>>11125464
Ruby is right, try getting the rooms another night.

>>11125499
The rates aren't bad, and we hauled in enough money last night to pay for like... a week at least, and still have some left over.
Plus we can always do another show tonight, get more money. I say we stay here until the storms runt heir course.

>>11125499
>>11125554
These storms are pretty bad. You have a feeling that your wagon would get stuck int he mud more then it would actually travel. You slip out of the bed, leaving Ruby to continue dozing.
Heading downstairs, you see Grue sleeping happily in front of one of the fires, and the Minotaur from last night sleeping at another. Although he doesn't have big enough beds, the innkeeper seemed thoughtful enough to provide them with pillows and blankets.
Speaking of which, you see the man now. The kitchen staff seems to just be starting their duties, so it must be a lot earlier then you though. You approach the man and inquire about keeping the rooms for another night. "Of course. I wouldn't throw anyone out who could pay. And your lucky to get here when you did. This is the worst storm I've seen in about... Maude, would you say this is the worst storm in five years?"
"I'd say seven!"
"Seven years! I guarantee you, this place will be packed by this afternoon. We'll have to use the common room for overflow tonight." You pay the man and look up to see Zanne coming down the stairs.

>>11125654
Play her down the stairs.

>>11125654
Sounds like we'll earn another haul tonight. Out of consideration for the inkeeper, and safety for ourselves with everyone he's expecting, perhaps we should double up for the night? 2 to a room?

>>11125704
lol This.

>>11125710
Or three. It saves money.

>>11125723
Or three. If Grue can fit in her room, maybe we should have him and Zanne bunk together, seeing as he's so taken with her. Or maybe we could actually trust Tanot with Zanne for a night. He seemed suitably distraught upon learning of her past, he most likely won't try anything.

>>11125704
>>11125710
>>11125722
>>11125723
>>11125750
Having left Elisabeth in your room, you begin whistling Zanne down the steps. The poor girl is embarrassed to no end, surprising considering that she dances in front of a crowd all the time, and there are only a handful of people that can see her now. As she reaches the landing she laughs and shushes you. "Janice! Please!" You ask her what shes doing up so early. "To be honest... I was going to see if they would let me help cook. I... like cooking. It is relaxing." You also ask her how she would feel sharing her room, as the Innkeeper expects things to be packed by tonight. She smiles. "I would enjoy sharing with Faral or Newt actually. Having a room all to yourself is lonely, even with Gregor."
It is then that you notice Tanot. Apparently sleeping under a bar stool was preferable to sleeping in a bed. Or more likely, he just slept were he fell.
Grue won't be able to fit in any of the rooms, so he'll have to stay down here. The rooms are easily big enough for two, but three might be a little crowded.

>>11125878
Okay.

Room Arrangements:
Janice/Ruby
Zanne/Gregor/Newt
Faral/Tanot (if he doesn't pass out on the floor again.)

>>11125923
What about Tabby?
And I agree with putting Tanot is Faral's room. Them being related I HOPE Tanot has the decency not to try anything.

Let's go tickle our group until they get out of bed.

>>11125923
This is good. Zanne and Newt would be a great spin off. Ones kinda shy, the other one dances for money. One grew up travelling, the other in a city.

>>11125964
Tabby's with the minotaur. BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA, but no, really. Uhm.. I don't know. She could bunk with Faral and Tanot? Elves are pretty small. They could share the bed and Tanot can take the floor.

>>11125993
>>11125964
>>11125923
Tanot could just get his own room, being a dude and all.
Besides, maybe he'll find a girl here. It would be awkward for him not to have a place to take her. And it would be douchey of us to cockblock him.

>>11126020
Yes, kick Tanot awake and make him sort out his room.

>>11126020
I'd have to agree with this. I mean, even if it's a prostitute. Getting Sexiled sucks, and I doubt Tabby or Faral would like it.

Hey, while on the topic of Tanot, we need to ask him how he REALLY feels about Zanne.

>>11126049
>>11126038
>>11126032
>>11126020
Guy for putting Tanot in with Tabby and Faral here. I agree with these.

>>11125970
I like this idea. What should we use?

>>11126049
No, we should not acknowledge it in the hope that it goes away.

