<div class="floatright">(https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca887773594c2.wixmp.com/f/a3af2715-5c48-431c-998f-ee41b8356baa/dde54aq-70e10b45-529b-4519-aa7c-4acd7d03efe4.png?token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWIiOiJ1cm46YXBwOjdlMGQxODg5ODIyNjQzNzNhNWYwZDQxNWVhMGQyNmUwIiwiaXNzIjoidXJuOmFwcDo3ZTBkMTg4OTgyMjY0MzczYTVmMGQ0MTVlYTBkMjZlMCIsIm9iaiI6W1t7InBhdGgiOiJcL2ZcL2EzYWYyNzE1LTVjNDgtNDMxYy05OThmLWVlNDFiODM1NmJhYVwvZGRlNTRhcS03MGUxMGI0NS01MjliLTQ1MTktYWE3Yy00YWNkN2QwM2VmZTQucG5nIn1dXSwiYXVkIjpbInVybjpzZXJ2aWNlOmZpbGUuZG93bmxvYWQiXX0.qLOaog1qruejaa7IXXKVOGOcnPL4g1R_45gkKhomjeo)</div><div class="floatleft">(https://static1.e621.net/data/sample/62/f0/62f08d27df77b4bb4ddb413e7b6d4d29.jpg)</div>Seated at the table Darius was curious as to what this was going to be all about. She had welcomed him into his abode seemingly at a whim. Yet despite this bounty on his head as the hellhound she was all smiles. She made no word for it as she took a moment to sip some tea just across from him and the servants around her were placing bread, salt and a bowl of heated rice between the pair of them. It was meant for the nobles and it was but a small gesture of hospitality. She was making sure the social cues were there for the wayward bastard prince that this was a ritual of welcoming.<strong>"Are you the one whom sought me out?"</strong>Diabelle placed the tea down and smiled. Her eyes flashed with brilliance and she adjusted the teacup within the dish, turning it thrice over. Darius had slipped up.<strong>"No your Grace. I had my eyes on you for different reasons."</strong>Darius looked at her suspiciously since he noticed she was using magic without words, and doing a good job of hiding it in her tea drinking. Darius thought it was a dangerous spell and went for his blade, yet before he could even raise accusation she interrupted.<strong>"Quite the curious ring you have on you. Magical... faint but still magical."</strong><br/><br/>Glancing down he notes the signet ring on his hand. He failed to put it away and she spotted it. The guards had their spears pointing at Darius but Diabelle spoke in elvish and they eased back.<strong>"Im aware of how paranoid being a hunted royal can be. You lost your sister to violence. But I assure you and your companions that you are in no danger."</strong>Slowly he eased back down and felt crestfallen... He mentally cursed himself and felt really really stupid. Darius looked on as he broke the bread and slowly dipped it into the salt before eating it. He was intrigued by this since he had not divulged much and yet this woman knew so much. It made him wonder quietly if others could discern more than what she could.<br/><br/>She knew who he was and she continued without a single moment of hesitation.<strong>"You are here to look for potential allies in your quest to take back your home, to Padhe yes? But you lack funds, and you lack strong soldiers."</strong>He replied.<strong>"Among other things. You seem to know me well. What is it that *you* want though?"</strong>He said going straight to the heart of this moment. There was more food being plated, lamb and roasted vegetables such as carrots and potatoes along with some honeyed ale. In short a healthy bounty. None the less she continued and spoke.<strong>"I have my ways Your Grace. But a royal bachelor can hardly go unnoticed. Especially if they succeed in their quest."</strong>She spoke Darius swallowed hard as he was certain he misread but no she really did suggest an engagement then and there.<strong>"You barely know me and yet you..."</strong>She merely smiled knowing that the man was acting as expected. It seemed bizarre to suggest such a pact with someone she's barely met but he was still thinking like a commoner in certain ways.<strong>"I know you enjoy the company of women... exotic women, and are willing to risk much to become more than an exiled prince. I am wanting my lot in life to improve as well. A token position is not what I wish. My terms are generous and my resources even more so. True, tis favors for favors... but there are benefits."</strong>She has much ambition for an elf and she lets the group digest her proposal.<br/><br/>Growl'Ruk's and Songbirds quiet inquiry into why she didn't bid on the orc gladiator was simplistic in nature. The actions of the orc and the fury of the crowd made it impossible at that point. Once the orc makes up his mind on whom he serves, she observed the slavers didn't stop him. Clearly she did not have a chance in raising the bid if that happened. As for why she would want him per say. She wasn't telling just yet. But being around nobles and their slaves, he'd probably manage to figure it out soon enough.<br/><br/><hr/><br/>Darius rolls Deception and gets a natural 1.<br/>At 2021-09-18 15:51:16, Laughing Hyena (uid: 10552) rolls: 1d20a12 Result: 13 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=155841)<br/><br/>Diabelle covertly and silently casts Detect Magic and rolls Stealth and gets a result of 19.<br/>At 2021-09-18 15:55:17, Laughing Hyena (uid: 10552) rolls: 1d20a12 Result: 19 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=155842)<br/><br/>Darius rolls Perception and gets a 24 spotting the spell.<br/>At 2021-09-18 15:58:44, Laughing Hyena (uid: 10552) rolls: 1d20a15 Result: 24 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=155843)<br/><br/>Darius rolls Arcana and gets a natural 1... again.<br/>At 2021-09-18 16:07:30, Laughing Hyena (uid: 10552) rolls: 1d20a11 Result: 12 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=155844)<br/><br/>Diabelle rolls Diplomacy and gets a 16 on the result.<br/>At 2021-09-18 16:13:04, Laughing Hyena (uid: 10552) rolls: 1d20a11 Result: 16 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=155845)