Psychic Focal (Character event)

Tson

Drakador_Chaos
The town gates stood, tall, before them, constructed of hardwood and with a smaller door in the left gate. The rain has eased off a little, and the sky is now a dark grey.

@boombox
"Good 'Morn tae ye sur."
Heinrich is awoken by the sound of footsteps and a voice inside his room, as he blearily opens his eyes he can see the barkeeper opening the curtains on a dreary sky, rain pattering against the window, he can also smell a delicious scent, that of frying something or other.
"I'n gat e breakfast sur, fresh rashers wi' fried gus eggs."
The barkeeper places a tray on the bedside table, it has two props to allow it to be placed on the bed when Heinrich sits up.
"I hopes 'e enjoys et."
He walks out, and proceeds down the corridor.

Lagertha is awoken in a similar fashion, however by a young woman in an apron, who opens her curtains and places a similar tray next to her.

Fort_Master_Gustav
"Gud 'Murning sur Dae ye requoir breakfast?"
The barkeeper is standing in the doorway of the Ambassador's room, his arms crossed and a disdainful expression on his face.

Jenwuf
"Ae, ae, beg furrie faller, thae sun be up and it's a nice chill day fer e."
α is awoken by a voice, and a prodding foot, and opens his eyes blearily to see the gatekeeper standing above him.
"'pologies fer thae rogh waken, I'n cae ben' ovver on account 'o me rheumatics."

RedAndCosmoteer
Morning has come, the town has awoken, and the gates have not opened...

boombox

Tson
(I'm just gonna assume theres a table and two chairs in those rooms)
"Mornin, my man, you're never tired, are ya?"
Heinrich yawns and gets up, dressing himself and walking over to Lagerthas room with his tray, knocking..
"You wanna eat breakfast together?"
Out of the room a rather sleepy voice confirmed, and Heinrich came in and sat next to her on the table.
"So, whats the plan for today?"
"We catch a ride with the keeps brother, and try to get closer to these weird happenings. From there we'll have to see."
"Sounds good. What about that other investigator?"
"We'll see, I dont trust him, but starting a war with another faction is the last thing we need, and we may even need his help. Lets see where it leads us."
"Alright. Then its time for weapons check?"
"yep."

The two check the sharpness of their swords and field strip both their pistols, as well as checking the ammunition over. Then they head down with their now empty trays and their backpacks shouldered after packing their bags...

Fort_Master_Gustav

Tson
"Naw, no need for it."
The Ambassador is lying atop the bed with his eyes opened, looking at the ceiling. It appears that whatever sleep there was to be had can't be reached by this strange wolf-like being, he gets up and walks down to the bar.

RedAndCosmoteer

Tson

"Well, that's it then."
Alara spoke. She then silently ran towards the wooden walls. She grabbed her GRASER pistol, the compact weapon, switcheable from burst to constant, and then dug multiple horizontal lines on each of the vertical pillars. using the GRASER, deep and wide enough for one to slip hands in. Perfect for climbing. She then ran back, grabbed onto these newly created slits and then started climbing using them. When at the top, she tried to look at the village, she tilted her head to the side, and then observed...

Jenwuf

Tson
α woke up with a start, looking up at him confused as to where they were for a moment before remembering the day before.

???-α: "Ah. Its not raining anymore? Thats good."

α's voice is far better it seems today, without the heat causing them to need to take breaths every few moments speaking in human languages is now much easier for them, although still as painful as usual.
Stretching a little before getting up, they stand and move over to where δ is half asleep.

???-α: "Hey, get up, its morning."

δ makes an annoyed sound before rolling over and getting up too.

???-δ: "argh, its so bright."

???-α: "Well, these people get up during the day so we will too."

???-δ: "Guess we should go and see that inn then."

???-α: "Yup."

The two gather their things and prepare to head out.
???-α: "Thank you for letting us stay here, if we find any information on the source of all this we will make sure to let you know."

Drakador_Chaos

Tson
...for a brief moment Nurian had a sinister look on his face as the coach passed by, he waited for a while until it was out of sight, then he walked towards the gate...and took off his hood while knocking on the guardhouse.
"Oi, mate, anyone there?"

Tson

boombox
A short time later, the barkeeper returns, knocking on the door then poking his head round.
"Aisn' ye's ready tae go? Adam's daen stairs wi' th' cart, caen stap lang ye know."

Fort_Master_Gustav
There is a man who looks very similar to the barkeeper standing by the door, wearing yellow oilskins that drip onto the carpet, he looks surprised when he sees the Ambassador, and mutters something under his breath.
"Whul I nuvver, they'ns two 'o em naw."

RedAndCosmoteer
...Coming face to face with a pair of startled guardsmen who had been sitting on the small wooden rampart, their backs against the wall.
"JAYSUS!"
"Bloody 'ellfire tais an attack!"
They jump up, one of them pointing some sort of black powder pistol at her, the other unsheathing a sword.