>>11126049
>>11126038
>>11126032
>>11126020
>>11125923
>>11125978
>>11126057
Doing a bit of mental shuffling, you decide to pair up everyone, but leave Tanot his own room. Walking in on Tanot having sex would leave mental scars you don't want anyone in the party getting. Going back to the innkeeper you tell him your plan, and that a few rooms will open up later. "Well thank you very kindly! just for that, I'll forget about charging you extra for all the food the big one is eating. I know you were told that food was included, but that one eats more then three men put together!" Out of the corner of your eye you see Zanne quietly slip into the kitchen.
You walk over to the sprawled form of Tanot and kick his foot. He bolts up with a start and slams his head into the bar. "BY THE GODS ALMIGHTY! WHO THE HELL, oh, hello Janice... where am I? It got kinda hazy after I got into the drinkign contest with the dwarf... Mother of the Forest this is going to be a bad hangover." You ask him about his feeling for Zanne. "Wha... what? What kind of question is that to spring on a guy? You're joking, right?" He winces and puts a hand to his head. He knows you aren't joking by the glare you give him. Stumbling onto a stool he thinks for a moment. "Alright, I'll be honest. It would never work. I know myself too well. She needs someone stable, and I don;t think I'll ever stop chasing booze or skirts." Almost to illustrate this point, his eyes wonder to one of the servers behind you, who is currently scrubbing a table. Tanot bites his lip as he watches her bend over. "I'm not a reliable guy. Now if you'll excuse me, I have about... five minutes before the headache kicks in and the world will be a blinding gash of pain."

>>11126181
I just gained alot of respect for him.

All right, we should probably go and tickle everyone else awake and inform them of the new room situations here.

>>11126181
Well at least he's honest.
And I hope Zanne doesn't get into trouble int he kitchens.

>>11126212
What's the point in waking them up early? We'll be here all day.

>>11126181
Did Tanot just DAT ASS?

>>11126232
Because we can! Besides, they'll need to clean the rooms.

We should go make idle chatter with and learn goings on from other patrons.

>>11126212
>>11125970
>>11126291
>>11126296
You look around the common room and only see a few other early risers. There is a small bald man in faded orange robes, a bearded man in a cloak sitting in the corner drinking coffee, and a fat man is multiple colored clothing eating. You'll come back down and try talking to some of them later.
Well you don't think you'll get to sleep any time soon, so neither do the others of your party. You go back upstairs and try Faral's door, but the handle turns before you can grab it. "Hello Janice, what can I do for you?" Oh that's right, Elves only need four hours of meditation.

Be angry at elves for being superior to humans in every way.

>>11126376
Three dudes in the common room... And they all sound like quest givers!

>>11126376
Bald man in robes? Cleric? OH HO!! Grue may have a new eye incoming!

>>11126415
yeah but... the robes are orange. What god has orange as a holy color? You can't even rhyme with orange!

>>11126376
Start up some chit-chat with the multiple-colored clothed guy about the weather.

>>11126415
If not, we should get him a bitchin' fake one in the mean while.

So... are we abandoning the tickle awake plan for now?

>>11126438
Pelor? God of the Sun?

>>11126468
NEVER! Tickle everyone awake, THEN speak to cleric(?).

>>11126468
We can tickle Faral while she's here, but she may not be so receptive.

We should go ask Ruby how she feels about us while she's half asleep. She's more likely to be honest that way.

>>11126397
>>11126415
>>11126438
>>11126444
>>11126449
>>11126474
>>11126481
You curse Elven sleeping habits under your breath, and consider tickling her anyway, but decide not too. You tell her about the new sleeping arrangement and she nods. "Saving money is wise. And at least Tabby doesn't snore." Speaking of which, you try Tabby's door, only to find it locked. The same with Newts... although you think you hear a soft snoring. You've slept in the same camp with everyone enough times to know that the only snorer in the party is Tanot, and you can hear his groans form the next room over. Curios...
Heading back downstairs you look over at Grue. Being the only one you can get to you sneak over to him and begin to tickle his feet. Or are about to, until you remember that Grue doesn't wear shoes and his feet are filthy. Maybe his sides instead... Ok, when he wakes up you're going to force Grue to take a bath.
Having nothing else to do you wonder over to the fat man in the multi-colored clothes. He's eating sausage and porridge, but you don't see any servers around. "Oh hello! You're the bard from last night, are you not?"

