Re: Ironmound...The City
a few Minutes later, Ivy waved he r up at the next reel and did a reasonable dance, considering his pack was still on his back, His Bow and quiver at the table with the barkeep watching over it.
People were clapping and folks singing along with the folk tune, Just as a second One started, a fellow with a slim, trimmed mustache and pointed tuft of hair on his chin ,called out for the Music to stop,
He tossed the Barkeep a small pouch of Coin.....Drinks on me Until that pouch runs out!
Some people cheered..others simply finished the drink they had and turned thier Mugs upside down.
Ivy eyed the fellow...You lost?....I hear the Tou folk are hiding under their beds in the guest chambers of the Palace...
The fellow snorted as he took off his riding gloves , one finger at a time...That they are, My pointed eared friend..
..I have no friends in Tou...
the man shook his head..about half the people went for the free drinks.. the other have, flat out refusing to even look at the bar.
Holding one removed Glove, he pointed at Ivy.....you wear the Arrow?... I am seekign the one calle dKree..he is pointed eared as well..is that not so?
Ivy's eyes narrrowed ,Look... Horse humper? If you want me to kill you? just say so..i'm running out of night...
the man chuckled in his chest...I seek this Kree?..he killed a couisn of mine outside the walls..and his ....indifference ..to my city makes a matter of honor, you see...
Ivy started to laugh. others around picked up on the laughter... The fellow looked around , holding out both hands with a perplexed look....I said somehting amusing?
..yes? You used Honor and Tou in the same sentence....more laughter..
The Mans stern look as he sipped from a glass the bar Keep had, handed over to him.Careful?..I never fight more the one Honor battle a day?.. You will have to wait your turn...
..go back to your Mare....You want to cross blades with Kree?..you best do some research first..and if wish to fight me first? you'll never see Kree..
People watched, the fellow scanned them.. seeing loathing from some, Amusement form others.. and in a handful..some eagerness.
The fellow finished his drink, and handed the glass to the person who handed it to him.....I am to Find this Kree before he reaches the Palace tomorrow,,,
..he's at the 'Walk The Plank..'..go there..announce that you are lookign for him and why?.. I'm sure someone will point him out to you...then? about 10 minutes later, You'll be sitting in the alley, waiting for a ride on the Orc cart.
Even as Ivy said that,. the Little Girl took another piece of sweetbread, and seemed to melt in the crowd, but the door could be seen opening.
..Thank you... I think i shall do that...perhaps this...Kree..person has not had rest yet..or..maybe is deep in his cups, and will make my night's work a bit faster...
The fellow waves his hands to everyone....enjoy your drinks.. perhaps I will return and dance some of these base dances with you all...
he walked out of the Sabre Inn...
one of the 'neardrunks' said,you'er a real hard one , you are.. you sent him to the heart of the Red Arrows.. to kill the CAptain of yer own unit!
Ivy looked at the man with comic looked of being perplexed ,..did I?.. damn... ah well.. you know us pointed Ears.. so flighty..
people laughed and the Music started again..