It's Hyur Nuhn
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Khunbish Avagnar: It's a rather blistering day out by Forgotten springs when the group arrives, and people are more than happy to point out where Old Lady J'osie resides, being a small cabin just outside the walls, the reason for this is apparent by the alchemical smells as soon as one gets close, the smells are far from pleasant as well. Sitting on a chair on a porch is a weathered older miqo'te woman who looks rather sour as she spies the group, "If'n ya lookin' fer somethin' to make th' nuhn more palatable t' deal with, yer'll need t' come back later, ain't got nothin' that won't just knock 'im out and limp"
Chachanji Gegenji: "A-ah, um... no no. 'm here ta help ya out wit th' whole stolen cane thin'?"
Kai Averniss coughs slightly behind a gauntlet to obscure a wrinkling of her nose against the strong smells. "Indeed, madam. We were informed that you required assistance."
Reis Okeya has her hand over her nose and mouth guarding her from the smell "....ummm what is this stuff....exactly?" she points to all the titems about the place
Khunbish Avagnar: The old lady nods her head as she glances about the group with narrowed eyes, "Good! Azeyma be praised some competent folk that aren't too busy dealin' with a too sober Nuhn." she stands up and pats down her robes, "Well... what d'ya need t' know afer you go runnin' off into th' deserts." she looks at Reis, "Alchemy sweetie, lots of alchemy stuff, keeps the kids in the springs in one piece, keeps other people happy so they don't bother trade with the springs."
Chachanji Gegenji cants his head this way and that in thought. "Well, um... I guess we'd need ta know what happen'd, who dunnit, 'n where they done went."
Kai Averniss looks at the other two, then back to the woman. "A question or two, perhaps.. the leveplate names the culprits as a group of seekers. Are you sure of this? It couldn't be Amalj'aa, or foreigners..?"
Kai Averniss nods to Chachanji Gegenji.
Chachanji Gegenji glances to the other two for some confirmation.
(î‚“Reis Okeya) "or any idea why they would steel your cane...of all things?" she looks at the other two members of the group then back to the little old miqo'te.
Khunbish Avagnar: J'osie snorts at the last part, "Durn right it's got t' be seekers, Amalj'aa wouldn' sneak in an' jus' knock guards out, foreigners... maybe... but that's a lot of foreigners t' empty out a keg house, an' what they'd want with an' old ladies cane's beyond me! But sure as ah'm standin' 'ere they took it!" she motions towards the desert, "Lot of 'em ran that way carrying an' rollin' 'em"
Chachanji Gegenji looks in the direction indicated, scratching idly at his cheek. "... I wonder if'n there'll still be a trail left by 'em at this point..."
Reis Okeya looks over to where the old lady was pointing "......so they stole the towns spirits and your cane and went off into the desert.....thats really odd."
Kai Averniss shakes her head in bemusement, then looks as well. "Alright.. well, nothing to it but to look." She pauses. "Were they seekers from THIS tribe?"
Chachanji Gegenji: "Well, stealin' in general ain't a nice thin' ta do... so tha's already odd ta me. I dun think I could steal nothin'."
Khunbish Avagnar: J'osie blinks a few times and shakes his head, "Naw, there are other tribes out in th' desert, normally don't steal but some rumors been flyin' about some tribe taking a new nuhn that ain't a seeker been flyin' like flies on a dead sand worm, actin' all strange like an' such."
Reis Okeya: "so you need us to return your cane and the other stolen goods then?"
Chachanji Gegenji: "M-master? I ain't worth tha' much of'a lofty title..." He shakes his hands in front of him as if to dismiss some bad luck blowing his way from such things. "'n-n I'm jus' hopin' a good stern talkin' ta will get them ta give back what they done stole. I mean, seriously. Stealin' an old lady's cane is jus' rude."
Khunbish Avagnar: "Yes! Nuhn's been intolerable since 'e's been sober all th' time an' it's makin' the younglin's come mewlin' t' me an' I ain't here t' help them figure out how t' make 'im enjoyable! Cane is very important, good memories."
Chachanji Gegenji: "Jus' Chachanji 'r Chachan's fine, really," he suggested, rubbing at the back of his neck. "'n I'd recommend a hat if'n ya got one. Will help keep th' sun offa yer face 'n stuff."
Kai Averniss: "We could wait until evenfall.. but that will give the hooligans that much more time to consume the stolen spirits." She blinks. "Not that that's.. a bad thing. Ah, but it means more bells lady J'osie must endure without her cane. If we intend to leave later, I will insist on remaining on hand here to help, until then. It's only proper."
Kai Averniss: "..perhaps a new cane might be crafted?"
Chachanji Gegenji: "W-well, I could prolly make a metal one... but I dunno if'n tha'd be any good in this sorta weather... plus she said she's got good mem'ries in tha' cane."
Khunbish Avagnar: "Pah! Cane has... memories attached yes." J'osie nods her head, "Can't be easily replaced. If'n ye want t' wait tha's fine."
Chachanji Gegenji: "It'd be disrespectful ta th' kami in it if'n ya jus' abandon it like tha'."
Reis Okeya: " i havent noticed any decent sized tress that could provide well enough materials to craft a cane....unless we could use bone or some such."
Chachanji Gegenji: "'sides, we're goin' after those meanies anyroad... so there ain't much pro'lem in tryin' ta get 'er cane back while we're doin' it."
Kai Averniss: "Oh, yes, I imagined that your cane had sentimental importance." She smiles at the old woman. "But a spare cane might alleviate some difficulties in the interim."
Reis Okeya: "or we can help her out with her daily needs while we wait for night to come?" she looks about the place.
Khunbish Avagnar: She waves her hand, "I ain't invalid yet, jus' memories, and whackin' people comin' with stupid questions."
Kai Averniss: "Very well." She nods firmly. "We'll help out until the evening. And then.."
Khunbish Avagnar: She snorts, "Fine then, what can ya' do t' help 'sides chasin' hoodlums int' th' desert?"
Chachanji Gegenji: "Ya don't seem all that annoyed."
Kai Averniss: "Annoyed?"
Khunbish Avagnar: The woman nods and opens the door to motion to a stove in the corner of what looks like a very well stocked and set up alchemy lab, "The stoves been 'avin' problems, if'n ya can fix it." she says to Chachanji then looks over to Reis, "Hrm... Needs some more Natron." she looks at Chacha, "Yer 'ere, yer'll get it back, ain't no use in tryin' t' push ya' out th' door, yer th' professionals."