Jenwuf
"I thank 'e, thae it asna stopped rainen ye kno, it's jest less o' et than las nigh."
The gatekeeper hobbles outside again.
"I'll saen ma good washes wi' ye, tra'el safe knoa."
The cobbled street up to the inn is all but empty, but there are a few people who have braved the rain to go about their business, and who look at the two in astonishment before hurrying by, they soon see the inn, which has a sign depicting some sort of giant winged lizard on it, there is a cart outside that is tethered to two beasts, looking like cows, but with single horns in their foreheads and a mouth that seems to open like a starfish, and is currently doing so as the two beasts chew the cud.

boombox

Tson
Fort_Master_Gustav

Both nod and follow the barkeep down to Adam, and Lagertha greets the ambassador while Heinrich walks over to Adam..
"Mornin, I take it you'll be the lad with the cart?"

RedAndCosmoteer

Tson (Should've brought an assault rifle)

RedAndCosmoteer

Tson

"Curses."
Alara jumped down with her GRASER pistol, and then took a few steps back, pointing the GRASER at the top of the wall.

Jenwuf

Tson
???-δ: "Strange... They... Tamed those?"

???-α: "Probably, they seem far more tame than the beasts back home, thats for sure."

The two look at the beasts for a few more moments, before attempting to open the door of the inn and step out of the rain.

Tson

boombox
"Aye, an I tek et ye'll bae thae lad wi' the money."
He takes his oilskin hat off, shakes it dry, and replaces it on his head.
"Whul, are ye comen or nat, I'sn dinnae have all day."

boombox

Tson
Heinrich nods..
"Ready when ya are. You take Gold, do ya? We lost our coins on our way here."

Fort_Master_Gustav

Tson
"I'll be trailing along, just because my lack of directions. Hmmm, I reckon I should cloak myself again."
The Ambassador dons his cloak again, then goes outside, despite the rain he is completely dry.

Tson

boombox (Fort_Master_Gustav )
"Twull do. Gies et."
Adam looks at the Ambassador.
"Nat sae fas lad, fare up front, 3 Gech tae Gostck."

RedAndCosmoteer
"SOUN' THAE ALARUM!"
A cry goes up from inside the wall, and then a church bell begins to ring, faces appear on top of the wall.
"Agh eist jes two 'o the boggars jem"
"Aye, an how many o' thay sky davices we packed up las nigh?"
"Whut's that the lass be holden? Looks liken tae a pistol."
Muskets of various descriptions are treined on the two, and someone shouts from the wall.
"YAE TWO DAEN THAR, IF'N YAE CAM QUIET, THAR'LL BAE NAE NED FER ANY SHOOTEN."

Tson

RedAndCosmoteer
"Aye, An a musket lie thus'll leave an exit waund in yae tha size o' a dennerplate, an we's gat more'n yae."
The gates open, and several townsfolk with varios weapons stand in the gateway.
"Ca'en, and nae funny busnuss or well tak yer heed off."

boombox
"Aye, thus'll do."
Adam turns and leads them out into the rain, the cart is parked outside, it's burden-beasts steaming gently as the rain patters on their backs.

Jenwuf (boombox Fort_Master_Gustav )
The two Lupidirans come face to face with Adam, the witchers, and the Ambassador, who are at present exiting the inn, Adam looks thunderstruck.
"Faur, They'n bae faur o' the beggars now. What'n heavn's name's becaem o thae world."

RedAndCosmoteer

Tson

"I got this GRASER set at maximum, and if you try anything, the constant-beam mode of this thing will slice all of your bodies in half!"

In truth, she only had it at one quarter, however it will be enough to cause a nasty injury - if improperly used, it can cause a slow and painful death, however these weapons were in the hands of trained people.

Ilter followed swiftly, and both of their cybernetics turned on at the same time, so both of them knew what they were doing.

boombox

Tson
Heinrich gives Adam a piece of Gold, probably a good 2 ounces...
"That should cover your costs for the next ten rides, you're lucky I dont have any smaller nuggets anymore."
He glances over to the ambassador..
"The rest is a tip, I aint payin for him."

Fort_Master_Gustav

boombox
Tson
"I wasn't even going to use the cart anyways, just go along with y'all with my own methods."

Fort_Master_Gustav

Tson
"Well it seems like what that lad gave you is more than enough, else I rip a piece outta my suit, likely worth more than this whole town."

boombox

Tson
Fort_Master_Gustav
"I aint paying for ya, mate."
Heinrich turns over to Adam again..
"Oi, mate. I'd like ta ride shotgun, 'd like ta watch the road we go down."
Meanwhile Lagertha loads the backpacks into the carriage...

Jenwuf

Tson
The two stand there, seemingly thinking of something to say in response.
???-α: "ummm... Hello... We were told that... You might know more of what was going on around here..."
It takes a moment for the two to even notice the others, noticing the way they speak differently, although they don't think to say anything about that.

RedAndCosmoteer

Tson

~~Only this event for today.~~

"Now, what would you think happen if I pulled the trigger and waved this weapon around, hm?"

Tson

boombox
"Nay, passangers'n tha back, reglations. Git on up thaer."
The back of the carriage has bench seats on either side, and there are about five other people in here, an old woman in a black gown and veil, a young man in working clothes, and a family of three, a mother, father and small girl.

Fort_Master_Gustav
"As ye like lad but if'n be a lang way tae Gostck. If ye's wallang tae ride on the backbar ye can get on fer 1 Gech unstaed."