Erik listened idly to the conversations going on around him. He was taking off his sword belt and hung it off a bed post. He undid a strap that kept his chainmail and leather top off. He draped the armor over whichever bed he was going to end up sleeping at, and rubbed his shoulders. He was wearing a simple cotton shirt with a deep V down the middle, exposing several scars on his chest. 

Erik picked the sword belt back up, and put it back on. He had learned that being armed was always better than being unarmed. "[color=39b54a]If you'll excuse me a moment.[/color]" Erik said, turning and walking downstairs. He walked over the the bar, and took a bottle of wine, leaving several coins on the bar, now equipped with necessary equipment, Erik meandered over to Lazuli, taking small drinks from the bottle.

Erik, pulled a chair up to the Golem, who was sitting on the ground in the lobby. "[color=39b54a]How are you doing?[/color]" Erik asked patting the Golem's hand that could crush him. The small mountain was still, then shrugged. "Y[color=8493ca]ou know I don't like to kill.[/color]" he said quietly. Erik sighed, and shook his head before taking another drink. "[color=39b54a]Yeah, I'm sorry I asked that of you. I tried to prevent it, I did. They just weren't having any of it. But I'm afraid this road will have us seeing a lot more bloodshed.[/color]" 

Lazuli nodded once. "[color=8493ca]I know you did Erik. What are they talking about up there? Is the boy okay?[/color]" He asked, showing genuine concern. Erik smiled to him. "D[color=39b54a]on't worry, the pirate will live. He woke up before I came down. We have options to continue this quest. The Dwarf would have us take to some tunnels under the city that the dwarves use to get around. The young man with the white hair knew the man who died. He was a wanted contender to the throne. He proposes we collect the bounty if we must, and use his head as leverage to get out of the city. Which do you prefer?[/color]" Erik asked.

The Golem scratched his head, an entirely human learned motion for a being that didn't feel anything to scratch. "[color=8493ca]I think we should turn in the boy. The Dwarves might want to study me.[/color]" Lazuli said, sounding like he was worried about what the latter could entail. "[color=39b54a]I agree.[/color]" Erik said standing up. 

Erik walked halfway up the stairs and stopped. "[color=39b54a]I'll pass your opinion along. I'll be down later to play a song. Help soothe your soul, friend.[/color]" Erik said as he continued up, drinking bigger gulps from the wine. 

When Erik made his way into the room, he would open a window small bit, and take out his pipe, packing it to smoke. He would light it, and walk across the room, acquiring the small lute he played. "[color=39b54a]Helps me think.[/color]" He said, to no one in particular. He sat on the window sill, sending small wisps of smoke out into the night, as he strummed the instrument. He wasn't paying attention to what he did, but a quiet melody emerged. 

[color=39b54a]"Lazuli and I are for collecting the bounty. It seems more open, less shadowy. Less dangerous. My friend is nervous of dealing with an entire dwarven congregation as well. He worries they may want to study him.[/color]" Erik said. He'd stop strumming to remove the pipe from his mouth and drink the wine, before putting it back down and continuing with the quiet song and smoking.