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

[belfar_agent]

If you're that scared of her, that means she's dangerous and definitely has something to hide! How can we just ignore that?! That's unacceptable!

[what_a_pain]

[One of the rare instances where he gets a bit more emotional. In this case, anger.]

No! I'm being sincere this time. Just let it go.

[belfar_agent]

[ Not used to him being firm and assertive, so she just stands dumbly and not sure what to do! ]

Shigure...

[what_a_pain]

[Somewhat taken aback himself a little. He tries to calm down.]

I.. uh.

[Takes his hands off her shoulders too.]

I'm sorry. I just don't want you to have to deal with it.

[belfar_agent]

Isn't it my duty to deal with things that others don't want or can't? I don't understand why you're doing this...

[what_a_pain]

There's nothing else I want to do.

Anyway, I honestly don't think she's here to assassinate anyone. So, you know.

[belfar_agent]

Great! I'll just take your expert word on it, right?

[ She loads her gun and wraps her red cloak around her. ]

I'm going to find her and speak to her myself, you just stay in your cozy little bed.

[what_a_pain]

What!?

[Tries blocking her.]

I'll do it!

[belfar_agent]

[ Also trying to maneuver around him. ]

Y-You're acting bizarre!

[what_a_pain]

There's nothing bizarre about trying to keep a friend safe!

[belfar_agent]

Friend?

[what_a_pain]

W-what a pain.

Yes. Now would you leave it to me?

[belfar_agent]

[ "Friend". She hasn't used that word nor openly considered anyone such since her fight with Roberto. She also remembers that her erratic behaviour ruined that friendship, so perhaps it's best not to let history repeat itself... or get too attached for that matter. ]

...Can't I help, at least? We're co-workers after all.

[what_a_pain]

[Sighs.]

You're not gonna let up if I don't, huh?

[belfar_agent]

What does that say about me if I let you do all the work? I'm not some helpless princess, you know.

[what_a_pain]

... Fine then. Try and be careful though.