>>11563894
Who's with us? Zanne went home, right? So just Ruby?

>>11563935
Yeah, just Ruby right now.
I say we go see why Miranda was following us.

>>11563935
>>11563973
Well we don't have anything else to do until tomorrow.

>>11564014
>>11563973
>>11563935
Holding Ruby's hand,t he two of you start the walk to Temple Square. The closer you get, the nastier the glares at the two of you, the the patrons of some of the more open minded deities pay you no mind.
Along the way, Ruby pulls you into a bakery, and the two of you end up leaving with several snack cakes and cookies, which Ruby is munching on with every sign of enjoyment. Again you marvel at how much she can eat, all without ruining her figure. If you ate even half the sweets she did, you'd be too sore to move. AND she just had lunch, twice.
As she eats a rather large cookie, she turns to you. "Hey Janice... I know this Miranda is a friend of yours, but who is she? Other then a Paladin."

>>11564080
Well shes helpful and nice, and has a great singing voice. She gave us the padded vest Newt has now. Tabby was closer to her then us anyway.

>>11564134
that's pretty much it. We only knew fer for a few days.

>>11564152
And we kissed her, but we already told her that.

>>11564134
>>11564152
>>11564174
You explain that you only knew Miranda for a short while. In the few days you spent in Tabby's home village, she sang with you a few times, and told you the lay of the land. Before leaving the village, she gave you the padded vest that Newt now has. That was when you kissed her, and only the one time, and you didn't use tongue. The vest saved your live once.
You aren't sure yourself why she's following you though. And, to be honest, you're more surprised she contacted you instead of Tabby.
You enter Temple Square, and it become apparent how it got it's name. Steeples of all the major good and neutral gods rise like a forest, though the white stone architecture of the sun god stands higher then the others. Pelor's symbol, wrought in gold, reflects the sun, drawing your eyes to it. The huge doors to the temple stand open to admit the public. People flow steadily in and out of the building..

>>11564262
Well... go in I guess. See if we can't spot Miranda.
She's old enough to be out mom, right? Yeah, tell Ruby that, make her feel better.

>>11564299
really all TO do at this point.

>>11564299
>>11564325
You assure Ruby that Miranda is old enough to be your mother, and that she might have even met your parents once when you were a baby.
You like them young. Ruby rolls her eyes. "Yeah, because those couple of years you have on me TOTALLY make you a cradle robber." But she seems to be holding your hand a bit more comfortably now. You can tell that you did make her feel better.
You step into the temple, pews flanking a red carpet that goes all the way to the alter. You see a few people kneeling in prayer before it, Pelor's holy symbol dominating that end of the temple. Looking around, you don't see anyone who looks like Miranda, but you do see several priests, the nearest being an old fellow snoozing quietly in the pew right next to you. At first you think he might be deep in prayer, but you hear a gentle snoring after a few second.

>>11564410
let the old guy sleep. Find a different priest and ask them about Miranda.

>>11564448
You shouldn't sleep in church anyway, I say wake him up.

>>11564479
but, you know, gently

>>11564448
This

>>11564410
Go find a more lively priest and ask about Miranda. Also, take a second to think about the parties religious affiliation. I mean no one besides Ta'kal is devoted to a deity right?

>>11564501
>>11564513
>>11564448
Leaving the old fellow to his nap, you start walking towards another priest, one who is actually functional. You expected your booted feet to ring out on the marble floor, but they make little more noise then if you where barefoot. The temple really is rather peaceful.
Thinking about it, you don't really know if anyone, apart from Ta'kal, prays to any particular god. You've seen Fa'ral and Kithri pray at a few nature shrines that you've past, but those encompass a few gods. You've uttered a few prayers to Fharlanghn and Avandra yourself, but you don't owe any allegiance to these gods.
You approach the young priest, who is having a conversation with another. Looking up, he smiles in greeting. "And how may I assist you? Have you come to pray? Or perhaps for some healing, though they don't normally come through the front door for that, and you look to be in good health."

>>11564587
Hug Ruby close to you and tell him you want to get married, and you're the bride!
Then tell him you joking and you want to see Miranda. Show him the note.

>>11564624
I think we're going to give that poor priest a heart attack if we do that.

>>11564624
Seconded!

