret until two years ago and there are only a few of them and none of them get out much, certainly not off the continent.

Anyway, try and figure out what the thingy is.

"Wait, how do you know what a kalak is?" You ask.
"There's one standing right in front of me. No offense, sir." He said, nodding to Zeke.
"It's fine." Zeke said.
"I own an antique shop, so it's appropriate for me to know too many things." The man said, raising an eyebrow. "Also, a man by the name of Azariel once purchased a knife from me. He ended up speaking about his children, and his need to protect them."

You look down at the mirror, trying to read the runes on the back. They're eerily familiar. .
"Uhm." Kaliel said, looking over your shoulder. "That's our language. It's what I write my spells in. I guess whoever this 'Revalskiel' is, she used to own it."
"What." Zeke said, looking up. "Say that name again."
". . It just says 'Revalskiel owned this'." Kali said.
"I think you should buy this for Raziel." Zeke said. "That's the name of our mother."

>>20611137
"Oh, it will be the perfect gift for Raz."

>>20611137
Let's not even skip a beat with this guy.
"Oh. Well then I certainly will. Have you been running this same store the entire time, or have you moved around?"

>>20611137
Cue jaw hitting the floor. Put too much money on the table, spit out multiple thank yous so fast it's barely understandable, and sprint out to the ship.

>>20611137
"This will make an amazing gift, I agree.

How much will this cost Mr."

Have a pause at the end to indicate that we'd like his name.

rolled 45 = 45

>>20611026
Apply magic hands to strange device. See if we can kickstart it, or read the runes

>>20611137
Azariel brought this all the way to this world... and then sold it? Whatever, I'll take it.

>>20611199
Uhh, more like it fell through a portal. This world is a dimensional grease trap, remember?

rolled 81 = 81

Rolling to repair the mirror.

"This will make an amazing gift, I agree." You say. "Have you been running this same store the entire time, or have you moved around?"
"I'm originally from the north." The man said, giving you a smile. "And then the orcs arrived, so I decided to leave before they knew I was there. Five gold coins for the mirror."
"Azariel brought this all the way to this world... and then sold it?" You ask, pulling the coins out of your inventory.
"Of course not." He said. "My ancestor had it a generation before Azariel arrived."
You purchase the mirror and wrap it up with cloth, keeping it in your own inventory to be safe. For a moment, you reach out to repair the crack-
"I'd recommend you not do that." The strange, gaunt man said, smiling kindly. "It would cease to work, if you made it new."

>>20611249
"Oh? Well the crack gives it character. Not that something with this kind of history needs character."

>>20611249
I'll keep it as is then. Thank you for telling me about that.

If you ever find yourself in New Arcturus feel free to visit. And I never caught your name.

>>20611249
>I'm originally from the north. And then the orcs arrived, so I decided to leave before they knew I was there
Wait, he's been around since before the fall of the ogres?

>>20611303
He sold the Knife to Azariel. Dude's been around for a loooooooooong time.
How? Magic, of course.

>>20611249
"I know it's impolite to ask, but how old are you?"

"I'll keep it as it is, then. Thank you for telling me about that." you say, putting it into your inventory again. "If you ever find yourself in New Arcturus, feel free to visit. And I never caught your name."
"Oh, identity is such a nebulous thing. Some might know me as Scholar. And I may visit, eventually. Perhaps my descendants will, if I don't."
He gave you another kindly smile.
Something occurs to you.
"Would you happen to have the Gearworks?" You ask, suddenly.
The man starts laughing.
"I'm afraid not, child." He said, laughing. "But I'm certain you'll find it eventually. Or someone else will."

>>20611249
>"My ancestor had it a generation before Azariel arrived."
Who said this, the shopkeep or Zeke, it's kinda important, if Zeke, then "Wait your ancestors came here before Zeke?" If shop keep, "I'm assuming your previous generation had magic?"

>>20611249
"How interesting. A generation for what species? You've already state to be quite long lived yourself."

>>20611249
This guy is behind it all, just like the Queen in SCQ.

>>20611339
"Oh well. I would feel quite silly if it turned out you did have it, and I didn't bother to ask."

>>20611339
Thank you for your confidence in me. I certainly do hope I find it.

Take care of yourself Scholar, I would love to have a cup of tea with you some day.