Chachanji Gegenji: "Ya said ya were an annoyed knight."
Khunbish Avagnar: She points at Kai then the water, "Since yer ain't got other skills t' 'elp, need some more bottles of fresh water from th' spring source, careful, slippery gettin' there."
Chachanji Gegenji: "... mebbe takin' care'a me forge might come in handy 'ere..."
Khunbish Avagnar: She nods her head, "Might be, ain't a smith, been fillin' th' place with smoke."
Kai Averniss: "Anointed.." She looks back to J'osie, and nods. "Just show me the bottles and the water, and I will do the rest, madam."
Chachanji Gegenji: "Oh, there might be a crack what needs fillin'!" he chirps thoughtfully with a nod before looking back at Kai. "Tha's what I said. Annoyed. Ya dun look it." He gives the knight a shrug and then patters over to the stove, fishing tools from a bag at his hip.
Khunbish Avagnar: J'osie opens an unmarked crate and then motions to Kai, it is filled with empty bottles, she points towards the grassy rocks across from her, "Over there."
Chachanji Gegenji: "Huh... well, 'ere's yer pro'lem..." Chachan comments as he produces the hardened material. "I took it out 'n fixed up th' pipe so it should work jus' fine now..."
Khunbish Avagnar: J'osie was chuckling over Kai's misadventure but deposits the bottles of water in her lab. She nods her head to Chacha, "Ah huh...good, can keep it, don' want it." she nods her head to Reis and motions, "Sun is finally fallin' since yer all said ye wanted t' wait till got cooler."
Khunbish Avagnar: J'osie hands the excess salt back, "Don't 'ave use fer salts like this."
Kai Averniss: "Mrrf.. seems I'm being tried today... miss Reis, could you help with this..?"
Reis Okeya: "hmm? oh sure lets see here."
Chachanji Gegenji: "Izzat normal fer an annoyed knight?"
Chachanji Gegenji: "Is that why ya slipped? Too much oil?"
Chachanji Gegenji: "I'd hope so."
Khunbish Avagnar: J'osie chuckles as she listens and sits herself back down on her chair like a good NPC.
Kai Averniss: "I believe it is time to go!"
Reis Okeya: "yes we shouldn't have to woory about the heat as much now."
Chachanji Gegenji: "Well, I've never been really bothered wit heat... but 'm glad it'll be more comfortable fer ya two."
Reis Okeya: " well i was more concerned for our friend in the heavy metal armor the heat dosent bother me that much guess the scales might have a hand in it?'
Chachanji Gegenji: "Um... not really?"
Reis Okeya: "err not really but i always keep my eyes to the ground i find all sorts of shiny stuff that people walk by or just drop."
Kai Averniss: "Let's go, then. I'm sure the gods will guide our steps."
Khunbish Avagnar: Well finding a trail was easy when one of the kegs must have been leaking, even in the moon light the lines and coloring of the sand was noticeable.
Chachanji Gegenji: "Oh, huh. Well, I was figgerin' th' trail'd be all covered up by th' sand by now... tha's pretty helpful."
Reis Okeya: "......hmm you think that whater spirit they had would of dried up by now i guess we are really lucky huh?"
Chachanji Gegenji: "Well, it could still get covered up if'n a sandstorm kicks up'r somethin', right? So we prolly should get goin'."
Reis Okeya: "...it was nothing special....errm thank you for the praise though."
Khunbish Avagnar: The trail leads a fair bit of time into the desert, the moon already high by the time a camp comes into view. One massive pavillion tent is set up, several smaller tents circle around it, even though it is night it is busy enough to see a fair few miqo'te moving between the large tents entrance and the smaller ones.
Chachanji Gegenji: "I get th' feelin' we're gonna be a bit outnumbered if'n they ain't open ta talkin' this out..."
Reis Okeya: "......ummm what should we do? try and talk to them?"
Chachanji Gegenji: "Well, 'm all fer tryin' ta find a nice, friendly way'a solvin' this, but... they IS bandits, right?"
Chachanji Gegenji: "I dun think we can jus'... walk down there 'n say hello."
Reis Okeya: "mabe we can wait and see if thay get drunk enough to not notice us?"
Khunbish Avagnar: There are a pair of guards standing outside the front of the large tent, but they don't look terribly attentive, more bored
Reis Okeya: and what is that large beast over there?"
Chachanji Gegenji: "S-so... SHOULD we go 'n just say hello, then? I got a pretty friendly hello."
Reis Okeya: "mmmm mabe one of us can distract the group in the big tent while the others try and find the cane?"
Kai Averniss: "Then, I would say that's our best plan.. barring objections?" She looks back to the camp. "..also, we can wait for them to get a -little- more drunk, I imagine."
Reis Okeya: "its worth a shot i guess."
Khunbish Avagnar: As the party carries on, the voices and music changes, different instruments, some miqo'te are carried out, it looks to be mostly women, a few others make their way inside as if to replace those that tapped out., eventually the two guards are replaced
Chachanji Gegenji: "So, um... do we go down now? Or are we waitin' s'more? 'r what?"
Khunbish Avagnar: One of the guards starts to peer in your direction but turns out he was just leering at another passing miqo'te that was tending to the elephant things.
Reis Okeya: "i think we will need to go soon they may start to notice us if we stay here to long."
Chachanji Gegenji: "So... we jus' walk on down there, then?"
Reis Okeya: " i hate to say it but i think the big tent may have everything we need to complete this leve...." she gulps
Chachanji Gegenji: "W-well, if'n we can make nice wit 'em, mebbe they'll just give us th' cane back?"
Chachanji Gegenji: "S-so... are we goin' ta go talk ta 'em? I mean... 'm all fer it, but I 'unno 'bout goin' down there all by meself, y'know? 'm jus' one Lalafell."
Chachanji Gegenji: "Oh, yer back. So, um... I guess let's go, then?" He rubs at the back of his neck. "Unless we gots another plan? I ain't really good at th' plan-makin'."
Reis Okeya: "well i guess its with her plan you two go and distract them and ill try and sneak around to the back of the tent and look for the cane."
Chachanji Gegenji: "Well, akay... here goes, I guess..." He fidgets about for a bit before making the slow trek down to the camp, trying to look as open and non-threatening as possible. Which wasn't too hard, considering. He was never the sort that looked intimidating, even when trying to be.
Kai Averniss: "Good. Do what you can, but if it's too much, shout for help." She considers. "Setting fire to the alcohol reserves, or forcing those massive animals to panic or stampede would make good covers for escape."
