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Oberon:
Jumping over the fence, Oberon quickly examines the window and then peeks inside to see if there's any quick sign of a struggle.
He quietly moves forward towards the front entrance, hoping to overhear any discussion that might arise.
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Rufus
the lanky gusnlinger shakes his head sadly at the lac of information from the messenger. "You must know somthing Zhou. What business is your master in? Where are his offices, where does he work? I've know servants and they talk, the maid talks to the cleaner who talks to.... You get my drift. If you think you are protecting your Master by not sharding with Miss Alice you are sadly mistkaken and your master will be found floating in the bay dead one day." Looking back to Alice he leans in, whispering quietly "What has this man got himself involved in to earn the ire of the such a nasty gang?"
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Taking note of the layout of the room Ryl noticed the only people in the inn seemed to be sitting at the bar at the moment. And knowing them, if they were like anyone else who sat at a bar, if you got them drunk enough, paid attention, and had luck on your side you could learn a great deal of information. "Thank you." Ryl says to the server before making his way over to the bar, sitting a few seats down from the two people already there. "So do you two have any suggestions on drinks? I have never stayed at this inn before." Ryl says casully to the pair, trying to start small conversation and open a few doors.
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Rufus
the lanky gusnlinger shakes his head sadly at the lac of information from the messenger. "You must know somthing Zhou. What business is your master in? Where are his offices, where does he work? I've know servants and they talk, the maid talks to the cleaner who talks to.... You get my drift. If you think you are protecting your Master by not sharding with Miss Alice you are sadly mistkaken and your master will be found floating in the bay dead one day." Looking back to Alice he leans in, whispering quietly "What has this man got himself involved in to earn the ire of the such a nasty gang?"
"I have no idea. I just know that his girlfriend is missing. He just came in today as a client. But it feels like it might be best to bring him in, right?"
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Maria: Pocketing the bone, Maria feels an unusual warm sensation from the bone in her pocket. It's atypical for sure. Curious about what it could be, the little brass bell rings as another potential patron walks in; a muscular half-orc who's more human than orc with light brown skin, no presence of tusks but the heavy brow and overstated jawline are dead giveaways to the visitor's heritage. He approaches the bar; Hey, uh, you see Molly here? She come here? I'm her friend, Brak.
Roark: Belén shrugs when Roark mentions if Sam's voice is recognizable; Maybe? He seems to know me. After Roark's conversation with Sam beyond the fence, the latch releases and a burly, tall human with shoulder-length brown hair opens the gate. He wears leather armor and holds a short sword with a crossbow and bolt quiver equipped to his back. Hi Belin, ok, so you know where miss Bella is? Beyond the gate is a stately manor. The home of Leonel.
Oberon: Peering inside a double window of Leonel's manor, Oberon witnesses a young Varisian man pacing about and talking with an older, balding man in green and yellow robes. The conversation seems intense. There are no signs of trouble or forced entry. It's hard to make out the conversation between Roark and the guard, but Oberon does notice that the burly, tall human opens the gate for Roark and Belén.
Rufus: Rufus presses Zhou for more information, but receives a blank look in return. Zhou looks down at his feet and looks back up again. Master Leonel wanted Miss Alice to have the correspondence. He said the contents were found in the middle of his dining table. Nothing but this Miss Alice. I know nothing more.
Ryl: The man looks over at Ryl; Wine. You can't go wrong with the grape.
Alice: Alice questions whether or not they should bring Leonel into the office for more questioning. The hour is getting late.
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Oberon
Seeing the guard open the gate, Oberon felt foolish for sneaking about, spying on people whom he had no business spying on. Tracing his footsteps, and making sure to avoid the window, Oberon walks back to the entrance to join the priest and Belén again. The guard would surely be surprised to have another person joining the party, best to get to the point. "We need to speak to your master. We ran into Belladonna, and she's in trouble."