>>11564624
>>11564645
>>11564647
Taking a big breath, you latch yourself onto Ruby and tell the priests that you want to get married, but Ruby insisted on a traditional Pelor wedding. Ruby, catching on quick, Wraps an arm around you and smiles at the priests. The Young Priests' eyes widen as he openly balks at your request. "Well... I don't... I mean I..."
The other priest, around middle ages if you has to guess, simply nods. "Well we do weddings on weekends. We ask for a small donation to maintain the church, but we do the ceremonies for free. You can also rent one of out larger rooms for the reception."
Well HE isn't as fun. You let the younger priest know that you were only joking. Though he is visibly relived, he gets upset. "Ma'am, you shouldn't joke about such things! This is a place of worship!"
"Matthew, please go clean the alter." The middle aged priest waves the Matthew away. "Now Ma'am, how can I actually help you? Or are you here to tease old men?"

>>11564726
Heh, that was fun. Ask him about Miranda, again show him the note.

>>11564726
Oh that's only half the reason we're here. I'm looking for a friend of mine who left a letter saying she would be staying here. Her name is Miranda, you wouldn't happen to know where she is would you?

>>11564755
>>11564772
we should really take a peek at Ruby, she how she feels about the pretending to be engaged bit.

>>11564755
>>11564772
>>11564787
If he has seen her, ask if he knows what she's been up to besides looking for us. INFORMATION BRO

>>11564726
Yes. However, we only tease old men as a side hobby. We're looking for a Paladin named Miranda

>>11564787
This.

And, tonight, pretend to be talking in our sleep. About marriage. To Ruby.

>>11564755
>>11564772
>>11564787
>>11564806
>>11564816
You tell the priests that that's just once reason you're here. Reaching into a pouch at your belt, you sneak a glance and Ruby, who's smiling a little more then usual.'Handing the letter to the priest, you tell him that you're looking for a friend of yours. Miranda.
"OH! You're a friend of Miranda's?" His face breaks into a smile. "Well why didn't you say so? We've been expecting you. Miranda is out right now, would you care for some tea? I'm Father McKinny."

>>11564833
Woops, left the name off.

>>11564833
I don't see anything wrong with tea. We've got nothing else to do.

>>11564833
Yeah, take his tea. And ask about Miranda. like >>11564799 said.

>>11564833
That sounds wonderful. You wouldn't happen to know why Miranda was asking for us would you?

>>11564833
Go with the father. See if Ruby can come along as well.

>>11564880
>>11564866
>>11564853
We should introduce ourself and Ruby too.

>>11564880
>>11564866
>>11564853
>>11564906
You accept his invitation, and he ushers you past the alter through a set of smaller doors. "This hallways leads to our rooms, and the larger rooms I was telling you about, in case that reception ends up happening anyway." You notice a faint blush creep onto Ruby's face. You follow Father McKinny into a small dining room, and he starts preparing the teas. Ruby takes a few cookies from a dish and pops them into her mouth.
You introduce yourselves to him, and you ask the priest what Miranda has been up to, and if he knows why she wanted to see you. "Well she didn't say, only that we should expect you. Shes been traveling for a few weeks now. She's out right now dealing with a goblin problem we've been having in some of the fields, but she should be back any time now." He sets the steaming tea in front of you and Ruby. "I must admit, it isn't often that we have Paladins come out here. We generally don't need them. The ones that do mostly use us as a rest stop before heading away again."

>>11564932
well that explains why he's so excited.
And we didn't run into any goblins.

>>11564932
That's interesting, where are they usually headed to after they stop here? The Capitol? Also you wouldn't happen to know of a place where our group could preform would you?

>>11564932
Drink tea, and watch how many sugars Ruby puts in. We need to make sure she doesn't get fat.

>>11564946
OR DID WE?!


If the reception does end up happening, let's do it here. This priest can give as good as we do.

Perhaps we should inquire about this goblin issue. Hopefully it's nothing serious.

Otherwise I guess we just continue to enjoy our afternoon tea and listen to him talk, while we wait for Miranda. If we end up waiting long, perhaps inquire if there have been any interesting or amusing tales regarding arrivals at the service entrance, the one the other priest mentioned, to help fill the time.

