[nimona will go get some food for everybody, honestly. and drinks! she'll go talk to whichever npc ponta and datz don't want to talk to, since kogi's just chilling.
this is important she also buys food for crick and keeps an eye on him.]
[ Ponta is going to approach the older man and younger woman duo. ]
Hey, hey. Sorry to interrupt! It's just, we're a group of travelers new to the area and we're looking to cross the forest, so we were hoping we could get some tips from some locals.
You two just seemed like you really know your way around, so I was wondering if you'd be able to help us out...?
[ oh, ok, guess this is how we're doing this. datz ducks out of view as soon as ponta draws attention to them to avoid being included in this group of outsiders while he's trying to blend into this place.
...though he does pause to grab some of the food nimona got and stuff it in his mouth first. thanks.
is this couple focused on ponta right now since he's talking to them? it seemed like it would be hard to try to steal from either of them while they were looking at each other, but this way... can he sneak around behind this guy and try to take something?? the girl looks like a journalist or something so he's not counting on her having money, but THIS GUY, maybe... ]
[ crick is very touched by this gesture and gives nimona a very genuine thanks and a warm smile. he seems content just to kind of watch the group do what they do for now, giving kogi a smile to make sure he doesn't feel excluded too. the girl by herself in the corner continues to make something with her mortar and pestle.
meanwhile. the girl looks up when she's addressed, tilting her head. ]
Oh? I mean, maybe. I'm a scrivener. [ so datz was so right on that regard. ] Whatcha need?
[ as for datz... right as he's about to reach for something on this guy's person, he suddenly sits up straight, but doesn't turn around: just says relaxed and easy: ]
Ahh, my friend, are you here to have a chat? You ought to be careful. You never know whose eagle eyes are watching.
[ when datz looks down, he'll see the man has his hand on the hilt of a katana, an inch of the steel bared. he seems genial though, and smiles. ] Come, have a seat.
[ see this is why kogi just vibed for a moment because you never know which one of these kits are going to get themselves in a spot of trouble. he winks at crick for the hell of it and wanders over to datz's shoulder, also smiling genially. he's here to help! ]
My apologies friend, has my companion bothered you?
[well, kogi has that handled, so nimona hops up on the chair next to the lady with the mortar and pestle. she sort of wriggles a bit back and forth with the music, petting glory absently, and then:]
Whatcha making? [nosy...
she'll give glory a little command to keep an eye out for trouble while she chats.]
[ Ponta tries to not pay too much attention to whatever is going on with Datz and the other guy across from him, instead keeping his eyes on the scrivener girl. ]
Well, if you have an idea of like... recommended paths, or places to avoid, that'd be a really good start. Not that we can't handle ourselves, but one doesn't want more trouble than necessary, right?
[ datz is standing there like mmmmmmmmmmm okay anyway - quote eric
so. the grandpa (not kogi) smiles: ] Now, now. We're among friends here! No need to cause a scene. If you'd like to spar, I'm decent at it, but we can do so outside...? Perhaps you can regain your friends honor.
[ ari, if you'd like to roll 1d20 +6 to challenge!
the scrivener looks at ponta, chin in her hand. ] Ahhhh. Well! Actually, I can help you. I'm on the nose of a case, you see. Apparently, late at night, there've been these monsters that show up in the forest out there. Different from the normal kind that drop leaves. It's only a rumor, but supposedly, there's something - [ she lowers her voice, theatric: ] wrong with them. The aura is downright oppressive. Soooo... I'd watch out for those.
[ helpful.
the woman smiles at nimona when she sits, and lets her see. ]
A concoction for healing poison. Interested? Maybe you'd be a good apothecary.
[ Ponta neither thinks that monsters are normal nor that monsters dropping money are normal. How does that economy even function?? But anyway, that's fine. This is all fine. ]
Oh my, that doesn't sound good. Late at night, you say...? We better watch out, then. Did people report them in any specific areas?
[ the grandpa laughs. it's this big, bright laugh, and waves kogi along, starting to go outside. crick watches this somewhere, relieved this is not about to be a barfight!
and upon going outside, even with your low roll... well, the man - who introduces himself as kazan, turns out to have been bluffing. he holds out his sword to you, kogi, but it's completely dull. he grins at you like a rapscallion and raises his glass that he brought with him. ]
Ahh, you've called my bluff. [ he sounds so amused. ] Now, that doesn't happen too often. Unless you want a battle of wits, I'm afraid I'm not much for fighting - the eagle eyes of Ku are those of strategy, you see. I'll answer you a question, though.
[ the scrivener hums, thoughtfully flipping pages. ] From what I've heard, in the back areas of the forest. But...
[ it looks like she's hesitating, but after looking at ponta's very trustworthy and sweet smile, she shakes her head and lowers her voice a bit. ] ... Well, just be careful. Apparently, it's been happening all over the continent. Purple fog, dangerous monster, and then... when you defeat it, it's gone. People even say they might be eating humans.
