>>11402100
Didn't we want to introduce Zanne to Ralph?

>>11402143
Yeah, but we wanted to be easy with that. No forcing

>>11402143
I guess?

>>11402143
>>11402190
>>11402195
I think we should start off with introducing Ralph to EVERYONE first.

>>11402143
Perhaps she can learn his Kabob recipe

you would start this when ive been awake three days T_T ima get some caffiene then LETS DO THIS!!!!

>>11402299
YES

We should show Newt our nifty scope. Not in front of strangers, mind, as that would invite thievery.

>>11402143
>>11402253
>>11402190
>>11402375
You smile and take one of the offered kebabs. You introduce everyone to Ralph, the friendly vendor who helped Ruby catch the man who pick-pocketed her. Ralph laughs, another deep chuckle that you can't help but join in with. "You were all very good! Very lovely singing and playing, impressive feats of skill and strength... very pleasing dancing. You all shall make a very impressive name for yourselves! And I sold many of my kebabs as well... I think I shall come tomorrow night if you play again here. Profit for all, which is good for all!"
As Ralph talks with the others you pull Newt to one side. Deferring to her better knowledge of magic, you show her the Pastscope, telling her what it is. Newt takes a look through it and gasps. "I've heard of these! There... very rare actually. Not as rare as scopes allowing you to peer into the future, I'm not sure those even exist to be frank, but pretty rare. Where did you say you go this?"

>>11402414
"I found it in a place.. with a wierd guy. I don't really want to talk about it. It still makes my head hurt. He had a future scope, too. But it's price was ridiculous."

>Not as rare as scopes allowing you to peer into the future
We really should take her along when we find magical emporiums of awe and wonder.
Do we remember where this shop was?

>>11402414
A very, very, very strange place that I still don't exactly understand.

>>11402414
well I'm glad Ralph seems to be hitting it off, and let him know we MAY be changing locations soon. what with getting a house and all. We'll let him know tomorrow. We'll find him at his stall int he market.

>>11402414
A little shop called Milo's curiosities.

Did we make a note of it's location?

>>11402495
Just knowing that this quest follows the laws of narratives and tropes that place won't even be there when we go back. The entire shop will be gone, like it was never there at all, and then we'll ask a local and they'll say it burned down twenty years ago.

>>11402414
"This really cute stable boy gave it to me...."

>>11402504
Aye. We need to see how we play in the fancy posh district, and the fancy posh inn.

>>11402519
Don't tease the poor girl. besides that's not nearly witty enough.

>>11402577

...but teasing Newt is like our main pastime.

>>11402614
I would admit it is not so clever.

>>11402442
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>>11402496
>>11402511
>>11402504
You tell Newt about the shop you found it in. Milo's curiosities. Newt nods. "Tucked into an alley in the market district. I'll check it out tomorrow. I want to see what this guy has."
As Ralph leaves the in you walk up to him, informing him that it is a very real possibility that you'll be movie into a house starting tomorrow, and that you'll update him as to the new location of your act. "Very good. My stall is int he same place. I only get the cart out for special occasions. Like Parades! Oh, speaking of which, in a few days there will be a parade along the Main Street. If I remember correctly, the Parade is in honor of some god or another's holy day."

>>11402654
Ta'kal might know, if Ralph can't recall.

>>11402654
OOOH! Parades mean big crowds! Thank Ralph for the tip.

>>11402690
The name of the god in question that is

>>11402654
Sweet, maybe we can score a seat on a float or something. If not that than I don't think they'd be opposed to letting us follow the thing and do some playing. Anyway, it might be a good idea to gather everyone up and check out the houses now, assuming everyone is here at least.

>>11402694
But they'll be there to watch the parade, not us. We need to figure out how to join it. Or just skive off and party hardy.

>>11402694
I don't think the city would be too happy if we crashed their parade.

>>11402690
>>11402705
>>11402694
You ask Ralph which god, it might be smart to brush up on their lore. Ralph shrugs his wide shoulders. "There are so many gods these days and I worship so few. I sell my food, and that is that. I serve enough different meats that at least some of my kebabs won't offend someone. Now if you will excuse me, I must head home."
Well Ta'kal is a Paladin, he might know. You catch him as he heads up the stairs. "Oh yes, I know what the day is. It's a holiday of Kord. We normally celebrate with physical activities, sports events and the like. I was speaking with Jak about it yesterday. The area will be open. I've... well I've already volunteered myself as a judge. I was going to speak with you about it in the morning."

Post?

