Diplomatic Maneuvering?

[windamierofdunan]

[A newcomer sits alone at a table in the back of the tavern, accompanied by only a small notepad and a canteen of water. Occasionally, you might find him jotting down some notes, but for the most part, he's just looking around, quietly taking in the atmosphere of this unfamiliar locale.]

"Such a lovely estate...There is nothing quite so liberating in this world as a sense of anonymity, though I suppose I ought to seek an audience with whomever is in command here, at some point."

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[duke_of_hazard]

Anonymity? Heh, now who're you hiding from?

[windamierofdunan]

Ah, no one in particular, I suppose.

[With a smile, he rises from his chair and offers a slight bow of his head.]

Klaus Windamier, of Dunan. You are?

[duke_of_hazard]

Captain Duke, of Harmonia's 14th Defense Force unit.

You're a bit far from home, aren't you?

[windamierofdunan]

Glad to make your acquaintance, Captain.

Indeed, although that is somewhat intentional. It seems that the landscape here in the west has changed somewhat in the wake of this "Fire Bringer" war. You might say that I have been deployed here for the sake of...mutual understanding.

[duke_of_hazard]

You're saying you're some kinda diplomat? So that's why you're all stiff and formal in a tavern...

[windamierofdunan]

Stiff and formal?

[He holds an expression of mock disbelief for just a moment, then smiles as he returns to his chair.]

Well, my profession may account for say...fifty percent of this. As for the rest, I'll afford twenty-five to the fact that the hour is early, and the remainder to the fact that the wine has not yet begun to flow...

[duke_of_hazard]

Hour is early? ... [ Looks around, then speaks quietly so only Klaus can hear. ] I'll be honest with you, I don't even know what time it is.

[ Started drinking hours ago, oops. ]

[windamierofdunan]

Ah, not to worry, sir. I can check...

[He produces a silver pocket watch.]

Eight o'clock, it says here...Then again, it said the same thing this morning, come to think of it...Ha! It would appear that you and I are in the same proverbial boat, Captain.