[ It was a dark and stormy night. ] [ Okay, seriously it was. ] [ Yeah, I know I need another way of putting it. ] [ Cybele is sitting at a large, round, private booth and might also be looking around the room conspiratorily. She is waiting for two people she has offered jobs to show. ] [ Erica and Rocky are both prospective hirees coming to meet with Cybele, who has money to give them in exchange for services rendered. ] [ Cybele, describe yourself; Erica, Rocky, enter when you will and describe yourselves in turn. ] [ Side Session Start! ] * Cybele is a humanoid female of of somewhat otherworldly origin. She's dressed as an adventurer with a good amount of wealth, with a number of packs and a scrollcase at her side. Notable among her equipment is a nature motif, mostly that of animals and of storm clouds alongher armor, bracers, and anklets. * Cybele has muted grey eyes, medium-length black straight hair. She's definetly tall at almost six feet in height, and has pale, nearly silver, skin. A pair of dulled, feathered adamantine wings spring from her back, clearly magical in nature. She looks somewhat bored waiting as she takes a sip of wine. [ Strangely, most of the tables here have lone patrons waiting for clients. But Cybele stands out because she is dressed fancier. ] * Cybele is an epic level adventurer. That kinda happens. [ In one corner, a family of five sits eating hamburgers and feeling out of place. ] * Erica enters into the tavern, scanning the crowd of faces to see if there's anyone she recognizes. Her clothes, bland and mundane, are designed to hide her figure, which sides on the attractive side of things if you're into elves. She's wearing simple brown slacks and a white shirt. (continuing) * Rocky has the normal adventure hodgepodge of clothing on him, all of it earth colors. He's a small little..humanoid with horns and smaller still wings sticking out from around his cloak. The skin is an ashen grey. He looked around the tavern. * Erica has two wooden sticks, almost club-like, tucked into her belt which has eight pockets, should you decide to count. Her hips sway as she walks as if she was wearing heels, despite the fact that she plainly isn't. She goes over to the bar and orders a drink, which she carries with her as she walks over the overdressed human. * Cybele waits for the others to sit down before she introduces herself. * Erica walks over to the table where the elaborately dressed human sits. She stands by it at her almost 5' glory and introduces herself. "I am Erica Carroway. Fancy meeting you around here," she says as she then pushes a chair out with her foot and sits/collapses into it. * Rocky heads over slowly sitting down looking around. "Rocky." The voice is gravely completeing the pure horrid stereotype. * Cybele smiles warmly to Erica, and motions to Rocky in welcome as well. Finally, some people here. "Ha, nice to meet you. I'm Cybele, I heard you're interested in the job posting? I'm only looking for the best, you know, I don't want to take you somewhere you can't handle." * Rocky nods. "I am the best at what I do." * Erica takes a drink from the mug that she brough over to the table. "Shouldn't be a problem, but why don't you give us a few details before we say yay or nay?" * Cybele sips her drink. "Ah, well. I haven't been told what it is either of you do, other than look like imposing adventurers and answer job requests." As for the job, we're going to be going in on a rescue mission. A group of powerful adventurers we believe has been captured by an evil wizard. *consults her notes* Someone named Gendo, if you want to know. * Cybele grins. "Of course, you'll both be paid well for your services." * Segev has joined #BusyTavern I try not to look like an adventurer, but there's always a wizard that has to poke his Detect where it doesn't belong. I have done many things but currently I am advertising my skills at generally being an annoyance. Sneaking around, finding things that aren't meant to be found, that sort of thing. * Cybele nods to Erica. "Can you handle yourself in a fight, if one cannot be averted?" * Erica waves her hand in the air dismissively. "I've been known to finish a scuffle should need be." * Rocky nods. "Where are these people?" From what I can gather, the underwater fortified city of Despril houses him and his captives. Unfortunately, I couldn't find where it is myself exactly, and they're warded too well against arcane and divine divinations for me to discover through those means. I think a more... skilled check is needed. Well, should the price be right, I think I can be of some assistance. * Rocky smiles. "Underwater? I like that. I'll be happy to help." Of course you'd get your fair of any treasure we find. Furthermore, one-hundered thousand gold pieces payable in valuable gems and rare metals. And I'm glad you find the idea of water appealing, unlike... some companions I have. I find travel appealing. I haven't been underwater for a while. * Erica shrugs. "It's only water. A little water doesn't concern me." (Yes, she just called the underwater city "a little water") It's hard to get underwater for a good swim around here. Above-ground lakes are far and few between. I imagine that those *points at wings* probably don't help either. Oh, these? * Rocky shrugs the wings flapping a bit. "I don't mind this travel either, it's just dirtier." * Cybele flexes them. "They're magic, oddly they don't make me sink." * Cybele smiles. "I wouldn't expect anyone to be so eager to take a dip though. Assuming you're willing to go in with this, welcome aboard." Well, business has been drying up lately, so I could use the money. * Erica shrugs. "Sure, I mean, what's the worst that could happen?" Eternal damnation? [ Besides that. ] * Rocky laughs. "That's always the best worse." * Cybele laughs. "I'm just joking anyways. But I have heard some rather grousome tales of adventures gone bad." * Erica coughs. I think we have all heard tales during our time. I have learned not to concern myself to deeply with them, for most often they are simply that. Tales. So, when are you thinking about heading out anyway? I carry all my stuff with me, so I can leave whenever. I can leave now, also. If you are ready, we can leave as soon as you