"No, You must be thinking of the other bard who is almost identical to me."

>>11126661
we should be nice to our fans!

>>11126677
Indeed.

>>11126619
Yes, yes we are, thank you. How did you like the show?

You guys are no fun...

Oh yes! You're that guy from the audience, are you not?

Also, ask him how his food is.

>>11126677
>>11126685
>>11126714
You nod and thank him for remembering. You also ask how he thought the show went. "Oh it was VERY entertaining! I dropped several silver into the hat. Although I'll be honest, you could have used more of the dancer. She is quite lovely, yes? And that goat! Oh he was amazing! I'd buy the pair of them off of you if I thought you would sell... unless you would be willing to sell them?" The man munches noisily on his food. It's then that you notice the rings on his fingers. Gold and gems flash, and your eyes are drawn to a large money pouch. Reaching into a pack beside him he pulls out a loaf of break and starts chewing on it. With his mouth full he turns to you, spraying crumbs everywhere. "If you WOULD be willing, I'd give you 50 gold for the pair."

Rich and rude... Hmmm.

>>11126844
Ask him what, exactly Gregor does.

>>11126844
Time to tell him firmly NO and excuse ourselves.
But should we talk to the old guy or bearded man first?

psshh. That's hardly enough to get a single private dance with her, and even so, you have to deal with her direct.

>>11126894
Bearded for the win.

If this guy is so wealthy, we should try and get him to invest in our circus. Or roadside inn.

>>11126844
We should direct this man to speak with Grue. Then speak to Grue and tell him that anyone asking to buy Zanne is a bad bad man.

>>11126944
If this man were to unexpectedly die, we should help ourselves to his purse.

>>11126859
>>11126894
>>11126913
>>11126916
>>11126944
Conversation with this fellow doesn't seem too pleasant anymore. You polity tell him that neither the dancer nor the goat is for sale, and you don;t own them regardless. The man seems shocked. "How do you control the girl is she is not your slave? Her kind will rob you blind in the blink of an eye!" Right, leaving now before you kill this man.
It takes you a few moments to calm yourself down, and you nearly have Grue tear him to pieces, but the law would not be on your side. You hear a chuckle from the corner, and turn to the bearded man. "He's a pig, isn't he? You should see how he treats his women."

>>11127020
"his women?"


We need to do something about this! OOH OOH! How about we include him in tonight's performance? Mayhaps we can engineer an 'accident'.

>>11127020
Is slavery legal in this land? If not, we should free them.

>>11127020
Who is this guy and how does he know?

Sit down all business like and ask for more info.

Even if we can't kill this guy, maybe we can ruin him financially and socially.

>>11127079
>>11127085
>>11127100
>>11127106
>>11127133
As far as you know, slavery was outlawed over a century ago. And you say as much. "Oh, they aren't technically slaves. But when you own someone's house and land and the clothes on their back, you can't exactly say no, can you? Neither can your husband in some cases. That pig is Charles Tolvananisk, the wealthiest merchant and land owner short of the king. Now... watch this part. He always drinks his own water and eats his own food, which he keeps locked or in his sight at all times. Too bad his guards don't like him much." The fat man begins hacking and coughing, thumbing his chest heavily. The bearded man stands up and smiles. "This is for Esmeralda you son of a bitch." He rushes over and begins thumbing the man on the back. "WATER! Someone get him water!" As everyone else dashes away, the man takes a something out of his pocket and smacks the man in the neck. "He's turning blue!"

>>11127273
Did... did we just watch an assassination?

>>11127273
HIGH FIVE THE BEARDED MAN! Wait. No, how much money do we have? If we have a fair amount give this man 50 silver or even 1 gold.

Also, grab the choking rich man and try to 'help' him, scream for water also.

The purse! Palm his purse!

Wow, good thing he told us everything, right?

>>11127336
This. Split the take with the assassin!

