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.

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[aloof_savant]

[ Gives him a hard pat on the back, even though he didn't take a sip himself. ]

Heheh! What did you think of your preview into adulthood?

[flamesandfeathers]

It's kinda gross. Isn't there anything tastier?

[aloof_savant]

I told you, they don't drink this stuff for their taste.

How do you feel? A little light headed? Sleepy? Like you're a better dancer than you actually are?

[flamesandfeathers]

I'll have you know I'm pretty good dancer.

But no, not really. I only took one sip. Is it supposed to be that strong?

[aloof_savant]

That's disappointing...

...

...

My first one made me fall asleep within minutes.

[flamesandfeathers]

But that's you on normal day, isn't it?

[takes another sip. It goes down a little easier, so takes another]

Might because I'm a Grasslander. We're made of tough stuff.

[aloof_savant]

Alright, tough guy! I think the liquid courage is getting to your head! [ Yanks the tankard out of Hugo's hands. ]

[flamesandfeathers]

[laughs] Okay, now I'm feeling a little light headed.

Just a little. I think soda's the order for the rest of the night.

Oh! That reminds me. Do we have a cor-corrie, I hate this word…. Messenger. A messenger. I have letters for Mom and Aila.

[aloof_savant]

Oh, writing letters now, huh? How come you never wrote to me, your genius strategist?

[flamesandfeathers]

Did you ever write me any letters, your capable general?

[aloof_savant]

Hey, I have an excuse! Karaya didn't have an address for a while.

[flamesandfeathers]

And I thought you were going off on a world spanning tour.

Besides, these letters are Clan business. Apparently mom has a standing invitation to meet the Dunan President. And I'm begging Aila to join us here. I feel a little out numbered.

[aloof_savant]

Out numbered? How do you mean?

[flamesandfeathers]

We've got four Zexens, two Harmonians plus Duke who works for them, and one Grasslander, which is me. Feels like too many interests.

And Geddoe, but I have no idea what he's doing. I guess he counts as a Grasslander.

You're here though, which makes it better.

[aloof_savant]

Hey, I studied nearly half of my life in Harmonia, maybe I'm plotting something sinister, too!

[flamesandfeathers]

You being sinister is like like saying Geddoe is talkative. [Orders a green soda]

And there's no sinister intentions involved. Just… what's the saying? Mamie used to say it.

Oh, too many cooks in the kitchen.

[aloof_savant]

Heh, somehow I don't think bringing even more cooks in is the answer. With you, Geddoe and the Zexen knights, I actually find this place to be a lot safer these days.

[flamesandfeathers]

Yeah. That's true too.

I'm probably just over thinking it.

[aloof_savant]

You're only concerned for the safety of the people, right? It's not so much over thinking, you're just a good leader. It's why I chose to follow you.

[flamesandfeathers]

Thanks Caesar.

[aloof_savant]

...Well, that and I wanted to ruin Albert's day.

[flamesandfeathers]

[laughs and raises his soda glass]

To ruining Albert's day.