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[h2][color=00aeef][i][b]Baronfjørd "Blackberry" Chedgusah[/b][/i][/color][/h2][i][b][color=00aeef]Dragon Born, Monk (Astral self), Level 03[/color][/b][/i]
[color=00aeef][i][b]HP:[/b][/i][/color] 24 / 24    [color=00aeef][i][b]Armor Class:[/b][/i][/color] 15    [color=00aeef][i][b]Conditions:[/b][/i][/color] N/A
[color=00aeef][i][b]Location:[/b][/i][/color] Township Thoroughfare
[color=00aeef][i][b]Action:[/b][/i][/color] Pestering the locals (Persuasion)
[color=00aeef][i][b]Bonus Action:[/b][/i][/color] N/A
[color=00aeef][i][b]Reaction:[/b][/i][/color] N/A
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Again, Blackberry felt that horrid horrid flush of foolishness. He should have asked for more details about Avonshire before setting off to avoid this…oh well. No use crying over spilt milk.

[color=00aeef]“Ah I see.”[/color]  He nodded at the women's explanation of their employment.

Whether they worked for Sheriff Arbalest on a long term basis or not didn’t make much of a difference to him. He paused for a moment when asked what his business with Sheriff Arbalest.

[color=00aeef][i]Best not burden them with it all just now as I am clearing stepping on some toes.[/i][/color] He thought.

[color=00aeef]“There's been…some trouble near my home. I’ve been travelling for a while trying to find some aid but, alas, no luck so far. So I have been forced to follow rumours of famous heroes and the like. Admittedly, the Sheriff is just the latest in a rather long line of such.”[/color]  A tired sigh escaped him and he quickly turned away.

Thunder crashed overhead like a laughing crowd. Evidently, Beshaba, Goddess of Misfortune was having a wonderful day. Casting an angry glare skyward Blackberry placed his hand on his chest, feeling his heart beating like a drum beneath, and let out a deep breath. 

[color=00aeef]“Absolutely!”[/color]  He grinned ecstatically at the offer to accompany them.[color=00aeef] “I cannot begin to tell you how much I appreciate the offer. You will not regret it I assure you!”[/color] 

Pushing his way forward through the crowd he aimed to leave a bit of a wake behind him so the others could follow with relative ease. He pulled up some of the fabric around his neck like a hood against the rain as he continued to explain over his shoulder.

[color=00aeef]“As for providing assistance I can hold my own in a fight, if needed.”[/color]  He grinned, baring sharp teeth, and clenched his fist first emphasis before letting out a chuckle. [color=00aeef]“Although let’s hope nothing of that nature comes up.”[/color] 

Catching up with the vegetable woman, Blackberry put on his calming smile again hoping not to intimidate her.

[color=00aeef]“Of course, please, you have nothing to worry about. I’m simply a concerned individual trying to understand what is happening. I shan’t take up much of your time.”[/color]  He explained with an open palm. [color=00aeef]“I am curious as to how you know the child from a moment ago. The one who…changed, just now.”[/color]  He pointed a finger back down the street to where the scene had taken place. [color=00aeef]“I heard you mention that you knew him.”[/color] 

The lady pushing the cart looks nervous enough, and while she seems that she might be the gossiping type, she clams up fast. [color=darkgray]"You seem like a nice ...boy? Right now I'm trustin' all of two folk in this town. I'm married to one, an' the other's not you. I aim to be behind walls, quick as I'm able."[/color] The woman resumes pushing her cart away a step faster than before.

His smile dropped and was replaced with a look of panic.This wasn’t going to plan at all!

[color=00aeef]“Ah-wait, no please, just a moment...”[/color]

But no luck, and Blackberry couldn’t help but wince watching the woman leave at a furious pace. He took a step or two forward as if to give chase but then thought better of it. Last thing he needed was to draw attention to himself by harassing some poor towns person. He turned and gave the pair a reproachful look. He had well and truly stuck his foot in it just then and knew it.

[color=00aeef]“Admittedly, that did not go to plan.”[/color]

[color=00aeef][i]Oh dear Gods PLEASE let their offer still stand.[/i][/color]