The Half Moon Inn and Festhall

Talwyn Aureliano · Post by **Talwyn Aureliano** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 2:43 am

OOC: I missed your post Nathree, and amended mine to keep in tune with the flow

- redited and posted to maintain continuity

IC:
I paused briefly at the doors, turned and said,

"It is worthy to strive sir however the code does not permit me to force myself upon one who does not wish for my company or attentions. I thank you for your consideration but it is not necessary for you to intervine. I bid you a good evening."

I closed the Inn's doors after I finished my piece.

The code of chivalry directed me to forgo the pursuit of a lady who did not wish to be courted.

Still, I did not mind in all honesty. Maybe she had eyes or was promised to another, it is a shame she did not say so or could be candid and gracious enough to say that such attentions were unflattering. It seems as though she does not fully know herself, her thinking is not in order and as such she is disturbed by the attentions of any that may wish to become close to her.

The stable boy was surprised to see me so soon. He'd fed and watered Spotty and was brushing him down.

"Saddle him up lad as I will not be staying at the Inn this night."

"Right ye are me lordship," he replied catching the gold piece I flicked him.

Within minutes the horse was saddled and ready to ride.

I led him out of the stable and made my way down the trail and out into the night alone.

OOC: it's not about guilting anyone, its withdrawing gracefully

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NathreeDe'Shezbron · Post by **NathreeDe'Shezbron** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 2:52 am

Zazzt chuckled, and went back to Gareth's table, "You leave a stain of blood and dirt, smell of undeath, and are a drow! What more do I have to do to get a reaction from a paladin?" He sat down next to Gareth.

Zzadrina Kel'Shri · Post by **Zzadrina Kel'Shri** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 2:53 am

Zzadrina let out an angry growl that attracted most of the attention of the customers, and Elenwe smiled triumphantly. It seems she won the argument, as always. The little drow slammed down her cup on the bar, and darted outside faster than most could manage. She frowned when she saw him nearly at the large wrought iron gates that welcomes people into the Inn, but concentrated and with a flick of of her fingers, slammed them shut before him.

With the noble strength and character of a matron, she made her way down the main stairs, placing one hand on her hip while the other was pointed at the ground in an obvious[i:2nc8bijz] ' Get your arse over here right now, boy! We're going to fix this.' [/i:2nc8bijz]gesture. She looked faintly annoyed, but still a little nervous. She certainly didn't want him to leave, but he forced her hand in letting him know what she felt about him, and there certainly weren't any romantic notions in those feelings.

Talwyn Aureliano · Post by **Talwyn Aureliano** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 3:02 am

Spooty reared up suddenly as the gates slammed shut in his face.

I too was mildly surprised by the way in which they'd shut with such alacrity. I clamed the horse and heard a loud call.

[i:3773ohwi]"Get your arse over here right now, boy!"[/i:3773ohwi] snapped out a wrathful looking Zzadrina as she stood at the bottom of the stairs with a hand on her hip, her eys narrowed.

I was bemused to see such a reaction from her. Seems she has some fire in her after all.

With a faint smile I turned about and wandered non chalantly over to where the petite drow lady was standing. I looked down at her with a questioning glance.

"Yes madam? You wanted to say something?"

Zzadrina Kel'Shri · Post by **Zzadrina Kel'Shri** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 3:05 am

((OOC: It was just an expression, not her speaking. XD))

Zzadrina frowned up at him, not even bothered by the height she had to tilt her chin.
[color=darkblue:wicsl8ez]" This is completely silly. You don't bother me, and I enjoy your company, truly, but.."[/color:wicsl8ez] She faltered a bit.
[color=darkblue:wicsl8ez]" Not in that sense, if you understand."[/color:wicsl8ez] She adopted an apolegetic look.
[color=darkblue:wicsl8ez]" You are as a friend to me, Talwyn."[/color:wicsl8ez] She was looking nervous again.