Test - Time to change into our new silk jammies, then fade to black.

>>11402932
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>>11403051
You frown at Ta'Kal, he could have told you a bit sooner. "I'm sorry. With all the excitement as we entered the city I didn't find the time. And to be honest, I didn't even know if Vimestead WOULD celebrate it." Well that's alright then... think he could get us some seats, and could we enter Tabby into the tournament? "Well it is open to the public, so I don't see why not. Sign her up tomorrow at the Arena. And I'll be sure to hold some tickets for you."
Ruby pokes her head out of your room. "Hey you, get in here. This silk feels fantastic!"

>>11403123
TIE HER UP WITH SILK!!

>>11403123
If this arena is of the amphitheatre theater variety we should do a concert in it.

>>11403123
I've never worn silk before. Is it really that great?

>>11403123
Cool, do you think you could give her a couple pointers before she goes up? It might help her odds and give you a chance to you know, be charming. Add winks and inflections to that to get the point across and then excuse yourself and go play in your silk pajamas with Ruby.

>>11403187
If you have sensitive skin, yes.

>>11403123
Is there weight lifting? We could enter Grue as well.

Ruby has wicked physical prowess. Maybe there'll be something for her too. Or Zanne's dancing.

>>11403247
We need to talk to everyone about it tomorrow.

I wonder what would happen if we aligned our regular telescope with our pastscope.

>>11403247
He said physical events like sports and such. Marksmanship should be included under there somewhere. I don't know about dancing. I can see arguments for both inclusion and exclusion.

>>11403276
eyestrain

>>11403150
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>>11403247
>>11403256
You ask Ta'kal if both Tabby AND Grue can participate, a good few of the party have impressive physical prowess come to think of it, and what are the rules. And you suggest that he might be able to give Tabby a few tips. Good way to score some points. Ta'kal laughs and looks down the hall. "Yes they both can. When you go to the Arena tomorrow all the rules will be posted. You should hurry, Ruby is getting impatient."
Excusing yourself you move down the hall. You saved the scraps of silk, and some of them are long, perfect for tieing a certain ranger up. As you step inside Ruby pretends to scowl at you. "About time. I was getting lonely!" You set down your pack and take out the Silk scraps. "And what are you planning on doing with those?" You grin and show her. You've wanted to take more control in the bedroom for a while now.

>>11403324
I say we leave her comfortably tied up all night. Nothing too tight, or that she can't escape from after a few seconds of trying.

>>11403324
You know silk is surprisingly strong, even if we don't have fantastic knot tying skills we should be able to create some rather nice binds.

>>11403345
>>11403324
lesbian bondage?! One of my fetishes!
But yeah, talk to everyone about what they can do tomorrow. Except Tanot, lazy bastard always hangs back when we need to fight.

>>11403345
>>11403375
>>11403382
>>11403256
You wake up the next morning with Ruby nudging you with her side. She's still tied and gagged from the night before. Taking out the gag Ruby nudges you again. "Hey, last night was great, but untie me. I've been trying to wake you for the last ten minutes and I really have to pee!"
That sorted out, you head downstairs, still in your silk Pajamas. Why is it you and Ruby always seem to be the last ones awake? The rest of the Party is downstairs around a table, and Ta'kal is telling them about the festivities. "Good morning. Grue and Tabby have agreed to participate in the contests, but I have not been able to talk to Ruby. They will need to sign up before tonight."
"Sign up for what?" Ruby, dressed and ready for the day except her messed up hair, stands beside you. She whispers in you ear, "Tonight it'll be you."

>>11403463
Uh oh....

Explain about the festivities and see if she's interested in showing off her skills. No, not those skills! Her marksman skill!

Have some breakfast, then leave quickly, dragging our entire group. We have errands to run!

>>11403476
Damn, and here I was hoping there would be a stripper contest.

>>11403507
Hmm.. Maybe we should see if Ruby and Zanne would like to have a more private contest. With us as the judge.....

>>11403463
Tell her you can't wait. Explain the contests and what not and grab a comb/brush for her hair. Ponder what we'll do until the tonight when everyone is going to sign up.

>>11403504
Other then the house inspection and signing up for this thing, what else do we have?
Oh, and Newt wants to check out the magic shop. I suggest we swing by there when we go tell Ralph where we'll be preforming.

>>11403519
Zanne would be quite shocked at that. I suggest Newt.

>>11403463
>>11403525
I FUCKING LOVE SEX HAIR!

>>11403536
I am forced to revoke my idea for Zanne vs Ruby stripper contest and go with Newt vs Ruby.