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"I see, thank you." Ryl says as he waits to be served ordering a glass of the wine he was suggested before going silent. Simply eating his food it would seem, when in fact he was taking his time to try and see if he could hear anything of importance. However when the server comes by he puts his fork down, making sure no food was in his mouth before speaking. "This meal is truly amazing, compliments to the chef. However that is not the only reason I stopped you, I was wondering if you knew a man by the name of Oberon. It seems we got separated in the markets, and I wasn't able to find him before I had to retire for the night."
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Roark gives no obvious response to Belen's answer - he'll have to size Sam up for himself. He takes in the view of the mansion as the gate opens, and of the man who opened it. "We'd rather speak to Mr Coruna directly. We've gone through a lot of trouble to get here-" he points to the mark the boot left on his jaw, "-and we'd prefer that, with a matter as delicate and as deeply personal as this, he be the first to know. I'm sure you'd understand if you were in his shoes."
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Alice thinks for a moment, then nods and addresses Rufus:
"I think it's best if we ask Leonel ourselves. Would you accompany me?"
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Maria is about to pull out the bone for a second look when the bell rings. The hand hangs in the air, after an aborted grab at her pocket, until she consciously drops it. I've had a Molly in here today, aye.
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Rufus
Rufus looks at Zhou and then glances at Alice before nodding. "Yes. Of course. Best be safe, I know this gang, they are not to be trifled with." He looks at Zhou, "Please take us to your master as fast as possible, we would like to speak more with him. Take us a slightly circuitous route and to a back entrance. Best make sure your master's house isn't being watched by any gang members."
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Oberon: Joining Roark and Belén, Oberon implores Sam to let them speak with Leonel.
Roark: Roark has no hunch about Sam either way. The guard let's the three of you in, then locks the gate behind you; Uh, you have ta leave ur weapons with me, in tha basket, front door. That's rules. Sam walks over to the door. I'll be back. Sam returns moments later, Uh, master Leonel says to wait in the foyay with me, ok. Sam watches as any weapons you have are left in the basket at the front door. He even pats you down, but not Belén to make certain you don't sneak anything inside. The home is well decorated in the modern style of the day. The foyer is cozy for the four of you. Two men can be heard arguing in an adjacent, central room.
Ryl: The server stops, he is a tall human man with slick-backed black hair. He pauses to consider the question for a moment; Actually, I do know Master Oberon. He taught my wife and I in the martial arts. I can have him paged for you in the morning if you'd like?
Alice & Rufus: Zhou leads Alice and Rufus in a round-about way to the residence of Leonel. Zhou arrives at the front gate; There is no back entrance, sir. He knocks, Sam, Sam, it's Zhou, let me in. There is a simple sign upon the solid wooden gate; Under Guard — No Trespassing.
Maria: My Molly, I'll bet ya. She stay'n here with you? Coz, she ain't in the usual places. You tell 'er Brak's here and I need my coin! Brak seems agitated, building toward anger.
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"I understand." Roark smiles politely at Sam as he opens the gate. He gives up his scimitar and dagger as he enters the manor. Ah well, it's not like I'd be much use in a fight up close. He stays quiet as he waits in the foyer, trying not to give anything away.
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"I would greatly appreciate that, finding the man on my own would have been a nightmare. I will pay whatever the cost is for the message of course. Simply tell him Ryl is waiting here for him as he missed our meeting place yesterday. He will understand." Ryl says kindly as he continues to eat his food.
If nothing else catches his intrest Ryl will retire to his room for the night.
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Oberon walks calmly in along with the priest and Belén, discarding his worn bo staff along with the rest of the weapons without any fanfare. "The best weapon," he addresses the guardsman, "is one you never think about."
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Rufus
The gunslinger looks about at the street and surrounding streets. Hands resting on the handle of the pistol he scans the area looking around to see if he can spot anything out if the ordinary, or more worryingly any gang members from his slightly shady past. As they approach the house he pulls at Alice's sleeve, "Lets hang back, don't let people think we are with Zhou over there. We don't to get mixed up if we don't need to. When the door opens we can pop into the house at the last possible moment." Slowing down he lets Zhou approach the house and waits for trouble.
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Alice nods and stays in the shadow besides Rufus, also observing what's happening.
