Illiiya - the Tongs, Common Hall (Seth able to witness, not hear clearly)
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Ushering her out of the crowded room, Maria led Illiiya out into the common hall, chatting inconsequentially as she walked – the words flowed over Illiiya’s head as she stumbled along in the strange woman’s wake. Since she had begun travelling with Ithelus, humans had rarely shown an interest in them – when they did, it was usually one of fear and mistrust.
The innkeeper cleared a table for her, his reserved manner evaporating as he treated the lady like a faithful servant would his mistress – thanking him, she gestured for Illiiya to take a seat, asking the man for some wine or other. He nodded and hurried away.
“I'm sorry for dragging you away from your brother,” said Maria, sitting down opposite and making eye contact – despite her natural urge to, it was difficult for Illiiya to look away. “You're the first elf I've heard of passing through Delberz in years.” She smiled, almost apologetically. “I studied at Nuln – one of my professors was a great elven enthusiast. Thought all Old Worlder languages were descended from Eltharin. I’m afraid I caught a little of his enthusiasm.”
The innkeeper returned with a bottle – he poured a glass for each of them, and left them the bottle, Maria thanking him courteously as he left and taking a long sip. All the time, her lively eyes never left Illiiya’s face.
"So tell me - where are you from?"
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Raffy - the Tongs, Back Room
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The Society began to disperse a little, a few of the assembled company going their separate ways - a core remained around Klaus, a couple of satellite groups lingering on its periphery. Raffy did his best to remain engaged, but the only conversation he could understand was the one around Klaus - which was a discussion of the details of distributing their screed once it was printed.
After a while, Pieter left with the charity-box, thanking Raffy again on his way out. The meeting seemed to be beginning to disperse a little...
OOC: Will move things on for you as soon as a little more time has passed in Illiiya's frame.