>>20611339
While we're already here, look for something for Jeanne, Fellwind and Lewin.

"Oh well. I would feel quite silly if it turned out you did have it, and I didn't bother to ask."
"I always like to see young people asking questions- but it's always better if they find out the answers for themselves." He said. "Take care, you three."
"Thank you for your confidence in me." You say, and make your way out of the store. "I would love to have a cup of tea with you, some day."
"Some day." He responded, and you left the store.

"Ishelda." Belethor said, waving to you and approaching, Grayson following him. "I've been looking for you- it's a little past noon. Are we ready to visit the royal family?"

>>20611465
"I guess I can do the shopping I still need to do tomorrow. I'm ready"

>>20611465
"I don't think there's anything else, so I suppose we are ready."

>>20611465
"I believe we are. I would love to see your family again. And I just found an excellent antique shop."

Hop on Grayson and head towards the palace.

>>20611465
"I am. So... do you like Aowyn?"

>>20611465
Let me just change into my new dress and we'll go.

>>20611506
Nah, let's keep that one a surprise for the dance.

rolled 49 = 49

>>20611506
rolling magic to change dresses right there

>>20611535
Magic says:
NO U!

>>20611535
>We almost succeed but not quite
>Now we're showing things we don't want to show in the middle of a crowded market

rolled 46 = 46

>>20611535
>>20611542
rolling for wardrobe malfunction

rolled 56 = 56

>>20611535
>>20611564
Rolling because I want to be one of the cool kids.

rolled 3 = 3

>>20611564
>>20611535
Wardrobe malfunctions aren't very queenly.

rolled 42 = 42

Rolling because I want to get a nat 1 and have Ishelda accidentally put on the lacy underwear, and nothing else.

rolled 28 = 28

rolling because tongue in butt

>>20611572
You get to be the cool kid with the highest roll! Congratulations!

"I believe we are." You say, climbing up onto Grayson. "I would love to see your family again."
"Of course." He said. "Standard procedure is to allow visiting dignitaries to bring only a bodyguard and a guest, but I'm sure they won't mind if you bring all three.

"Actually, I have to bring this to the ship," Zeke said, looking down to his crate. "And give Raziel her present. I won't tell her about yours, though. Best not to make an issue of bringing too many people, anyway. Have fun."
"You too." Kaliel said. "Good luck with the carving."
"Thanks." Zeke said, and made his way back to the ship.
Quickly, you close your eyes, and craft a spell to instantly swap clothing. It goes through, and your magic shimmers, draining you as it translocates your armor and the clothing inside Grayson's saddlebags. Your head starts to swim as it drains a surprising amount of energy, as if you'd just barely put enough willpower into the spell.
Your armor flashes, and when it fades, you're wearing one of the sosarian dresses you'd had tailored. And. . the immodest, lacy nightwear underneath, you feel. Your cheeks go red.
"L-let's go." You say.
Belethor seems to miss your sudden embarrassment, and starts leading you to the castle, but Kaliel doesn't.
"Are you okay?" Kaliel asked. "No need to be embarrassed. I-I was looking, and didn't see anything I shouldn't have."

>>20611625
She's riding Grayson too, right? Take her hand and put it where she can feel the underwear when nobody's looking.

>>20611625
"I-I'm fine. There was a, um, secondary effect to the spell. Don't worry about it."

rolled 7 = 7

>>20611625
"It's about what you don't see Kaliel, you'll find out later."

We should get the mind control ward up before we get to the castle so that the Queen can talk freely with us instead of having to pick and choose her words or use the ring.

>>20611625
So, the lesson to be learnt from this is - if I want to push my opinion I'll just have to roll half a dozen times and it'll happen? Neat, I'm going to remember that.

>>20611659
More likely Exabyte took it because it's not really important, but it is funny.

rolled 39 = 39

>>20611658

rolled 21 = 21

>>20611658
>We should get the mind control ward up
We should, what's with all these awful rolls?

"I-I'm fine." You say. "There was a, um, secondary effect to the spell. Don't worry about it."
"..Okay." She said, and the four of you finally reached the castle itself.
"Presenting, The second prince of Sosaria, and the queen of New Arcturus!" The herald called, as you entered the hall, riding Grayson. Kaliel trailed behind, rather warily. You quickly try to focus your magic to create a ward for your mind, but the spell seems to falter, more of your energy lost.