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"Your" Molly walked out the same pair o'doors you're going out of. She glares at the half-orc. Or I'mma call over my bouncer and yer gettin' kicked out them doors.
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Roark & Oberon: Roark attempts to listen in on the conversation, only hearing a few coarse words now and again. Sam interjects, Sum body knock at gate, I will be back, don't move. Belén waits patiently. Oberon places his staff in the basket, which doesn't quite fit, and remarks to Sam about weapons you don't think about. Sam retorts, Yur a funny guy, hahahaha. Don't move. Oberon is able to overhear the conversation. Spoiler: Conversation (For Oberon Only)
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The two men and speaking about coin. How much was lent to Leonel by the other man, whose name is never mentioned. The lender is upset, he calls Leonel incompetent, he mentions sending him back to Korvosa packed in sardines. The sum is 20,000 gold measure. The lender insists that Leonel repay the coin with interest in 24 hours. There is no mention of Bella except as an excuse by Leonel.
Ryl: Any tip you see fit, will do. I'll make certain master Oberon is summoned at first light., the server departs gracefully. Ryl then departs to his room which is nicely furnished and provided with fresh fruit and wine.
Alice & Rufus: Zhou continues to pound on the gate when it is opened by a burly human. Zhou, you ar' back. Nice. Who ar' these people? What they want? Zhou informs Sam that Miss Alice was hired by master Leonel to find mistress Bella. Sam nods and lets you in the gate; Uh, there are some oth'r people waiting in lobby. You wait too.
Maria: Barking at Brak, Maria stuns the brute. Hmm, okay ... I'll be back if I can't find her. The bone continues to warm her pocket.
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Oberon
Oberon smiles solemnly as Sam departs, immediately going towards the door Sam left behind, opening it a crack. Might be Belladonna's captors. Oberon disregards Leonel's conversation for now, feeling he's already gotten the gist of it, and instead focuses his attention towards the entrance.
From what he's gathered from Leonel's conversation, it seems very likely that Belladonna's disappearance is no coincidence, though even if it's not related to this, it's possible it's related to some other scheme Leonel's involved in. Either way, they were just attacked moments ago, the perpetrators may be here for Leonel now.
Oberon turns towards the priest. "Seems we may be receiving unpleasant guests here. Best to prepare for the worst."
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"For a swift and speedy delivery." Ryl says taking out a gold piece and handing it to the man.
Once in his room Ryl sets the his light crossbow on the bedside table pointing at the door, never one to take a chance, before making sure to lock the window and draw the curtains so no one could see inside. Once completed the mage sets his back down on the bed and covers it under the blankets, making it appear like he was sleeping in the bed before picking up his crossbow once more and retreating to the corner furthest from the door that would still allow him to keep the window and door within his sight incase someone tried to enter before closing his eyes for the night, slumped up against the wall.
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Taking 20 on a disguise check to make his backpack look like someone is sleeping in the bed for a total of 24
Unless he is woken up by someone trying to break in he will be doing nothing more this night.
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Roark tenses slightly at the mention of the new visitors, but does his best to hide his true emotions. He keeps his eyes focused on the entrance to the lobby, expecting the worst to come in. "Shame. I was hoping for a quiet evening."
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Alice raises an eyebrow when she looks at Rufus, as if asking You want to come? After all, it was not his duty, but then again, he sticked with her that far... She nods to the burly man and advances towards him. Once she has reached him, she looks up to him and says very lowly but also very seriously. "So be it, but it is of great importance that we speak to Master Leonel soon. I might as well say that it's a matter of life and death. Make sure he knows I am here."
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Oberon is suspicious of who might be coming through the gate and mentions this to Father Roark.
Roark tenses slightly but remains focused.
Ryl sets up for the evening, taking precautions should his evening be interrupted. He hears a slight sound near the room's entrance as a placard is slid under the door.
Berengir makes certain that Truk makes it home for the evening before crashing at the pub.
Alice and Rufus proceed toward the manor as Sam lets them through the gate. Zhou is curious why Sam was slow to open the gate.
Maria now has an empty pub as the evening seems to drag when the half-elf from earlier who inquired about the Black Sahuagin returns and takes a seat at the bar; Ale please.
