[center][color=fff79a]Catarina La'Spada[/color][/center]

[color=fff79a]"Oh... Oh my."[/color] Vivian was being so forward. She expected a kiss from the hand from someone like Alexander, not Vivian. Perhaps it was just an elvish thing? Still, Catarina wasn't going to let an opportunity like this pass her up. Catarina returned the geasture, taking Vivian by the hand. But instead of kissing the top of her hand, Catarina kissed the palm of Vivian's hand. Her father told her that such gestures had more meaning than the usual kiss on the fingers; where a kiss on top meant to serve honorably, a kiss on the palm said that you were putting your life in their hands. And indeed, Catarina was going to trust Vivian for what's to come.

[color=fff79a]"I'd love to keep you company, Viv. I know a reliable magic shop I've done business with before. Their selection is somewhat limited, but they sell their products at a much more affordable price."[/color] Kalista, the party's wizard, suggest essentially the same thing. Not only that but Elleanor and Alexander would go get more mundane supplies while Veridis and Kalista herself went to do research about Nerull. It sounded like a good idea. But that's also when Catarina noticed that the brute from before was gone. Sighing, Catarina felt the need to voice this. [color=fff79a]"Yes, it does seem like we'll be pressed for time. That barbarian is gone, and he already knows where the temple is. There are plenty of orcish tribes around these deserts; hopefully he doesn't have plans to use these tribes to raid the temple, or else we'll find ourselves in more trouble than we've been paid for."[/color] Putting her gauntlet back on Catarina started walking out of the tavern. [color=fff79a]"Thus, let us be off. The sooner the better, yes?"[/color]

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[center][color=brown]Parum[/color][/center]

As Parum hopped from rooftop to rooftop she did spy and curious bird above her. She hoped it didn't think about trying to whisk her away or attack her. She could stab it ten times over before it could even put it's claws on her. Fortunately it seemed to just be flying so Parum didn't pay it too much mind. Once the stables got into range Parum jumped into the alley, slowing her decent by pressing herself against the wall and landing on the floor with a quiet thud. Adjusting her clothes and pack Parum walked out of the alley and towards the stables. Fortunately, it looked like no one from the previous party had left. Unfortunately for Parum, the barbarian was already here.

Parum went inside the stables oping to claim a horse and pack, but the orc confronted her. She tried to ignore him by acting meek, as if she was here for other business. [color=brown]"Scuse me sire, pardon me."[/color] Parum said with innocence as she tried to walk around the brute.