>>11403585
Make a tournament and I'll place my bets on Kithri.

>>11403476
>>11403504
>>11403525
>>11403527
Taking out a comb you begin to fix Ruby's hair. As you do, you explain that the day after tomorrow is a holy day of Kord. "Ta'Kal's god?" Mmhmm, and they're holding contests to honor him. Wrestling, weight lifting, archery, the like. There might even be prize money to win. "Well I'm the best damn shot there is, that money is in the bag!" Finishing Ruby's hair, you sit down to eat breakfast. You tell everyone to give you a minute, and that they should take a look at the houses before you decide on one.
"I wont; be able to. They said that class would start in a few days, then told me before I left it started TODAY. I'll have to be... OH CRAP I'm going to be late! Swing by and grab me after you get done!" Newt bolts out the door, a piece of toast between her teeth.

>>11403606
Oh dear, we didn't get to walk her to school or give her a sack lunch. We put so much time into the gag too, we're going to have to do that tomorrow. Until then let everyone eat up and head to the houses.

This quest is both too sexy and not sexy enough. I understand the fading to black, but I want sexings!

>>11403664
the word you're looking for is "tease"

>>11403664
I like it the way it is, and besides that if it gets any more raunchy we'll get Maid Quest syndrome and have retards spamming the thread every which way.

>>11403606
So, bardskirt or suit today? To me, the suit seems a bit showy and we should save it.

>>11403698
I agree the suit is for special occasions and actual shows we put on. The dress will do since it seems like we'll just be shopping and spectating the next few days.

>>11403649
>>11403698
>>11403713
You fret that you weren't able to see Newt off, and Ruby laughs. "She'll be fine. She's a wizard. Now get dressed! We're all waiting on you!"
Getting back to your room, you decide on your normal skirt and traveling hat. Thinking about it for a second, you hope no one will mistake your pointy hat for a Wizard's pointy hat. Wizards hate that kind of thing.
Going back downstairs and getting everyone rounded up, you head for Mr. Pilder's office. With Ta'Kal and Grue in your group, the crowd seems to flow around you, and everyone is being especially careful of pickpockets. You reach the real estate office early, with still half an hour to go before your appointment.

We should look into getting a sexier "standard" outfit. Pic related.

>>11403769
Well, up wizards'.
I hope we brought our pastscope. If so, play with it.

>>11403791
we're a respectable bard in a semi-committed relationship! Not some 3 silver harlot!

>>11403791
I actually like the outfit in the pic.

>>11403769
Do a little playing for the crowd until our appointment comes up. No need to get any money for it of course, but if people throw out some coins then our time will be well spent.

>>11403807


it's only a stage costume!... yeah that's it, stage costume!

>>11403830
Ralph said word was starting to spread about us. It wouldn't hurt to get a little street time.
... we might want to advertise at his stall. He strikes me as the kind of guy who knows EVERYONE.

>>11403791
Eh, no. Maybe we can buy something like that for a night with Ruby, but we're not walking out in that.

>>11403831
Our silk Pajamas, if they are the slip type thing I imagine, would be a wicked sexy addition should the show ever have a scene with a bedroom.

>>11403872
Can you find a picture as to what you think they look like? I'm thinking a two piece button up shirt and pants, but yours sounds sexier.

>>11403844

The high heels are a bit much.

>>11403797
>>11403830
>>11403841
Trying something you thought earlier, you try to look through your regular telescope and the past scope at the same time. it doesn't seem to work, you can't really see anything, but your eyes start to water non the less.
Putting them away, you take out Elisabeth, which you DID bring today. A little show here will only help your reputation. The two other bards and yourself play a few songs and Zanne does a few dances. You don;t really have the time for anything showy, so the others help to attract a crowd. You get a few silvers, but mostly everyone just stands around enjoying the show.
10 o'clock rolls around, and Mr. Pilder steps out of his office, a cape and fancy hat on. "Good damn Ma'am. Shall I show you to the properties? And which shall we tour first? The seven bedroom is closer."

>>11403917
For Ruby? She'd probably like them. I don't know what you're trying to say because if you mean anything else then you're just agreeing with me.

>>11403895
One of these here things. Bard Quest: Supply an answer please.

>>11403950

Compliment him on the hat and cape and tell him to head to the seven bedroom while explaining it's features.

>>11403895
>>11403967
Both. Ruby wanted the pants and shirt for mobility (and girls in oversized button up shirt rock) While Janice elected for the more familiar dress like design.

