The Stars...

[ladyofstars]

[A woman in black appears at the gates. It's impossible to tell if she walked up or if just appeared out of the air

So, this is the place. I expected something else. Something ... more well kept.

No matter. This is where the stars have led me. For better or for worse.

Also, I feel... Ah, that was here not too long ago. Perhaps it will come back.

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[duke_of_hazard]

[ Wolf whistles! ]

Who's this babe, now? -- Hey, you!

[ladyofstars]

[cuts her eyes to the man]

[And looks away.] Can I help you?

[duke_of_hazard]

[ Approaches her and trying to follow her gaze, refusing to be ignored! ]

Hey now, I should be the one helping you! You're not from around here, huh?

[ladyofstars]

I am quite able to to help myself.

[duke_of_hazard]

No problem, my pleasure! [ Err, a little too distracted by her knockers to hear her response, ugh duke! ]

So where do fine ladies like you come from? With skin like that, it's somewhere cold I bet!

[ladyofstars]

And my displeasure it seems.

Where I come from is no concern of yours.

[duke_of_hazard]

Is that why you wear that cloak? It's not that cold here, you know! Probably don't even need it!

I'm Duke.

[ladyofstars]

I am fine. [quickly loosing patience with this man]

[duke_of_hazard]

...
Your name is Fine?

[ladyofstars]

No.

[duke_of_hazard]

A bit on the shy side, aren't you?

[ladyofstars]

[Fixes a look on him. Really?] Hmph. [Begins to walk away]

[duke_of_hazard]

Aw, c'mon, old Duke isn't that scary! Am I?!

[ladyofstars]

Do I look like a woman easily frightened? [Still walking away]

[duke_of_hazard]

[ Following her from a safe distance, thinking he's making progress if she's asking questions. ]

Honey, you don't look like any woman I've ever seen! But, look, I get it now - you're a strong independent black-clothed lady who doesn't need no man! Just what's the hurry?

[ladyofstars]

I'm in need of information.

[duke_of_hazard]

Well, hell, why don't you just ask?

[ladyofstars]

I doubt you have the information I want.

[duke_of_hazard]

Is that so? What kind of information does black riding hood want? In my profession, we keep an ear out for all kinds of intel.

[ladyofstars]

Very well, we shall see.

What is your impression about this place and the people in it?

[duke_of_hazard]

Impression? I mean, it's not exactly Gregminster but it's nice and cozy. Tavern is cheap, curry tastes great, exotic ladies...

[ladyofstars]

I see. [Clearly not the answer she was looking for] Good day. [Begins walking off again]

[duke_of_hazard]

W-Wait! What the hell did I do now?!

[ladyofstars]

You did not have the information I wanted.

[duke_of_hazard]

[ Straddles up beside her again. ] It's because you weren't specific! Listen, sunshine, I'm a mercenary, if you really wanna know something, I gotta see some dough!