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[b]ALERIS MONFERRAT[/b]

Interaction: [@pkken][@Moonberry][/center]

"Opportunity, is all." Aleris replies to the elf in the pointed hat. "I have recently found myself wanting for coin. So I have traveled in search of an opportunity to earn some. Or at least, if not coin perhaps earn some favors. Anything that can enrich me would be of great benefit. But frankly, I do not know this region well. So I sit here before you know in hopes that... well, in hope of anything really. I heard lamenting. So if I might help in alleviating it, who am I to turn my nose an such a chance?" Aleris speaks in a consistent and cool tone. Just barely enough emotion is spliced within as to prove that he does in fact feel, something. His words fly from his mouth with the speed of certainty but laced with the ichor of deception. As if every word is a half truth. Not for sake of the lie, but for sake of the self. Omission in the name of a guarded self. Armor forged through careful choice of words.

He listened closely to the men speaking around the tavern. Eavesdropping some more. Though still listening to Mikhail so he does not miss what the elf says in reply. Once there is a lull in the conversation though, Aleris took the opportunity to note what he has heard.

"It would seem that fortune is smiling upon your comrades as well." Aleris notes. "Far be it for me to suggest anything unlawful. But if you wish to relieve the castle of the burden of caring for prisoners, then we might just have an opening. I'm sure the murmurs of this tavern have hit both of your ears as well. A lack of guards presents quite the opportunity for you." He pauses, taking a deep breath and scratching the nail of his middle finger with the nail of his thumb. "Perhaps an opportunity for [i]us[/i], if you find need of my services." He smiles warmly, a stark contrast to his previously neutral expression. The wide smile almost not seeming to fit his face. He patiently awaits their answer, hoping for them to go out on a limb for his own sake. Whatever the compensation might be. If there is any to be had at all.