Eye of Fire 3

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*Amy read the signs and smiled, thinking of all the possible places they could go.*

"I think i've had enough illusions for one day. Pet Menagerie sounds interesting, but not knowing where we are, i'd like to be kept from being eaten."

*She listened to Sati and Rama divulge their interests about where to go and nods her head thinking.*

"I like Trinket Row best, maybe the other two if i have time. Do you think it's wise for us to split up? There's only 5 of us now, we can't do pairs."
 
"I don't know about splitting up... It covers the area faster, but it doubles the potential dangers. If we did split up, we'd need a telepath in each group."

:: She pauses, considering ::

"Well... if need be, I could go alone. After all, I can easily blend in with the crowd... become one of them? That way I'd attract less attention."
 
:: Rama nodded to Sati ::

"As could I with my glamouring powers and telepathy. Our telepaths are currently, me, Maia, Amy, and Sati are you one too? I don't rightly recall. I do see the point about doubling potential danger and without our movement powers we can not get to each other in time. How about we all hit Trinket Row first and then we can go elsewhere if we don't find the key to getting out of this realm. What do ya'll say?"

:: He looks to the others for their response ::
 
Deciding that staying together is perhaps the wisest choice they could be making, the group follows the signs towards Trinket Row.

Once arriving, they are surprised at just how many shoppes and tents there are. Nearly everything that one could think of seems to be for sale here. Just as tantalizing as the items for sale are the smells coming from the food stalls. The dleicious smells remind everyone just how longit has been since they have eaten any real food aside from the candy pieces that Gossamer had given them in the forest realm.

Maia is the first to decide to check her pack for foodstuff and is disappointed to find that the replenishment packs are still not working. She does find however, a small pouch containing one gold piece, 5 silvers and 7 bronze pieces. She looks around her for a moment before letting the others know. She would be willing to swear that the monies had not been there earlier. Perhaps Ikaris knew the problems they had been having and decided to help provide for them.

Maia gathers everyone around her and they find that each of their packs has money in it. They weren't going to starve to death! They would need to be careful with their spending though, as they couldn't be sure how long they would need to make it last or if it would be replenished.
 
:: Noticing the pieces of gold, silver and bronze, Maia tells the group about it, even though in her mind, she knew the pouch of monet wasn't there before. After doing so, her eyes wandered the booths, as her stomach growled wildly. A Siren's gotta eat, ya know ::

"Guys... we have to be careful. Don't spend it all on one place."

Where's the water fountain?
 
*Receiving the message, Amy nodded, looking inside her own pack as she found a similar pouch full of money.*

"How about we put the money together as a sort of group fund, just in case we're stuck here for a while and we need to rely on the money for food or something?"
 
They arrive at the Fountain of Ale tavern that Bash had told them about and find themselves a seat near the back. The place is filled with all manner of beings, they see both Dark and Light Elves, goblins, pixies, trolls, ogres as well as those who are obviously wizards and witches. A large sign hangs over the wooden bar reading, "No Fighting allowed! Take it Outside!"

A large female ( ? ) troll with flaming red hair done in pigtail braids with a dirty and smudged apron approaches their table. She sighs as she waits for their order.

"My name is Hannah, I'll be your waitress, (turning her head to yell loudly in the direction of the kitchen) BECAUSE THE OWNER IS A CHEAP SLUG WHO WONT HIRE ANY ONE ELSE! Today's special is venison stew, LIKE IT IS EVERYDAY, BECAUSE SOMEONE DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO COOK ANYTHING ELSE APPARENTLY! So what will you have?"

Hannah finally seems to look at everyone for the first time. She smiles toothfully at Rama when she gets a look at him. She tosses her hair back in what might be a provocative manner were she not a troll and takes a deep breath enhancing the impressive bosom she is pushing towards Rama.

"So, tell me handsome, whats a hunk like you doing in a dive like this?"
 
:: Rama follows/goes with the group arriving at the Fountain of Ale and takes a seat that his back is against the wall. He sees their waitress who informs them her name is Hanna. After her belowing of her complaints and informing them of the special, he watches as she takes into full effect of who her customers are, especially him. Rama turns a beat red almost matching his hair and sends a mental plea for help from the others. He knows he should answer so he stammers one out as he also turns a bit to get the bosom away from him ::

"Um well um, me and my friends were just passing through and um decided to get a bite to eat, do you erm recomend the stew?"

:: He was still beet red and was trying to get one of his friends to help divert this troll's attention from him. ::
 
:: Agrees with Amarisy's suggestion and nods. He and the others then make their way into the Fountain of Ale and sit down at the back. ::

[preventing himself from breathing through his nose]"Er...not a nice place to be really..."

:: When Hannah comes over and he sees Rama in trouble and decides to help him ::

"Oh hello, Hannah, I'm Tobias..."

:: Holds his hand out to her and considering he is on the other side of the table, she would have to move to shake it ::

"I was wondering, what would be the cheapest drink we could buy?"

:: Puts on a cheeky grin ::
 
:: Sati smiled warmly at Hannah, barely supressing an amused laugh as Hannah yelled into the kitchen. Ignoring the rest of the goings on within the place, and the strong smell of venison stew, she brushed a stray lock of violet hair behind her ears, and turned her attention fully to the troll ::

"Hey Hannah... Sati. We're just passing through, and we were actually talking to your cousin Bash... he reccomended the place, so here we are."

