<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/Y5s6p5S.png)</div><strong><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 11pt;">Victory</span></strong>(http://link to the post with your character's sheet)<br/><strong>HP:</strong>21/21;<strong>AC</strong>15;<strong>Initiative:</strong>+2;<strong>Saves:</strong>Str +0, Dex +2, Con +1, Int +7, Wis +2, Cha +2;<strong>Resistances:</strong>Fire Damage;<br/><strong>Senses:</strong>Darkvision 120, Shadow Sense 60;<strong>Passive Perception</strong>10,<strong>Passive Insight</strong>10,<strong>Passive Investigation</strong>15<br/><strong>Notes:</strong>Find Familiar active - Celestial Owl Isabella is outside keeping watch; Mage Armor<br/><strong>Tagging:</strong>Open<br/><strong>Mentioning:</strong>Everyone<br/><hr/><hr/><br/>Darc's absentmindedness makes him smile, despite himself. Were it not for the location, he might tease the other. Some things never do seem to change. Equally, Darc's answer is unsurprising. Or rather, it is a very Darc response. The amusing thing is the elf doesn't even do it to be intentionally vague or mysterious, he merely seems to stumble upon the words to make people react with bafflement.<br/><br/>The elf woman remains a concern, but less of one as moments pass and she does little but stare. Darc waving at her makes him check a sigh, but if she doesn't seem bothered by<em>that</em>then he has no idea what her purpose may be. Concerning. A slight split of concentration has him tugging his Isabella closer, making sure the owl is peering inside instead of out so as to better watch their elven spy, or whatever she may be. Mayhap just a woman with a crush, but if that is how elves flirt then they're a fair bit closer to his Father than expected.<br/><br/>Nach, at least, is always interesting to listen to. The man undoubtedly has stories of intrigue, and Vic can only see forming a rapport with the half-orc to be rewarding, in any scenario he runs his mind through. The Dire Bear pronouncement has him echoing Nach's grin, allowing full force of approval to shine through for an instant. Yes, this is one worth cultivating. A warrior, hunter... and, a cold part notes, likely not as intelligent as Vic himself, which should make everything a bit smoother.<br/><br/>"Nor I, though I imagine I do it better than some." A glance at Godwine's dancing is enough to confirm<em>that</em>, at least. "Few are they that do not harbor suspicion of tieflings; I imagine it is much of the half-orcs." Vic questions, raising a brow. "You have much to be proud of, to end up here."<br/><br/>The banter is enjoyable, at the very least. He's relaxing more with the group than he had perhaps intended, considering how recently they had met. But they seem... oddly genuine. Sarek is the one with the most questions remaining, though undoubtedly each has their secrets yet. "I will look forward to it then. I am sure I can take every bit of aggression you can offer." There's a glint to his eyes, a cunning that says Vic deserves his place here just as much as anyone else. He's not to be underestimated, and he'll show that to the orc if it's the last thing he does.<br/><br/>Nach flexing has him laughing despite himself, and he wonders for an instant what the half-orc would appear like Enlarged. Spell calculations flutter through Vic's mind, and he half wishes for a pen and some parchment. That Nach at least seems to respect Vic's own style is... somewhat unexpected. The Wizard has ran into more than a few of the more physically inclined that dislike or distrust magic, even those that view it as women's work. He tends to disabuse them of the notion quickly.<br/><br/>Sarek earns a nod as well. "There is certainly plenty of room to talk, but how far our skills will take us is another concern. I suppose we shall find out." He isn't quite interested in discussing details in a public setting. Would that he could conjure a bubble of silence around the table, but alas. "For now." Vic agrees. "Once we are in a more private setting perhaps we can go over things in more... detail?" He raises a brow at Sarek, half flirting, half genuinely wanting to discuss group capability.<br/><br/>Darc taking to the drink is another thing that hasn't seemed to change. Hopefully he manages to control himself around the nobles, at least. Vic glances at the various tables and then around at theirs, tapping his glass in consideration. Allowing his gaze to switch to that of Isabella's to make sure she can see Darc and the elf, he focuses back and glances at Nach. "As our elven observer does not seem keen to move, why not show me a dance of your people, Nach? I admit curiosity, and confess to being something of a scholar." Vic looks to the dance floor ponderously, noting the relatively tight grouping. "Or would we need more space? Perhaps we could find a side room away from the ball?" He raises a brow, wondering if his expectations that the half-orc wants an excuse to leave are accurate. Vic, himself, is taking a bit of a risk that whatever bond he forges with Nach will beat the worth of what he could have acquired from the nobles in a similar amount of time.<br/><br/>More than that, as long as they stay relatively close he should be able to keep an eye on everyone through Bella.