Jennifer
"Mmh. Need someone to run protection on a ship? We can do that, if the price is right. Got to be good money though, government here pays well." *She gave a nod, interested at least.*
Matthew
"Pretty sure A private owned business pays more than the government whom I'm betting barely even knows you. But I would say I'm mostly offering a one time thing. As it's less protection I'm offering and more hitman, if you catch my drift. But I guess I'm up for hiring a more permanent employment. Just don't expect the pay to be that great compared to a once of deal" *Kibaru said looked at a stall before grabbing a coin and quickly going in to buy a kabab. Returning he would offer one to her*
Jennifer
*She'd raise a brow and as he walked off for a moment, but once she smelled food and was offered she was more than happy to take kebab and chew a big chunk of it in one go, nomming on it.* "Mm. Good food. Mmmh.. Anyway, we can discuss the price of a one time thing later mmh? Best to have our bookkeeper with us." *She definately liked the idea of a one off, get rich sort of agreement.*
Matthew
"Well then. When ya willing to introduce me to the book keep. I would like to get things settled as soon a possible. The sooner I can get those darned pirates to stop, the better" *Kibaru was quite exhausted from having to deal with ship faring fights to begin with* "Mmm, I would also like to test out your skills, But I guess that's more for my own entertainment than business"
Jennifer
"Mmh. Not a fan of play fighting, no use getting all fired up just to yield at first blood." *She shook her head and continued to consume her kebab.* "I prefer different kinds of contests. Lifting heavy shit and throwing it, drinking contests, mostly anything I can easily beat the locals at." *She said with a small grin.*
Matthew
"I'm all up for a challenge, Even if the challenge might lead to some blood shed. But it's not really fun fighting someone that's unwilling to fight." *Kibaru would've thought she might but up to his challenge, but it seemed she was a little more cautious. He had thought about not making his battle prowess so obvious, but that leads to lesser individuals trying to take advantage of him. Better to find someone with the guts to take him on then challenging someone he knew he could beat however* "I might not beat you at drinking, but I'm sure I can be more of a challenge in an arm wrestle"
Jennifer
"Arm wrestles fine. Mmh. I just don't like getting in the mood to kill someone only for the fight to end." *She gave a nod, finishing off her kebab and tossing the stick aside.*
Matthew
*Kibaru would go grab the stick with a sigh and a shake of his head* "Is this how everyone acts with food. The least you can do is throw it away in a proper place" *Kibaru then came back regarding her previous statement* "Combat isn't all about killing you know. But I guess some people fight in order to kill, but I mostly do if for the fun of it. But I guess the thought of arm wrestling does sound just as exiting... You up for it though?"
Jennifer
*She raised a brow as he went to pick up the stick. She didn't really get why he bothered, growing up in a herd didn't lend itself to cleaning up litter. She itched the base of her horns qgain and nodded.* "Mmh. Arm wrestling, sure. Inside the tavern then? Could do with a beer."
Matthew
"And I could do with a little more to eat. This was merely to keep my stomach from growling at me" *Kibaru said as he would follow the Brayer to a tavern. He was now getting more hungry just thinking about what he wanted to order*
Jennifer
*She headed inside and took her usual seat, waving over one of the workers and ordering herself a beer, glancing over to him to see what he ordered.*
Matthew
*Kibaru would order a huge plate of dumpling and once they were finished, he would sit down with her and start chowing down. After a few bites, he moved the plate closer to her as a gesture for her to eat some two. This was quite a large plate and even though he could easily finish this and then some, he wanted to get to their wrestling match sooner than later* "Eat up. Free of charge"
Jennifer
*She took a swig of her beer and looked at his food.* "Mmh? Thanks." *She went to chow down into his meal once offered, washing it down with beer. She was eating pretty quickly!*
Matthew
*Kibaru had ordered some ale before to help him swallow the dumplings better, he seemed to be eating a little bit slower than the usual folk. Right now he was more intrested to see whether the Brayer would eat more than half of the offered food. Soon enough he would finish though and give his stomach a pat* "There we go. Now I'm pretty much ready. So we doing this here then?"