<Welcome.> The queen says warmly, nodding to you.
"Mother." Belethor says. The queen runs up to him, and gives him a hug. You sense a voice from the ring, but it's mumbled- she's likely doing the magic version of whispering.
The two other princes are nowhere to be seen, but the king and queen of Sosaria are there.
"I'm glad to see you've returned." The king said. "I hope your trip to the ogrish lands went fine?"

rolled 75 = 75

>>20611713
/tg/ dice, they hate us.

>>20611718
About as well as could be expected. Minotaurs were killed in massive pitched battles, their leadership destroyed and I sealed the portal that brought them here.

Nothing really unexpected or out of the ordinary.

>>20611718
"Indeed. The ogres were being invaded by minotaurs from another world. We sealed the portal and killed their leadership, so things should be calming down over there. Belethor was most helpful."

rolled 82 = 82

>>20611718
Rolling to cast a spell to regenerate magical energy.

>>20611718
Wait to see what Belethor says, before adding any missed details.

>>20611787
Damn me and my lack of a nat 100.

>>20611718
Yes, standard adventuring fare really.

>>20611718
Tell them how well their son did, especially while commanding our troops.

"Indeed." You say. "The ogres were being invaded by minotaurs from anotehr world. We sealed the portal and killed their leadership, so thing should be calming down over there." You say. "Belethor was most helpful."
As you describe what happened, with Belethor's sparse interjections, you emphasize how helpful Belethor was, especially while commanding the troops.
"The reports from Captain Aurealis's men said as much." The king said.
<I'm proud of you, Belethor.> The queen says, and Belethor grins like you'd never seen him.
"Aye. We're impressed." The king added, then turned to you. "Of course, we're also impressed with what our soldiers have seen of you, too, your majesty."

>>20611854
"Your majesty, you flatter me. You're most welcome, nevertheless."

>>20611854
"Nothing too incriminating, I hope?"

>>20611854
Thank you for your kind words. It was really no trouble at all, it wasn't a problem I could rightfully ignore.

I was somewhat disappointed that your son was unable to dance but I believe I was able to rectify that. Perhaps later tonight you could show me some Sosarian dances, I am quite keen to learn them.

>>20611854
I hope they didn't mention headbutting Jeanne.

>>20611854
Well, it's easy when you're an insanely powerful sorceress-queen.

"Nothing too incriminating, I hope?"
"Well, there was the anecdote about a brawl. . " He said. "But no, nothing too incriminating."
"Your majesty, you flatter me." You say. "Thank you for your kind words. It was really no trouble at all, but it wasn't a problem I could rightfully ignore."
"Of course." He said.
"Father, if I may speak?" Belethor asked. The king nodded. "I was considering the idea that we use sosarian supplies to assist the ogres as they rebuild."
"Well, perhaps, but that's a discussion for another day." The king said, immediately putting the idea out of his mind. "So, Queen Ishelda, I heard you were given a tour of the city. What are your impressions? Quite beautiful, is it not?"

>>20611854
I ask nothing more from people working under me then I myself would do.

>>20612042
It is... well crafted.

You make good use of your land.

>>20612042
"It's incredibly beautiful, and even more impressive when one considers the typical problems of building a city on an island like this."

If they're already ignoring Belethor, we might want to offer him to just come with us to New Arcturus.

>>20612042
"The city is indeed beautiful, but I've been even more impressed by how courteous and friendly its people are."

>>20612117
We are a fair chunk more importent then Belethor at the moment, what with being a queen and all.

"It's incredibly beautiful, and even more impressive when one considers the typical problems of building a city on an island like this." You say. "But I've been even more impressed by how courteous and friendly its people are."
"We've been building our city for generations." The king said. "All members of the royal family have used their talents for the benefit of the city since we first settled here, generation after generation, and because of it, our people are prosperous, free to persue art and decadence however they wish. All of our people here are free from troubles, and kind. We live good lives."

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>>20612150
What?

>>20612157
Do not any of your people grow restless?

>>20612157
Hm, no surprise Belethor is so upset about his apparent lack of a talent.