Talwyn Aureliano · Post by **Talwyn Aureliano** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 3:14 am

I smiled and said to her,

"If this man has offended, think on this, and all is mended:
That I sang your praises dear, in a hope to have you near.
Forgive then this weak and idle theme, is no more yielding than a dream,
Gentle lady, do not reprehend: with you pardon, I will mend:
And, since this is your plan, I will abide for I'm an honest man."

Zzadrina Kel'Shri · Post by **Zzadrina Kel'Shri** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 3:18 am

Zzadrina looked up at him and chuckled, relieved that all this silly business went well.
[color=darkblue:1nccejwr]" Come back inside, why don't you? I'll pay for the stable expenses and a round."[/color:1nccejwr] She said persuasively with a smile.
[color=darkblue:1nccejwr]" No sense riding around in the dark."[/color:1nccejwr] She motioned to him, and then to the door.

Talwyn Aureliano · Post by **Talwyn Aureliano** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 3:31 am

"Yes you are right indeed. Also I think Spotty was looking forward to spending a night in a warm stable with a nose bag of oats," I replied as I handed the reigns back to the stable boy. "There's no need to pay any further expences, the boy has already been adequately paid. In fact if we gave him any more money, he'd up and leave and start his own business," I added with a grin. The stable boy frown momentarily.

I followed her back inside and glanced across the room.

I hadn't had chance to really pay much attention to the other patrons, especially the cadverous one who was trying to be helpful.

I strode over to where Lothir was sitting who looked up with a knowing grin.

"Yes I'm, back my friend. No more ballads this night. Instead, perhaps a rough sailors song to get the evening going eh? Strike up "Old man O'Riley!" I said with a mischievious smile. Lothir's eyes widened then crinkled as his grin grew huge.

"You asked for it Tal," he said as he launched into the chords of the raucous bawdy sailors song. I stood on a table and sang lustily in brogue as I'd learned back in my navy days.

[b:1klpy6ud]"As I was sittin by the fire, drinking whiskley and sipping water,
suddenly a thought came into my head: Why not shag O'Riley's daughter?
(chorus): Giddy aye ay, giddy aye ay, giddy aye ay for the old man O’Riley!
Cuddle up, snuggle up all night long with the lovely girl

While walkin’ through the park one day, came across O’Riley’s daughter,
narry a word did I have to say: don’t ya really think why oughta?
(chorus): Giddy aye ay, giddy aye ay, giddy aye ay for the old man O’Riley!
Cuddle up, snuggle up all night long with the lovely girl

I laid the damsel on the bed, threw me left leg gently over,
Hardly a word had the maiden said and so we shagged like hell till the fun was over.
(chorus): Giddy aye ay, giddy aye ay, giddy aye ay for the old man O’Riley!
Cuddle up, snuggle up all night long with the lovely girl

O’Riley played on the big bass drum, O’Riley had a mind for murder and slaughter,
O’Riley had a bright glittering eye and he kept that eye on his lovely daughter
(chorus): Giddy aye ay, giddy aye ay, giddy aye ay for the old man O’Riley!
Cuddle up, snuggle up all night long with the lovely girl

Suddenly a footstep on the stair,who should it be but the bloody old father,
with a crossbow in his hands, looking for the man that shagged his daughter
(chorus): Giddy aye ay, giddy aye ay, giddy aye ay for the old man O’Riley!
Cuddle up, snuggle up all night long with the lovely girl

I grabbed Old Riley by the hair & rammed his head in a pail of water!
I shoved that crossbow up his arse, a damn sight harder than I shagged his daughter!
(chorus): Giddy aye ay, giddy aye ay, giddy aye ay for the old man O’Riley!
Cuddle up, snuggle up all night long with the lovely girl

So I go walkin' down the street & people shout from every corner,
“There's the randy sonofabitch that went and shagged Old Riley's daughter!”
(chorus): Giddy aye ay, giddy aye ay, giddy aye ay for the old man O’Riley!
Cuddle up, snuggle up all night long with the lovely girl