Khunbish Avagnar: One of the two Miqo'te guards shouts out, "Hoy! You there! What's a lalafell doing out here? Get chased by a toad?" the other one snickers and nudges the first one while laughing.
Chachanji Gegenji: "Ah, um... not really? Didn't ev'n see any toads on th' way 'ere..." He comments with an awkward little chuckle in a faint echo of their shared laughter. "Um, actually, 'm lookin' fer a cane fer an old Miqo'te lady."
Khunbish Avagnar: The two look at each other and shrug, "I haven't seen a cane, have you?" "Nope, 'cept the one you get beat by but I haven't pissed my mom off lately" "That's because she's been too busy with the new nuhn."
Chachanji Gegenji: "Well... um..." He rubs at the back of his neck again. "If'n I could ask, where'd she get th' cane? It might be th' one we're lookin' fer?"
Khunbish Avagnar: The first one blinks a few times then looks to the other one, "Q'iche, where'd your mom get her cane?" "Huh... you know... think she got it off some dead adventurer Q'inoa"
Chachanji Gegenji: "Oh, huh. Tha' might not be th' cane, then. We're lookin' fer one belongin' ta an old Miqo'te lady from over at th' Springs."
Chachanji Gegenji: "Seems someone made off wit it 'n th' trail brought us over this'a'way."
Khunbish Avagnar: They both shrug in unison, "If that's the case, maybe ask the new Nuhn, we're just camp guards, no one tells us anything" the other one grunts, "Go ahead inside, Nuhn's rules, guests welcome if they want to party."
Chachanji Gegenji: "Ah, thankya!" He gives them a smile and nod before taking them up on their offer.
Chachanji Gegenji: "Um... I 'unno. I was too focused on jus' tryin' ta make nice, y'know?"
Khunbish Avagnar: The guard that Reis just bumped into makes an attempt to grab at the smol lizard girl but manages to miss her barely, "HEY! What are you doing sneaking around back here! Party is inside!"
Khunbish Avagnar: Inside the Pavillion there are pillows scattered everywhere, music instruments, various tools, there's a banquet table that is almost spilling over with food interspersed with bottles and several different kegs can be seen along one side, some with Amalj'aa markings too. Everyone seems to be in the throes of vices until the group enters and all goes quite. There are only two males to be seen.
Khunbish Avagnar: Amidst a massive pile of pillows is a Hyur that could only be described as a well toned Thavniarian with tawny skin and red hair. The most noticeable thing about him is his left arm, which appears to be encased entirely in what looks like cooled lava, an angry red glow emitting from the cracks in it. There is a similar glow to his eyes. To his left, kneeling and holding a cup is the other male, a seeker who is looking down at the platter he holds, ears pinned, tail limp.
Khunbish Avagnar: The hyur blinks a few times at the lalafell and his face splits into a grin, "A lalafell! I have not seen your kind in a couple years! And another Hyur! hahaha!" he stands up and claps his hands, "I admit I was starting to get tired of Miqo'tes, come in! Join the party!"
Chachanji Gegenji: "Ah, um... sure thin'?" He looks up at Kai. "I-it'd be rude not ta, I 'spose."
Khunbish Avagnar: He flops back down on the pillows before glancing about, "Evening is still young! Continue the party!" the women start picking up the music again, a few others dancing and singing some grab a bottle here, or a plate of food there. The man motions the two of them forward, "I'm Efreeti." he glances and pushes the Maleqo'te, "Een! Get me a bottle of the green stuff!" the Male nods his head and moves over towards the table, his movements stiff, limited, there's a jingling as he moves and he never stands up straight.
Khunbish Avagnar: The guard sighs and lifts up a flap, "Get back in there then!" he shakes his head and sighs, "ugh... just hurry up."
Khunbish Avagnar: Efreeti nods his head to Chacha then looks over at Reis as she's ushered in, he suddenly doesn't just look, he focuses in on her, there was a glint to his eyes as he licks his lips before grinning.
Khunbish Avagnar: Efreeti stands up and approaches the group, more following than anything, he is fascinated by Reis, "You, horned one, what are you?" he leans in, as if smell her, he was clearly radiating a lot of heat, "I will have to reward that guard for sending me someone so... unique." he pauses a moment and steps back, "What brings a group like you to my tribe?" he retrieves the bottle as it arrives and retrieves two cups off the table, pouring two cups before holding one out to Reis.
Chachanji Gegenji: "A-ah, well, we're kinda lookin' fer an old lady's lost cane," Chachan stated, figuring honesty would be the best policy here.
Khunbish Avagnar: Efreeti straightens up as he takes a long gulp of his wine, "An old lady's cane... all the way out here in the desert?" he laughs a bit as he makes his way towards the pillows and flops back down upon them, "I don't know anything about a cane, no use for them." he motions to Reis, "Now her, I have a use for, what do you want for her, never seen an Au Ra before."
Chachanji Gegenji: "Well, um... she thinks it mighta gotten snatched up wit some alcohol from th' Springs..." he explains, rubbing at the back of his neck. "N-not sayin' yer th' guys what snatched either'a 'em... but she pointed us in this direction ta find it." He blanches at the request to purchase Reis before nodding and pointing at Kai. "Um, yeah... what she said."
Khunbish Avagnar: "Huh? Free woman? Pah, maybe I'll have to go to Sil'dih and see if they have any in their slave markets." he waves dismissively, "Shame, that one is pretty."
Chachanji Gegenji: "Anyway, um... would it be akay if we look around fer it? I dun want to impose on yer guys' festivities 'n whatnot."
Khunbish Avagnar: "What? You speak for her, but she's a free woman, I'm assuming then she's clearly in a contract with you or a retainer but can leave...hrm." he strokes at his chin, "You." he points at Reis, "How would a life spent having your every desire fulfilled at my side sound?" he glances at the maleqo'te and snorts, grinning at the poor man. He looks back to Chacha, "No imposition! Guests are always welcome as long as they aren't here looking to try and kill the mood!"
Chachanji Gegenji: "Oh, a'course not... parties'r fun, y'know?"
Khunbish Avagnar: "Of course! And so I party from the time I wake up to the time I pass out amidst a pile of miqo'te women that have been worked to the point of exhaustion." he winks at Chachanji, "In fact! Stay and enjoy the revelry! I can even get you a miqo'te each to keep you company!"
Khunbish Avagnar: "Een, go tell them to roll one of those new Kegs we liberated from that Miqo'te city last night." the Maleqo'te bows and shuffles out, jingling all along the way.