"Do not any of your people grow restless?"
"All civilized people grow restless, now or then. But we have art, we have song, we have wine... everything a person needs." He said- he was almost bragging to you about his city. As he spoke, the two other princes entered the room.
"Daeron, Thengel." The king said, nodding to each.
"Good day, your highness." The eldest- Daeron, you think says, bowing deeply to you, and giving you what he seems to think is a charming smile.
"Hello." Thengel says, waving. The two of them took seats. .and you notice that neither of them greeted Belethor.

>>20612150
Oh! Important, not impotent. I misread your misspelling.

>>20612329
These guys are seeming progressively more dickish.

>>20612329
Be completely unimpressed with them. We can imitate their powers with little effort, but Belethor is actually interesting.

"Unless you have anything else you need of me, King, I should depart for Arcturus."

I'm not much impressed with these islanders anymore.

>>20612372
Yeah, good diplomatic move getting us to befriend the one you treat like shit, King.

>>20612381
Just because we're unimpressed with them doesn't mean we won't take their free lunch.

>>20612400
How about you suggest an action then?

>>20612408
Iunno, say hello back to the two that just greeted us.

>>20612329
Greet them and comment on Belethor's skill with combat. Something like... "I was just telling the King and Queen how well Belethor performed against the minotaurs."

In addition to other things, at soem point:
"...I was wondering if Belethor would care to come see New Arcturus, and perhaps the lands beyond when I inevitably go there."

facking system connection errors

You spare them a single nod in greeting. "Hello." You say. "I was just telling the king and queen how well Belethor performed against the minotaurs."
"I'm not surprised, your majesty." Daeron said, a polite smile plastered onto his face.. "Belethor has always been very skilled in everything he tries, from thought to action. I daresay he's better than me, at most things."
Belethor raised an eyebrow, but didn't say anything.
"It must be all the practice he does." Daeron continued. "He's a hard worker.. but I suppose he needs to be."

Ok, so who else thinks we should magic-duel these chucklefucks? We can probably take them 2v1, humiliate them, and then offhandedly comment that Belethor beat us.

Remember everyone. Royalty is polite at all times. Even insults are heavily veiled in politeness.

>>20612505
Far too direct.

>>20612488
Y'know if we dropped the bomb that Belethor has a talent that just hasn't awoken then we'd wipe the smile off these asshole's faces... Unfortunately that'd piss off Belethor.

"I've always followed the mantra that it's better to work hard and succeed than to coast by and pass. It was nice meeting a kindred spirit in Belethor."

>>20612488
>but I suppose he needs to be
Ooh, sick burn bro.
"Because his talent hasn't awoken yet?"

>>20612488
One of the brothers is a stoneshaper, yes?

"I saw your handiwork around the city, it wasn't bad. With some training and a few years practise, you might be good at it. If ever you do gain some skill, come over to New Arcturus, and I'd be glad to offer you some work."

Subtle enough?

>>20612563
Not really. That's pretty obviously saying that he's bad at it.

>>20612563
Nope.

>>20612563
No, not at all.

>>20612488
"There's always room to improve one's talents and abilities."

"I've always followed the mantra that it's better to work hard and succeed than to coast by and pass." You say. "It was nice, meeting a kindred spirit in Belethor."
"Of course." The eldest prince continued. "I completely agree- that's the reason I respect Belethor as much as I do, because he's willing to work to do what others can do with a snap of their fingers."

>>20612563
No, and we just told the king the city was incredibly beautiful so we can't say it's 'not bad' now.

>>20612626
It's funny because we can just do anything with a snap of our fingers.

>>20612626
Giggle. Don't tell them why we consider it funny. Burst into laughter, internally. These, guys, seriously.

See, now THAT >>20612626 is a subtle insult. It's hard to tell if he's insulting Belethor's lack of Talent, or if he is actually giving him a compliment.

>>20612626
Social Combat!
"I understand completely, although I must say from a personal perspective, when you can do literally anything with a snap of your fingers the things you work hard to achieve matter so much more."

>>20612626
One cannot lead with the snap of their fingers.

>>20612638
And just because we can, doesn't mean we have to. And we know that.

>>20612660
Take out the 'literally', we can't literally do anything with sorcery or we wouldn't have to work at all.

>>20612690
I'm pretty sure we can do anything with sorcery if we roll high enough. To the point that we could never use another muscle, never eat, never drink, and never sleep. As long as we have the magical energy.

