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[h2][color=598527][i][b]Kathryn Pyke[/b][/i][/color][/h2][i][b][color=598527]Human, Fighter (Rune Knight), Level 05[/color][/b][/i]
[color=598527][i][b]HP:[/b][/i][/color] 49 / 49	[color=598527][i][b]Armor Class:[/b][/i][/color] 19	[color=598527][i][b]Conditions:[/b][/i][/color] Drunken Clutz
[color=598527][i][b]Location:[/b][/i][/color] Vineyard Storage Room
[color=598527][i][b]Action:[/b][/i][/color] N/A
[color=598527][i][b]Bonus Action:[/b][/i][/color] N/A
[color=598527][i][b]Reaction:[/b][/i][/color] N/A 
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	Kathryn was doing her best to keep herself from getting carried away. Alas, she was having fun. Just not too much drunken silliness. The medical woman Annick seemed to be really giving poor Rens a run for his money. Something something red put the poor man through his wits as he attempted to accommodate the wise woman. Wrapping up conversations with Barbal Mosswater seemed opened to Kathryn's proposal. "[color=598527]An afternoon tea with some evening treats I think would do wonders. And don't worry about acting the fool. I think I will have that under control at the rate of drinks tonight.[/color]" Kathryn said warmly with a bit of a silly undertone to her words as the two began to part ways. "[color=598527]If you're open to a trade of some kind for more of the scales, I am sure we can work something out there too. But I couldn't dare just accept them outright. But I am sure we can come to an arrangement of some sorts. Over tea and treats though.[/color]" Kathryn said enjoying her time as a professional social person for a change. And if that trade just ended up being sharing some treats then that could work too. But Kathryn had difficulties accepting gifts in place of nothing. 

	Rens being the master of wine he was had already found a wine to work for Annick! Wonderful! When he passed Kathryn a glass Kathryn gave a polite curtsy with her thanks, and with calloused hands gently grabbed the wine giving it a soft spin like Victoria showed her some weeks ago. Giving it a polite sip with a warm grin to show her satisfaction. "[color=598527]Normally myself, I lean towards beer, whiskey, and the occasional ale or Vodka. However, I think this is rivals my favorite drinks.[/color]" Kathryn said pleased. "[color=598527]This was a wonderful find you acquired for us master Rens. No wonder you are the master of wines.[/color]" She said warmly as she continued to sip. Probably finishing the glass faster then she meant too. Old habit broke hard. But she did drink it slow enough to enjoy the drink and its flavor. 

	When Annick left to grab something to warm up with, Kathryn found herself in a position to have [b][i]ALL[/i][/b] the drinking to herself! The temptation to grab a bottle and start chugging was 1000% present. However... she wasn't partying at home. She was out presenting herself and representing her people and party. No... there would be no chugging tonight. At least not here. "[color=598527]While she is out Master Rens, I would love another recommendation. Something sweet, but strong. With a prominent taste. Something that with a few solid sips can make a woman feel... Different.[/color]" She said in a ponderous expression. "[color=598527]I don't have anything specific in mind. However I am curious what you could pick out. Maybe something fruity for the sweetness? But I am curious how strong local wines can get.[/color]" Kathryn spoke definitely a little excited. She was having fun, tons of fun! But also she wanted to be tipsy enough that she could be called the most confident woman in the room. Alas, she was nowhere near that point. But it was also fun to show off how well she could handle her liquor when push came to shove. Sure, Kathryn could be humble and modest. But she enjoyed winning. And she loved praise too. 

	What Kathryn wasn't ready for was when Madam Annick returned. Taking a moment when Rens's attention was pulled away to likely look for Kathryn's drink, the medicine woman told Kathryn something that turned tonight from a fun party night, into a work night. "[i][color=598527]....mother fucker....[/color][/i]" Kathryn mumbled under her breath. Trouble. The rest of the party was getting into trouble and there was a good chance they would need time. At least more time then they had. Kathryn stayed close to the medicine woman for a moment so she could speak softly to her as quick as she could. "[color=598527]Let's keep things going as normal. If we need more time I will get it. If Cecily tries to get the others offer to go in her place and tell her to keep an eye on me.[/color]" There was an assortment of distractions Kathryn could pull off. She was physically strong and could physically move anyone or anything with enough time. And she could get stronger. She was mildly foggy while drinking, but so far still had her wits. She could get big, cause a ruckus, and buy time to wrap things up. She could act far more drunk than she was in an effort to slow things down and send Annick in to warn the party to wrap up. She could fake a faint. She could just go full drunken party lass so if Cecily tried to return, Kathryn could do her best to occupy her time. Again buying time for the party to wrap up, or for Annick to warn them. Kathryn had a good guess at what they were up too. That door... It peaked Kathryn's interest too. But she figured if they were going to sneak in it would be after the events of the wine tasting. Instead... Kathryn would act as a social barrier, and if needed, a physical barrier. She could pretend to get wasted, grow in size and lay down in front of the door back to the tasting room? She would have to play her cards well to draw attention without making it obvious that it is a distraction.