Chachanji Gegenji: "A-ah, a-actually, I already have... um..." He pokes his index fingers into each other, before finishing more quietly. "... a girlfriend."
Khunbish Avagnar: "Nonesense! She's not here to keep you warm and happy!" he looks at Kai, "yea, but if they wanted to keep it, should have kept it better guarded." he looks to Reis and steps up to her, "You want to come sit down with me, Reis is it? I'm sure you would thoroughly enjoy it."
Chachanji Gegenji: "'m plenty warm'n happy jus' havin' 'er as a girlfriend..." Chachan responded with a fidget. "'So, um... I-I'mma pass. More fer ya, I guess?" A shrug and a strained smile. "I-I'm sure she didn't mean ta upset ya, Mr. Efreeti," Chachan jumps in, trying to soothe the man's ego a bit. "'n-n ya never know what some folks'll put in their wares."
Khunbish Avagnar: He tilts his head, "...That is Absinthe, strong absinthe." he states and snorts, "Ul'dah? what a stupid name, Sil'dih was a jewel." he nods his head before he turns back to the group, a decently large Miqo'te male steps in, the first thing noticeable about him is half his face was badly burned at one point. He walks up to Efreeti and kneels, the fur on his short ears and tail seems a bit fine for miqo'te, "Yes father, you asked for me?"
Khunbish Avagnar: Efreeti grins at Reis, "Reis, you are welcome to stay as long as you like. I want to know more about the Au Ra, and where they come from." he grins, "I am sure there are new things I could experience that I haven't before." he licks his lips again.
Chachanji Gegenji: "Maybe ya grabbed it accidentally in th' rush? I mean... it still wasn't nice fer ya ta jus' take th' kegs insteada buyin'r tradin' fer 'em..." He puts on a little 'you should be ashamed pout' there. "But... if'n it's akay, could we take a look 'n see?"
Khunbish Avagnar: Efreeti sighs and motions towards the back, "Q'ing, take them to the kegs." he turns his attention back to Reis, grinning to her, "Do you like to travel and try new things Reis?" he motions towards the tables, "I was considering taking the tribe to Thavnair soon..." he was really laying it on with the tone as he speaks to Reis. He glances at Kai a moment, narrowing his eyes at her, "You could take one of the males if you wanted, it might loosen you up some."
Chachanji Gegenji: "Ta be fair, I dun always know what's goin' on neither..." Chachan comments to Kai, but also seems eager to go check for that cane. He looks to the one identified as 'Q'ing.' "And, um... sorry fer th' trouble. Shouldn't take too long at all."
Khunbish Avagnar: "- mind a chance with a woman, even if it is not a miqo'te." he settles in and takes a gulp from the bottle of absinthe directly.
Reis Okeya: "why...yes....i like to see the world..i..was...never awllowed to see it before...come on miss kai its so late! we could stay till morning.....right1?" she tugs on her arm.
Khunbish Avagnar: Q'ing shrugs and moves for the back of the tent, "Follow me, there was no Cane." he guides them across the way, any who follows to a tent piled high with kegs from all over by the markings.
Chachanji Gegenji: "W-well, it can't hurt ta check, right?" Chachan chirps, trying to remain friendly. He gets to looking, trying to balance between being thorough and being quick.
Chachanji Gegenji: "Jingly? Like tha' one Miqo'te that was wit yer new Nuhn? He was pretty jingly."
Khunbish Avagnar: Q'ing shrugs, "Only jingling in camp is our former nuhn Q'een, but that's his chains, he's got anklets attached to piercings."
Chachanji Gegenji: "Was it th' same kinda jinglin'?"
Khunbish Avagnar: "The chains are too short for him to do more than hobble." he shakes his head, "No like... bells like collar bells some wear."
Chachanji Gegenji: "Oh, huh... Well..." He pouts a little bit again. "In either case, ya guys wouldn'ta had ta rush 'round like that if'n ya had gotten th' kegs fair 'n square rather'n jus' takin' 'em. If'n ya guys'r gonna be 'ere a while, it'd be good ta make nice wit th' other people 'round."
Khunbish Avagnar: Q'ing blinks a few times and folds his arms, "No challenge in it if just trading. You asking us return them?"
Chachanji Gegenji: "It'd be nice," he states, keeping that pout. "I mean, if'n it's a challenge ya guys want... 'm sure ya could see if'n th' folks from th' Springs'd be willin' ta spar wit ya or somethin'."
Chachanji Gegenji: "Then ya can have yer challenge 'n still make nice wit yer neighbors."
Khunbish Avagnar: Q'ing snorts, "Doesn't challenge th' hunters. You really want us to put them back hm?"
Chachanji Gegenji: "Well, 'gain... it'd be nice..." He cants his head thoughtfully as a strange idea hits him. It's unusual for him. "Oh! Mebbe ya can make that a challenge too! Like, gettin' 'em out wit'out noticin' was a challenge... could ya get 'em back wit'out them noticin'?"
Khunbish Avagnar: There was a pause as he ponders the Lalafell a moment, "Hrm... would be new, never tried that..." he watches the lalafell, "We will try it. this time."
Chachanji Gegenji nods cheerfully. "I bet yer gonna do great! I mean... sneakin' somethin' in sounds like it'd be jus' as hard, if not harder'n sneakin' somethin' out..."
Khunbish Avagnar: Q'ing nods his head, "Yes." he shouts, "Q'iche, Q'inoa! Get the hunters, we're sneaking the U' kegs back."
Chachanji Gegenji gives the Miqo'te another smile and nod, and then returns to the others. "So, um... no cane. I looked. Mebbe she jus' misplaced it?"
Chachanji Gegenji: "Oh, um..." He glances back in to wave to Efreeti. "Thanks fer bein' so helpful! Enjoy yer party!" He pauses for a bit of thought, then pulls out a bag from his belt. "Um, here... ta make up fer th' troubles, I have some Yellow Drops ya guys can have! Um... if'n ya like lemon-flavored candies, tha' is." He looks about and put it on a nearby table. "I'll jus' leave this 'ere if'n ya guys want it."
Khunbish Avagnar: Efreeti peers at the candy before he gets up to approach the candy, pondering it for some time. Back across the desert, J'osie is upset but resigned. She does grumble a lot about her missing cane but accepts that at least things will be better with everyone drunk enough to handle the nuhn of the U' tribe again.
Chachanji Gegenji offers to try and make her a new cane to make new memories of answering stupid questions with!
