10:46PMHellion Firebreaker: These last few days Erwin. They have been....a bit hard.
10:46PMErwin: Yeah. We've had a rough go of it. How's Fiona holding up?
10:46PMHellion Firebreaker: She is tough, she will pull together.
I think she is doing better than me in all honesty.
10:47PMErwin: Hey, I have something, if you want it.
places Ayarte's Holy Symbol on the table
This was Ayarte's.
10:47PMHellion Firebreaker: stares at it blankly I-I couldn't accept this...I barely knew her!
10:48PMErwin: I know you well enough to know you don't go calling every lady you meet a seductress.
10:48PMHellion Firebreaker: I did enjoy her when she was here...
But, I didn't really get to know her.
Still wish I could have done something to help.
(brb going to get a drink)
10:50PMErwin: Look, I'll tell it to you straight.
I froze. You weren't there, but they had a blade to her throat. The others dropped their weapons. I knew if I did we were dead. I froze. And they killed her for it.
(np man)
10:52PMHellion Firebreaker: (back)
looks stunned What if all they wanted was some information?
How do you know we all would be dead!?!?!?!?
Hellion Firebreaker is visibly angry
10:53PMErwin: I don't. All I knew was they took all three of them out with one spell and you were unconscious and Fiona was charging them
10:53PMHellion Firebreaker: All this could have been averted!
10:54PMErwin: I don't think they'd have put them to sleep if they had good intentions. And they were trying to avoid being seen.
10:54PMHellion Firebreaker: Erwin, we still don't even know what they were after!
10:54PMErwin: That's my bad. We got the drop of her killer and I just...
Erwin's voice drops
Hellion Firebreaker calms down a bit
10:55PMErwin: ... killed him.
10:55PMHellion Firebreaker: I can't judge you for this. I don't know how I would have acted in those moments...
Did she go peacefully?
10:55PMErwin: It was quick.
And she was avenged. St Cuthbert would be proud.
10:56PMHellion Firebreaker: At least the pain was brief.
Hellion Firebreaker sips some ale
10:56PMErwin: I don't know if I would have been able to do the same if it were you instead of her.
Or Fiona.
I froze when they told me to drop my blade, and then I glazed over when Fiona wouldn't run.
10:57PMHellion Firebreaker: Fiona is headstrong.
Always has been, you won't be able to protect her forever.
10:58PMErwin: I'm not trying to. Just trying to avoid unpleasant fights.
Can't run in against two armed men with a dagger and a whip, let alone an owlbear.
10:59PMHellion Firebreaker: Maybe if I had been there I could have negotiated with them.
10:59PMErwin: Fiona tried.
Steve tried.
11:00PMHellion Firebreaker: Yes, but i had talked wit them earlier, maybe it would have made a difference.
11:00PMErwin: They poisoned you, man. I don't think they were here for a friendly chat.
11:01PMHellion Firebreaker: You sure it wasn't the rat that bite me?
Erwin discreetly pulls out a vial of poison*
11:01PMErwin: This is my evidence.
11:02PMHellion Firebreaker: Wouldn't I have tasted that in the cider they gave me?
Erwin pockets it before anyone else sees
11:02PMErwin: It wouldn't be very good if it you could taste it. Trust me, I've done something like this before.
11:03PMHellion Firebreaker: And then Steve decided to leave.
Think he went to next town over? He didn't say a word.
11:04PMErwin: I don't expect to see him again at any rate. shrugs At least the cleric is sticking this out.
11:05PMHellion Firebreaker: Steve was there with us at the beginning though. Its sad to see him go.
The original group feels like its falling apart, and while I like these newcomers, I don't know. It just hurts everytime we lose someone.
11:06PMErwin: It always will. Especially when you're close to someone.
11:06PMHellion Firebreaker: takes another drink
11:06PMErwin: I don't know why he left, but I think its for the best. I want people I can trust by my side to protect the group and work together. If he left then clearly he's seeking something else.
11:07PMHellion Firebreaker: Maybe he went ahead to find information from Barrelsfield (I think thats town name)
11:07PMErwin: (idr)
11:07PMHellion Firebreaker: (I didn't keep any notes but i can check logs)
11:08PMErwin: (Bramblesomething?)
Its possible. Would have made more sense to tell us though.
11:09PMHellion Firebreaker: its easier for one person to get information without attracting attention though.
11:09PMErwin: True.
Erwin pulls out Sevan's dagger and just stares at it for a bit
11:09PMHellion Firebreaker: Still your right, if that was his intention, he would announce it I imagine.
