>>33233022
Walking down the hall you decide not bother Tam and let her sleep off yesterday. As you descend the stairs you see that the celebration is in full circle again, probably enjoying the fact that they're all not dead.

Smiling and shaking your head you weave your way pass the crowd and out the door, stepping into the street you're about to be on your way when you’re stopped by a man wearing the commanders crest.

Looking you up and down the man asks "Are you Mildred?"

Nodding you ask "Is there something the commander wants?"

Shaking his head the man says "No but he wanted me to give you this before we moved out"

As he places a purple sack in your hand you ask "What is it?"

Clearing his throat the man says "For services rendered to the rebellion you are awarded 60 silver pieces to do with however you choose"

Looking at him in surprise you say "Really!? Well tell the commander thank you"

Nodding he says "Will do" and walks away. Sweet, payment.

>Gain 60 silver pieces

As you're putting the money away Jodie walks up to you and smiles "You got your pay too?"

"Yep, so what are you doing?"

Shrugging Jodie says "Nothing much, you?"

"I was just heading over to the blacksmith"

Smiling she says "Neat, I'll come with"

>>33233037
You're about to say something else when you hear laughing behind you. Turning around you see Balthasar walking towards you. "Haven't seen you in a while, maybe you can buy me a gift to make up for it."

Raising an eyebrow you ask "Didn't you get paid as well"

Pointing to his feet he says "Already blew it"

Looking down you see instead of his regular shoes he's wear a pair of fancy military boots, steel lined, red leather, the works. Looking back up in disbelief you say "You spent 60 silver on shoes?"

Looking a little hurt he says "Hey, they're very nice shoes, made from baby cow leather I think..."

Putting your head into your hand you say "Fine, you can come with us. But don't break anything"

Walking away he skips next to you beaming "Can I get a crossbow?"

Shaking your head you say "No, I'm not buying anything for you"

Looking a little down he follows behind you, soon you make it to a building with a high chimney bellowing out smoke, and the sound of clanking metal coming from inside. Walking inside you see a large man hammering away at a piece of metal but he doesn't acknowledge your presence.

After standing awkwardly in the store for a few seconds you clear your throat loudly. “ummm Hello?”

Looking up briefly he says "What do you want?"

>Can we see what you have for sale
>What are you working on
>Nothing

>>33233054

>Can we see what you have for sale

>>33233054
>>Can we see what you have for sale

>>33233054
>Can we see what you have for sale

Pointing his thumb behind him he says "Weapons are in the back row, armour is against the wall, if you need anything else just ask me" with that he returns to working on his project.

Cracking his knuckles Balthasar says "Well I don't know about you ladies but I'm going to have a look at those weapons" giving you a grin he disappears into the rows of shelves.

Standing around for a few seconds Jodie asks "So Milly, what do you want to look at?"

>Check out the weapons
>Check the armour
>Look at other things in the shop

>>33233183
>>33233245

>>33233463
armor

>>33233463
>Check out the weapons

>>33233463
I'll change my (>>33233999) vote to armor, to avoid a deadlock.

>>33233463
Stay the executions, WTF MILLY

>>33234267
why revisit that issue?

>>33234386
Because WTF MILLY?!

>>33234547
just because you don't like a decision doesn't mean we should revisit something settled.

>>33234591
It was a one vote decision, I am gonna fight that anon with my own one vote. Deal with it.

>>33234052
>>33233996
>Armour

Thinking back to the last month there have been a few times when armour would have been helpful.

Thinking for second you say "I'm thinking armour, might help us not die at some point"

Giggling Jodie says "lead the way"

Following the directions the blacksmith gave you, you make it to a large shelf lining the far wall. Armour of every kind sits in a long row gleaming in the sun light, platemail, chainmail, you name it.

Whistling Jodie says "Even I have to admit that's pretty impressive" walking over to a set of plate armour she takes the price tag and examines it, dropping it in horror she clutches her chest.

Tilting your head you ask "What is it?"

Swallowing hard she says "That price, just looking at it hurt"

Snorting you say "Oh, it can't be that bad" reaching over you take a look at the tag "oh...."

"Told you"

Shaking your head you put all those numbers out of your head, better stick to something that's cheaper. Turning your attention back to the armour rack you think about what you want.

>>Armour sets
>Plate mail 3 Gold 50 Silver
>Chain mail 1 Gold 80 silver
>Leather 1 Gold 15 silver
>Cloth 60 Silver

Plate mail set:
>Helmet 60 silver
>Chest piece 1 Gold
>Leggings 1 Gold
>Gloves 45 Silver
>Boots 45 Silver

Chain mail:
>Helmet 30 Silver
>Chest piece 50 Silver
>Leggings 50 Silver
>Gloves 25 Silver
>Boots 25 Silver

Leather:
Hat 25 Silver
Chest piece 30 Silver
Leggings 30 Silver
Gloves 15 Silver
Boots 15 Silver

Cloth
Hat 10 Silver
Chest piece 20 silver
Leggings 20 silver
Gloves 10 silver

>>33234681
If you don't want us to shop you could just say so...