Khunbish Avagnar: It's a rather blistering day out by Forgotten springs when the group arrives, and people are more than happy to point out where Old Lady J'osie resides, being a small cabin just outside the walls, the reason for this is apparent by the alchemical smells as soon as one gets close, the smells are far from pleasant as well. Sitting on a chair on a porch is a weathered older miqo'te woman who looks rather sour as she spies the group, "If'n ya lookin' fer somethin' to make th' nuhn more palatable t' deal with, yer'll need t' come back later, ain't got nothin' that won't just knock 'im out and limp"
Chachanji Gegenji: "A-ah, um... no no. 'm here ta help ya out wit th' whole stolen cane thin'?"
Kai Averniss coughs slightly behind a gauntlet to obscure a wrinkling of her nose against the strong smells. "Indeed, madam. We were informed that you required assistance."
Reis Okeya has her hand over her nose and mouth guarding her from the smell "....ummm what is this stuff....exactly?" she points to all the titems about the place
Khunbish Avagnar: The old lady nods her head as she glances about the group with narrowed eyes, "Good! Azeyma be praised some competent folk that aren't too busy dealin' with a too sober Nuhn." she stands up and pats down her robes, "Well... what d'ya need t' know afer you go runnin' off into th' deserts." she looks at Reis, "Alchemy sweetie, lots of alchemy stuff, keeps the kids in the springs in one piece, keeps other people happy so they don't bother trade with the springs."
Chachanji Gegenji cants his head this way and that in thought. "Well, um... I guess we'd need ta know what happen'd, who dunnit, 'n where they done went."
Kai Averniss looks at the other two, then back to the woman. "A question or two, perhaps.. the leveplate names the culprits as a group of seekers. Are you sure of this? It couldn't be Amalj'aa, or foreigners..?"
Kai Averniss nods to Chachanji Gegenji.
Chachanji Gegenji glances to the other two for some confirmation.
(î‚“Reis Okeya) "or any idea why they would steel your cane...of all things?" she looks at the other two members of the group then back to the little old miqo'te.
Khunbish Avagnar: J'osie snorts at the last part, "Durn right it's got t' be seekers, Amalj'aa wouldn' sneak in an' jus' knock guards out, foreigners... maybe... but that's a lot of foreigners t' empty out a keg house, an' what they'd want with an' old ladies cane's beyond me! But sure as ah'm standin' 'ere they took it!" she motions towards the desert, "Lot of 'em ran that way carrying an' rollin' 'em"
Chachanji Gegenji looks in the direction indicated, scratching idly at his cheek. "... I wonder if'n there'll still be a trail left by 'em at this point..."
Reis Okeya looks over to where the old lady was pointing "......so they stole the towns spirits and your cane and went off into the desert.....thats really odd."
Kai Averniss shakes her head in bemusement, then looks as well. "Alright.. well, nothing to it but to look." She pauses. "Were they seekers from THIS tribe?"
Chachanji Gegenji: "Well, stealin' in general ain't a nice thin' ta do... so tha's already odd ta me. I dun think I could steal nothin'."
Khunbish Avagnar: J'osie blinks a few times and shakes his head, "Naw, there are other tribes out in th' desert, normally don't steal but some rumors been flyin' about some tribe taking a new nuhn that ain't a seeker been flyin' like flies on a dead sand worm, actin' all strange like an' such."
Reis Okeya: "so you need us to return your cane and the other stolen goods then?"
Chachanji Gegenji: "M-master? I ain't worth tha' much of'a lofty title..." He shakes his hands in front of him as if to dismiss some bad luck blowing his way from such things. "'n-n I'm jus' hopin' a good stern talkin' ta will get them ta give back what they done stole. I mean, seriously. Stealin' an old lady's cane is jus' rude."
Khunbish Avagnar: "Yes! Nuhn's been intolerable since 'e's been sober all th' time an' it's makin' the younglin's come mewlin' t' me an' I ain't here t' help them figure out how t' make 'im enjoyable! Cane is very important, good memories."
Chachanji Gegenji: "Jus' Chachanji 'r Chachan's fine, really," he suggested, rubbing at the back of his neck. "'n I'd recommend a hat if'n ya got one. Will help keep th' sun offa yer face 'n stuff."
Kai Averniss: "We could wait until evenfall.. but that will give the hooligans that much more time to consume the stolen spirits." She blinks. "Not that that's.. a bad thing. Ah, but it means more bells lady J'osie must endure without her cane. If we intend to leave later, I will insist on remaining on hand here to help, until then. It's only proper."
Kai Averniss: "..perhaps a new cane might be crafted?"
Chachanji Gegenji: "W-well, I could prolly make a metal one... but I dunno if'n tha'd be any good in this sorta weather... plus she said she's got good mem'ries in tha' cane."
Khunbish Avagnar: "Pah! Cane has... memories attached yes." J'osie nods her head, "Can't be easily replaced. If'n ye want t' wait tha's fine."
Chachanji Gegenji: "It'd be disrespectful ta th' kami in it if'n ya jus' abandon it like tha'."
Reis Okeya: " i havent noticed any decent sized tress that could provide well enough materials to craft a cane....unless we could use bone or some such."
Chachanji Gegenji: "'sides, we're goin' after those meanies anyroad... so there ain't much pro'lem in tryin' ta get 'er cane back while we're doin' it."
Kai Averniss: "Oh, yes, I imagined that your cane had sentimental importance." She smiles at the old woman. "But a spare cane might alleviate some difficulties in the interim."
Reis Okeya: "or we can help her out with her daily needs while we wait for night to come?" she looks about the place.
Khunbish Avagnar: She waves her hand, "I ain't invalid yet, jus' memories, and whackin' people comin' with stupid questions."
Kai Averniss: "Very well." She nods firmly. "We'll help out until the evening. And then.."
Khunbish Avagnar: She snorts, "Fine then, what can ya' do t' help 'sides chasin' hoodlums int' th' desert?"
Chachanji Gegenji: "Ya don't seem all that annoyed."
Kai Averniss: "Annoyed?"
Khunbish Avagnar: The woman nods and opens the door to motion to a stove in the corner of what looks like a very well stocked and set up alchemy lab, "The stoves been 'avin' problems, if'n ya can fix it." she says to Chachanji then looks over to Reis, "Hrm... Needs some more Natron." she looks at Chacha, "Yer 'ere, yer'll get it back, ain't no use in tryin' t' push ya' out th' door, yer th' professionals."
Chachanji Gegenji: "Ya said ya were an annoyed knight."