Now all you lasses and all you maids, answer now and don’t speak shyly,
would ya have it strait and true or the way I gave it Old man O’Riley?
(chorus): Giddy aye ay, giddy aye ay, giddy aye ay for the old man O’Riley!
Cuddle up, snuggle up all night long with the lovely girl!"[/b:1klpy6ud]

Zzadrina Kel'Shri · Post by **Zzadrina Kel'Shri** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 3:48 am

Zzadrina dropped her face into her hand, laughing but unable to look at Talwyn as he stood upon a nearby table, ignoring the implications of his song choice. Elenwe joined her in sitting next to Lothir, looking faintly amused. Both women tapped their feet along with the beat, keeping time for Lothir as the rest of the patrons joined in or roared in laughter. Everyone laughed for awhile once he climbed down, and Zzadrina couldn't help but standing and declaring she would sing next. She adopted a chair to stand in, waving back anyone else who wanted to sing or such.
" My turn then." She mumbled the song to Lothir, who nodded and played the opening of the song. As some of the patrons recognized the song, they began to clap along.

A long time ago, way back in history,
when all there was to drink was nothin but cups of tea.
Along came a man by the name of Charlie Mops,
and he invented a wonderful drink and he made it out of hops.

He must have been an admiral a sultan or a king,
and to his praises we shall always sing.
Look what he has done for us he's filled us up with cheer!
Lord bless Charlie Mops, the man who invented beer beer beer
tiddly beer beer beer.

The Curtis bar, the James' Pub, the Hole in the Wall as well
one thing you can be sure of, its Charlie's beer they sell
so all ye lads a lasses at eleven O'clock ye stop
for five short seconds, remember Charlie Mops 1 2 3 4 5

A barrel of malt, a bushel of hops, you stir it around with a stick,
the kind of lubrication to make your engine tick.
40 pints of wallop a day will keep away the quacks.
Its only eight pence hapenny and one and six in tax, 1 2 3 4 5

He must have been an admiral a sultan or a king,
and to his praises we shall always sing.
Look what he has done for us he's filled us up with cheer!
Lord bless Charlie Mops, the man who invented beer beer beer
tiddly beer beer beer.

The Lord bless Charlie Mops![/size:zsay70n5]

Talwyn Aureliano · Post by **Talwyn Aureliano** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 4:00 am

"Ahh good old Charlie Mops! A round of appreciatation for Zzadrina everybody!"

The patrons and staff applauded with enthusiasm.

"And now, if I may beg your indulgence one last time, another sailors song, this one from the Sword Coast. Take it away Lothir!"

[b:i9zub09b]Well the Baron, he rides on a huge warhorse,
with a fancy great helluva rig,
he doesn't get there any faster,
but it makes the old bastard feel big!

The King, he sleeps in a feather bed.
The Knights all sleep in their sacks;
as a means of self-preservation,
the squires all sleep on their backs!

And here's to the girls of Waterdeep,
and here's to the alleys they roam,
and here's to their dirty-faced bastards,
Gods bless 'em, they may be your own!

Me father makes illegal whiskey,
me mother makes illegal gin,
me sister runs drugs for the Dark Horde:
by the Gods, how the money rolls in!

Me brother's a poor missionary,
He saves little girlies from Sin!
He'll save you a blonde for five gold pieces,
My Gods, how the money rolls in!

So here's to the War at Estrella,
where all of us landed in gaol,
And here's to the Waterdeep maidens,
who gave us our first piece of tail![/b:i9zub09b]

Gareth Ravenmantle · Post by **Gareth Ravenmantle** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 1:34 pm

Gareth still standing at the bar, puts his mug down, Claping to the beat of talwyn`s catchy song.