>Leave

>>33234681
>Barely-there swimwear set
10silver

>>33234681
Get the Cloth chest piece and leggings, that should be good enough for now

>>33235003
This is fine but get the gloves too

>>33234681
>Cloth chest piece
>Cloth leggings

Grabbing the items you turn to Jodie who is currently messing around with a plate mail helmet.

"Having fun?"

Flipping the visor up she smirks at you "Very, if this thing didn't cost so much I would buy it"

Giving her a confused look you say "I don't think just the helmet is going to help you much"

She's about to say something else when the visor slams down again, struggling to pull it off she growls "Stupid thing"

Laughing into your hand you say "Here, let me help you with that"

After successfully de-helmeting Jodie you both head over to the blacksmith, taking the armour from you he looks it over and says "That will be 40 silver"

Handing him the money you ask "You wouldn't happen to know where other friend went do you?"

Giving you back the armour he says "He should still be in the back I think"

Giving him a nod you head over to the weapons where you find Balthasar armed to the teeth and still adding more weapons to himself.

Sighing you ask "What are you doing?"

Looking up he grins "I'm testing how many pointy things I can bring into battle" looking down again he adds "Right now I'm at about a couple of swords, a few daggers, an axe, claws, things dangling thing."

Walking over to him you start pulling things off and placing them back on the shelf "Come on, we're going"

As he complains you drag him away and meet up with Jodie again, thanking the blacksmith you exit the build. Well you should have sometime left.

>Go to the training grounds
>Head over to the commanders forces
>Find someone to talk to

>>33235624
>>Head over to the commanders forces

>>33235624
>Go to training grounds

Been lurking and following on the archives, first thread I've made. Some random thoughts I have.

--Tam doesn't seem to be that useful - maybe I've just been glazing over but I'd have hoped an alchemist would be doing a bit more, maybe potion making and throwing alchemist's fire around. I dunno.

--Getting the armor was a really good idea I think - I'd have splurged on leather chest piece but that's just me

--I don't know if Jodie has any weapon experience, it's good to have backup strats should her magic be ineffective. maybe a 1/4staff?

>>33235791
Jodie does have weapon experience but it mostly involves archery. Also Tam is pretty useful, just not very good in a fight.

>>33235624
>Head over to the commanders forces

>>33235624
>>Find someone to talk to
Find those soon to be executed people

>>33235690
>>33235988
>Head over to the commanders forces

Well judging by how long you've been out it isn't time to head out yet but it's better to be early than later, right?

"I think we should get ready to leave soon"

Looking a little disappointed Jodie says "Aw really?"

Nodding you say "Yeah, lets get going". Stepping out into the street you make your way towards the inn with other two following close behind.

When you reach it you turn to Balthasar and say "See if you can find the others and tell them to meet us here in minutes"

As he walks off you and Jodie enter the inn and head to your rooms. Walking into your room you flop down onto your bed and stare at the ceiling, finally leaving huh? This is one of the only places that you've stay in for more than a couple days in the last month, but you guess that's just the type of life you're living right now.

Sitting up you put on the armour you bought and make sure all of your stuff is in order. After that's done you grab your broom and exit the room for the last time. When you reach the bottom of the stairs you see that everyone is assembled at a table near the door.

Walking over to it Randolf asks "What's going on Sweetie?"

"We're heading out in an hour so we should grab our stuff and head over there"

At the mention of this he breaks out into a smile "Yeah, okay everyone you heard the lady"

After all of them have collected their equipment you head out to the place where you're supposed to meet the other forces. When you get there you see that they're still load equipment onto carriages and most of the soldiers are standing in small groups talking.

>>How do you want to pass the time
>Talk with your group
>Talk with the commander
>See if can find thing to do

>>33236531
>>See if can find thing to do
Invent a new potion for erectile dysfunction. Become rich.

>>33236531
Talk with the soldiers

>>33237525
>Talk with the soldiers

Turning to your group you say "I'll be right back, you guys do what ever you want"

As your group splits up to do various things you walk over to a group of soldiers nearby, seeing you coming the group quiets down. One of them asks "You're the witch that we keep hearing about right?"

Nodding you say "Yeah that's me, names Milly"

A gruff looking soldier narrows his gaze and asks "Well what do you want with us?"