>>11564946
>>11564972
>>11564976
>>11565018
You look over at Ruby, and cough politely after her fifth sugar. Raising a brow, she drops one more in before taking a sip. You mention to McKinny that you didn't encounter any goblins on the road here. You also ask where most of the Paladins end up going. "Oh I'm sure you didn't. It's mostly scouting parties, but we think it's best to nip the problem in the bud. And they head pretty much everywhere from here. We had one come through here on his way to the Great Desert, on the other side of the Dwarven mountains. He said there was an artifact of extreme importance out there somewhere. Wanted it to stop a dragon or a Lich. I can't remember which."
Several hours pass by in pleasant conversation with Father McKinny. You learn some interesting facts about the city, and he receives some news about the outside world. As you and Ruby are about to leave, you see an armored figure walking along the hallway in Full Plate. It stops and turns to you, waving. Tugging at it's helmet, it takes off the visored helm and the flowing locks of Miranda spill out. "Hello Janice! Who's your friend?"

>>11565062
introduce Ruby and ask why she wanted to see us.

>>11565062
Hi Miranda, this is out girlfriend, hows life?

>>11565102
>>11565123
that pretty much covers things.

>>11565102
>>11565123
>>11565141
Smiling warmly to Miranda, you give her a hug and turn to Ruby. You introduce her as your partner, and not int he business sense. Miranda's rich laugh echoes int he hall. "Pleased to meet you Ruby. I can see why she likes you. Janice, give me a moment to get out of this armor, I'll be back."
Ruby stands a little closer to you then normal and takes your arm firmly. You think you hear her mumble "Mine!" under her breath, but you aren't sure.
Miranda comes back a few moments later, wearing a much more comfortable tabard and hose combo. "So how have you been Janice? It's only been a couple of months, but I hear you're starting to get famous!" Ruby is still pressed up against you.

>>11565174
I love how Ruby gets so jealous!

>>11565174
Were there any mysteries about her from way back then? I have no recall

>>11565206
We know she stayed in the village to help complete a tower, she travels a lot, and (from another quest with Bard Quest took the starting village from) she has a Daughter somewhere.

>>11565174
Ask her why she's following us!

>>11565261
>>11565193
>>11565237
You pat Ruby's hand and keep it between yours. To lighten Ruby's worries, you ask about Miranda's daughter. "Oh, I didn't think you met her. Shes doing well. And we got the Tower completed. It still seems pointless to me, but I did promise after all." Ruby relaxes a little.
You tell Miranda of your adventures up until now, and she seems impressed. "A Paladin of Kord huh? A Minotaur to boot. And I would like to meet this Tanot, he seems the kind that needs a quick swat on the ass."
Finally, you ask her why shes been following you the last few weeks. "Oh, well because I said I'd find you after we got done wit the tower. I have some things for Tabby as well, but I told you that I'd check up on you someday. Also, You owe me a favor, one I would like to collect."

Ask her how she's been, tell her how Tabby is doing and where you guys live now, invite her to come by any time she likes, tell her that vest saved your life... all the normal catching up stuff friends do.

>>11565304
Please be lesbian threesome, please be lesbian threesome please be lesbian threesome.

But seriously. Invite her back to our rented home to meet the family, as it were.

Don't warn her about Grue.

>>11565304
Damnable favours. Inhale loudly, then exhale loudly, to show annoyance. Wait for her to speak.

>>11565323
We both have out fingers crossed!
Perhaps out kiss awoke the dormant lesbian in her?

>>11565339

Nah don't be annoyed, she did you a genuine good turn back there. Repay the favor.

>>11565310
>>11565323
>>11565339
>>11565347
You avoid the subject of the favor for a little while, continuing to catch up. You invite her to the house, and she promises to come tonight.
You sigh theatrically, but smile to show you don't really mean it. You ask her what the favor is. "As I understand it, you'll be heading to the Elf Lands soon. In a few months. My... well I'll just say it, my husband is there. Probably in prison. He's just a clerk, but he wondered into the Elf forests. They normally don't kill people who don't pose a threat, but I would like for you to get him out for me. And deliver him this letter. I was planning on going myself, but I don't know what the future holds, and you'll end up in the forests a week or so before anyone else." She hands you a thick, heavy envelope.