Aylstra Illianniis · Post by **Aylstra Illianniis** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 11:09 pm

Lothir laughs at the bawdy song, and suddenly gets an impish gleam in his eyes. "Well, as long as we're all having fun- here's another! This one's rather popular back home- but what would you expect from a land of pirates and thugs? Hope this doesn't offend any of you ladies..."

I put my hand upon her toe,
Yo ho, yo ho,
I put my hand upon her toe,
yo ho, yo ho
I put my hand upon her toe
She said hey, hey that's way too low!
Get in get out quit vithin about
Yo ho yo ho yo ho

I put my hand upn her knee,
Yo ho yo ho
I put my hand upon her knee,
Yo ho yo ho
I put my hand upon her knee
She said hey, hey quit teasing me!
Get in get out quit vithin about
Yo ho yo ho yo ho

I put my hand upon her thigh,
Yo ho yo ho
I put my hand upon her thigh,
Yo ho yo ho
I put my hand upon her thigh
She said hey, hey that's much too high!
Get in get out quit vithin about
Yo ho yo ho yo ho

I put my hand upon her tw*t,
Yo ho yo ho
I put my hand upon her tw*t,
Yo ho yo ho
I put my hand upon her tw*t
She said hey, hey that hits the spot!
Get in get out quit vithin about
Yo ho yo ho yo ho

I put my hand upon her tit,
Yo ho yo ho
I put my hand upon her tit ,
Yo ho yo ho
I put my hand upon her tit
She said hey, hey quit squeezing it!
Get in get out quit vithin about
Yo ho yo ho yo ho

I put my d*ck into her mouth,
Yo ho yo ho
I put my d*ck into her mouth,
Yo ho yo ho
I put my d*ck into her mouth
She said Mmmfffff!
Get in get out quit vithin about
Yo ho yo ho yo ho

(He slows down the tempo with a "sad" tone)
Now she lays in a wooden box,
Yo ho yo ho
Now she lays in a wooden box,
Yo ho yo ho
Now she lays in a wooden box
How did she die? From sucking huge c*cks! (speeds back up)
Get in get out quit vithin about
Yo ho yo ho yo ho

Aaaanndd.....

We dig her up every now and then,
Yo ho yo ho
We dig her up every now and then,
Yo ho yo ho
We diger up every now and then
We vith'ed her once we'll do it again!
Get in get out quit vithin about
Yo ho yo ho yo ho.....

He finishes amid a round of raucous laughter and applause, grinning like a chshire cat. "Anyone know 'The Ball of Balinore'?" he asks with a raised brow.

Gareth Ravenmantle · Post by **Gareth Ravenmantle** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 11:57 pm

Gareth in his rowdy drunken haze could not stop laughing at the song. Until half way through then he started to sing along and clap to the beat with the rest of the people in the inn.

Talwyn Aureliano · Post by **Talwyn Aureliano** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 12:12 am

I pounded my fist in time with the tempo and laughed along with everyone else at Lothir's bawdy raucous song.

"You win Lothir! I know when I'm licked. Yes indeed, I know very well what it feels like to be licked," I said with a sly wink. Lothir grinned hugely.

Aylstra Illianniis · Post by **Aylstra Illianniis** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 12:22 am

"And well-licked, at that, sir Knight!" He quips back with a return wink. "Then again, I've been licked myself a time or three..." He grins, and gulps down another cup, then looks down at his instrument for a moment. "Ah, you know, I'm inspired for a bit of fun."

He digs in his pack for a moment, then pulls out a beutiful silver flute, etched with the symbols of a certain elven trickster god, and playful dogs. He holds both instruments in hand, speaks a few arcane words, and tosses them up. They begin to hover in mid air jus a couple of feet above the table.

"A dance, Lady Zzadrina?" he asks, holding out one arm with a slight bow. He glances toward the instruments with a quick wave and command, and they begin to play of their own accord, a lively little tune good for dancing. He waits in an empty area of the floor in the middle of the room, with a merry smile....