A Hag's Last Pot

Aylstra Illianniis · Post by **Aylstra Illianniis** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:39 pm

The bard cocks one thin brow up at Gareth, with a sly grin. "First kiss? Hardly. As it happens, I've done quite a bit more than that, and with what I'd imagine was half the female Noble population back home. Not brag or anything. The Noble ladies were like leeches- couldn't seem to go two steps without one attaching herself whether I wanted it or not. And I don't think I have to tell you what the consequenses of refusal were."

He kicks back a bit, then regards the teifling coolly. "And just what do you mean by 'little one'? Just how old do you think I am, Gareth?" he asks with a smirk. He knows he is still young by the standards of his own race- still only in his seventh decade- but it irks him all the same to be called "little" by someone who probably hasn't seen more than two or three decades himself. He watches Dorl's lizard for a while, and his mind wanders back to his days in Terrillis. Those were, sad to say, the only happy times in his life, in spite of the unwanted attentions, the constant worry of daggers in the back, and the other usual dangers of life in a drow city.

Still, it was where he discovered his greatest love, not to mention the strange gift of song-magic. He remembers the many nights spent in attendance of the wild revels, the hours of simply strolling through the marketplace, amazed by the many exotic wares for sale. And there were a few of the ladies who had been fun to spend a night's activities with..... He smiles to himself at the memory of one in particular.

Gareth Ravenmantle · Post by **Gareth Ravenmantle** » Thu Oct 29, 2009 12:16 am

OOC: I really wish Teiflings aged as much as elves just so Gareth could be older than 28 right now.

NyssaRilynana · Post by **NyssaRilynana** » Thu Oct 29, 2009 2:09 am

"Lothir," Nyssa whispers softly. Her voices is reminiscent of the gentle stirring of leaves. She doesn't wait for him to answer. "Stop responding. He's just trying to goad you."

With her eyes still closed, Nyssa blocks out most of everything around her mentally. She uses the energy she's saving to restore spells she has used or lost in battle and to rejuvenate her body.

She departs briefly from her mental cocoon to speak softly, "I'm gonna need a serious bath after this."

Bergeth'fryn · Post by **Bergeth'fryn** » Thu Oct 29, 2009 2:57 pm

Dorl'veszaun laughed and shook his head."Y'all are arguein' over a woman?"

NathreeDe'Shezbron · Post by **NathreeDe'Shezbron** » Thu Oct 29, 2009 5:15 pm

Elwyn chuckled, "So it would seem, friend Dorl'veszaun. Amost futile venture, for it is obvious to all that it is I who caught her eye." He stood up and gave a courtly bow.

NyssaRilynana · Post by **NyssaRilynana** » Thu Oct 29, 2009 5:43 pm

"Yeah, ok Elwyn, but currently all you're doing is disturbing my mediation. Instead of impressing me, you're just being irritating."

Silence. Clearly, her speaking wasn't anticipated. "Besides you didn't even fight. At least Gareth and Lothir are warriors, not afraid to get bloody and dirty. And you, you hide behind your puppets. Afraid to get hurt, too good to get your hand covered in the blood of your enemies. A woman might think this is sign that you can never get emotionally attached...or that you prefer....more obedient women...puppets even." She never moved as she spoke. Her eyes never opened. The softness of her voice makes one wonder how irritated she actually is.

Her eyes flutter open....confusion crosses her face. "What's everyone staring at? Oh crap. I said something weird didn't I?"

Bergeth'fryn · Post by **Bergeth'fryn** » Thu Oct 29, 2009 7:48 pm

Dorl'veszaun started chuckleing.

Aylstra Illianniis · Post by **Aylstra Illianniis** » Thu Oct 29, 2009 11:04 pm

The bard joins in, thoroughly enjoying the look on Elwyn's face. (okay, I'm reaching a bit, but I can imagine how he might react to her response...) He gets a mischievous look, and says casually- "So, Elwyn, would you like a bit of wine with that crow you're eating?"

He then turns to Gareth. "Tell you what, friend. Let's simply agree that she is free to make her own choice, and be satisfied with that, whatever it might be. Fair enough?" He holds out a hand to the other, waiting for him to reply. <Never been one to force the issue, anyway,> he thinks, having been far too familiar with that sort of treatment himself.

Gareth Ravenmantle · Post by **Gareth Ravenmantle** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 12:10 am

Deal, as long as neither of us tries something... unfriendly...

Aylstra Illianniis · Post by **Aylstra Illianniis** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 12:23 am

He looks back at him with obvious confusion. "I really have no idea what you mean, my friend. I meant what I said, and though I'm sure you've already noticed, I'm not the sort to try to, er- eliminate- a rival just to get what I want. Ileft home to get AWAY from that sort of thing. Call it a deal, then."

He sighs, and goes back over to the pile with his name on it, quickly gathering it all up into his pack, then leans against the wall with his eyes closed, to enjoy a bit of rest before taking on whatever lies deeper within the caverns.

Gareth Ravenmantle · Post by **Gareth Ravenmantle** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 1:04 am

"Mmkay then, im going to go further in as soon as everyone is ready, Il look for traps around the door, if i find any il be sure to let you guys know"

Gareth crouches down and feels around the door, He finds a tripwire and a blade ready to swing when the door is open.

"Whatever they have back here must be really cool if they went through all this trouble to trap it."

NathreeDe'Shezbron · Post by **NathreeDe'Shezbron** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 2:39 am

Elwyn smiled goodheartedly, "Very well, I suppose part of what you have said is correct, I was not present in this fight, but I assure you I will be of more assistance in the future," And walked over to Gareth, Gurguch following him.

Bergeth'fryn · Post by **Bergeth'fryn** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 2:24 pm

Dorl'veszaun looked to the others, hefted his spear and grinned.

NyssaRilynana · Post by **NyssaRilynana** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 5:41 pm

"Men are weird," she says under her breath as gets up with rest of her party. "Since there will be no napping involved, I guess we're moving on then."

"Here's a thought....what if I don't like men?" Nyssa asks. "have any of you ever thought of that?"

NathreeDe'Shezbron · Post by **NathreeDe'Shezbron** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 6:33 pm

Elwyn shrugged, "I make it a point to never form relationships outside of my species, so you needn't fear my attention." He looked at Gurguch's giant bulk, and looked apprehensively in their intended path of travel. Sighing, he pulled out another scroll, "I really must find a way to shrink you down, old friend," He mumbled to Gurguch, who just groaned in reply, and when Elwyn opened the scroll, he vanished in a puff of smoke, when it cleared, there stood a drow male, just about Elwyn's height, with a pair of ornately crafted saber handles just visible under his cloak.