>>11565394
We can go together.

>jack percentage
Captcha's a thief!

Lovers torn, one shackled by duty and obligation, the other imprisoned in iron and stone!

Such tragedy. Of course we will help. It's not an adventure until you've pissed off the elven nation, after all.

Captcha: Dorf heaven. Ahh, yes indeed.

>>11565394
Wow, that SUCKS Miranda! Sure we'll deliver it. Wanna come with us?

>>11565422
Depending on how we do it... We MIGHT need to call in our Dwarf favor after this.

>>11565408
>>11565422
>>11565429
You take the envelope and promise to deliver it when you get to the Elven Lands. You ask Miranda is she would like to come with you? You can always use another person in full plate around. "I'd love to Janice, but I can't. They'll need me here for I'm not sure how long, and after that I need to report back to the Temple in Capitol City. They'll have assignments for me. If I can I'll meet you in the Elven Lands, but my duty to the church... well my husband will understand. like I said, he;s a clerk to the church. He's sent me out on dangerous missions before, so I know he understands. Thank you Janice, you're helping me in a very serious way. Now, I'll be at your house tonight, so I'll give Tabby her presents there. But I do have something for you... here you go." She hands you a small, paper wrapped box. "It's from the boy at the blacksmith's." Ruby goes from relaxed to sitting straight, the cookie in her hand dropping to the table.

>>11565490
Didn't we tell that kid to find a girl for himself and stop pining for us?

>>11565490
Shit.

>1915 dingoes
Yeah, I'd say we're in almost as much trouble as a baby surrounded by almost 2000 hungry dingoes....

>>11565512
Yeah, but he also gave us a ring, which we sold. We should send a thank-you/rejection letter.

>>11565490
Open it to see what it is, then calmly explain to Ruby he was a teenager we flirted with to get a discount.

>>11565540
I thought we still had the ring?

>>11565542
Not in front of the priests!

>>11565540
We accepted a ring from him? Before or after we told him to find a different girl?

>>11565563
After I think.

>>11565586
*facepalm*

>>11565542
>>11565540
>>11565514
>>11565512
>>11565547
You don't remember selling the ring, but you haven't seen it in a long time, so it wouldn't surprise you if you did. Opening the small box, an incredibly intricate silver chain sits inside, on top of a letter.
You laugh nervously at Ruby and explain to her he was a teenage boy that you flirted with to get a couple silver knocked off some supplies. "And you like them young. I thought you were going to tell me about anything like this Janice!" Suddenly your earlier words seem like a bad idea.
Luckily, Miranda comes to your rescue. "Oh Pelor, you should have HEARD him blubbering after you left. He kept going on about how 'Once he was a famous jeweler, then Janice would love him!' You told him to find a different girl, but he was infatuated with you. Don't worry Ruby, she didn't kiss him." She tilts her head back and laughs. "Nope, only me. Which was QUITE the shock, mark my words. The first, and only, woman I've kissed."

Was he cute? Should we meet him again and find out he hasn't moved on we might be able to divert his affection by introducing him to Newt.

>>11565608
He's back in Tabby's home village. Which is about a month away.
>>11565606
We should at least read the note.

>>11565606
How much could we get for it?

>>11565632
Selling it seems cruel.

>>11565615
Agreed. Read the note.

>>11565606
If she wants to know about everyone we've flirted with or kissed, maybe we should have her tell us everyone she's ever been with. Seems to me she once said something about her list being much longer than ours.....

>>11565632
Dude, no, come one, dude! That'd just make shit awkward. Unless it is worth gold piece.

>>11565606
Suppose we should see what the letter has to say? Maybe we should send it back?

I wonder how the chain would look on Ruby?

>>11565666
>>11565632
Do we have the skill to appraise it ourself?

>>11565540
>>11565615
>>11565632
>>11565665
>>11565666
>>11565670
>>11565690

Ruby has eased up a little, but she hasn't eaten that cookie yet so things look grim. You take the note out and open it, holding it so Ruby can read it as you do.
"My Dearest Janice,
This is my finest creation yet. I know you have no feelings for me," Ruby leans back and pops the cookie into her mouth as she keeps reading. "But I hope that someday you might. Until then, please accept this necklace. It is made of the same ore as the ring I gave you. At the very least, if you choose to not take this gift, I only ask that you please wear it against your skin on the way to whatever jeweler you sell it to. Tell them of me, and that shall be enough for me. I think of you nightly, and I crave to taste your lips, "And things get a little more intimate from there. The lovesick letter from a boy who's voice has only stopped cracking.
You;re no jeweler, but you should be able to make a pretty penny off it.