>>11127290
>>11127326
>>11127336
You're stunned for a moment, You've just watched a man be murdered, but it sounds as if this man has a history with him. Thinking quickly, and with your pockets, you "rush to the man's aid" as well. By the time you get there the bearded man has pocketed whatever it was he had taken out, and the body is twitching. Whatever it was it acted fast. Looking up at the man you cautiously palm the fat man's pouch. He simple shrugs. "He won't be needing it anymore." he slips one ring off at the fat fingers and pockets it himself. The ring is a simple gold band, and stands out from the others only by it's simple plainness. "That one is mine. I've been watching you wear this ring for ten years you bastard... I don't care what you do to him now." A server rushes back with a pitcher of water. "I'm sorry ma'am, it's too late. I saw this man earlier, I believe he was several servants in a room upstairs, perhaps you should go get them?"

Step back, look distraught, whimper, run to your room and stash the loot.

>>11127464
Yeah, basically this.

>>11127424


If he wants it for over ten years , it's got value. I kill him and take it.

>>11127464
>>11127503
We should see if this guy wants some. Slip him your room number.
Also, we probably shouldn't tell anyone else about this, even in our party.

>>11127513
from what he's said, it was probably his wife's ring.

>>11127556


his wife must have been a fucking hambeast

>>11127520
Indeed. Drunk Tanot is quite the talker. This assassin already knows and left us with the purse.

After stashing the loot, get our entire troupe to come down and gawk.

>>11127464
>>11127503
>>11127520
>>11127556
>>11127566
>>11127572
Putting years of acting to use, you fake a whimper and start trembling. The innkeeper has come over by this point and sees you shaking. "You better head back to your room miss. I'll have someone come up with a warm drink... that's never a pleasant way to go. And you two, take him up to his room, I don't want the rest of the guests seeing a body when they come down for breakfast." You dash upstairs and into your room. Ruby is up and putting her boots on. She looks up at you with concern. "What's wrong? I heard a commotion downstairs."

>>11127595
perhaps cry on Ruby's shoulder for effect. We did just witness somebody die horribly.

>>11127636
"Nothing's wrong, you were merely hearing the sounds of sweet justice."

Don't celebrate or tell anyone about the gold, but tell Ruby about what happened.

Start coming up with a song/morality tale about the importance of having guards who don't hate you.

I think we should tell Ruby what happened... because how else will we explain the money we have in our pocket?
Speaking of which, how much?

>>11127696
We don't need to explain it, because no one will know about it.

If we tell her, we tell her QUIETLY. There's going to be a maid here with a warm drink to calm us down at any time.

We need to come up with SOMETHING to explain the money.

Ruby needn't know. We should find out the assassin's name before he leaves though.

Extra big tip?

A man choked downstairs. that's all we know.

>>11127744
>>11127740
>>11127696
>>11127688
>>11127686
>>11127652
You weigh out the pros and cons, but decide to tell Ruby about what happened, if not about the money. You describe the events as they unfolded, tearing up because you know the maid will be along shortly. Ruby nods. "Sounds like he deserved it then. Asking to buy people is just..." There's a tentative knocking at your door. "Ma'am...s? The master of the house said I should be giving you this." She's bearing a tray with two steaming mugs. "And this too, should you want it." She places a small bottle on the tray. "It's his personal brew, to calm the nerves." As Ruby takes the tray the girl bursts into tears. "Oh ma'am it was 'orrible! The man turned blue and... If I was only faster wit the water..."

I suddenly don't trust the drinks around here... But I guess comfort the maid.

>>11127826
Also 'burst into tears' "It wasn't your fault! I was right there, I couldn't do anything either!"

I still want to know how much is in the pouch.
And what the Bearded dude's story was.

>>11127882
We'll just take it out and count it now with everyone watching.

>>11127844
It's cool, the assassin only had a beef with the fat guy, who kept his own private food.

>>11127916
I know, but better safe than sorry.

>>11127844
>>11127933
>>11127850
Ruby sets the tray down and you run over to the girl, dramatically throwing your arms around her and sobbing into her shoulder. You tell her it wasn't her fault, that you were right there too. Only that brave cloaked fellow was fast enough to do anything, and even he wasn't able to save the man.
As you're hugging this poor girl you see the merchant's body carried into a room down the hall. The bearded man is standing at the end of the hall and his eyes meet yours. he simply nods, then walks to a room and enters it.
After the maid calms down and stops crying, you slip her s silver for her troubles and send her back downstairs, giving her a few sips of the master's brew first. You turn to Ruby and dry your eyes. "Laying it on a bit thick dear?"

