Post by Sephiroth on Jul 20, 2013 16:52:34 GMT -5
Sephiroth watched the throng of people conducting their business in the market place. He was hungry and it had occurred to him that seeing as this was a different world to his, the currency was likely to be different too. This posed a problem. For as confident in his own ability's as he was, he still needed food and water to sustain him. He couldn't survive on strength alone, although it may provide some opportunity's for work.
As he watched the people go about their way he noticed the high traffic of people coming and going from a small building situated behind some of the stalls. Deciding that this would be as good a place as any to seek information and or of source of income, he ventured towards its front door.
As he approached the door it suddenly burst open and a man was thrown through the open archway and crashed to the floor. Sephiroth smiled and thought to himself " Things look like they could get interesting ". Stepping over the unconscious man Sephiroth made his way through the open door. Inside it looked like a tavern of some sort. To the left of the small smoke filled room stretched a bar covering almost the entire side. Several hogs heads of ale sat upon it and behind it a angry looking barman.
Taking up the center of the room were a group of men swords drawn who were having a loud and heated argument. Around them onlookers hugged the walls attempting to stay out of harms way. Sephiroth pondered with amusement that although they didn't want to get hurt, they also didn't want to miss the action. From what he could discern the argument was about some form of card game. Someone had been cheating and it appeared the others wanted blood as payment.
One of the men suddenly threw a blow at another. The man ducked and shoved him backwards. The man went cascading into Sephiroth. The man stumbled and then span to look at Sephiroth. " Watch were your going insect or you will get the same as these idiots. "
Sephiroth raised an eyebrow. " Insect? " He began to chuckle at the angry man before him.
The man before him became visibly more angry. " Ill teach you for laughing at me " he swung a vicious blow his broadsword at Sephiroths head. Sephiroth simply smiled and thrust his hand forwards grabbing the man by the face. Before the attacker knew what had happened Sephiroth threw the man across the room slamming his head against the wall instantly knocking him out. As his body slumped to the floor two more of the men who were stood with sword drawn rushed him.
" Bastard we`ll show you " Sephiroth dodged the first blow aimed at him and parried the second with his sword. A third overhead blow came rushing towards his head. Sephiroth simply took the blow on his sword and thrust his hilt into the mans face. The mans nose exploded from the force and fell to the floor screaming as he held his face. Sephiroths third and final attacker hesitated and that was all that was needed. Sephiroth slashed his sword towards the mans throat and stopped just short of cutting him.
If i were you i would collect my friends and leave. " The man nodded as shock seemed to steal his voice. Helping up his two comrades they made for the door. Sephiroth stopped them by blocking their way with his sword. " Dont forget to pay your bill " The men simply nodded and threw some money towards the bar before retreating out of the main entrance. Looking towards the remaining men in the center of the room he said. " You should leave too. " Without word the remaining few sheathed their weapons put money on the bar and withdrew through the back door.
The barman motioned for Sephiroth to approach the bar so he did. Taking a stool he sat down.
" I owe you thanks lad. You handle yourself quite well and if you hadnt had shown up things could have got a lot bloodier. Let me buy you a drink " Sephiroth nodded in thanks as the barman handed him a large flagon of cool ale. " The names Teller and this here establishment is mine. What brings one such as yourself here? "
Sephiroth took a long swig of his ale. " Im here looking for work. Im new to this world and find myself in need of regular pay. "
" Regular pay you say, dont know much about any regular pay but if your looking for work i know of a job or two that will get you a decent wage. Mind though its a one time type of deal "
Sephiroth nodded and indicated the man should continue. " Well it just so happens theres a merchant I know who can .... acquire certain items others cant. Now far as i know he should be due here anytime soon. I`d have figured he would have arrived by now but looks like he is late by a few days/ If you want to make a bit of coin I`d be happy to reimburse you for the safe delivery of my items. What do you say? "
Taking another long draw from his ale Sephiroth nodded and smiled. He quickly looked around the room checking no one was listening. " Do i need to know what the items are? Or does the price include discretion? "
The Barman chuckled and shook his head. " You dont need to know what the items are just that I want them delivered safely and am willing to pay to make it happen."
It was Sephiroths turn to chuckle. " Fair enough good innkeeper. But i have one favor to ask of you first. I could use some food " he said the last with a grin.
The Barman laughed, " Of course. I wouldn't want you dropping dead from hunger before you got back now would I. give me a moment." The barman moved into a room situated behind the bar and after a few moments came back carrying a tray of cheeses, bread and dried meat. Sephiroth happily began to eat. Teller explained a few more of the details such as the roads he should use to find the merchant and the kind of dangers he may come across during his travel. Once Sephiroth finished his meal he stood and picked up his sword.
" I best be on my way then, I wouldn't want your items to get lost now would I. Thank you again for the meal. " with that he headed towards the door.