>>11565701
>And things get a little more intimate from there

Don't wimp out on us. Write the rest.

Also, take the necklace to a jeweler, have him appraise it. If it's really good, tell him who made it and where they are. But don't sell it. That's just fucking cruel.

Also, suggest to Ruby that if she wants us to, we'll tell her everyone we've ever so much as fantasized about, if she'll do the same.

>>11565721
Bard Quest isn't much for sex on screen. He says it's because he can't write sex scenes.

>>11565721
In excruciating detail.
...wait that includes Tabby, who travels with us! Abort!

>>11565730
I don't think Tabby likes girls though. And Ruby told us she's only ever been with one GIRL before, so I don't know how interested WE'D be.

>>11565721
So what should we do with it?

>>11565757
Keep it. It's a gift from our #1 fan.


>>11565730
Shit. We did promise to tell her everything, and we did originally have a thing for Tabby. Should we tell Ruby that?

>>11565726
Yeah, I don;t mean to be a tease, but I can't write sex scenes for shit.
>>11565721
>>11565777
>>11565730
>>11565744
>>11565670
You take a look at the chain again, and tell Ruby if she gives you every little details about everyone she's been with, you'll do the same. Ruby blinks a few times and, taking a sip of the now lukewarm tea, clears her throat. "I'm sorry I'm being so... paranoid Janice. That won;t be necessary. I was just concerned that this... boy was sending you things, even when he wasn't sure where you were. it seems... more then just a crush, but... I'm just being a bitch. Sorry." She gives you her best puppy dog eyes, "Please forgive me? If we ever run into one of my exes I'll be sure to tell you everything."
You hand her the silver chain, and offer to let her keep it while you head to a jeweler. She hands it back. "No, it's alright. Besides, the least you can do for the poor boy is to..." she peers at the note, "Wear it against your skin, which he describes as smooth as silk and fiery like the forge."

>>11565795
I wonder if she said love to anyone else? Because in the last thread she said the L word.

>>11565795
put on necklace, tell Miranda we'll be having something special tonight, head home and warn everybody.
Then Jeweler, then go back home and cuddle with Ruby until dinnertime.

>>11565830
Zanne was already planning on something special as a thank you.
We should invite Ralph along too. He could probably help int he kitchen, and get closer to Zanne, as is the master plan, probably.

>>11565830
>>11565845
Laughing at Ruby, you slip the necklace on, tucking it under your shirt. It's still mid afternoon, but it's about time you headed out. Miranda leads you out into the main chapel, and the exit doors. "I'll be coming over later, so I wont bother to say goodbye. See you in a few hours." She waves as you leave.
You have to pass by the Market District on your way home, so you decide to stop by Ralph's stall and invite him along to dinner as well. He smiles and greets you warmly. "Good afternoon Janice! I see you twice in one day, is very nice to do so! And to what do I owe this pleasure to now?" You invite him to dinner tonight, you're already having a guest so another wouldn't hurt. He laughs and pats his large belly. "I'll make sure to have a snack before hand. I do not want to eat you out of your new house!"
Leaving Ralph, you pass by a few jewelery shops on your way home. Taking the chance to stop by them, you find a dwarf in the first one. "Hello there lasses, how may I be a servin' ya today?"

>>11565816
That's a question best asked just as she's about to fall asleep.

>>11565845
Agreed. Don't go out of our way to find him, but if we see him, there's no reason not to invite our favorite, hyper friendly, russian kebab vendor.

Put on necklace, "accidentally" flash Ruby some cleavage while doing so.

>>11565891
Damn, this happens way too much. BQ gives us plenty of time, but the really good suggestions are always a few minutes too late.

>>11565883
Great dwarf, taking extra care to 'accidentally' show him the ring Stronginthearm gave us.
Then ask how much he'd appraise the necklace for.