11:10PMErwin: No use thinking on it now. Best look to those who remain.
11:10PMHellion Firebreaker: So do you think we should go examine those mines now?
Maybe we find more information there. Those two seemed intent to go there.
Or maybe that was a trap for us.
Erwin thinks for a moment
11:11PMErwin: I think if it were a trap, they wouldn't have had the need to tail us to the woodcutters?
Though it does raise the question of who is at the mines.
11:12PMHellion Firebreaker: They might have thought we wouldn't go to the mines.
Then they saw the opportunity.
11:12PMErwin: I think we should investigate the mines, then. Maybe more stealthy this time, stick together.
11:13PMHellion Firebreaker: Perhaps you and Achan could move in ahead, take Houndour with you.
The rest of us will follow you from safe distance.
11:13PMErwin: There's wisdom in that.
I, uh, would prefer to risk fewer lives though, just in case.
11:14PMHellion Firebreaker: Houndour can protect you two if something happens.
11:14PMErwin: If you have to leave me, do it.
takes a drink
11:14PMHellion Firebreaker: That won't come to blows friend.
11:14PMErwin: Well if something goes wrong, don't feel obligated to save me if the others need you.
11:14PMHellion Firebreaker: Its more than likely no battle is waiting for us at the mines.
Perhaps in case we should get some armor for Houndour though?
11:15PMErwin: That'd be smart.
How much do you need?
11:15PMHellion Firebreaker: I am a little low on gold right now.
(need to check cs)
11:16PMErwin: (same)
I also want to avenge Aylin sometime. When we're stronger.
11:16PMHellion Firebreaker: I have 6gp
11:16PMErwin: Its stupid, I know.
11:16PMHellion Firebreaker: I believe we need 20gp in total.
We will get that beast. But we can't rush that battle.
11:17PMErwin: I know. Just hate leaving something undone.
No way I was letting Sevan get away if I could track him.
Erwin gives Hellion 14 gp
11:18PMErwin: That should make up the difference.
11:18PMHellion Firebreaker: Thanks man.
Hellion Firebreaker takes the gold and puts in his pocket
11:18PMHellion Firebreaker: Before we go, ill get Houndour some armor.
11:18PMErwin: Good call.
Do you want her holy symbol too?
We can always bury it with her if you prefer.
11:18PMHellion Firebreaker: Yeah.
it will be a good reminder.
Of what we are fighting for.
Erwin gives a sad smile
Hellion Firebreaker takes the holy symbol
11:19PMErwin: I have a, uh, different reminder.
Need to be stronger for the group.
11:21PMHellion Firebreaker: We both do.
(I am going to post that I am adding leather and subtracting the gold from my cs and putting it on houndour)
11:21PMErwin: (I just made a post
)
True. I forget that this isn't a one-man show at times. Fiona reminded me I'll need to rely on you all as well.
11:27PMHellion Firebreaker: Well, I am not so much to rely on. Truth be told, I think Houndour is a far better asset to our group.
I am lucky to have her.
11:28PMErwin: You're an asset. We needed your healing abilities the other day, and we'll all work to become stronger together.
11:28PMHellion Firebreaker: (how much does ayart holy symbol weigh?)
11:28PMErwin: (nothing iirc)
(yeah, it was a wooden holy symbol, thus weights nothing)
11:30PMHellion Firebreaker: My mentor always told me that I had as much proficiency with druidism as a squirrel had with flying.
11:31PMErwin: Aren't there some squirrels that fly?
11:32PMHellion Firebreaker: Well they don't fly, its more akin to gliding.
Falling very slowly.
11:32PMErwin: My point stands. Sure, most squirrels can't fly. But some can glide, and they're remembered as flying squirrels.
And you and I have been through enough crap to know that you're no average squirrel. Druid. You know what I mean.
Erwin drinks
11:33PMHellion Firebreaker: Ha, I guess so.
Hellion Firebreaker takes a drink
11:35PMErwin: That reminds me. What do you think of the silent fellow, Achan?
Reserved would be a better word.
11:43PMHellion Firebreaker: He seems a bit distant.
Maybe has some good instincts, didn't seem to trust those two.
Speaking of which, you have really stepped up after Owlbear, really turning into a fine leader.
11:44PMErwin: Yeah, it might be wise to consult him from now on. I was too busy focusing on solving the barrel issue.
Erwin takes a drink
11:45PMErwin: I don't mean to be a leader, but someone had to step up after the owlbear fiasco. Thanks though.
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