>>20612690
No, we can potentially do anything with sorcery. Doesn't always work, but potentially we can.

>>20612660
this.

>>20612705
>As long as we have the magical energy
Exactly. There are loads of things that are completely out of our reach even if we roll a 100.

"I understand completely." You say. "Although, I must say, from a personal perspective, when you can do literally anything with a snap of your fingers, the things you work hard to achieve matter so much more."
"Like the sculptures, in the city." Kaliel said, catching on. "They would mean nothing if they were just . . made, but they're beautiful because they were carved."
"I see." The prince said. "I should consider a few days without using my talent, then. It would teach me quite a bit."
He looked like he was about to say something else, and then the queen cleared her throat. Suddenly. . you were *forced* to pay attention to her. Your mind refused to consider any other alternative. . and then suddenly the grasp of the spell released. Only then do you notice that everyone- even Grayson- was looking at her, no doubt drawn by the same power.
<How about we have a nice lunch? Your Majesty, would you and your retinue wish to join us?>

>>20612747
"I'd love to. Tell me, do Sosarians happen to enjoy a particular style of tea?" I can't remember if we've asked this before so I figured I would anyway."

>>20612747
"We would love to, thank you."

This is a woman who knows how to use her talent to good effect.

rolled 8 = 8

>>20612747
That was... not nice, even if she didn't mean it. Mind protection ward, go!
"It would be an honour for us, queen X."

>>20612747
"I'd love to. Tell me, do Sosarians happen to have tea?" I can't remember if we've asked this before so I figured I would anyway.

rolled 44 = 44

>>20612769
Not with a roll like that.

>>20612769
>>20612776
No, stop rolling for this. We're fairly low on magical energy right now.

rolled 62 = 62

>>20612769
>>20612776
Man, you guys just suck.

rolled 4 = 4

Rolling to permanently ward our mind from any outside effects.

rolled 64 = 64

>>20612769
Oh look, another horrible roll. We're going to end up holding Rikar while eating at this rate.

>>20612789
But seriously, we shouldn't need it, so let's just stop.

>>20612783
Well, it's not really my fault if somebody decided to spend most of Ishelda's power on idiocy before that, right?

Just in case, you try to cast another mind ward. Your arms suddenly burn, and burn painfully, as the silver lines on your arms vanish completely- your vision blurs. Your legs start shaking- you're suddenly glad that you're sitting down.
"We would love to, thank you." You say, ignoring the fact that you could hardly see. It seemed that magic exhaustion took multiple forms, and this was one of them.
The queen turned to one of the couriers, and he nodded, and left. Soon enough, dining ware and food started to get shuffled into the room. Grayson grumbled something that you didn't hear, but Kaliel nodded a fraction.
Gently, Kaliel touched your shoulder as the servers started setting food down near you, and her fingers sparked painfully, as magic power was brute-forced into your body. Suddenly, you could see again, and your legs stopped shaking. The pain slowly faded, and you started to eat.
"Please tell me, your majesty." The youngest prince- Thengel, you remember- said. "What kind of foods do you eat in New Arcturus?"

>>20612790
That idea is worse than the roll.

>>20612865
"New Arcturus is a very young nation, barely two years old. Most of the food is still imported from the other nations, so it's mostly human, elven, orcish and lizardman cuisine."

>>20612865
Delicious foods.

Most of what we eat is imported from the neigbouring countries, since New Arcturus is still developing. Almost everyone in New Arctutus is an immigrant, so we have food styles taken from all over the world.

New Arcturus is a new nation, made up entirely of immigrant populations, I can not say that we have specific dishes though I dont expect it to be long before mixes start to become unique enough to be called their own. If anything I can say that New Arcturus popularized the concept of tea.

>>20612865
We are very big on tea, in Arcturus.

rolled 52 = 52

>>20612865
"Oh, all kinds of things. [Insert lizardman food here] is very popular. As is [insert dessert from the provinces here]. Of course Gadriel's Light tea, and many other kinds of herbal teas. New Arcturus is a young nation of course, I'm sure more cultural foods will develop over time."