>>11565883
ask him to examine the necklace. And the ring, if we have it with us. Don't sell them, but find out what he thinks they're worth. If he likes them, tell them who made them.

>>11565913
good idea! I'd forgotten about that.
Damn, pretty soon we'll have more rings then a two-bit pimp.

>>11565891
>>11565913
>>11565915
>>11565929
Putting a hand in your pocket, you slip the Dwarven ring onto your finger. You've been keeping it with you, just in case. You take the necklace off, showing far more cleavage then you need to to Ruby, who enjoys the view. You hand the necklace to the dwarf, who doesn't seem amused by your shenanigans. "Lass, this is..." His voice trails off and his eyes get wide when he sees the ring on your finger. "I, um... I'm sorry. I didn't mean ta be rude. Now lets see..." He straightens up and takes a careful look at the necklace with a jeweler's eyepiece. "This is fine work... done by a human. I don't recognized the maker's mark... I'd give you 50... no 60 silver for it, easy. It's a plain necklace, so I could add to it, and if it was made of gold that price would double. Who made this?" Takign it back, you tell him of Tabby's village and of the Blacksmith's apprentice. "Bah, a boy who can make this doesn't belong at a forge, we belongs in a workshop." He pauses, thoughtful for a moment. "Would you mind pointing this village out to me on a map?"

>>11565966
We got this ring from, like... the Prince of Dwarfs, right? We should put it on the chain. Also, go hoem and warn Zanne

>>11565966
I don't see a problem with it.

As a personal favor, if he goes there, or sends someone there to meet the boy, don't mention us. Ask him to play it off like he's just there on other business, decided to take a look at the local talent, and liked what he saw.

The kid doesn't need to know it was us, it might give him false hope.

>>11565978
THE PRINCE OF SPACE! But no, it was a Dwarf prince.

>>11565966
"I'm sorry. I can't really sell it. It was a gift. I just wanted to see what you thought of the craftsmanship."

And this >>11565984

>>11565966

yay we're helping him yay

>>11565978
>>11565984
>>11566000
You explain to the Dwarf that the chain was a gift, but you can tell him were to find the maker. The shopkeeper takes out a map of the country, and you point out the village's rough location. You tell him there's a newly built tower on a nearby hill, so it shouldn't be that hard to find. Oh, and it wasn't you who told the dwarf. He was just happening by, alright? The dwarf nods. "Alright lass. I'll not mention you."
As you leave the shop, you place the ring on the chain. It nestles conformable against your chest, and Ruby leans over you as you put it on. "Hey, I just want another peak love."
The two of you stroll back to you house. It's about 5 O'clock at this point. Judging by the ruckus coming from behind the house, Ta'Kal is still training Tabby and Grue back there. Heading inside, you find Zanne in the kitchen, pots and pans on the stove. "Hello Janice! It will be a few more hours before it is done, but I hope you like the dumplings. I also made a stew and some rolls. The rice was hard to find, but not expensive."

>>11566036
warn her of the two guests.

Well interest seems to have tapered off for the night, and this is as good a place as any to stop. Plus I'm getting really tired.
See you in a day or two.

>>11566036
"I invited 2 more people to dinner. Make something extra nice for Ralph, I'm hoping to score free Kebabs for the rest of our stay in the city."

>>11566036
Thank her for the effort she put into all of this. We're sure it tastes excellent.

>>11566097
>>11566100
Nevermind then. I'll keep it up for another half an hour.

>>11566104
HURRAY!

>13 quiches
Why would you need that many quiches?

>>11566036
Try (read: Get caught on purpose) to steal a roll.

>>11566097
>>11566100
>>11566070
>>11566123
Glancing around the kitchen, it seems that there's more then enough food for an extra two. Bit it's always a good idea to tell the chef. You warn her that two extra people are coming to dinner. One of them is an old friend, and the other is Ralph.Zanne's eye get wide and she nearly drops a ladle. "Oh my... I will need to make more dumplings! He is... a big man."
Speak of the devil... "Hello my friends! I have come to help with the cooking!" Letting him in, you show him to the kitchen. He bows before stepping in. "Hello Zanne, may I please assist you?"
Zanne looks surprised. "I... yes you may. Thank you."
With one of his window shaking laughs, Ralph takes a bag of potatoes off his shoulder. "You point, and I shall obey. I have also brought some tubers. They are a good, filling food!"
With Zanne distracted, you carefully lift the cloth over the fresh rolls. "JANICE! You will spoil your dinner if you snack too much!"