>>11128010
Is that jealousy? We should ask if that's jealousy we hear. If it is, throw Ruby on the bed and ravish her. If it's not well... throw her on the bed and tickle her.

>>11128032
We could always ravish her anyway. We DID want to take more control of this relationship.

I can't help but think we forgot something...

>>11128010
Smile and then say "Nope!". Drink the drink, and the bottle for giggles. Drop the purse, disguised as fishing out a cardigan, as we are cold. Then go hang out with beardface.

>>11128058
Who cares what we're forgetting, Ruby called us dear!

>>11128058
OH SHIT! The bald dude in the orange robes! He was there! What did he see?

>>11128092
FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF.

Wait, no it's cool. We weren't talking that loud with beardsassin.

>>11128092
>>11128103
We should probably ask him what he saw... later.
Ravish time now!

>>11128126
First we must know if she was getting jealous! I do so hope she was a little jealous.

Idea for the future. Learn Zanne's most sultry dance, then perform it for Ruby in a private show.

>>11128032
>>11128058
>>11128081
>>11128087
>>11128092
>>11128103
>>11128126
>>11128146
For a second your blood runs cold. What about that little old dude? What did he see? But you calm down and bit when you realize he hasn't said anything yet. You figure if the bald guy saw the murder he would have told someone and they would be confronting you.
You smile casually at Ruby and ask her if she was getting jealous of the maid. Ruby laughs, "After what you did last night I'd have to be crazy to let you out of my sight." Using the convenient excuse of removing your clothing, you stash the money with your things and drag Ruby back to bed.
A while later you send Ruby down for breakfast. The buzz and hum of the floor below are enough to tell you that most of the people int he in are down there eating. Walking down the hall, you knock on the door you saw the bearded man entering. The door creaks open and you see the man sitting in the corner, a bottle in his hand and several more on the floor next to him.

>>11128234
is he alive? He didn't poison himself did he?!

>>11128234
If they aren't some kind of poison, I say we join him.

>>11128234
>>11128258
Oh shit! Wake him up and make him throw up if that's poison!

Cheer up. You only killed a man!

>>11128258
>>11128288
>>11128299
You almost panic when you see the bottles. Rushing foreword, the man snaps up and nearly throws the bottle at you, stopping at the last moment. You freeze in the middle of the room. He sits back down and gestures at the bed. "So. You know I'm a murderer, and I know your a thief. I also know you run a group of performers. What do we do now?" He glances into the bottle in his hands and chucks it with the others dismissively, he picks up a half full bottle from the windowsill and begins drinkign from it. "I've got my revenge, I don;t give a damn what happens now."

>>11128430
We share a drink, then part ways. You could, I dunno, retire to a farm or something?

>>11128470
I want to hear his story, and maybe name. he knows ours, everyone does.

>>11128430
He could come along? I mean, he seems like a bro, right?

>>11128496
There is nothing to be gained from harboring murderers.

>>11128496
I don't think poisoning people is a skill we can use in the act.

I wonder where Newt's at.

>>11128488
>>11128470
>>11128496
>>11128511
>>11128516
You take the bottle from him and take a swig, then ask him why he wanted revenge. "I'd figure a smart gal like yourself would have already figured it out but... well whatever. My names Eric. Like I said, the fat bastard was a landowner. My family lived on his land, we have for several generations. I had a beautiful young wife...we weren't a lot older then you are. Well, the pig took a liking to her. I guess we were used to it. Almost everyone's wive had at least one night with him. But more and more he took her away. Weeks at a time sometimes. She normally came back with bruises. I decided enough was enough and refused him. He sent men to burn my home and take her by force. Then he took her by force. She was pregnant and he strung her up for all to see, what would happen if they disobeyed. Didn't even have the decency to leave her clothed. He left me for dead in a ditch. No... he had his men leave me for dead. he'd never get his own hands dirty. I took care of those men first. I've been following him for ten years, waiting for him to let his guard down. Last night I finally had the chance." He drains the bottle in one long swig, the liquid running down his cheeks. "I've been int he revenge business so long that I've forgotten how to do anything else."

