EVENT: Birthday Party

[1000_npcs]

The tavern is curiously more crowded than usual tonight. Perhaps it's the recent influx of travelers who have decided to stay at Budehuc, or the fact that it's a certain squire's birthday, but the barkeep hasn't seen such a big crowd since the days of Nadir's plays. Drowned out by the drunken men's laughter and absurd stories, a small band of musicians can also be heard playing near the stage.

Comments

[duke_of_hazard]

Clovis, you're still alive? I would have thought your little blood-sucking friend drank you dry by now.

[latkje]

[ He shrugs. ]

Maybe I rose from the grave.

[ He sits down across from Duke without asking. ]

[duke_of_hazard]

Please. Don't mind me. [ A little sarcastically, even though Duke would totally do the same thing to somebody. ]

So what's the deal with that, anyway?

[latkje]

The deal with what?

[duke_of_hazard]

The deal with gothic lolita looking for you, what do you think?

[latkje]

You don't have women chasing after you? And you have such broad shoulders.

[duke_of_hazard]

As if I'd want those freaky types! I prefer my women to be women!

[latkje]

[ The barkeep has just come out with drinks, so Nash takes a slow sip. ]

There aren't many of those in Caleria.

[duke_of_hazard]

There are some! They're just being outshined by Elaine's beauty.

[ He follows with a sip from his own tankard. ]

And you didn't even answer my question. If you don't wanna talk about it, just say it straight, that's how we do it in my unit.

[latkje]

Ah, but the truth is usually crooked.

Sierra's my wife, Duke.

[duke_of_hazard]

...Come again?

[latkje]

I don't like to repeat myself.

[duke_of_hazard]

Why?!

[latkje]

I'm under an evil spell.

[duke_of_hazard]

Don't take me for an idiot! I can't believe you're fooling around with that chick!

[latkje]

No one ever believes me. I'm starting to feel insulted.

[duke_of_hazard]

There ain't such thing as an evil spell, unless you're talking about "love"! Which is probably the same thing.

Heh. Who knew the "missus" would be her all along... Man, you really screwed up.

[latkje]

[ He shrugs. ] No, I'm just married. [ Same difference, really. ]

[duke_of_hazard]

I guess you'd ideally want one that doesn't age, huh.



...So what kind of rituals and ceremonies does a wedding with a vampire involve?

[latkje]

Why? Are you upset you weren't invited? [ He puts his elbow on the table and circles his wrist around, noncommittal. ] The whole point of a marriage is that it's boring.

[duke_of_hazard]

Boring? That doesn't sound like someone who asked me if I worry about becoming predictable. [ ok, has to ask. ] She got any cute sisters or cousins that were there?

[latkje]

Exactly. Sometimes the most unexpected thing is to do what's expected.

Maybe I should introduce you to my aunt Lena. [ Heh heh. ]

[duke_of_hazard]

Stop screwing around! You and I aren't that far apart in age. [ Pictures "aunt Lena" as an old grandma. ]

[latkje]

Lena's my aunt, but she's my age. And I thought you said you liked older women. I might have a picture of her, but if you're not interested… [ He throws his hands up. ]

[duke_of_hazard]

[ Slams both hands on the table, now that the age range checks out. ]

I'm interested, I'm interested! I always thought I'd make a great uncle!