<strong>Point Respite main square, just outside the quartermaster's office</strong><br/><br/>As one might expect, for an unusual couple (which, given the scarcity of non-humans in the town as compared to the rest of the Dominion, would include any couple not consisting of two humans), Reliyian and Ulan got a few curious glances. However, most of the townsfolk were too busy, self-centered, or preoccupied to give them more than that.<br/><br/>"I suppose," Nils said, nodding in agreement with her analysis of social dynamics, "though I'm always struck by how many people choose to ignore that. Can't say I blame them too much, though. The Commandant keeps everyone to the same standards that she keeps herself. For her, it's just second nature. For everyone else, it's a real runabout." He smiled wryly for a moment, then shrugged. "Either way, I 'preciate your concern, but I'm happy to help you find what you need."<br/><br/>Reliyian's next set of carefully chosen words had the desired effect. The large man blushed slightly and glanced away from her for a moment, clearly trying (and failing) to avoid demonstrating his appreciation of the elf's appearance. He kept his wits about him, but clearly he was<em>Noticing Reliyian's Beauty</em>. "I think I do have weapons in stock that would suit your form ..." He blinked, apparently realizing how his words could interpreted, then he hastily added, "And your style, of course."<br/><br/>Apparently not wanting to misspeak further, he turned on his heels and darted through the door of his office. A bit more than a minute later, he returned carrying a pair of swords in plain leather scabbards, offering them to her to inspect.<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">Roll Result: Q.M. Nils rolled: 4d6<br/>Comment: Rapport-based resistance<br/>Result: 2, 2, 3, 4, <br/>Total: 11<br/>This brings Nils's Rapport-based resistance down from the base of Fair (+2) to Mediocre (+0) meaning that you successfully create an advantage against him. For the rest of the scene, he has the aspect italicized above. It can be invoked once for free, of course, and then additional uses will cost a Fate Point.</div></div>