>>20612865
>Your arms suddenly burn, and burn painfully, as the silver lines on your arms vanish completely- your vision blurs. Your legs start shaking- you're suddenly glad that you're sitting down.
Fuck. Come on, we only tried to cast three spells, none of them particularly impressive. At least it wasn't as bad as the light spell. Seems that spell drains are way more variable after the time skip.
Note to self: Never cast in Sosaria again.

>>20612960
Note to everyone: Stop trying to impulsively cast stupid bullshit whenever we need to look good.

>>20612991
How else are we supposed to increase our endurance?

rolled 82 = 82

>>20612960
For most spells, anything over 50 is a success and anything under 50 is a failure. Rolling high or low effects how much energy is used. So if you roll a 49, you fail but don't waste much energy. If you roll a 50, you succeed but waste a lot of energy.

By this method, that 4 failed and wasted a shit ton of energy.

>>20612991
This, for the love of god THIS!

>>20613005
We really don't need to at this point. Our reserves are fucking massive - and if we were really interested in doing so, we could just keep casting stuff on the ship until we ran out.
Not in the middle of an important and diplomatic meeting!

>>20612991
Putting a mind control ward up when talking to somebody who could mind control us by accident is completely stupid and bullshit. Obviously.

>>20613006
Why would he just take the four from the middle of the set of rolls? He usually averages them or takes the first, so I guess he took the 8. But my point still stands that an 8 would not have wasted that much energy before the time skip. And the 49 definitely not.

>>20613022
>We really don't need to increase our endurance at this point. Our reserves are fucking massive.
If that was the case we wouldn't be having this problem of them running out after three little spells right now, would we?

>Translocation, even a short distance, is actually very impressive, as are anti-enchantment wards. Also of note, the three you cast either failed horribly or almost-failed. Also, the summoned violins and the light spell from earlier this morning still drained some magic.

"New Arcturus is a rather young nation, made up entirely of immigrant populations." You say. "I cannot say we have specific dishes.. though I don't expect it to be long before mixes start to become unique enough to be called their own. If anything, I can say that New Arcturus popularized the concept of tea."
"A concept that's reached even here, so far from your land." Daeron said, and raised his own teacup, as if you demonstrate.
"... I was wondering if Belethor would care to come see New Arcturus," You say, suddenly. "And perhaps the lands beyond, when I inevitably go there."
"Thank you for your invitation, your majesty." Belethor said, with a slight smirk. "Which I gladly accept."
Daeron's polite smile fell, and he sipped at the teacup.
The king started laughing- it's hard to tell if he's laughing because it's funny, or if he's upset. "There you have it, then." He said, grinning. "I hope you take care of the boy."

>>20613073
...did you have a bet or something?

>>20613073
Time for Ishelda to smile, and sip at her teacup.
"I will, your majesty. He's somebody I wouldn't want to miss around me."

Also, extend an invitation to New Arcturus to Aowyn.

>>20613073
"How is the ring working out, no quirks or anything untoward?"

>>20613073
"I'll be sure to return him in more or less one piece."

You smile, and sip at your own tea. "I will, your majesty. I'll be sure to return him in more or less one piece."
"Of course, your majesty." He responded. "Although it would be rather strange if you return him with extra fingers."
Kaliel grinned at some thought as he said that.
You continued eating your meal- it seemed to be some kind of pasta, with tomato sauce- and finish your tea. The Sosarian blend is something unfamiliar to you, and you're not quite sure you like it as much as Marigold's herbal blend.
"How is the ring working out? No quirks, or anything untoward?"
<The ring is all I dreamed of, and more.> The queen said. <I must extend my thanks for making such an artifact for me. You have no idea how much this has helped me communicate with my family.>

>>20613264
"I can barely imagine how hard it must have been for you. I'm glad the I could provide some help but I only made the ring, your husband had the idea for it."

>>20613264
It was our pleasure, to be able to talk freely with your family is an ability everyone should have.

>>20613264
If we can get Cirya on her own, we should ask if she's ever tempted to use her power for fun, to mess with people and such.

>>20613365
That might upset her. And if it turns out she does, we don't have our shield right now.

>>20613365
Let's not meet the queen on her own without our ward up.
We don't really now much about her.

>>20613365
That's the worst idea I've heard all thread. And that's saying something.

>>20613400
That's not really saying something. This thread as had a couple of not very good ideas but there have definitely been worse threads.