[ nimona: the apothecary laughs at her enthusiasm, and brings the mortar and pestle over so she can see. ]
A dear friend of mine taught me the recipe. As long as you're careful, and you measure out your herbs right, you can use it to heal, but if you're one dose off, it's a very deadly poison. It's a difficult art.
Ha! Even this old fox can still spot similar. Yet alas, these wily wits are less likely to match yours.
[ moving on ]
However, one must know if you too have had any dealings or strangness happen in these woods. [ he smiles a little mischievously ] Or know of a better challenger that awaits.
[she peers into the mortar and pestle to see if she can figure out the dosage... she tilts her head.]
Cool. Do you think it'd be effective against monsters as a poison, maybe? [... eh, might as well:] Could I have some? I guess I can give you some money if you want for it.
[she's looking out as kogi walks out, though. ahhh, her team is leaving with out her, she probably should go...]
[ follows to the door to see if kogi's about to get shanked to regain the honor that he never had in the first place but it looks like things are fine...?? phew.
wanders back over to nimona ig, maybe if this person won't sell the poison to her he can try this again on someone less creepily vigilant?
except actually he doesn't want to steal poison, none of them are apothecaries, they'd all just die, so never mind. ]
[ things are fine. this is going hilariously different than i expected this is why i love cyoas.
kogi: the eagle of ku hums, pleased. ] My companion may know more of that, however... I have traveled far and wide across Solistia, and things have been a bit strange, lately. The winds of revolution have swept through our southern kingdom, which ought to bring light to our land, yet... the new king on the throne worries me so. While Ku remains light, supposedly, places across the continent have gotten a bit darker. The night appears to be coming on earlier each day - and the moon is heavier in the sky than ever. The seasons are wrong for this to be normal. Strange, isn't it?
[ man kazan talks a lot. the scrivener, meanwhile, nods to ponta, smiling and knocking off a cutesy salute. ] Happy to help! Stay safe out there.
[ aww.
meanwhile, the apothecary! she is very focused on her lesson with nimona. ]
Hmm. You could, if you could utilize it well, but... this concoction is made with santanejo blossoms and snowdrops. It is a very special sort of cure. I don't have a lot of them, but it is the duty of an apothecary to help...
[ she looks thoughtful. ] I wouldn't mind giving it to you, if you feel you'll be in need of it soon.
[ datz! with a 19, you successfully reach into the apothecary's satchel and pluck the following for yourself. she doesn't even notice.
Hazardous Bloom: Light Lily - a flashbang bomb of a light attack. A fragmented page of a broken journal: The poison destroyed... I fear for their - our - safety. Air toxin, touch toxin: avoid the smoke. Santanejo and Snowdrop to cure. Dear CasttiI love youI hope I can find you in time
[ better him who speaks the language of twisty turns just to say `shits bad out there` than the others ig. ]
Even here, hm.....? The moons reach truly is remarkable. My thanks for this information, it will serve us well.
[ with that nugget learned, he'll lurk out here until the others are ready to go. if he looks a little grouchy, it couldn't possibly be because he's squinting at the direction of the moon ]
[yeah fuck the moon. also dude fuckin NICE, get that bread, datz.
a pause, and then:]
We're gonna go investigate the forest, I think, but - you probably need it more than we do. I don't wanna take it if it's gonna land you in trouble. So only if you're sure.
[she glances up at datz, and then back to the nice lady:] I gotta go either way.
[ Ponta waves goodbye to the nice scrivener and also goes outside to reconvene with everyone. When their group has some privacy among them again, he shares what he learned: ]
The weird monsters are apparently preceded by some purple fog, so that's probably our cue.
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this is important she also buys food for crick and keeps an eye on him.]
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Hey, hey. Sorry to interrupt! It's just, we're a group of travelers new to the area and we're looking to cross the forest, so we were hoping we could get some tips from some locals.
You two just seemed like you really know your way around, so I was wondering if you'd be able to help us out...?
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...though he does pause to grab some of the food nimona got and stuff it in his mouth first. thanks.
is this couple focused on ponta right now since he's talking to them? it seemed like it would be hard to try to steal from either of them while they were looking at each other, but this way... can he sneak around behind this guy and try to take something?? the girl looks like a journalist or something so he's not counting on her having money, but THIS GUY, maybe... ]
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meanwhile. the girl looks up when she's addressed, tilting her head. ]
Oh? I mean, maybe. I'm a scrivener. [ so datz was so right on that regard. ] Whatcha need?
[ as for datz... right as he's about to reach for something on this guy's person, he suddenly sits up straight, but doesn't turn around: just says relaxed and easy: ]
Ahh, my friend, are you here to have a chat? You ought to be careful. You never know whose eagle eyes are watching.
[ when datz looks down, he'll see the man has his hand on the hilt of a katana, an inch of the steel bared. he seems genial though, and smiles. ] Come, have a seat.
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My apologies friend, has my companion bothered you?
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Whatcha making? [nosy...
she'll give glory a little command to keep an eye out for trouble while she chats.]
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Well, if you have an idea of like... recommended paths, or places to avoid, that'd be a really good start. Not that we can't handle ourselves, but one doesn't want more trouble than necessary, right?