>>11403950
go to the closer one, and make sure to check out the stables!

>>11403985
Ta.
Next time it is time to show who wears the pants in the relationship, you know what to do.... [spoiler]Steal them.[/spoiler]

>>11404021

You mean... get Ruby some bikini armor?

The group wanted to go with the biggest place with its own stable, right?

>>11403970
>>11404014
You compliment Mr. Pilder on his excellent dress sense, and ask to see the seven bedroom first. "Thank you kindly. Very well then, if you would please follow me..."
Mr. Pilder leads you to a more middle class area of the city. A park sits across the road from the building he shows you to. "This property used to be a small boarding house. There is one bathroom on the first floor, right near the water pump. A warming fire can be lit underneath and heat the bathwater in mere minutes. Three bedrooms, the kitchen, a large storage room, and a common room on the ground floor, four bedrooms on the top. The building is in good repair, though I will admit that the roof could be re-tiled. However it is not the rainy season and you should be leaving before then." The rooms aren't huge, but Grue and Ta'kal can fit through the doorways fairly easily.
The nearby stables leave a little something to be desired. "These are run by the city. Affordable to nearly any budget." The hay in the stables looks like it hasn't been changed in a few days and you can see water damage to the walls. The feed they give to the animals looks fresh, however, and the staff look like they know their way around animals. "Three silver a week per animal."

>>11404094
Damn, looks like we'll take a look at the better house.

>>11404094
Interesting, does anyone else in the party have a take on this place given the new information? Short of that ask to move on to the next house.

>>11404094
Who were the previous tenants?

What is the point of our quest? we're just wandering around with no purpose, no BBEG to fight,etc.

>>11404149
Go to the Elven lands and/or start a traveling carnival.

>>11404149
Get bitches and money! We already have the bitches, and we're making money!

And a mysterious piece of advice to "not fight the Lich" despite us not knowing any Liches.

>>11404168


yeah..if you see a captive pixie in a bottle in a basement... don't let it out for fuck sakes.

>>11404168

It's probably one of our companions. Delicious tactile illusions.

>>11404168
We do know of one Lich, the one that killed Newt's master.

>>11404149
Looks like someone's got a case of destination fever.
We're just travelling roads, really.
>>11404168
Newt's master was killed by a Lich.

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>>11404142
"As I said, it was previously a boarding house, which tenants paying for rooms monthly. I acquired the building after the previous owner passed away from old age. The city held a public auction."
As for your party members, none of them seem to mind the prospect of staying in the house itself, but Tabby and Zanne dislike the look at the stables. Tabby is the first to voice her problems. "It looks like the kind of place that sells off the horses after a few weeks and loses the paperwork for them."
Zanne brushes a strand of her hair out of her eye. "The stables are not clean. We will need the horses for when we leave. It will be bad if they get sick."
Mr. Pilder seems angry that the stables are sub-par. "You are the second group to overlook the house because of the stables. I shall have to buy them and straighten them up."

>>11404167
Are we so set on a carnival? We seem to be doing really well as an composer. Maybe Opera is our thing?

>>11404230
I'm pretty sure we are considering we bought a ring masters outfit and have with us half the traditional carnival acts following us.

>>11404230
We like traveling to new places! Besides, we'll be some of the first humans in generations to head to the Elf Lands.
And we still have some Dwarfs who owe us a favor as well.

>>11404222
That's a fine idea and it'll surely increase the value of this place. Let's see the other building, chances are we'll end up buying that one given the fact that our party already liked the sound of it when we told them.

>>11404222
well, take us to the ten room.

Let us hope for the other house
>>11404253
>>11404256
Fair enough. A thought, now that I think it. Would we still be hopping from inn to inn in The Elf Lands? Check with Faral.

>>11404285
I don't think they'd have inns built along a trade route that no one has used in what? Centuries? It's more likely we'll be camping through the trip, which shouldn't be too bad because we'll probably get some kick ass tents to stay in while we wait for the routes to open up.

>>11404278
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>>11404285
>>11404130
You ask Mr. Pilder, does he even have a first name you wonder, to take you to the larger house. He nods. "I shall have to summon a couch... or two." A short coach ride later, the housing has gotten significantly better and bigger, you come upon the larger house. A stone wall surrounds the property with a big wrought iron gate. A large green lawn encompasses the house, with a small stable tucked away at the side. Plenty large enough for your five horses. The property isn't huge, but it is big. A little bigger then half an acre.
"There are ten bedrooms, including the two in the servant quarters. The servant quarters and three bedrooms on the ground floor, five on the second. Three bathroom, which are connected to an underground spring. The water will be warm as you pump it into the tubs. Many houses in the area connect to the springs. A large kitchen and dining area also rest on the ground floor. There are two drawing rooms. As you can see, the entire property is in excellent repair. You will need to stock the stables when you use them, and any staff will have to be hired by yourselves."

