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

[esteems]

[ Finally a local who isn't intimidated to say hi to her. ]

Yes, that's me... although just captain is fine.

I am Chris Lightfellow.

[fierce_marauder]

Pleasure t'meet you, Chris. Name's Hervey. I'm a... [ pauses and hesitates ] Just a sword-for-hire for now, I guess.

[esteems]

Likewise, Hervey. Just for now? What other aspirations do you have, if I may ask?

[fierce_marauder]

Uh... Let's just say I've got a keen interest for being out at sea. I probably still would be if my own lady captain was around.

[esteems]

Oh... My condolences. How did she pass away?

[fierce_marauder]

Uh-- well. I guess she'd be gone of old age by now, huh? But back at home she's still alive and kicking. Fierce captain, she is.

[ That makes no sense, but he figures she'll catch his drift. ]

[esteems]

...You're one of those people! Those who got displaced in time, correct?

[fierce_marauder]

That's right. Those people. Heh. Pretty crazy stuff, huh?

[esteems]

You're telling me.

I'm still trying to wrap my head around it, while you're most likely used to it by now. So you were a naval officer, I take it? How interesting... [ A strange concept to a Zexen Knight, but she knows it's a real thing in other nations. ]

[fierce_marauder]

Something like that. [ Completely happy for her to remain under this impression! ]

So, you been out at sea a lot? I imagine armour like that ain't too great out there.