want. I cannot stress how important this mission is and how greatful I am that I've found two others capable of helping. I'll get Krinjyr and we can be on our way. * Erica stands up, ready to head out. "Who's Krinjyr?" * Rocky stands. "Yes, who is Krinjyr?" My companion and familiar. He wasn't allowed inside because he'd scare all the other patrons. And he's about as large as a horse. * Cybele thinks. "Maybe a 'bit bigger actually." Sounds friendly. I mean, with a name like Krinjyr... He's been known to be overly friendly, if you know what I mean. But don't worry, he won't bite unless you ask him to. ^_^ * Cybele stands up and starts out of the tavern, whistling when she leaves. Ew. Just ew. Come on, I'm sure he'll like you. * Erica heads out of the tavern a few paces behind Cybele. "I'm sure." * A huge tiger comes charging to Cybele, halting a couple feet in front of her and looking dubiously at Erica and Rocky, assuming Rocky came out with them. * The dire tiger of white backing and black stripes looks to be well fed, fully armored, and overall extremely healthy. A spark of intelligence can be seen in his eyes. * Erica takes a step back in surprise. "Yes, that is a big cat." Now Kyrinjyr, these are our friends. I know how you don't like strangers but you'll have to get used to it, we can't handle things alone anymore. Very big cat with sharp, pointy teeth. [ The name sounds like 'Cringer'. But Rocky knows this is, in fact, ancient Elvish for 'Enormous Goddamn Cat'. ] * Rocky looks at the cat and then laughs. "I'm happy I brought supplies for such things. I wonder if you named it too obviously though?" * Kyrinjyr pads around Erica and Rocky and sniffs at them carefully, his mithril barding shining as the light hits it. I don't know what else I *could* name him. I mean, he really fits the name. * Rocky chuckles again. "But those with the name big are usually small and those with the name small are usually big. Breaking the norm?" * Erica stiffens up when Kyrinjyr noses her. "Yes, he does fit the name. I have to admit that." If that's breaking the norm, then I'm already against the grain. ^^ [ Note, you guys got the important stuff out of the way. Y'all can wrap up whenever. And if you want minis, lemme know. ] (I'm up for random rambling if you guys are. ^^) * Erica reaches out and hesitantly pets the giant freakin' cat. "So, you're taking a cat to an underwater city? I thought cats didn't like water." (I'm in need of bed) Which is why I said he didn't like the idea. I can change him to a form more suitable to an aquatic environment, though. (Night CCD) (Rocky seems like the quiet type anyways? Night CCD. ^^) ((I believe earth mephlings traditionally are... though if you guys bed down he'll sing halfing songs and make dinner)) (Aaaaahhaha. Awesome, okay) ((And by make dinner I mean he has lots of ranks in craft cook and prof cook and masterwork tools for both and a big thing that makes ingrediants for him. Be afraid. I sunk things into making a chef. And on that note, night)) (Well, I'm an alchemist. ^^) I can't imagine that your cat approves of being changed into a fish or something. He's smart enough to know it's necessary. * Cybele rubs his ears. "And he knows it makes me happy." * Kyrinjyr purrs happily. How about you, do you have any friends or associates you like to deal with? * Cybele starts leading the group on the way. * Erica walks along with the others. "Not really. People I used to associate with I've grown to have a distaste for, so I travel by myself for the most part." That's a shame, I hope I don't share that feature of your former companions. * Erica looks Cybele over. "I can already tell that that shouldn't be a problem. You don't hold yourself the same way they do, or did. I'm not sure if they're still alive anymore." * Cybele grins. "Overconfident or inexperienced?" Neither overconfident nor inexperienced, and that was their problem. I'd rather not talk about them, though. They're a part of my life that I'm trying to move past. I'm not especially proud of that time. So, how did you come to know your friend with the big, pointy teeth anyway? Oh, him? I raised him. ^^ He used to be so small, but... Well, he got bigger. A lot bigger. What did you feed him? He usually fends for himself on both small and large game. IF that's not an option, though, I have a number of remedies that will feed him with magic or simply foraging. So, who are these people to you that you're willing to risk yourself to try and rescue them? * Cybele clears her throat. "People with a vital role to play in upcoming events. I can feel something big's going to happen, and we need them." * Cybele has quit IRC (Read error: Connection reset by peer) * Cybele has joined #BusyTavern Something big did happen. I call it "that big cat". But if something serious is going to happen, I suppose having more people around would be good. * Cybele thinks. "Well, I know there are at least five of them, a full adventuring troupe. Most of them are humans of varying areas of expertise, but one is a dracotaur, another is a half-celestial human, and finally I know there's a half-elf as well. My memory's foggy as to specifics, but I know that Will, Patrick, and Kenji are the humans, and that Tia, Seylin, and Alcinoe make up the other non-humans of the group, respectively." (At least six of them, my bad) That's the goal. We need more people that are as capable as you or I. * Cybele snickers. "And while Krinjyr is big, he's not as big as I'm talking about." I don't know if I should be complimented or worried about the fact you're willing to take my word about how competent I am. *complimented by or worried about Well, we'll find out soon enough. If you're so inclined, you can give a harmless demonstration. But Krinjyr thinks you're plenty strong enough. Session Time: Mon Oct 01 00:00:00 2007 I'm sure that time will come soon enough for me to demonstrate my skills. It always seems to come to that. (I'd like to wrap this up soon. My attention is wandering.) (No prob, can wrap up now. ^^) ( Go for it. ) Well I hope you don't disappoint, then. That shouldn't be a problem, I assure you. I just hope you can keep up. ( End here? ) (Yesplz) [ And so they journeyed on! Journeyed -- into adventure! ] [ Session End! ]