"I can barely imagine how hard it must have been for you." You say. "I'm glad I could provide some help. . but I only made the ring. Your husband had the idea for it."
She glanced at Vernus, and you feel a buzz of magic as she says something privately to him.
"To be able to talk freely with your family is an ability everyone should have."
She nodded again, and sniffled.
<And I'm glad to have it, once again.>

Soon enough, the meal was finished, during which Daeron and Belethor started up a conversation, which mostly involved Daeron making subtle comments, designed to provoke Belethor, but the prince just smiled smugly, and responded in the affirmative.

"I'm quite glad you joined us for lunch." The king said. "And, whenever you have time, feel free to visit us again."

>>20613442
"Thank you, your majesty. I will return as soon as my duties permit."

>>20613476
Change that will to may.

>>20613442
It was my pleasure to visit.

I'd like to thank you again for lending me your son. I have met a great number of men and women who are talented and skilled, but I have never met someone quite as creative, inquisitive and determined as Belethor. Why he even beat someone who could see the future at chess.

"Thank you, your majesty." You say. "I may return as soon as my duties permit."
"I look forward to that, then, your majesty." He responded. He seemed to take a strange, humor in saying 'your majesty'.
"It was my pleasure to visit." You say, and stand. "I'd like to thank you again for lending me your son. I've met a great number of men and women who are talented and skilled. .but I have never met anyone quite as creative, inquisitive, or determined as Belethor."
<Of course.> The queen responded. Privately, she continued. <I don't care if he has a talent. His cleverness and determination is a talent all in it's own. . and it's one he earned himself. Please. . Please take care of my son.>

>>20613552
I think we should tell her about his talent.

>>20613552
<I'll do my best, I promise. I think he'll like my cousing Marigold.>

>>20613552
Her ring works like a regular contact ring, right?
If yes
<I will. He'd prefer if I keep it secret, so don't tell anyone that I told you, but he actually does have a Talent. It just hasn't awakened yet. Don't tell anyone though.>

>>20613567
Nah.

>>20613568
>cousing
Fucking fingers. Also, we could mention Marigold aloud.

>>20613552
Privately say back to her

<I'll be sure to do so, I think he'll like my friends back in New Arcturus.

He has a talent, it hasn't awoken and maybe it never will, but I'll let you know if it does. But even if it does I will still hold the skills he has earned above it.>

Though tempting, let's respect Bel's wishes and keep quiet about the unawakened talent

I'm sure the queen is good at keeping secrets.

<I'll do my best, I promise.> You say. <I think he'll like my friends back in New Arcturus.>
<Thank you.> She responded, and you broke the connection. Grayson got to his feet, leaving the leftover berries and chunks of meat on the plate, and harrumphed. The servants come in, and take the empty plates, as Belethor bows.
"I'll be right back, Ishelda." He said. "I'd probably get all of my supplies, if I'm going on a longer, more extended trip.
Daeron mouthed 'Ishelda', following Belethor with his eyes. . then shook his head, and chuckled. Soon enough, Belethor arrived again, wearing his mantle again, with a thick bag on his shoulder, and a heavy chest under one arm. One of the servants followed him- the servant looked rather exasperated, carrying nothing- it seems the servant insisted on carrying Belethor's belongings, but he'd refused.
"Farewell, your majesty." The youngest prince said, as the four of you started to leave. "Have a safe trip home."

>>20613695
"Farewell"
Then we stroll out

>>20613695
It was lovely to meet you Thengel. Please, call me Ishelda. There's no need to be overly formal.

Feel free to pet Grayson, he's a complete gentleman.

>>20613695
"Farewell, and thank you."

"Farewell, and thank you." You say, and stroll out, with Kaliel, Belethor, and Grayson by your side. Eventually, you make your way back through the city and back up to Jormungandr, where you see everyone's returned. Jeanne is grinning happily, looking at some strange loops of steel in her hand, and Raziel is currently hugging Zeke, thanking him profusely for the ogrish bracelet.
"Thanks for inviting me." Belethor said. "And I thought I missed that asshol- Please excuse my language. That. . brother of mine."

>>20613793
"I believe I've heard it said that distance makes the heart grow fonder. I guess proximity can clear such thoughts."

>>20613793
"Surely you missed some of Sosaria. The Queen seemed nice, and that tailor girl."

