(In this post, Rune Alchemist has technically reached the next day but not the others. Please bear with the timey-wimey ball for the time being)~
@Rune_Alchemist~
"Erm, you wouldn't happen to know of a place where one could get a bed for the night, then? Preferably alone. Maybe a drink too. I could use one after today, heh."
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Ah, well. There's an inn just down this street." The woman pointed. "
Though, I hope you're alright with the... sounds." She added with a laugh and a foreboding remark. "
I'd point you to a more normal inn but this is the Shrine-Town of Eros. What are you gonna do?"
And with that, you and the wagon group went their separate ways. You continue to pass through the intimate atmosphere towards the inn. There, you managed to get a couple of drinks and then some sleep and rest despite the... carnal noises that pervaded the night. Fortunately, the next morning was a perfectly normal one, allowing you to go back to the guild without being bothered.
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You return to the guild early in the morning. The first sight that greeted you was a great structure of stonework and metal. No longer was it the old and dilapidated ruin but a proud building that firmly stood upon the earth. You knew it was only a matter of time since you saw the Dwarves already working on it. It appeared that they have finished their job and was now nowhere to be seen.
Who you did see was Neil in front of the building and staring at it. However, he did immediately notice you once you arrived. "Wait, you're... you're Arletta, right?" His face then lit up with a smile as he greeted you. "Hey, welcome back! Where did you go? Last time I heard you went with those two women to Boreal Port." He then glanced at the newly-repaired guild headquarters. "And uhh... we got-- we got the guild back in order. So it's nice. It's nice." It seemed he was not aware that you had already returned.
"So uhh... welcome back." Neil continued. "And... I'm really glad that you came back."
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@13org (FYR)~
"Neil, what do you mean by 'those kind of drugs'?"
"You know, those hallucination drugs." Neil answered. "I thought... I thought they only existed in my home but I see they exist here too. Oh and don't worry about me using them. Not a big fan of drugs anyway. The bad kind of course, medicine is always welcome."
"Let's go to the guild... I just want to rest a bit... I'm still a little bit dizzy from that thing... When we get there I'll eat a little bit..."
"Alright. Let me know if you're feeling anything, okay?" Neil told you.
And with that, the two of you were off on the return trip back to the guild. The sun had began to set and had draped the landscape in a beautiful orange light. Neil was quiet during the trip, busy with observing the peaceful sight before the two of you. After a while, your companion suddenly broke into song.
Gold jewelry shining so bright
Strawberry champagne on ice
Lucky for you, that's what I like,
That's what I like
Lucky for you, that's what I like,
That's what I like
Sex by the fire at night
Silk sheets and diamonds all white
Lucky for you, that's what I like,
That's what I like
Lucky for you, that's what I like,
That's what I likeYou do not recognize the tune though it was not like you heard much human music. Perhaps you have been granted a small preview in the humans' world of music?
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By nightfall, you and Neil have reached the guild. However, you notice that it was no longer the decaying and dilapidated building but a new and great structure of stone and metal. "Whoa..." Neil was at awe at the fully repaired guild headquarters. "They've already finished? Damn, that was fast." Neil took a moment to savor the sight before continuing. "They must be inside. Come on, Freyr." He said before heading inside along with you.
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@Silver Carrot (ELD & REB),
@1Charak2,
@13org (BST & FYR),
@The Irish Tree~
"I-I talked to one about some personal matters...I'm glad Freyr wasn't here, since he...seemed to not like his species much."
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Really? Well, I hope he will at least express gratitude at them." Bart replied.
"I'm most certainly surprised to see how much the guild has grown in such a short span of time. I would like to congratulate you, Mr. Bartholomew. Congratulate you and thank you for ending my boredom!"
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Hey, thanks Bast!" Bart replied. "
Although I'm kind of worried at the last part. Are you saying you would pack up and leave once things get boring for you?"
It was then two newcomers appeared on the dining area. "Hey guys! We're back!" Neil chimed in. With him was
Freyr who looked worse for wear. "I see you guys are already enjoying our new rooms." Noticing the food, he immediately continued. "And nice dinner. I hope you saved some for me and
Freyr."
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Of course! Magnus caught some fine game, after all. Take a seat, you two, and join us." Bart told the two newcomers. "
Welcome back, you two. So how'd your day go?" The guild master then asked. "
Had fun or anything?"
"...Well." Neil was a bit hesitant to answer as he glanced at
Freyr. "It was... strange. I'll-I'll let
Freyr talk about it since I'm not sure if he wants to talk about it."
The dinner continued on along with the chatter between the guild members. Even moreso now that the table's patrons have been increased by two.
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