Another soldier, this one looking a lot younger, laughs "Come on Paul, why do you got to be so rude" turning to you he says "Don't mind Paul, he's just a grumpy old fool"

Smacking him on the head Paul says "I an't old you brat"

Rubbing his head the man says "Jeez fine. Names George by the way"

Shaking his hand you say "Nice to meet you. If you don't mind could I join you for a little"

Smiling George says "Not at all, we could use a pretty girl like you. So what do you want?"

Shrugging you say "Well I was just looking for someone to talk to pass the time"

Raising an eyebrow George says "Oh really? Are you sure it wasn't my devilish good looks that brought you here?" this get him another smack by Paul. Rubbing his head again he says "Ok, ok, what do you what to talk about?"

>What do you want to talk about?

>>33238196
"WHY INFLATION?!"

>>33238196
>What do you want to talk about?
Stay the executions.

>>33238196
What's the rebellion like? Like, I get that you don't like the church, but beyond that
>>33238602
Shut up

>>33238602
dude, stop.

>>33238196

"I wanted to hear what you know about the executions"

Looking a little nervous George says "That's a little grim to talk about on our first meeting don't you think... You mean the paladin and the wizard right? I don't know much really, you see should someone higher up about that"

Nodding you say "Okay how about we switch topics then. What's the rebellion like? I get that you don't like the church, but beyond that."

George shrugs "I guess it's the same as being a soldier, a little more shitty though. But I guess we're not burning down villages and killing babies here"

Snorting you say "You can't be serious. I know the church is big on fire but even they wouldn't go that far"

Grinning at you he says "Nuh uh, it's true. We were given orders to destroy this village because there were reports of rebels hiding there. The commander took one look at the order and ripped it up"

The commanders a cooler dude than you thought "So what else is different?"

Thinking for second he says "The women" this get another smack by Paul "ok, ok, I guess living in villages and protecting people is nice, all we did before is look fancy. Now we get to do our jobs and help people"

Nodding Paul says "Kid's an idiot but he's got it right there, we got to do jack shit in the army. Everything was handled by those church assholes and all we did was parade around"

You're about to ask something else when a loud horn cuts you off. Following the noise you see a man yelling "ALL FORCES PREPARE TO MOVE OUT!"

Smirking George says "Looks like that our cue"

Looking around you see all the soldiers start moving towards the carriages and the militia coming out to see you off.

>>Where do you want to sit
>Sit with your group
>Sit with the soldiers you just met
>See if you can find a horse

>>33239224
>>Sit with your group

>>33239224
>Sit with the kids

>>33239247
>Sit with your group

Saying goodbye to slightly disappointed George you make your way to your group. Looking around you notice that Randolf and Sasha are missing, tapping Weston on the shoulder you ask "Hey, where did they go?"

Grinning he says "Just wait for it"

As if on cue a familiar carriage rolls around with your two missing comrades sitting on it, smiling down at you Randolf shouts "All aboard!"

Looking at him in surprise you ask "Is that ours?"

"Couldn't just leave it" snorting he adds "With what we've been through it just wouldn't feel right"

As everyone gets on Sammy walks up to you and says "So this is the end huh kid"

Nodding you say "Looks like it"

Grunting in response she says "I just wanted to let you know I appreciate everything you've done for us"

Blushing a little you wave it off "It was all in a days work, no reason to thank me"

Shaking her head she says "No really, we couldn't have done it without you and your friends." Pulling out an object covered in cloth she hands it to you "I wanted to give you this for all your help"

Removing the cloth you see that it's a sword and pretty good one at that, looking at her you say "You don't-"

Cutting you off she says "This old thing is going help you much more than me, try not to get killed out there."

As you search for words she pats you on the head "You probably should get going now, see you around"

Smiling you nod "See you around"

Climbing onto the carriage you sit down next to Tam and examine your new gift. Looking over the side Randolf asks "Everyone ready?"

With a chorus of agreement he yells "Ok, off we go!". Flicking the reins the horses lurch forwards and the whole line of carriages do the same.

>>33240183

Sitting in the quite cart Tam begins to giggle and before long she's having a tough time suppressing a laugh, looking over to her you ask "What is it?"

Struggling to talk she says "It's just.. we've been through so much but this feels so familiar don't you think"

As this sinks Weston is the first one to start laughing "Yeah.. she's right"

Before long the cart is full of laughs which draws a few strange looks from the surrounding people. Wiping a tear from your eye you look at your friends and smile. From now on this are going to get dangerous but with them there for you.... you think you'll be alright.

That's all for tonight guys, I'll run another thread tomorrow at about 5:00 EDT.

>>33240246
Thanks for writing!

>>33240393
Np, it was fun to run