<div class="floatright">(http://adn.i.ntere.st/p/19263228/image)<br/><div align="center"><em>Haruna Shimazaki</em></div><br/>(http://orig02.deviantart.net/6ea4/f/2010/235/d/d/fe_20th_anniversary__colm_by_kiyoko_chan.png)<br/><div align="center"><em>Edward Daggerson</em></div><br/>(http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/suikoden/images/8/86/Viktor_sII.gif/revision/latest?cb=20100322213027)<br/><div align="center"><em>Antonio</em></div></div>The woman was eyeing Lucille carefully, observing her movement and decisions, especially when she decided to draw her dagger. The paladiness was helpful enough! Stepping forward to attempt at picking the lock even tho someone of her at first sight might not resemble a rogue. The woman in robes looked on, even as the black cat leapt onto her leggings, claws finding purchase before being picked up by caring hands.<br/><br/><strong><em>"...I've heard of you, but I don't believe I caught your name..."</em></strong><br/><br/>The woman blinked, before a hand shot to her mouth as if she made a mistake. Indeed, in her haste and desperation, this woman has indeed requested a favor from a stranger without first introducing herself! Going into another bow, the woman emerged from it with a smile on her face as she looked at Lucille, stepping forward to stand by the door as she made her introduction.<br/><br/><strong>"I'm Haruna Shimazaki, one of the partners of the Singing Sword Inn!"</strong>The woman said with a cheerful voice. Indeed, the accent of was clearly mixed, neither here nor there. It was as if Haruna as keeping a trace of her native accent, while speaking with elements of Ausworthian voices and a tinge of accent from yet another country. Surely this would cause some intrigue, but even more intriguing was when the lock finally gave way, Haruna stood in front of Lucille, the cat looking at the Paladiness as she smiled.<strong>"Thank you very much! Indeed you have helped me aplenty! Please do..."</strong><br/><br/>Haruna opened the door,<em>to the sighs, groans and cheer of those inside... Lucille could feel the sense of tension ease with the opening of the portal, as if everybody was waiting in anticipation of something, or someone...</em><br/><div class="floatleft">(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/7d/15/15/7d15155c99b09ace8635140f00824c06.jpg)</div>The Singing Swords Inn, a large building and the biggest complex in the Docks district. Boasting an area able to hold nearly a hundred patrons, as well as a small dancing stage, and a bar with plenty of barrels and some choice liquors lining the shelves. The smell of grilled meat attacked the nostrils of the two ladies, and the smell of grapes and wine could be detected as a fitting drink alongside the hearty meals.<br/><br/>There were a dozen eyes looking at Lucille and Haruna, the latter who stepped up and released the cat as she turned to face the Paladiness. Her face wore a cheeky smile, gesturing with an arm to the people inside before turning to face them, a collection of men and women mostly decked out in common clothes or leather.<br/><br/><strong>"She chose the lock! Thankfully too, I thought I'd need to stop another door from being broken!"</strong><br/><br/>A cheer went up among the patrons, as coins were exchanged and mugs clanked. Not leaving the newcomer alone, Haruna took Lucille's hand with one of hers as she led the woman to the bar, calling out a name in a voice laced with some emotion.<strong>"Edward, Edward!"</strong><br/><br/>A man came over, dressed in studded leather armor, his hair blue and matching the coat across his shoulder. Behind him was a groggy looking thug, who upon closer inspection seemed to be suffering from a hangover. Edward, the second owner of the Singing Swords Inn, gave Lucille a bow akin to Haruna's, although his could do with some refinement.<br/><br/><strong>"Good afternoon! I see my lovely wife has been pranking on newcomers once again. Haruna here has her own antics, always being mischievous. I hope you did not need to replace a weapon or a lockpick in order to pass her test!"</strong><br/><br/>Edward gave a hearty laugh, as he looked over to the groggy man.<br/><br/><strong>"Antonio, look over the hall while I tend to our newcomer here. Already, this day seems to start off on a good note..."</strong><br/><br/>Haruna took a pitcher over, filling two cups with a serving of hot water with a light taste of bitterness in it. Mixed with locally grown tea, it was one of the delicacies of the inn when one might want to avoid the influences of wine.<br/><br/><strong>"Say, I have not gotten your name! You hair... It's so special! Are you new here? Where did you come from?"</strong>