NorthernCross
Evard's Tentacles of Forced Intrusion
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Re: A New Beginning (thetwo)
As Amy slipped down the stairs after the innkeeper, she paused just out of sight when she noticed that the downstairs tavern wasn't as deserted as the hour might suggest. She caught sight of a cloaked figure that wasn't dissimilar from the one that had taken the package earlier that night, but judging by it's stance this one was male.
“Any luck tonight?” The deep voice confirmed her initial suspicion about his gender.
“No, in the end why would they have any interest in a reduction potion...” The Innkeeper stated bitterly. “Even if I got one, they'd find an excuse to pour more of that shit down my throat.”
“And the others?” The figure asked. “You aren't taking too many in one go, are you?”
“Those morons? By the end of the night, they had no clue what they were drinking. None of them are going to wake up for hours.” The Innkeeper stated. “And potions changed hands so often they'll assume they just lost them.”
“Alright, you also have travelers here, right?” The man asked as she started loading a small number of bottles into his pack. “Crystal nearly lost a package to one of them when she panicked. Dropped it too far from the alley when she saw 'em coming.”
“I told you, they're too inexperienced to be making those runs. We don't have any idea who those two are... saw 'em whispering earlier before she left.” The Innkeeper sighed. “If they're Yukto agents, they'll start watching that part of the wall soon.”
“I think I know who the man is... he might be in Lord Everglot's service.” The mysterious figure stated. “It's the girl that worries me.”
“Everglot? That glory whore? Well... this does fit his MO.” The Innkeeper thought for a second. “As long as he's willing to commit soldiers, this could work... I'll keep an eye on the girl when possible.”
“Much obliged. I hope those 'Noble' assholes decide who they want to be King. All this squabbling is only allowing Yukto time to annex territories.” The figure said as she could hear him head toward the door.
“If Everglot reclaims this territory it'll solidify his own claim... but that works for us as well.” The Innkeeper added. “G'night, and be careful. The late night patrols are starting to become heavier.”
“G'night Isabella. I will.” Amy could hear the door close downstairs and the Innkeeper moving towards the back.
As Amy slipped down the stairs after the innkeeper, she paused just out of sight when she noticed that the downstairs tavern wasn't as deserted as the hour might suggest. She caught sight of a cloaked figure that wasn't dissimilar from the one that had taken the package earlier that night, but judging by it's stance this one was male.
“Any luck tonight?” The deep voice confirmed her initial suspicion about his gender.
“No, in the end why would they have any interest in a reduction potion...” The Innkeeper stated bitterly. “Even if I got one, they'd find an excuse to pour more of that shit down my throat.”
“And the others?” The figure asked. “You aren't taking too many in one go, are you?”
“Those morons? By the end of the night, they had no clue what they were drinking. None of them are going to wake up for hours.” The Innkeeper stated. “And potions changed hands so often they'll assume they just lost them.”
“Alright, you also have travelers here, right?” The man asked as she started loading a small number of bottles into his pack. “Crystal nearly lost a package to one of them when she panicked. Dropped it too far from the alley when she saw 'em coming.”
“I told you, they're too inexperienced to be making those runs. We don't have any idea who those two are... saw 'em whispering earlier before she left.” The Innkeeper sighed. “If they're Yukto agents, they'll start watching that part of the wall soon.”
“I think I know who the man is... he might be in Lord Everglot's service.” The mysterious figure stated. “It's the girl that worries me.”
“Everglot? That glory whore? Well... this does fit his MO.” The Innkeeper thought for a second. “As long as he's willing to commit soldiers, this could work... I'll keep an eye on the girl when possible.”
“Much obliged. I hope those 'Noble' assholes decide who they want to be King. All this squabbling is only allowing Yukto time to annex territories.” The figure said as she could hear him head toward the door.
“If Everglot reclaims this territory it'll solidify his own claim... but that works for us as well.” The Innkeeper added. “G'night, and be careful. The late night patrols are starting to become heavier.”
“G'night Isabella. I will.” Amy could hear the door close downstairs and the Innkeeper moving towards the back.