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

[ladyofstars]

[Outside the tavern, Zerase stands half in the shadows. Observing, a small frown on her face.]

[belfar_agent]

[ Observing the observer! ]

...Nice hood. For a suspicious person!

[ladyofstars]

[looks over at Minen for a moment, and then turns away] I am merely keeping watch, child.

[belfar_agent]

From a dark place in dark clothing? You're clearly up to something!

[ladyofstars]

[just looks at her] It is no concern of yours.

[flowingstrike_loser]

[Comes outside for a breather and doesn't notice her at first. About a few seconds later, he happens to turn his head in her direction and jumps.]

Shi-!

[He finally sees that it's just a woman.]

Do.. do you know you can give someone a heart attack lurking in the dark like that?!

[ladyofstars]

[Looks at Jeremy, before looking away again.] I am not lurking.

[flowingstrike_loser]

Then what else would you call it?

... Have you always been in this town? No. I doubt it. I'm pretty sure I'd have seen or heard about someone like you.

[ladyofstars]

I have only recently arrived.

[novilunium]

[ Sierra spots Zerase as she approaches the tavern, seeming amused. ]

My, a stalwart believer in "no fun allowed", are we?

[ladyofstars]

And yet, I don't see you joining in the celebration.

[novilunium]

I'm simply on my way. Hardly lurking like some.

[ladyofstars]

I am merely keeping vigil.

[aloof_savant]

Zerase, right?

[ladyofstars]

Yes.

[aloof_savant]

Heheh, you know, if you're gonna stalk someone, you could be a bit more subtle about it. For starters, you're free to join in the festivities.

[ladyofstars]

I have no need to partake. Nor desire.

[duke_of_hazard]

[ Steps outside to light a cigarette, when he notices Zerase. ]

Aw hell, looks like someone's date stood them up.

[ladyofstars]

[Ugh, this man]

I am keeping vigil.

[duke_of_hazard]

Vigil, you say? To me it looks more like you're trying to hide from someone.

[ladyofstars]

If I would hide from anyone it would be from you.

[nodestiny]

[ Pauses. Hesitates. ]

... Aren't you cold out here, miss?

[ladyofstars]

I am fine, thank you.

[nodestiny]

I see.

[ Stands there awkwardly. He just has a weird feeling about her! ]

You remind me of somebody who was very... interested in runes.

[ladyofstars]

[Turns her attention to him, frowning slightly. He can't mean Leknaat, she's too benign…]

Ah, you mean Windy.