>>20613793
"Don't say that, you never know how much you'll miss somebody until they're gone. And say, should we bring that girl from the dress store along? She seemed nice."

>>20613793
"It's a pleasure to have you with us."

>>20613793
Your parents seem nice, especially your mother, but I do agree, your brothers did grate on my nerves.

I hope that I don't seem like them, someone who relies entirely on their talent and doesn't appreciate hard work.

>>20613793
"I'm glad you've decided to tag along, I would have missed you."

"Your parents seem nice." You say. "Especially your mother, but I do agree, your brothers did grate on my nerves."
"Yep." Kaliel added.
"I hope I don't seem like them, someone who relies entirely on their talent, and doesn't appreciate hard work."
"I fought you." Belethor said. "And you almost won. That kind of thing doesn't come from relying on your talent. It comes from practice.. unless you used magic to increase your swordsmanship skill, but that doesn't seem like you." He said.
"I'm glad you decided to tag along." You say. "I would have missed you. And say, should we bring that girl from the dress store along? She seemed nice."
"Oh, right, Aowyn!" He said. "She can't come with us- Ever since her father passed away, she's had to work on the store for herself and her sisters. . but I do want to leave a communication ring with her, if that's fine with you?

>>20613908
Sure I dont see a problem with it. (what could possibly go wrong)

>>20613908
"Sure."
At the rate we're handing these things out we'll end up with a fully-fledged telephone network.

>>20613908
Of course we could leave her a ring. Just so you know it would be little trouble to bring her and her family along should they wish to, New Arcturus could use some more clothing shops. If I wear one of her dresses to a Province Ball the Sosarian style ought to catch on for a couple seasons at the very least.

>>20613908
"Of course, I keep a stock of them with me. Is there anyone else important to your that you'd like to keep in contact with?"

>>20613908
>"I fought you." Belethor said
Have we earned a fate point from exabuckups yet?

"I'm not even sure how I would improve my skill through magic, though I'm sure it would work if I were to try."

"Of course we can leave her a ring. So, what's your history with her, any way?"

>>20613908
"Oh, of course. I could also appoint her as a Royal Arcturian tailor. It might help her get some more business. The dresses I bought are extremely well done."

>>20613977
That .. Isnt a bad idea, we should ask her first though, and maybe commission one other dress of a different style to see how she does when confronted with new ideas, or maybe a robe for Kaliel.

>>20613966
Wait, I misread that. I thought it was supposed to be someone else talking, not Belethor.

"Of course. I keep a stock of them with me." You say, pulling a pile of them out of one of Grayson's saddlebags- It's convenient, the way you and Gehenna enchanted all the rings you could find. You give him two, and he nods, slipping one on his finger. "So, what's your history with her, anyway?"
"Pretended to be a baker's son for a bit, a few years back. We met, and hit it off. We've been friends since. Anyway, I'll be right back." He said, and climbed back down the gangplank, taking off toward the bazaar.
Kaliel closed her eyes tightly, and covered them with a hand.
"I'm starting to get tired." She said. "Skipping a night of sleep starts to be horrible around this time."

>>20613977
That's kind of silly. We may never buy something from her again. The Royal Arcturian Tailor should at least have a shop in Arcturus.

>>20614020
"How about you join my in my physical training from now on? It might help you sleep, and even if it doesn't it won't hurt."

>>20614027
There's a tailor in Japan who bears the royal seal of the queen of britain. It's not so far fetched.

>>20614020
Do you want some tea? I'm sure that Grayson wouldn't object to being a pillow if you wanted to take a quick nap.

>>20614020
The sort of tired where you lie in bed for hours and don't accomplish anything?

>>20614020
Well, you can go and rest if you want. We'll probably just be travelling for the rest of the day.

>>20614020
>"Skipping a night of sleep starts to be horrible around this time."

Well, if you go to sleep now you'll wake up tonight and have this problem again tomorrow. We'll have to do something to keep you busy and awake. Is there, anything you'd like to do? We aren't leaving right away, anything in the city you want to see?"

"The sort of tired where you lie in bed for hours and don't accomplish anything?" You ask, and she nods.
"No matter how tired I get, I can't even sleep during this time. Although, it was during one of these. . insomniac attacks, that I figured out the basics of my specialty." She said. "It was only like, five years ago. Seems a lot longer."