Rama: Be natural, sugar. Play your cards right, and a little smile here and there wouldn't hurt either.

:: With the mental equivalent of a wink, she glanced back at Hannah ::
 
Batting her spider like eyelashes at Rama, Hannah flushes a darker shade of green.

"Well honey, the stew isn't bad but don't tell him that I said it.(indicating the kitchen with her chin.) A bowl of the stew with bread and ale is 1 silver, paid up front for each of you."

Taking their silvers, Hannah approaches the bar and yells back into the kitchen.

"Hey scumbag! Gimme 6 specials and make it quick for a change!"

Hannah taps the keg for the ale pouring the brew into tankards while batting her eyes at Rama and licking her lips. She brings the drinks to the table then turns her attention to the Ogre who has been tugging at her apron trying to place an order.

Ogre:"Hey there, I was here first! I want some service and I want it now!"

Hannah whirls on the Ogre and clouts him on the head with her ham like fist.
"Stupid Ogre, Sit there quietly until I am ready to deal with you."
 
:: Rama smiles back to Hannah and is grateful for Tobias, he mentally nods to Sati and swallows calming down. He would try to work this for the groups benefit. ::

"Thank you. So what exactly is this place? Like the market I mean. I can tell it's like a bazzar but is there any special significance to it? Also would you recomend us taking a stroll down to any particular stalls here?"

:: He smiles warmly to her as he takes a sip of the Ale ::
 
Hannah blushes again, turning that darker shade of green that one would usually see on the leaf of a plant. Sweat starts to bead on her hairy upper lip.

"Well, the Market is where any and all sorts of things can be purchased. Its a place where craftsmen and dealers can display their wares in a safe environment. The Peacekeepers and the Market Warden make sure that no one has to worry about being assaulted and make sure that the only thievery is because the buyer wasn't smart enough to haggle. Oberon the King decreed it and no one wants to cross him. His will is absolute and the best thing that could happen to a thief would be to be sold into slavery with their powers stripped from them. (Shudders) I saw it happen once and its not a pleasant sight let me tell you!

But enough about the market, everyone knows about the market, what about you handsome, tell me ALL about yourself. Where are you from, where did you get that lovely hair, are you single, what brings you to the market, do you know you have the loveliest eyes, are you any good with the whip, are you single?"
 
*Walking into the little tavern, she sat down with the others at a table, watching the waitress come over to them a take a very keen interest to Rama. She grinned, not being able to keep in her laughter, she bit her bottom lip, trying to hold it in as much as possible.*

"Thank you Hannah, you're a great waitress."

*She smiled as she stared down at the stew placed in front of them, and went at the piece of bread like mad. Listening to Hannah badger Rama with questions, she smiled, looking up at the waitress.*

"If you don't mind. Could you tell me what your favorite place in the market is, or atleast, what you'd recommend? Like the armory or the pet menagerie?"
 
:: A glow encompasses Tobias as he is promoted. ::

Great...I can't wait to conjure something or glamour into someone...:D

:: He smiles when Hannah slaps the ogre over the head and stifles a laugh. He then started to scoff down the stew, quite surprised that he hadn't noticed his hunger till now. ::

"Mmmm this is good, reminds me of my adopted mother's stew..."

:: Looks around the place ::

"I bet the snivelling old bat is really the cook here..."

:: Narrows his eyes and then carries on eating. When he finshed he was tempted to ask for more, but didn't want to take a rollakin off of the rest of the group, due to the money problem. So he just sat and waited. ::
 
:: Rama listens intently as Hannah tells of the market. He chokes a bit as she goes into her round of questioning ::

"Um well in order of your questions, I am from the cosmos, I was born with it, um kinda kinda not, we heard the music and followed it, no i did not but thank you, um I would say so, and as i said kinda kinda not"

:: He gasps as he catches his breath from answering the questions all at once
 
:: Maia covers her mouth with her left hand after Hannah attempts to hit on Rama. She nods and replies ::

"Hey Hannah. I'm... Maia."

:: She looks over at Sati then raises an eyebrow as she sips her ale ::

The stew seems questionable to me.
 
Hannah sighs again, being pulled from her interrogation of Rama, she is becoming slightly annoyed.

"Well one of the better selections here on Trinket Row is Picknose's shoppe, the Dragon's Orb. He probably has the greatest variety of items to choose from though he is a little pricey on some of his rarer items. (Turning back to Rama, she begins to caress his hair, at least to her its a caress, to Rama its more like having his head shaken, not stirred). So you were saying you were single? How wonderful for you, me too. No one has come along who is able to keep this girl tied down. (Winking at Rama) Not that they haven't tried."
 
:: She shrugs her shoulders almost imperceptibly at Maia, glancing doubtfully down into her stew. Trying to keep her mind on something else other than the questionable looks of the stew, she concentrates on the conversation instead ::

Rare items... That could be useful.

:: Noticing Rama's silence, and obvious discomfort, she smirks slightly, but says and does nothing, leaving Rama to the mercy of Hannah.. for now, at least ::

Rama: Say something...?
 
*She thought to herself as Hannah answered her question, one part sticking in her head. Rare items. She nodded and tried some of the stew, forcing herself to spoon done some of the liquid. It wasn't actually that bad, a little fatty, but it was good.*

"Rare items you say? What kinds of things?"

*She secretly sent a message to the rest of the group.*

"You think the Eye of Fire could be lying around here?"
 
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