Khunbish Avagnar: She points at Kai then the water, "Since yer ain't got other skills t' 'elp, need some more bottles of fresh water from th' spring source, careful, slippery gettin' there."
Chachanji Gegenji: "... mebbe takin' care'a me forge might come in handy 'ere..."
Khunbish Avagnar: She nods her head, "Might be, ain't a smith, been fillin' th' place with smoke."
Kai Averniss: "Anointed.." She looks back to J'osie, and nods. "Just show me the bottles and the water, and I will do the rest, madam."
Chachanji Gegenji: "Oh, there might be a crack what needs fillin'!" he chirps thoughtfully with a nod before looking back at Kai. "Tha's what I said. Annoyed. Ya dun look it." He gives the knight a shrug and then patters over to the stove, fishing tools from a bag at his hip.
Khunbish Avagnar: J'osie opens an unmarked crate and then motions to Kai, it is filled with empty bottles, she points towards the grassy rocks across from her, "Over there."
Chachanji Gegenji: "Huh... well, 'ere's yer pro'lem..." Chachan comments as he produces the hardened material. "I took it out 'n fixed up th' pipe so it should work jus' fine now..."
Khunbish Avagnar: J'osie was chuckling over Kai's misadventure but deposits the bottles of water in her lab. She nods her head to Chacha, "Ah huh...good, can keep it, don' want it." she nods her head to Reis and motions, "Sun is finally fallin' since yer all said ye wanted t' wait till got cooler."
Khunbish Avagnar: J'osie hands the excess salt back, "Don't 'ave use fer salts like this."
Kai Averniss: "Mrrf.. seems I'm being tried today... miss Reis, could you help with this..?"
Reis Okeya: "hmm? oh sure lets see here."
Chachanji Gegenji: "Izzat normal fer an annoyed knight?"
Chachanji Gegenji: "Is that why ya slipped? Too much oil?"
Chachanji Gegenji: "I'd hope so."
Khunbish Avagnar: J'osie chuckles as she listens and sits herself back down on her chair like a good NPC.
Kai Averniss: "I believe it is time to go!"
Reis Okeya: "yes we shouldn't have to woory about the heat as much now."
Chachanji Gegenji: "Well, I've never been really bothered wit heat... but 'm glad it'll be more comfortable fer ya two."
Reis Okeya: " well i was more concerned for our friend in the heavy metal armor the heat dosent bother me that much guess the scales might have a hand in it?'
Chachanji Gegenji: "Um... not really?"
Reis Okeya: "err not really but i always keep my eyes to the ground i find all sorts of shiny stuff that people walk by or just drop."
Kai Averniss: "Let's go, then. I'm sure the gods will guide our steps."
Khunbish Avagnar: Well finding a trail was easy when one of the kegs must have been leaking, even in the moon light the lines and coloring of the sand was noticeable.
Chachanji Gegenji: "Oh, huh. Well, I was figgerin' th' trail'd be all covered up by th' sand by now... tha's pretty helpful."
Reis Okeya: "......hmm you think that whater spirit they had would of dried up by now i guess we are really lucky huh?"
Chachanji Gegenji: "Well, it could still get covered up if'n a sandstorm kicks up'r somethin', right? So we prolly should get goin'."
Reis Okeya: "...it was nothing special....errm thank you for the praise though."
Khunbish Avagnar: The trail leads a fair bit of time into the desert, the moon already high by the time a camp comes into view. One massive pavillion tent is set up, several smaller tents circle around it, even though it is night it is busy enough to see a fair few miqo'te moving between the large tents entrance and the smaller ones.
Chachanji Gegenji: "I get th' feelin' we're gonna be a bit outnumbered if'n they ain't open ta talkin' this out..."
Reis Okeya: "......ummm what should we do? try and talk to them?"
Chachanji Gegenji: "Well, 'm all fer tryin' ta find a nice, friendly way'a solvin' this, but... they IS bandits, right?"
Chachanji Gegenji: "I dun think we can jus'... walk down there 'n say hello."
Reis Okeya: "mabe we can wait and see if thay get drunk enough to not notice us?"
Khunbish Avagnar: There are a pair of guards standing outside the front of the large tent, but they don't look terribly attentive, more bored
Reis Okeya: and what is that large beast over there?"
Chachanji Gegenji: "S-so... SHOULD we go 'n just say hello, then? I got a pretty friendly hello."
Reis Okeya: "mmmm mabe one of us can distract the group in the big tent while the others try and find the cane?"
Kai Averniss: "Then, I would say that's our best plan.. barring objections?" She looks back to the camp. "..also, we can wait for them to get a -little- more drunk, I imagine."
Reis Okeya: "its worth a shot i guess."
Khunbish Avagnar: As the party carries on, the voices and music changes, different instruments, some miqo'te are carried out, it looks to be mostly women, a few others make their way inside as if to replace those that tapped out., eventually the two guards are replaced
Chachanji Gegenji: "So, um... do we go down now? Or are we waitin' s'more? 'r what?"
Khunbish Avagnar: One of the guards starts to peer in your direction but turns out he was just leering at another passing miqo'te that was tending to the elephant things.
Reis Okeya: "i think we will need to go soon they may start to notice us if we stay here to long."
Chachanji Gegenji: "So... we jus' walk on down there, then?"
Reis Okeya: " i hate to say it but i think the big tent may have everything we need to complete this leve...." she gulps
Chachanji Gegenji: "W-well, if'n we can make nice wit 'em, mebbe they'll just give us th' cane back?"
Chachanji Gegenji: "S-so... are we goin' ta go talk ta 'em? I mean... 'm all fer it, but I 'unno 'bout goin' down there all by meself, y'know? 'm jus' one Lalafell."
Chachanji Gegenji: "Oh, yer back. So, um... I guess let's go, then?" He rubs at the back of his neck. "Unless we gots another plan? I ain't really good at th' plan-makin'."
Reis Okeya: "well i guess its with her plan you two go and distract them and ill try and sneak around to the back of the tent and look for the cane."
Chachanji Gegenji: "Well, akay... here goes, I guess..." He fidgets about for a bit before making the slow trek down to the camp, trying to look as open and non-threatening as possible. Which wasn't too hard, considering. He was never the sort that looked intimidating, even when trying to be.
Kai Averniss: "Good. Do what you can, but if it's too much, shout for help." She considers. "Setting fire to the alcohol reserves, or forcing those massive animals to panic or stampede would make good covers for escape."
