Good evening Budehuc

[trueltning_fury]

[There's a tall man clad all in leather walking through the gate, hiking alone with a pack slung over his back. It's like he knows exactly where he is, exactly what he wants, and doesn't mind whether or not he attracts any attention.

At least, until he has a glance around to see what's changed recently.]

...please tell me the tavern is still open.

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[aloof_savant]

[ Approaches Geddoe with an uncharacteristic beam, he was actually starting to believe that he may be the only person who still exists from the present timeline. ]

Geddoe! Am I glad to see you!

[trueltning_fury]

[blinkblink] Caesar? I thought you had moved on to greener pastures.

[aloof_savant]

I thought I would, too, but... things happened. Master Thomas has been away for some time, and that's not even the worst of it.

[trueltning_fury]

[Well, that does answer one question he would have needed to ask. His big, heavy eyebrow goes up.]

...worst of it?

[siiiigh. Business rather than pleasure already]

[aloof_savant]

Have you heard anything about time travel or different worlds in your line of work?

[what_a_pain]

[He's sitting at the fountain when he notices Geddoe enter the premises. He's definitely different from most people Shigure's seen come through here. That fact makes him only watch the other for now.]

[trueltning_fury]

[Even with only one eye, he can feel eyes on him, and glances to see who's staring now. Not recognizing the shaggy-looking fellow, he just nods to indicate that he knows. He knows.]

[fierce_marauder]

[ He seems hesitant at opening his mouth for once, given how intimidating this guy seems to be, but he overhears him and hey, they're probably going to bump into each other in the tavern anyway, since that's where he's headed. ]

Tavern? Now I definitely wouldn't be here if that place weren't around!

[trueltning_fury]

[Glancing at this guy, Geddoe doesn't know him but he does seem like the type]

Good. I've had a long journey and could use a drink.

[fierce_marauder]

Oh yeah? Journey from where, if y'don't mind me asking? Seems like this place is getting pretty damn popular.

[trueltning_fury]

Caleria. [it's no big secret, really] Across the Grasslands.

[fierce_marauder]

Hah!

[ He seems way too amused by this, a slight expression of amazement on his face. ]

So you're actually from here? That red-head's gonna' be thrilled.

[miss_matchmaker]

Hey sir! If you're looking for a place to stay, we got plenty of room at the inn! No need to sleep in the tavern!

[trueltning_fury]

....I wasn't going to sleep there.

Are you running the inn, then?

[miss_matchmaker]

Me? Oh, no! My friend Erin is in charge of the inn -- you should see her about rooming!

I run the quest guild, hehe.

[trueltning_fury]

[that makes him raise an eyebrow]

Quest guild? That's new.

How good is the money?

[miss_matchmaker]

Hmm... I'll be honest, it's not anything lucrative. We only started out, so our clients are just local villagers... but it's not always about the money, right? Even the poor need help, more than anyone sometimes! Don't you agree?

[belfar_agent]

[ A little later, at some point when Geddoe is actually inside the tavern. Minen has been somewhat a regular at the tavern ever since she arrived, always listening in on loud mouthed men, collecting whatever useful information she can. That, and she's no stranger to a few alcoholic beverages herself. ]

Hm?

[ She takes note of Geddoe, a rather conspicuous looking man that she would easily remember if he had been here before. ]

You're new...

[trueltning_fury]

[By now he's had a few himself, but doesn't even look remotely tipsy. Geddoe glances aside at being addressed]

Just arrived today.

[belfar_agent]

[ She takes a seat on an empty stool beside him and slams her mug on the bar table. ]

By choice, or reasons unexplained?

[ She doesn't feel quite tipsy either, but it wouldn't take a lot to get her there. One drink maximum for the little angel of rage and fury. ]

[trueltning_fury]

[Why hello...]

Choice. I'm visiting on personal business.

[flowingstrike_loser]

[Was jogging earlier and is now tired and making his way back to the dojo by passing by the front gate area.]

Huh? Sorry. Did you say something just now?

[trueltning_fury]

Just talking to myself.

[And giving him a once-over. Lots of unfamiliar faces around the castle these days...]

[flowingstrike_loser]

[Nervous laugh.] I've been told I do that a lot, too.

[trueltning_fury]

Mm.

How's the castle, these days?