>>11404365
And the previous tenants?

>>11404365
Sounds like a good deal, and probably a deal cheaper than paying other to feed and maintain our horses. Maybe we'll put out some wanted ads for a stable boy, just for Newt. I say rent the property, but first confirm with the party.

>>11404365
Fancy! Didn't we want to hire a butler anyway?
We won't need cooks though,

>>11404413
Not so much hire as let a vagrant live there so long as they clean it daily.
I assume Tabby and others know how stables work?

>>11404433
Tabby grew up on a farm, so yeah. I'm sure she can do that. And Zanne likes cooking anyway.
So maybe get a butler and someone to clean the place/do busywork.

So this is a real nice neighborhood huh? We should put up a big sign that says "Grues Howse".

>>11404405
>>11404411
>>11404413
>>11404444
Another selling point are the large rooms and doors. Even Grue doesn't have to duck down to get in them. And the lawn is big enough for you to put on shows in it with a sizable crowd. Hope the neighbors don't mind.
Except for the cleaning, you have most everything covered already. But you hate cleaning, so maybe you'll hire one or two people to do that and help out around the place. But you would like to know about who lived here last.
"My firm has owned this property for many years. We have had many different renters, but so far no buyers. The last to live here were a family and their servants. A Merchant, who unfortunately died very recently on his travels. Apparently he choked to death only a week or so ago. After his death his family moved back to their properties in the Capital City. But enough of such grisly matters."

>>11404488
Awesome. We'll take it. Housewarming party with our rich neighbors?

>>11404488
SOLD! Now lets get the wagons and our stuff, then swing by and pick up Newt. OH! And tell Ralph our new base of operations.

>>11404532
Plus sign our meal tickets up for the competition

>>11404488
Is this thing furnished?

>>11404522
>>11404532
>>11404563
You've seen enough. You thank Mr. Pilder for the tours, and hand him a sack of money. 500 silver, up front, for two months. He doesn't insult you by trying to count it. He simply puts it into his pocket. Taking a ledger from seemingly nowhere, he opens it. "Excellent. I will need you to sign some paperwork of course, which I have brought with me." You sign a few leases and Mr. Pilder bows to you. "It was a pleasure doing business with you. Should you decide to purchase the house, please contact me. I bid you a good day."
Well, now all you have to do is move in. The house is a little musty, but opening a few windows should fix that. Your party is used to moving around, so it should only take one trip to get everything here.
Tabby walks up to you, smiling. "The stables are dry and in good condition. We'll need to buy straw but we have enough feed for a few days. And we can let the horses graze on the yard until we get some more. Working in a stables kinda reminds me of home."
Zanne is the next to head your way. "I have just taken a look at the kitchen. The pantries are bare, but it has all the pots and pans I could need." The house is fully furnished, and the beds in the 'servant's quarters' are, surprisingly, big enough for Grue and Ta'Kal.

>>11404488
Huh, that merchant we saw get assassinated? Let's make sure we scrub this place down really well so we can get his evil our of the carpets.

>>11404637
We can watch his evil with our scope too.

>>11404634
Sounds like we're set after we make a trip for house supplies then. We should have enough time before night falls and our friends need to sign up for the tournaments.

>>11404657
do we WANT to? I mean... he did rape a lot of women. I don't even WANT to know what else he did.

>>11404669
we should probably get them signed up before anything, to be safe.
THEN pick up Newt and go shopping. The Market is where we saw Milo's anyway.

>>11404634
The day draws on. Delegate. Go with Ruby and Tabby to sign up and see the arena, Zanne goes to grab food, everyone else transports our things from the inn.

>>11404673
I wanted to know. Great villain material, for our epic.

>>11404685
Grue should probably come with us. We're signing him up too.
And Faral should probably go with Zanne to get groceries.
Whcih leaves Ta'kal, Tanot, and Kithri to get our gear.

Damn, it's already 5:30. I'll pick up right where we left off tonight.
Night all.

>>11404707
This is a good plan. Have Ta'Kal specifically carry our things. The other two are untrustworthy.

>>11404735
Hey now! Kithri hasn't done anything to make us not trust her!