Khunbish Avagnar: One of the two Miqo'te guards shouts out, "Hoy! You there! What's a lalafell doing out here? Get chased by a toad?" the other one snickers and nudges the first one while laughing.
Chachanji Gegenji: "Ah, um... not really? Didn't ev'n see any toads on th' way 'ere..." He comments with an awkward little chuckle in a faint echo of their shared laughter. "Um, actually, 'm lookin' fer a cane fer an old Miqo'te lady."
Khunbish Avagnar: The two look at each other and shrug, "I haven't seen a cane, have you?" "Nope, 'cept the one you get beat by but I haven't pissed my mom off lately" "That's because she's been too busy with the new nuhn."
Chachanji Gegenji: "Well... um..." He rubs at the back of his neck again. "If'n I could ask, where'd she get th' cane? It might be th' one we're lookin' fer?"
Khunbish Avagnar: The first one blinks a few times then looks to the other one, "Q'iche, where'd your mom get her cane?" "Huh... you know... think she got it off some dead adventurer Q'inoa"
Chachanji Gegenji: "Oh, huh. Tha' might not be th' cane, then. We're lookin' fer one belongin' ta an old Miqo'te lady from over at th' Springs."
Chachanji Gegenji: "Seems someone made off wit it 'n th' trail brought us over this'a'way."
Khunbish Avagnar: They both shrug in unison, "If that's the case, maybe ask the new Nuhn, we're just camp guards, no one tells us anything" the other one grunts, "Go ahead inside, Nuhn's rules, guests welcome if they want to party."
Chachanji Gegenji: "Ah, thankya!" He gives them a smile and nod before taking them up on their offer.
Chachanji Gegenji: "Um... I 'unno. I was too focused on jus' tryin' ta make nice, y'know?"
Khunbish Avagnar: The guard that Reis just bumped into makes an attempt to grab at the smol lizard girl but manages to miss her barely, "HEY! What are you doing sneaking around back here! Party is inside!"
Khunbish Avagnar: Inside the Pavillion there are pillows scattered everywhere, music instruments, various tools, there's a banquet table that is almost spilling over with food interspersed with bottles and several different kegs can be seen along one side, some with Amalj'aa markings too. Everyone seems to be in the throes of vices until the group enters and all goes quite. There are only two males to be seen.
Khunbish Avagnar: Amidst a massive pile of pillows is a Hyur that could only be described as a well toned Thavniarian with tawny skin and red hair. The most noticeable thing about him is his left arm, which appears to be encased entirely in what looks like cooled lava, an angry red glow emitting from the cracks in it. There is a similar glow to his eyes. To his left, kneeling and holding a cup is the other male, a seeker who is looking down at the platter he holds, ears pinned, tail limp.
Khunbish Avagnar: The hyur blinks a few times at the lalafell and his face splits into a grin, "A lalafell! I have not seen your kind in a couple years! And another Hyur! hahaha!" he stands up and claps his hands, "I admit I was starting to get tired of Miqo'tes, come in! Join the party!"
Chachanji Gegenji: "Ah, um... sure thin'?" He looks up at Kai. "I-it'd be rude not ta, I 'spose."
Khunbish Avagnar: He flops back down on the pillows before glancing about, "Evening is still young! Continue the party!" the women start picking up the music again, a few others dancing and singing some grab a bottle here, or a plate of food there. The man motions the two of them forward, "I'm Efreeti." he glances and pushes the Maleqo'te, "Een! Get me a bottle of the green stuff!" the Male nods his head and moves over towards the table, his movements stiff, limited, there's a jingling as he moves and he never stands up straight.
Khunbish Avagnar: The guard sighs and lifts up a flap, "Get back in there then!" he shakes his head and sighs, "ugh... just hurry up."
Khunbish Avagnar: Efreeti nods his head to Chacha then looks over at Reis as she's ushered in, he suddenly doesn't just look, he focuses in on her, there was a glint to his eyes as he licks his lips before grinning.
Khunbish Avagnar: Efreeti stands up and approaches the group, more following than anything, he is fascinated by Reis, "You, horned one, what are you?" he leans in, as if smell her, he was clearly radiating a lot of heat, "I will have to reward that guard for sending me someone so... unique." he pauses a moment and steps back, "What brings a group like you to my tribe?" he retrieves the bottle as it arrives and retrieves two cups off the table, pouring two cups before holding one out to Reis.
Chachanji Gegenji: "A-ah, well, we're kinda lookin' fer an old lady's lost cane," Chachan stated, figuring honesty would be the best policy here.
Khunbish Avagnar: Efreeti straightens up as he takes a long gulp of his wine, "An old lady's cane... all the way out here in the desert?" he laughs a bit as he makes his way towards the pillows and flops back down upon them, "I don't know anything about a cane, no use for them." he motions to Reis, "Now her, I have a use for, what do you want for her, never seen an Au Ra before."
Chachanji Gegenji: "Well, um... she thinks it mighta gotten snatched up wit some alcohol from th' Springs..." he explains, rubbing at the back of his neck. "N-not sayin' yer th' guys what snatched either'a 'em... but she pointed us in this direction ta find it." He blanches at the request to purchase Reis before nodding and pointing at Kai. "Um, yeah... what she said."
Khunbish Avagnar: "Huh? Free woman? Pah, maybe I'll have to go to Sil'dih and see if they have any in their slave markets." he waves dismissively, "Shame, that one is pretty."
Chachanji Gegenji: "Anyway, um... would it be akay if we look around fer it? I dun want to impose on yer guys' festivities 'n whatnot."
Khunbish Avagnar: "What? You speak for her, but she's a free woman, I'm assuming then she's clearly in a contract with you or a retainer but can leave...hrm." he strokes at his chin, "You." he points at Reis, "How would a life spent having your every desire fulfilled at my side sound?" he glances at the maleqo'te and snorts, grinning at the poor man. He looks back to Chacha, "No imposition! Guests are always welcome as long as they aren't here looking to try and kill the mood!"
Chachanji Gegenji: "Oh, a'course not... parties'r fun, y'know?"
Khunbish Avagnar: "Of course! And so I party from the time I wake up to the time I pass out amidst a pile of miqo'te women that have been worked to the point of exhaustion." he winks at Chachanji, "In fact! Stay and enjoy the revelry! I can even get you a miqo'te each to keep you company!"
Khunbish Avagnar: "Een, go tell them to roll one of those new Kegs we liberated from that Miqo'te city last night." the Maleqo'te bows and shuffles out, jingling all along the way.