" Just dont forget.....they arent worth anything if they come back broken." Sephiroth chuckled as he left the building and began heading towards the forest road. He had a feeling today was going to be a long, long day.
As he watched the people go about their way he noticed the high traffic of people coming and going from a small building situated behind some of the stalls. Deciding that this would be as good a place as any to seek information and or of source of income, he ventured towards its front door.
As he approached the door it suddenly burst open and a man was thrown through the open archway and crashed to the floor. Sephiroth smiled and thought to himself " Things look like they could get interesting ". Stepping over the unconscious man Sephiroth made his way through the open door. Inside it looked like a tavern of some sort. To the left of the small smoke filled room stretched a bar covering almost the entire side. Several hogs heads of ale sat upon it and behind it a angry looking barman.
Taking up the center of the room were a group of men swords drawn who were having a loud and heated argument. Around them onlookers hugged the walls attempting to stay out of harms way. Sephiroth pondered with amusement that although they didn't want to get hurt, they also didn't want to miss the action. From what he could discern the argument was about some form of card game. Someone had been cheating and it appeared the others wanted blood as payment.
One of the men suddenly threw a blow at another. The man ducked and shoved him backwards. The man went cascading into Sephiroth. The man stumbled and then span to look at Sephiroth. " Watch were your going insect or you will get the same as these idiots. "
Sephiroth raised an eyebrow. " Insect? " He began to chuckle at the angry man before him.
The man before him became visibly more angry. " Ill teach you for laughing at me " he swung a vicious blow his broadsword at Sephiroths head. Sephiroth simply smiled and thrust his hand forwards grabbing the man by the face. Before the attacker knew what had happened Sephiroth threw the man across the room slamming his head against the wall instantly knocking him out. As his body slumped to the floor two more of the men who were stood with sword drawn rushed him.
" Bastard we`ll show you " Sephiroth dodged the first blow aimed at him and parried the second with his sword. A third overhead blow came rushing towards his head. Sephiroth simply took the blow on his sword and thrust his hilt into the mans face. The mans nose exploded from the force and fell to the floor screaming as he held his face. Sephiroths third and final attacker hesitated and that was all that was needed. Sephiroth slashed his sword towards the mans throat and stopped just short of cutting him.
If i were you i would collect my friends and leave. " The man nodded as shock seemed to steal his voice. Helping up his two comrades they made for the door. Sephiroth stopped them by blocking their way with his sword. " Dont forget to pay your bill " The men simply nodded and threw some money towards the bar before retreating out of the main entrance. Looking towards the remaining men in the center of the room he said. " You should leave too. " Without word the remaining few sheathed their weapons put money on the bar and withdrew through the back door.
The barman motioned for Sephiroth to approach the bar so he did. Taking a stool he sat down.
" I owe you thanks lad. You handle yourself quite well and if you hadnt had shown up things could have got a lot bloodier. Let me buy you a drink " Sephiroth nodded in thanks as the barman handed him a large flagon of cool ale. " The names Teller and this here establishment is mine. What brings one such as yourself here? "
Sephiroth took a long swig of his ale. " Im here looking for work. Im new to this world and find myself in need of regular pay. "
" Regular pay you say, dont know much about any regular pay but if your looking for work i know of a job or two that will get you a decent wage. Mind though its a one time type of deal "
Sephiroth nodded and indicated the man should continue. " Well it just so happens theres a merchant I know who can .... acquire certain items others cant. Now far as i know he should be due here anytime soon. I`d have figured he would have arrived by now but looks like he is late by a few days/ If you want to make a bit of coin I`d be happy to reimburse you for the safe delivery of my items. What do you say? "
Taking another long draw from his ale Sephiroth nodded and smiled. He quickly looked around the room checking no one was listening. " Do i need to know what the items are? Or does the price include discretion? "
The Barman chuckled and shook his head. " You dont need to know what the items are just that I want them delivered safely and am willing to pay to make it happen."
It was Sephiroths turn to chuckle. " Fair enough good innkeeper. But i have one favor to ask of you first. I could use some food " he said the last with a grin.
The Barman laughed, " Of course. I wouldn't want you dropping dead from hunger before you got back now would I. give me a moment." The barman moved into a room situated behind the bar and after a few moments came back carrying a tray of cheeses, bread and dried meat. Sephiroth happily began to eat. Teller explained a few more of the details such as the roads he should use to find the merchant and the kind of dangers he may come across during his travel. Once Sephiroth finished his meal he stood and picked up his sword.
" I best be on my way then, I wouldn't want your items to get lost now would I. Thank you again for the meal. " with that he headed towards the door.
" Just dont forget.....they arent worth anything if they come back broken." Sephiroth chuckled as he left the building and began heading towards the forest road. He had a feeling today was going to be a long, long day.
