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[@Lucius Cypher]
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Livia listened quietly as Mayor Nikolas explained the situation, not minding the kittens one bit. Overall it seemed like the town was doing well for itself. The people seemed well fed and taken care of, and if the Mayor was to be believed then it was quite a successful little town. The problem with the orc tribe however, was concerning. The loss of good men, as the mayor put it, was not an ideal situation. She supposed she could understand why Nartur was expecting her to be rude or mistrustful. The sizable Militia presence as well. An expected reaction because of previous events.

Livia took a sip of tea. Hm. Perhaps she could find a way to leverage that situation for her own benefit. Orcs were an unruly lot at best, and difficult to corral with just words alone. A thought for later. The mayors information about Maeda was certainly helpful. Either help with research or an assistant teacher...hm, she could easily do both. She spent enough time around magical instruments in her time learning from various mentors. When the cats tried to bother her, Livia simply returned the playfulness with a smile, petting a few on the head.

Nartur's position was quite the conundrum though. Humans could be so ridiculously fickle, excluding and shunning others for the most ridiculous of reasons. Pathetic, really. They should all strive to be better, but such was not something humans were capable of. Or any sentient being really. No matter.

[color=8882be]"I see."[/color] Livia began, mulling her thoughts over as she held the teacup in front of her. The mayors fears and position was understandable. However, she also felt it was needless and baseless. The supposed crypt was a potential trove of knowledge or lore waiting to be cracked open and discovered. Simply guarding it wouldn't do anyone any good...if a few people so happened to get injured during the process, then that was simply the way it was. [color=8882be]"Nartur seems like the honest sort, and I do understand your concerns, Mayor."[/color] She continued. [color=8882be]"Potentially waking up some old spirit or something would be quite difficult to handle. Especially with so few skilled wizards and the like around."[/color] Her tone shifted from conversational to serious, frowning lightly, setting the teacup back on the tray. [color=8882be]"However...leaving it alone also poses danger. Prevention is often the best remedy for a problem. If this crypt does have something that is dormant, waiting for a chance to wake, it would be better to discover what it is and the best method for fighting it before it happens, would it not? Best to face a potential threat under prepared than let it catch you by surprise."[/color] She fixed the Mayor with a stern gaze. [color=8882be]"As such, I will offer my historical and knowledge of the arcane to help in this endeavor. With your permission I will take Nartur and perhaps a few other guards simply for safety, and discern what this old ruin is and whether it poses a threat. You have my word I will not stir up any trouble and I will report to you immediately should I find something potentially dangerous."[/color]

A win win for everyone involved. She gets some potential arcane lore, Nartur gets the potential respect of the people back, and the mine gets busy again and can focus on other things.

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[url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/rolls/11812]21[/url] - Mayor persuasion roll

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