>>11566134
"But, but, Ruby does it all the time!" and pout.

>>11566134
talk for a bit, then leave. Also, eavesdrop on them for gossip!

>>11566134
Also we need to take Ruby up on her offer at some point ...

>>11566149
which offer was that again?

>>11566158
She er..wanted to inspect that chain further. Or more accurately, the area it was hanging

>>11566141
Interesting...

>>11566137
>>11566141
>>11566149
Pouting, you point an accusatory finger at Ruby, who is standing int he doorway. SHE is constantly eating, and its all sweets too! "Hey! I do a lot of physical labor! Besides, I have to wake up before the sun tomorrow for the parade. I need to stock up for energy!"
Janice nods sadly. "I do not know how she is able to maintain her figure either Janice, though I am jealous."
Ralph chuckles. "A woman who can eat is a good women..." His eyes slide over to Zanne, but you're the only one who notices. "Of course, I would take a woman who could cook anyway. After all, it is hard to keep up with myself!" He pats his stomach and laughs again.
Leaving the two to cook, you pull Ruby upstairs. You were planning on sleeping all day, and you've spent waited it running errands! Locking the door behind you you gently shove Ruby onto the bed. Taking off your shirt you plop down beside her. "You know... If I take a nap now I'll never be able to sleep tonight, and then I'll be tired tomorrow. So we shouldn't nap. And that necklace does look good on you."

>>11566204
Well, we'd better tire her out. Have her close her eyes for a while, then wrap a length of silk around ourselves and tie it like a bow, so that it hides all the goods stuff, barely. Then have her open her eyes.

>noted stratagem
Captcha agrees.

>>11566211
Remember, BQ just fades to black. I mean... he IMPLIES the sex, yeah, but... he should hire someone to do the sex.

>passions or
Damn it Captcha, stop ganging sentience.

>>11566226
he's really good at making me hungry though.

>>11566226
Mention it to Xiombarg's Storyteller. She's done a nice fluff piece or two, between horror stories.

>33 crescendo
Almost appropriate.

I'd write them if I was any good!
>>11566211
>>11566226
You make Ruby close her eyes, and get creative with some silk. Neither of you take a nap.
A Few hours later, the aromas from the kitchen waft into your room making your mouth water more then it already was. A soft knocking at your door is flowed by Zanne's voice. "Janice, dinner id ready. We are eating on the back lawn."
Taking just enough time to get cleaned up and find each others' clothing, Ruby and yourself go out to the back. The table from the dinning room is on the grass, piled high with food. Ralph is sitting in the grass with everyone else, and Miranda waves from her position nest Tabby. "They said you were... sleeping. I didn't want to disturb you."

>>11566267
Yes. Sleeping. Exactly. Join everyone in the grass. Ask Zanne how it was to have someone help with the meal for once. Since all of us are just about useless in the kitchen. Also, imply to Ralph that he should give us free kebabs as a thank you for the invitation.

>>11566267
get food, CONSUME FOOD!

>>11566293
>>11566300
Yes. Sleeping was indeed the action that you and Ruby were engaged in. Sleeping... together. The smell of the food drives you to the table, which is a heavy oak job. "Ta;Kal and Grue moved it. And Ralph helped. He is a lot stronger then he looks." Zanne is beside you as you load your plate up with food. You ask her how it was to have someone who knew what they were doing in the kitchen. "It was... nice. Ralph is a... nice man."
Sitting next to Ruby, who has twice as much on her plate as you do, you begin to eat the food. A lot better then Kebabs, right Ralph? "Kebabs are a good fast food. Thank you very kindly for the invitation." You know... the party is out and about a lot. Fast food is great, and maybe there might be future invites...? Ralph laughs again. "Janice, If you are trying to bribe me with this food, then it is working! I can not give them away, but for you and your troupe, buy one get one free." He laughs again.

Alright, now I DO need to go to sleep, I have to wake up early tomorrow... today.
See you tomorrow or the next day.

>>11566330
G'night.

>>11566330
night thanks for the quest!