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.

Comments

[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!

[ladyofstars]

Unfortunately for you, I have no need for money.

[duke_of_hazard]

Don't be ridiculous, everyone's gotta pay for food, right? Anyway, whatever little money you do have will be just fine. You can pay me in other ways, too, like a dance at the tavern! It's country night every new moon.

[ladyofstars]

I don't.

[duke_of_hazard]

You don't what... you don't eat?

[ladyofstars]

[Just raises an eyebrow at him and continues on her way]

[duke_of_hazard]

Ahahah... you're shitting me, right?

[ Stays behind this time, dumbfounded. Maybe he bit off more than he can chew with this one after all. ]