EVENT: Birthday Party

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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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[esteems]

Oh? No, thank you, I can't say I'm fond of liquor.

But, yes, I remember you... my name is Chris Lightfellow. You know, you're the second person to preface my title with the word "lady" tonight.

[cray]

I'm Cray. Pleased to meet you.

[He gave a small smile.]

Oh? I'm sorry I didn't mean any offense.

[esteems]

Of course... It is something I have come to expect from foreigners. Female knights are pretty rare, even in Zexen.

You're that man who remembers dying once, correct?

[cray]

Ah yes, apologies.

[He nodded.]

Yeah, I am. Burned alive and all that...

[esteems]

Ah, that's right. How gruesome.

Have you found out anything about it since then?

[cray]

[He shook his head.]

Not a thing I'm afraid.

[esteems]

Another mystery to add to the list, then...

[cray]

Indeed. So, if you're not here to drink or celebrate, why are you here, if you don't mind my asking?

[esteems]

Actually, I really am here to celebrate, I'm afraid I'm just not quite good at showing it. You see, my men decided to take my young squire out for birthday drinks.

[cray]

Ohhh I see. Here to make sure he doesn't get too wasted, hm?

[He gave a small grin.]

You should join the drinking, really, you don't need to have a lot.

[esteems]

Does it really matter whether I drink or not? [ Everyone is so insistent! ]

[cray]

[He smiled.]

Of course! Everything's better with some wine. Don't worry I won't let you get too drunk~

[esteems]

Very funny. I am going to assume that is the alcohol talking and you're not really foolish enough to sweet-talk the Captain of the Zexen Knights.

[cray]

Maybe.

No it probably is.

But really, lighten up and have fun, hm?

[esteems]

I believe that one can choose not to drink and still enjoy themselves. I don't look down on those who do, so long as they don't cause trouble.

[ Bad, bad party person. ]

I apologize if I'm stifling the rowdy atmosphere.

[cray]

Heh not at all, I suppose some people just like to stay sober.

[esteems]

Drinking just to feel content is a sad downwards spiral. The key to enjoying liquor is to already be in high spirits long before you take that first sip.