<div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a1/37/66/a1376601f1493eefc0b677d26e86887c.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong>Alana Trickfoot<br/><strong>Time of day:</strong>25th of Duscar (December), Morning.<br/><strong>Location:</strong>Emon, Central District, the Light-Heart Tavern, Brothel, and Inn<br/><strong>Tagging:</strong>Everyone, open<br/><strong>Content:</strong>Just talking to her friends/whores/etc.<br/><strong>Notes:</strong>Nothing much, rolling outta bed, tending the bar mostly<br/><strong>Stats:</strong>You don't know.  ;D<br/><br/>Having turned away from the impressively sized half elven barbarian woman, Alana was just in time to see Kirss walk in, gently waving a hand for someone to attend her.  Smiling warmly in greeting before the druid turned to address the board full, absolutely full, of requests for aid in various matters both mundane and monstrous, Alana turned to one of her waiting whores on the second floor balcony that overlooked the main floor before just as quickly gesturing towards the new arrival.  The buxom beautiful blonde aasimar beamed and nodded her head, a pair of radiant golden wings spreading wide to allow her to casually glide down to the ground before just as quickly dismissing them, allowing them to fade into her scantily covered flesh.  "Excuse me?  M-my name's Milana.  Is there anything I can do for you?  Or...t-t-to you?"  She asked, blushing a little for her forwardness, her inexperience in such things, but the gleam in her white, radiant eyes was pure and honest at least.  She genuinely wanted to be here, which was odd since in most whorehouses of this size, many weren't happy to be selling themselves off.  As for the job board, there was something....odd about a few of the postings.  Certain letters were unusually darkened and bolded, but trying to decipher whatever message might be hidden, assuming it wasn't merely a writing error of some sort, was impossible to gleam at the present time between the sheer innumerable number of postings, and the fact Kirss's attention was now very much divided by the beautiful divine blooded individual now gently grasping the druid's upper arm in her small, pale, dainty hands.<br/><br/>However, there WERE plenty of small missions from various people in the city wishing for monsters to be killed, goods to be protected either on the road or from would be bandits in the city, or to escort certain individuals to other locations within Emon's walls or beyond.  Four stood out in particular, with the first leading to a meeting with the Central District guard captain, a Damian Krispin, seeking a brave band of adventurers to help hunt down a sewer dwelling menace that had only been glimpsed from afar, with several people having been found dead, if they were found at all, within its lair somewhere beneath the city streets.  The second job entailed simple guard duty of a shipment of rare magical reagents and goods, located within the Erudite Quarter, meant for the various shops within the city that had come in from Westruun.  Robbers had already tried to get their hands on the valuable wares, but while they'd been repelled, the guards had taken losses in turn, and they were hoping to bolster their numbers should the thieves try again.  The third and fourth jobs were simple escort missions of various people from point A to point B, with an unknown stretch of time attached to the last of the jobs, leading one to wonder if it was a more permanent job position, or until the current employees were 'let go' for one reason or another.  With nobles, it was rarely a sure bet, and would require a measure of patience and discretion in any event.....<br/><br/><strong>Jobs discovered<br/>One extermination mission<br/>One guard duty mission<br/>Two protection missions</strong><br/><br/><hr/><br/>Before No'lien could take notice of the stranger in a very strange land that had never felt the scourge of the Spellplague a little over a century ago, a shadow would pass just out of sight of Kagura's vision, before a breath would tickle across the side of her neck.<em><strong>"I rather like this world myself."</strong></em>A voice whispered, a gentle caress that was equal parts alluring and chilling.  A voice she'd find that only she could hear before the dark presence would disappear, leaving Kagura to wonder if she had imagined it all.  Whatever the case, the black smoke that seemed to curl off of her would intensify for just a moment, obscuring her from everyone around her as the presence came and went, the smoke acting as if it were reacting to whatever had just brushed past her as it had.  And there was little doubt something had as a black rose was laid just in front of her pack, out of sight of the other woman's vision, which just as quickly disappeared in a puff of dull gray smoke and mist, leaving no trace of it having ever been there in the first place.<em><strong>"You should enjoy yourself while you can....my love."</strong></em>The voice would whisper again, a sultry chuckle its parting remark that would fade as surely as its presence altogether....for now.....<br/><br/>((No'lien, roll a Perception check to see if you notice anything....amiss.  ;D  (DC 16))<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">If successful....</div><div class="spoiler_body">No'lien sees a winged figure, his leathery wings pitch black and gigantic in scope as they unfurl behind him, a young man with the blackest, abyssal eyes she's ever seen in her life standing over Kagura's shoulder, one hand trailing along the back of her neck in a sensual caress as he leans in to whisper into her right ear.  Dressed in a closed, dull gray vest top and long, matching gray pants, the seemingly young man, at least in his boyish appearance, smiles darkly when he sees No'lien glancing his way before mouthing two little words.  "She's mine."  Just as quickly he disappears, a trail of gray smoke and ash like particles following in his wake that just as quickly disappears without a trace....</div></div><br/><hr/><br/>Ashura chuckled once she'd finished her task at draining Keri's balls of at least one last climax before she got ready to depart.  "I happen ta like you Keri, but would ya kindly just call me Ash?  Ms. Allaran makes me sound like an old woman with a stick up her ass."  She'd smile, not offended by his formality by any means, it was just her preference was all since she was far from such a rank despite all the good her gang and herself had done for the most part.  "And to answer your question, you've a beautiful soul, far more than most people in this line of work, and it helps you left me pretty 'happy' last night.  It's been a long time since I've met someone who could keep up with me."  She'd explain, smiling huskily yet at the same time, kindly as she climbed up towards him to kiss him deeply on the lips, sharing the salty taste of him still on her tongue before puling away to get herself together for the day.  Pausing in her attempt to dress and prepare herself for whatever came next in her day, Ashura turned to regard the young monk and nod, understanding all too well what he was getting at even if she didn't know the specifics.  "Revenge is a funny thing, Keri.  I might not know who has wronged you, but I've been around 'long 'nough to know that look in your eye.  I won't try and stop you from getting what you need to see done, I just warn against lettin' it consume you.  I've seen it before, it never ends well for anyone who might be around."  Still, she'd nod, more firmly as she put her hat on, silently promising that she'd look for him if she heard anything that seemed like it'd help him in his search before letting him get ready for the day alone.<br/><br/>Alana, when she saw Keri come down before he handed over what he owed her, merely shook her head and put a hand over his, gently stopping him from leaving just yet as she said, "Don't you worry about it Kerrison.  You did the best ya could, and honestly, while I do need the money to keep this place open and comfortable for the staff and patrons alike, that you helped someone who needed it is far more valuable to me.  This is what the Light-Heart is all about, helping people like yourself find a measure of solace and safety from the rigors of the road and whatever troubles you wish to escape, at least for an evening."  She beamed, her eyes gleaming with that honest and generous nature she was so well known for as she let his hand go, sliding over a fresh plate of food for the tiefling.  "Whenever you're ready, it'll be here for you Kerrison.  I can have it warmed up again, just don't forget."  She asked, before turning her gaze up to the halfling when 'he' began to stir, frowning a little when she saw him refuse the milk she'd set out for him.  "Not to be a bother Gil, but everyone should eat healthy when they can.  While I have no problem serving alcohol at any hour of the day, I'd rather you have at least one wholesome meal while you're here."  She'd reprimand gently, but would otherwise let it go since it was, as it would be with anyone under her roof, their choice to do as they would.<br/><br/>Keri, in any event, would garner his own share of attention as Lenne began to play in earnest, drawing more than a few eyes towards her long before the tiefling stood upon her table.  Alone, they would've drawn more than a few stares along with a handful of coins, but together, they complimented each other, but it was obvious the real draw was the young dancer now doing his part to help his half elven counterpart's recital.  Something was absolutely beautiful about their joined performance as Keri's dance, his silk scarves trailing around him in a hypnotic pattern, while Lenne's skilled playing of her viol accentuated the man's twirling about perfectly, if in a far more subtle fashion.  Maybe it was the nightmare she had suffered not so long ago affecting her overall performance, maybe it was the loss of her better half so long ago, but whatever the case, while it dragged her skill down a little, it wasn't enough to deter most of the tavern's occupants, patron and whore alike, towards the pair.  When they finished, a round of thunderous applause would follow, with quite a few coins of varying sizes and worth were handed or tossed in their general direction.<br/><br/>((Add 42 gold coins, 70 silver, and 26 copper coins.  Split as you two wish to do so.  ;D))<br/><br/><hr/><br/>Alana sighed when Gil apologized, but smiled, nodding her head in understanding for the refusal.  "Of course, but do take care of yourself Gil."  While it came out as a statement, there was a gently pleading request in there with every word laced with her genuine concern for the young 'man' before her.  "The gods know that life out there isn't easy for someone who doesn't have anywhere to call their own."  She peered down at Gil, a knowing gleam in her pretty brown eyes as she drinks the milk herself, not about to let it go to waste before pulling out whatever Gil requested from the bar, although she would, if allowed to of course, gently push something healthy on the halfling before giving 'him' anything resembling alcohol so early in the day.  Even so, Alana blinked and cocked her head to the side, curious as to why Gil would ask as she'd pause in her work to peer outside as well.  "Not that I'm aware of, no."  She mused, before turning her gaze to the scantily clad giant of a half elven woman.  "You might need to get your axe out again if this is more trouble."<br/><br/>"Right."  Esmeralda replied, needing no further instruction as she'd push off the wall she'd been leaning against, the sound of her various bangles and bracelets the only other sound besides her heavy if bare footfalls trailing behind her.  "I'll at least warn the staff there might be trouble so they know to get those unable to protect themselves to safety before locking themselves in their rooms."  Nodding her head, Alana sighed and ran a hand down her face, clearly exasperated that this was becoming a regular thing, if it was indeed trouble preparing to knock down her door.<br/><br/>"If this does turn out to be something Gil, you'd have earned far more than my thanks, but let's not cause a panic just yet, alright?"  She asked, hoping he'd keep it to himself for now before giggling when his gaze was immediately drawn to Keri and Lenne's table.  "He's been around for a little while, but he's new enough.  I think he's looking for someone, but he's trying to earn money for travel, to where I couldn't say though.  He's a nice young man though."  She explained, letting Gil though without a further word thrown 'his' way for the time being.<br/><br/>((No surprise round in favor of the enemy, but no surprise round for you guys either.  So not a total loss there Chul.  :D<br/><br/>I THINK I got everything, but feel free to let me know so I can edit.))