>>11128633
"Golly gee, I sure do bet you want revenge on everyone who'd made your life so bitter! Why, you should fuck up the plans of EVERYONE who's tried to harm you, by living a happy free life, and taunting them about how you are happy, and that they have failed to upset you!"

>>11128633
Problem: Wife gone
Solution: Obtain new wife

>>11128666
Well... all of them are dead now. Who is he going to taunt?

>>11128633
He's no performer. But he might find work in Vimestead, in which case he may as well join our convoy. Or a farm. Jeez, he is just mopey and he'll pick himself up when he's not drunk. Go have breakfast or something already.

>>11128696
OBTAIN A BEAR WIFE!

>>11128709

>>11128702
I am of the firm opinion that depressed people simply require more hugs.
Even if the hugs do not make them happy, you just hugged a person who can't be bothered to complain! Hug battery get.

>>11128709
There is an available minotaur downstairs.

>>11128717
Fine. A hug, then breakfast.

>>11128698
I dunno.
Can this problem be solved with Cuddles and Music?
If so, do that
If not, ignore it, find another problem.

>>11128633
"I'm so sorry to hear that. Look, if you want, you can travel with us for a while, we're headed to Vimestead, maybe you'll find something there?"

>>11128666
>>11128702
>>11128717
>>11128726
>>11128732
>>11128740
Well you aren't going to get through to this guy before he sobers up. You tell him that there are plenty of things out here, and his wife wouldn't have wanted him moping about like this. There are plenty of things he could do in say... Vimestead. You're sure that an experienced poisoner could find work, and if not there's always farming. You offer to split the coins with him if he needs it, and tell him your headed to Vimestead anyway. Propping him up, you hug him and then head downstairs to breakfast, leaving him to his own devices.
As you descend the stairs, you see your party sitting at a table. Newt looks up and waves you down. Sitting next to Ruby you need to brush some of Grue's plates to the side. "So where have you been? Get lost?"

>>11128786
Give Newt a knowing smile.

>>11128786
Show a gold coin. Do not speak. Eat food.

CULTIVATE THAT JEALOUSY!

>>You offer to split the coins with him if he needs it
Well, let's hope he was too drunk to remember that!

>>11128786
Raise a hand and order a plate of something to munch on.

>>11128814
Bad idea. Whisper to Ruby that we'll tell her later, in a more private setting (It was Ruby that asked where we were, right?)

>>11128803
>>11128846
>>11128851
These.

>>11128851
We really shouldn't let her know an assassination took place.

>>11128803
>>11128814
>>11128846
>>11128851
>>11128857
You smile at Newt and wave over one of the servers. Ordering some food you look over at Ruby, who is quietly grumbling at your tardiness. Giving her leg a squeeze you tell you'll talk more later. The server comes back and places a plate of pancakes in front of you, then sits across from you. You're a little surprised that it was Zanne. "Hello Janice, I heard what had happened. I am glad that it was not the fault of the Inn. He had his own food from what I was told." It looks like Zanne was allowed to cook after all.
As you're eating, you look over to the spot were the merchant 'choked.' Sitting in the exact spot is the little old man in the orange robes. He's starting directly at you and your party.

I thought suptg archive was down, how is this thread still up?

>>11128912
Oh boy, excuse yourself and walk over. It's better we handle this now and find out who this man is and what he wants.

>>11128912
FFFUUUU. Maybe we should talk to him when we're done eating, and bring Ruby with us as back up.

>>11128932
Anything older then a few days won;t come up. Only stuff archived in the last few days is visible.

>>11128912
Stare back at him. Deadpan. if he carries on for over a minute, start making waves with your eyebrows.

>>11128932
You can't view the threads, but you can still upload things to the archive.

>>11128912
well crap. I hope we don't have to fight this guy. Little old men always turn out to be nigh invulnerable badasses.

>>11128912
Stare back and make funny faces.
Try to make the old man giggle.

If we do end up killing him, we should take his purse.

>>11128935
>>11128938
>>11128951
>>11128972
>>11129018
You stare right back at the man and continue eating. You try a few funny faces, but the man's face is so wrinkled you aren't sure if you get a response. Newt takes a small snake out of her pocket and puts it on the the table and begins feeding it scraps. It looks like the same snake from the other day, the one you saw in her pack. When you look back up from the snake the old man is gone.
You quickly glance around the room trying to find him when you feel a tapping on your back. "Pardon me for interrupting, but may I please borrow your salt? The salt at my table seemed to have been knocked over in the commotion this morning." The old man is standing behind you and Ruby nearly jumps. "Oh, I am so sorry, I did not mean to startle your lady friend."