Leonel enters through the dining area and into the living room. He is an attractive young man, early twenties, of Varisian heritage. Leonel is casually dressed and looks as if he hasn't slept recently and possibly a bit manic. Come in, come in, please take a seat. Sam, why has, our guests have been waiting in the foyer, please, may I offer you something to drink. Leonel approaches Belén and gives her a brief hug; Why, what are you doing here, and Ms. Alice, this is unexpected, please, tell me who these people are and what is going on? Is there word of Bella? Leonel is overtly anxious.
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Rufus
Rufus looks at Alice with a concerned expression. "Hmm... other people waiting. A death sentence from a violent gang. Its never a good thing Alice. Be wary and keep a weapon close." Making sure to step a ahead of Alice he follows the others in keeping his eyes and ears alert for trouble. Looking at Zhou as they walk in he whispers quietly Eh, Zhou, was your master expecting any visitors? Or is this a bad vibe situation?"
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Ryl quietly mumbles underneath his breath the workings of a spell, before long a eagle with wings as like that of molten lava appears in the room. "Grab that please." Ryl says to the bird in infernal under his breath incase anyone was listening reading the poster when the eagle drops it before him. "Good girl." Ryl says digging into his pocket and throwing a piece of jerky into the air for a reward.
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Roark instinctively stands as Leonel enters the room. Initially wary of the new visitors, he sees that Leonel trusts them enough to speak of Bella's disappearance around them, and so decides to explain the situation. "Mr Coruna, I am Father Roark Alba of the Church of Sarenrae. I and my colleague-" He gestures to Oberon. "-rescued Bella from a pair of thugs earlier today. She told us about you and how she was taken, and we were escorting her back to you when we were..." He trails off, his voice beginning to falter. "Set upon. Outnumbered, they took her from us and left us unconscious. Belén found us lying in the street and directed us to you."
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Maria serves the man his ale, asks him to wait a moment before more business comes up, with all apologies, I must attend to another patron for a moment. She goes back to warn Molly of the possible "friend" of hers appearing, and warn Berengir of his newly drafted duty as backup in case the man comes back. She then returns to the man nursing his ale, not five minutes later. How can I help ye?
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Oberon:
Oberon stays relaxed, prepared to lash out at the first sign of danger as the new guests arrived. He was surprised to see Leonel address them in a friendly manner, and assumed they were friends, or at least acquaintances. If they were involved in Belladonna's disappearance, it wasn't done in a direct manner.
He wanted to let the others speak first, but the priest responded first. Oberon paid careful attention to the other guests' reactions when Belladonna's name was mentioned, but otherwise he stayed quiet.
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Rufus was surprised to see other people waiting to speak with Leonel. In asking Zhou if this was expected, the servant responded; Nothing these days has been expected.
Ryl looks at the placard. It is an invitation to a theatrical party for Lady Seichya of House Tevineg (prominent servants of Asmodeus). The address of the home is near the edge of the Puddles and Foreign Quarter. The party begins at 10pm tomorrow evening.
Roark speaks to Leonel about Belladonna's rescue and subsequent kidnapping and mentions Belén's witness in his comments. Belén confirms his story for her part.
Maria leaves the female half-elf for a moment and then returns. The half-elf pulls her hood tighter to shadow her face, then pushes a small bag of coin across the bar. Here's the 200 measure. I need information on the Black soon, 48 hours.
Oberon stays quiet and observes.
Leonel speaks; Sam, you make take leave to the gate. Zhou, stay here for now. He calls another servant from the dining area, Ostlin please escort Ms. Belén to her residence. ... I love my wife and will do anything for her safe return. Thank you Father Roark and you Mr. Oberon for your part in aiding my beloved. Ms. Alice, here, is in my employ. I trust her and her judgement. I leave the matter in her hands and ask that you work together to bring my Belladonna home to me, and if it is written, her friend Anna as well. Everyone will be compensated, of course. Now, if you'll excuse me I have many matters with which to attend and all things weigh heavily upon me at this moment. If there are no instant questions, Leonel takes his leave.