Jennifer
*She wouldn't eat more than half, she wasn't /that/ greedy with food. She still ate quite a hearty proportion though, downing her beer.* "Mmh. Guess we are." *She shifted her chair to be across from him and rested her elbow on the table, ready to arm wrestle.*
Matthew
*Kibaru grasp her hand , ready to take her on, it was little hard with her having longer arms, but he managed. Though it seemed she wasn't exaggerating, her strength was quite powerful, enough to overwhelm him as the back of his hand hit the table* "Wow, It seems you do poses enough to be a good mercenary for the task then"
Jennifer
*Her arms were the size of most people's heads, so it wasn't too much of a surprise that she was pretty strong. During the arm wrestle she developped a grin. She let out a grunt as she won, giving an approving nod. She reached over and gave his bicep a little squeeze.* "Mmh, stronger than you look." *She remarked with an approving nod.*
Matthew
*Squeezing his biceps would feel like squeezing pure iron with flesh covering it. It seemed his muscle were more dense than the usual. Probably why he was stronger than he looked. But this interaction left him a little speechless as he didn't expect the sudden squeeze* "Ummm, thanks I guess. Though I would say you have the strength to back up that size. But I will challenge you to a rematch Some day"
Jennifer
*Her grin persisted as she went to lean back. She seemed to enjoy leaving him speechless after the fact.* "Sure, one day." *She went to call over another beer.* "So, where are you from exactly?"
Matthew
"Salvania. Place of my birth and place I was raised in. Having family roots here and there. And you're native to mentia?" *Kibaru asked not quite sure and not one to judge either as his appearance might not say he's from Salvania.*
Jennifer
"Me? Mentian? Bah. No, i'm here strictly for work, plenty of money to be made with the war going on." *She drank her beer when it came over.* "I'm from the federation."
Matthew
"Oh that so. Well would you be willing to move to Salvania if work there is more profitable?" *Kibaru asked as he tilted his head, finished his Ale and laid back*
Jennifer
"I'd have to talk to the others, but if the work is steady and the pay is good, I'd be willing." *She gave a nod, taking another sip of beer. She still leaned forward against the table.*
Matthew
"Maybe if you're able to keep up, you might just be able to join our little rag tag team or mercenaries. That is as long as you don't try to burry us under a burning building that is" *Kibaru said before he shivered from the thought* "Not so fun times*
Jennifer
"Not looking to join another group. Oddly specific though." *She smirked a little and finished off her beer.* "So, mmh. Tell me about Salvania? I don't know too much about it."
Matthew
"It's actually great there. Honestly, much better than a war stricken country like this. The capital is nice and clean with many high end restaurants about. The wildlife is just perfect for cooking" *Kibaru said with a smile as his tails wagged ever so gently besides him* "Honestly, I would say it's worth the visit there"
Jennifer
"I don't travel for the fun of it, just for work." *She let out a quiet grunt, drumming her fingertips on the table.* "I'll speak to the others, if they're onboard we can meet again and discuss the price mmh?"
Matthew
"Sure. Where will I find you then?" *Kiabru asked before another plate of food arived at their table. A large chicken with allot of side dishes. He immediately started digging into the food he had been waiting for*
Jennifer
"We'll be in town for a while, still on our contract." *She glanced to the food, but didn't say anything, just itching the base of her horns again.* "I've got a room upstairs." *She said with a nod.*
Matthew
"Well hopefully I can meet you again, but no worries, I am a resourceful guy. I've tracked down my prey many times before" *Kibaru said before offering her a drumstick*
Jennifer
*She'd eagerly accept the drumstick and chowed down on it with an appreciative sound.* "Mmmh. Tastes good." *She remarked.* "Who's to say I won't be the one tracking you down?" *She said with a smirk.*
Matthew
"Yeah, good luck with that. You'll find spotting me easier than finding out where I am. Unless of course you come to Salvania instead. Then I should be easy to find. Just ask around in the capital" *Kibaru said with a smile as she accepted the meat. He then leaned in closer to her as she ate* "Mmm... You don't much seem to have Oxen teeth... Though those maulers are quite thick from what I can see. Always interesting seeing beaskin up close"