The pub grows a little rowdier as what was obviously the first card game in weeks got under way. More drinks flowed, and the waitress even bought some as more gold was siphoned her way. It seemed the novice was beginning to clean house with the adventurers, however Torhan's hand tricks were going unnoticed by everyone, keeping him in just a little under. Saying he played them right. In the meantime, Alice talks with Pipra and the rogue about her life, explaining how she had grown up here. She's rather dodgey about what she does for fun, though, leaving that a mystery as she continued to clear a little house.<br/><br/>The waitresses eyes are lit by the time Pipra tosses in her last silvers, and her eyes go wide at her response.<strong>"Ummm, well I'm not sure..."</strong>The waitress starts, but jeering resounds from the now far less sober crowd.<strong>"The game can't end."</strong>A few say, leaving the waitress shy to want to disappoint.<strong>"I don't know, perhaps you have an idea, good sir?"</strong>She asks to Torhan, unfortunately leaving herself wide open for the pitch the two were planning.<br/><br/>Meanwhile the high priest began to chuckle at the paladin's words. The busy bodied acolytes seemed to be nearing the finish of the ceremony at this point as well.<strong>"There are several others, I'll have someone notify both the other warriors that their services won't be needed any longer. I'll also have them inform the inquisitor I plan to send along."</strong>He explained, but that was before one of the acolytes came approaching him from behind.<strong>"Your grace, we're finished now. All that is left is your final touches."</strong>Those words drew him away, and he sighed toward the group.<br/><br/><strong>"It seems I'm needed now. You can meet the rest of the group later, Alex. You are somewhat more familiar with the situation anyhow. Make sure to aid them well."</strong>He said, and turned back to the acolytes as they lead him toward the fountain where he seemingly began to perform those final touches. This leaves the adventurers alone, with an obvious dismissal on their hands.<br/><hr/>1d20+3=18 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2959728/)<br/>The waitress is outdoing you both, but luckily Torhan's sleight of hand is doing him well. Though she's obviously not sharp enough to catch on to what the two of you are planning, so it's not all for loss.