Chachanji Gegenji: "A-ah, a-actually, I already have... um..." He pokes his index fingers into each other, before finishing more quietly. "... a girlfriend."
Khunbish Avagnar: "Nonesense! She's not here to keep you warm and happy!" he looks at Kai, "yea, but if they wanted to keep it, should have kept it better guarded." he looks to Reis and steps up to her, "You want to come sit down with me, Reis is it? I'm sure you would thoroughly enjoy it."
Chachanji Gegenji: "'m plenty warm'n happy jus' havin' 'er as a girlfriend..." Chachan responded with a fidget. "'So, um... I-I'mma pass. More fer ya, I guess?" A shrug and a strained smile. "I-I'm sure she didn't mean ta upset ya, Mr. Efreeti," Chachan jumps in, trying to soothe the man's ego a bit. "'n-n ya never know what some folks'll put in their wares."
Khunbish Avagnar: He tilts his head, "...That is Absinthe, strong absinthe." he states and snorts, "Ul'dah? what a stupid name, Sil'dih was a jewel." he nods his head before he turns back to the group, a decently large Miqo'te male steps in, the first thing noticeable about him is half his face was badly burned at one point. He walks up to Efreeti and kneels, the fur on his short ears and tail seems a bit fine for miqo'te, "Yes father, you asked for me?"
Khunbish Avagnar: Efreeti grins at Reis, "Reis, you are welcome to stay as long as you like. I want to know more about the Au Ra, and where they come from." he grins, "I am sure there are new things I could experience that I haven't before." he licks his lips again.
Chachanji Gegenji: "Maybe ya grabbed it accidentally in th' rush? I mean... it still wasn't nice fer ya ta jus' take th' kegs insteada buyin'r tradin' fer 'em..." He puts on a little 'you should be ashamed pout' there. "But... if'n it's akay, could we take a look 'n see?"
Khunbish Avagnar: Efreeti sighs and motions towards the back, "Q'ing, take them to the kegs." he turns his attention back to Reis, grinning to her, "Do you like to travel and try new things Reis?" he motions towards the tables, "I was considering taking the tribe to Thavnair soon..." he was really laying it on with the tone as he speaks to Reis. He glances at Kai a moment, narrowing his eyes at her, "You could take one of the males if you wanted, it might loosen you up some."
Chachanji Gegenji: "Ta be fair, I dun always know what's goin' on neither..." Chachan comments to Kai, but also seems eager to go check for that cane. He looks to the one identified as 'Q'ing.' "And, um... sorry fer th' trouble. Shouldn't take too long at all."
Khunbish Avagnar: "- mind a chance with a woman, even if it is not a miqo'te." he settles in and takes a gulp from the bottle of absinthe directly.
Reis Okeya: "why...yes....i like to see the world..i..was...never awllowed to see it before...come on miss kai its so late! we could stay till morning.....right1?" she tugs on her arm.
Khunbish Avagnar: Q'ing shrugs and moves for the back of the tent, "Follow me, there was no Cane." he guides them across the way, any who follows to a tent piled high with kegs from all over by the markings.
Chachanji Gegenji: "W-well, it can't hurt ta check, right?" Chachan chirps, trying to remain friendly. He gets to looking, trying to balance between being thorough and being quick.
Chachanji Gegenji: "Jingly? Like tha' one Miqo'te that was wit yer new Nuhn? He was pretty jingly."
Khunbish Avagnar: Q'ing shrugs, "Only jingling in camp is our former nuhn Q'een, but that's his chains, he's got anklets attached to piercings."
Chachanji Gegenji: "Was it th' same kinda jinglin'?"
Khunbish Avagnar: "The chains are too short for him to do more than hobble." he shakes his head, "No like... bells like collar bells some wear."
Chachanji Gegenji: "Oh, huh... Well..." He pouts a little bit again. "In either case, ya guys wouldn'ta had ta rush 'round like that if'n ya had gotten th' kegs fair 'n square rather'n jus' takin' 'em. If'n ya guys'r gonna be 'ere a while, it'd be good ta make nice wit th' other people 'round."
Khunbish Avagnar: Q'ing blinks a few times and folds his arms, "No challenge in it if just trading. You asking us return them?"
Chachanji Gegenji: "It'd be nice," he states, keeping that pout. "I mean, if'n it's a challenge ya guys want... 'm sure ya could see if'n th' folks from th' Springs'd be willin' ta spar wit ya or somethin'."
Chachanji Gegenji: "Then ya can have yer challenge 'n still make nice wit yer neighbors."
Khunbish Avagnar: Q'ing snorts, "Doesn't challenge th' hunters. You really want us to put them back hm?"
Chachanji Gegenji: "Well, 'gain... it'd be nice..." He cants his head thoughtfully as a strange idea hits him. It's unusual for him. "Oh! Mebbe ya can make that a challenge too! Like, gettin' 'em out wit'out noticin' was a challenge... could ya get 'em back wit'out them noticin'?"
Khunbish Avagnar: There was a pause as he ponders the Lalafell a moment, "Hrm... would be new, never tried that..." he watches the lalafell, "We will try it. this time."
Chachanji Gegenji nods cheerfully. "I bet yer gonna do great! I mean... sneakin' somethin' in sounds like it'd be jus' as hard, if not harder'n sneakin' somethin' out..."
Khunbish Avagnar: Q'ing nods his head, "Yes." he shouts, "Q'iche, Q'inoa! Get the hunters, we're sneaking the U' kegs back."
Chachanji Gegenji gives the Miqo'te another smile and nod, and then returns to the others. "So, um... no cane. I looked. Mebbe she jus' misplaced it?"
Chachanji Gegenji: "Oh, um..." He glances back in to wave to Efreeti. "Thanks fer bein' so helpful! Enjoy yer party!" He pauses for a bit of thought, then pulls out a bag from his belt. "Um, here... ta make up fer th' troubles, I have some Yellow Drops ya guys can have! Um... if'n ya like lemon-flavored candies, tha' is." He looks about and put it on a nearby table. "I'll jus' leave this 'ere if'n ya guys want it."
Khunbish Avagnar: Efreeti peers at the candy before he gets up to approach the candy, pondering it for some time. Back across the desert, J'osie is upset but resigned. She does grumble a lot about her missing cane but accepts that at least things will be better with everyone drunk enough to handle the nuhn of the U' tribe again.
Chachanji Gegenji offers to try and make her a new cane to make new memories of answering stupid questions with!
§{Khunbish Adarkim}§