>>11129049
Let him borrow the salt and work in some pretense for us to meet him upstairs after we finish eating to discuss this. Make a mental note to talk to Newt about her pet snake later.

>>11129049
I'm calling it now, this bastard is a monk.

>>11129049
Smile, give salt.
Ask him what his job is, tell him that I am a bard!
Regardless of his response, ask him if he liked the show.

>>11129076
>>11129081
These.

"Yeah, that's a good cover, your salt. What was that, like, an hour ago? If you wish to speak to me then do so. If you wish it in private then wait until I have finished my breakfast."

>>11129076
>>11129081
>>11129094
You smile and hand him the salt. He gives a small bow as you hand it to him. You ask him what he thought of the show last night, and inquire what he does for a living. "Unfortunately I was in my room for most of it. However I did catch the ending. I felt the bit with the arrows was dangerous." He looks over at Ruby as he says this. "You may be a skilled archer, but you could have hurt her." He looks back to you. "As for myself, I am a simple wanderer. I am afraid that I was unable to give you any coin last night, as my vows keep me from having much money." He bows again and goes back to his table.

>>11129126
Yup, hes a monk all right!

>>11129126
FFFFFFFFFFFF Vow of Poverty Monk!

How does Ruby take that comment? If she seems put off, squeeze her hand or leg and tell her we trust her.

>>11129126
Ok then. Compliment Newts snake. If Ruby leaves for a moment, ask Newt how she slept. Smile creepily.

>>11129126
Yep, it's a monk Well still try to arrange a private meeting so we can discuss what he saw. I'm willing to give up the cash and hand it over to the authorities or whatever he wants if things come down to it.

>>11129162
Ok, It's been a while since I played 3.5.
What are the rules and advantages of Vow of Poverty?

Check to make sure he didn't pick any pockets.

>>11129158
>>11129162
>>11129168
>>11129173
As the old man, a monk if you haven't missed your guess, walks away, you pat Ruby's leg under the table, telling her you trust her. Ruby glares daggers at the old man's back as he walks away.
Turning back to Newt you smile at her again, and compliment her snake. "Oh Steve? Steve's my familiar. He's... mean." The snake turns to her and hisses. Newt turns bright red and hisses something back, then glares at the snake. "No I can't say that!" You chuckle and ask her how her night was last night, sleep well? "I... I slept just fine, thank you." The blush tints her cheeks just slightly. "Why do you ask?"

>>11129246
Shrug it off as small talk. Take a bite. Shoot another smile now that she thinks she's off the hook.

>>11129246
Casually mention you hear snoring the night before. Wonder where it was coming from?

>>11129176
All kinds of bonuses. The higher level you are the better the bonuses. Extra AC and stat buffs. You're still weaker than a character of your level fully decked out in magic items though.

>>11129246
"You know, just hoping you weren't lonely last night. It's been a little bit since we weren't all cramped in that cart."

>>11129277
This, then >>11129287
if can't be made to fess up on her own.

>>11129277
>>11129287
>>11129313
>>11129321
You keep eating, but keep shooting glances at Newt, who starts fidgeting. You casually ask Tabby if she heard some snoring last night, or if it was just you. Then you ask everyone if they were lonely last night, as it's been the first night that you haven't all been together. OH! That reminds you! You tell everyone of the new sleeping arrangement.
At this point Newt is a bright bright red. She whispers something that you don't hear, and ask her to repeat it. "It was one of the stable boys! He liked my lights and he was cute and he bought me a drink and i had never done anything like that and it was nice and he was cute!" She has to stop for a breath, turning a brighter red then you thought was humanly possible. The party around you falls into a silence.

Ok wow. The sun has come up and I think it's time for me to head to bed. I'll pick it up tonight.

>>11129388
A Stable boy? ok wow, you could have done better then that newt.

We are a jerk. Giggle, then change the subject.

>>11129417
Night man.

See you tonight Bard Quest.