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so. the grandpa (not kogi) smiles: ] Now, now. We're among friends here! No need to cause a scene. If you'd like to spar, I'm decent at it, but we can do so outside...? Perhaps you can regain your friends honor.
[ ari, if you'd like to roll 1d20 +6 to challenge!
the scrivener looks at ponta, chin in her hand. ] Ahhhh. Well! Actually, I can help you. I'm on the nose of a case, you see. Apparently, late at night, there've been these monsters that show up in the forest out there. Different from the normal kind that drop leaves. It's only a rumor, but supposedly, there's something - [ she lowers her voice, theatric: ] wrong with them. The aura is downright oppressive. Soooo... I'd watch out for those.
[ helpful.
the woman smiles at nimona when she sits, and lets her see. ]
A concoction for healing poison. Interested? Maybe you'd be a good apothecary.
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[ he pats datz on the shoulder and shoos him away. let the grandaps shark smile at each other ]
Yet if you do not mind a question for my victory...?
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Healing poison? [that sounds rad actually.] Yeah, sure. Show me, I bet I could do it.
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Oh my, that doesn't sound good. Late at night, you say...? We better watch out, then. Did people report them in any specific areas?
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and upon going outside, even with your low roll... well, the man - who introduces himself as kazan, turns out to have been bluffing. he holds out his sword to you, kogi, but it's completely dull. he grins at you like a rapscallion and raises his glass that he brought with him. ]
Ahh, you've called my bluff. [ he sounds so amused. ] Now, that doesn't happen too often. Unless you want a battle of wits, I'm afraid I'm not much for fighting - the eagle eyes of Ku are those of strategy, you see. I'll answer you a question, though.
[ the scrivener hums, thoughtfully flipping pages. ] From what I've heard, in the back areas of the forest. But...
[ it looks like she's hesitating, but after looking at ponta's very trustworthy and sweet smile, she shakes her head and lowers her voice a bit. ] ... Well, just be careful. Apparently, it's been happening all over the continent. Purple fog, dangerous monster, and then... when you defeat it, it's gone. People even say they might be eating humans.
[ nimona: the apothecary laughs at her enthusiasm, and brings the mortar and pestle over so she can see. ]
A dear friend of mine taught me the recipe. As long as you're careful, and you measure out your herbs right, you can use it to heal, but if you're one dose off, it's a very deadly poison. It's a difficult art.
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Ha! Even this old fox can still spot similar. Yet alas, these wily wits are less likely to match yours.
[ moving on ]
However, one must know if you too have had any dealings or strangness happen in these woods. [ he smiles a little mischievously ] Or know of a better challenger that awaits.
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Cool. Do you think it'd be effective against monsters as a poison, maybe? [... eh, might as well:] Could I have some? I guess I can give you some money if you want for it.
[she's looking out as kogi walks out, though. ahhh, her team is leaving with out her, she probably should go...]
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[ They will absolutely march right into that purple fog. ]
Thanks so much, you're super kind! I feel a little safer, knowing what to watch out for.
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wanders back over to nimona ig, maybe if this person won't sell the poison to her he can try this again on someone less creepily vigilant?
except actually he doesn't want to steal poison, none of them are apothecaries, they'd all just die, so never mind. ]
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kogi: the eagle of ku hums, pleased. ] My companion may know more of that, however... I have traveled far and wide across Solistia, and things have been a bit strange, lately. The winds of revolution have swept through our southern kingdom, which ought to bring light to our land, yet... the new king on the throne worries me so. While Ku remains light, supposedly, places across the continent have gotten a bit darker. The night appears to be coming on earlier each day - and the moon is heavier in the sky than ever. The seasons are wrong for this to be normal. Strange, isn't it?
[ man kazan talks a lot. the scrivener, meanwhile, nods to ponta, smiling and knocking off a cutesy salute. ] Happy to help! Stay safe out there.
[ aww.
meanwhile, the apothecary! she is very focused on her lesson with nimona. ]
Hmm. You could, if you could utilize it well, but... this concoction is made with santanejo blossoms and snowdrops. It is a very special sort of cure. I don't have a lot of them, but it is the duty of an apothecary to help...
[ she looks thoughtful. ] I wouldn't mind giving it to you, if you feel you'll be in need of it soon.
[ datz! with a 19, you successfully reach into the apothecary's satchel and pluck the following for yourself. she doesn't even notice.
]
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Even here, hm.....? The moons reach truly is remarkable. My thanks for this information, it will serve us well.
[ with that nugget learned, he'll lurk out here until the others are ready to go. if he looks a little grouchy, it couldn't possibly be because he's squinting at the direction of the moon ]
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a pause, and then:]
We're gonna go investigate the forest, I think, but - you probably need it more than we do. I don't wanna take it if it's gonna land you in trouble. So only if you're sure.
[she glances up at datz, and then back to the nice lady:] I gotta go either way.
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The weird monsters are apparently preceded by some purple fog, so that's probably our cue.
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but it's probably going to be more of a mess if he tries to put this stuff back so
he guesses he has these things now ]
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off you go! ]