mrrp: "The Clever Clip of Courage"

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Cast: Cabaletto (Iron) & Sally (Nerf)

Support Points Earned: 1


[–]SanitizedCabbageSequoia (G) | Cabaletto (A) | IronPegasus (Discord) 1 point  
Cabaletto wandered into the meeting hall a bit late. There were already numerous people gathered in the space and a quiet murmur permeated the air. He could tell mint tea was being prepared somewhere; its smell was sharp and pungent.
The Heron looked around to see what the others were up to. Many volunteers had already sequestered themselves away for a chat, it seemed. Perhaps I too should find someone to talk with. Who's free? His yellow eyes scanned the thin crowd for a potential conversation partner.
[–]NerfUrgotKhan, Fighter (J) | Donna, Troubadour (B) | Sally, Thief (A) 1 point  
Sally scanned the room carefully, wondering who she should approach. Even without being familiar with the people there, she could tell Saarva had managed to recruit a good number of capable warriors, ranging from four-armed Kano to a fairly large Florkana. Any of those people would most likely make for some interesting conversation partners.
And yet, the person who caught her attention was not an imposing warrior, but a slender looking Heron. A Heron? What could a Heron be doing in a group like this? And since when do the members of the Heron clan wear armor?
Having decided who her conversation partner would be, she simply stood in place, waiting until the Heron crossed eyes (or, in her case, eye) with her.
"Ah, hello. Were you perhaps looking for someone to talk with?"
Her words were accompanied with a polite, sincere smile.
[–]SanitizedCabbageSequoia (G) | Cabaletto (A) | IronPegasus (Discord) 1 point  
It didn't take Cabaletto long to notice the woman staring at him from within the crowd. She was dressed simply, yet radiated an aura of wealth. He noticed with some discomfort that she only possessed one eye; the other other was hidden beneath a black eyepatch. Still, she looked friendly enough and her voice was pleasant when she addressed him.
"Verily, madame!" The Heron swept his hat off to perform his familiar bow. "Mine name is Cabaletto the Courageous, of the Isle of White. Who might you be?"
[–]NerfUrgotKhan, Fighter (J) | Donna, Troubadour (B) | Sally, Thief (A) 1 point  
"Sarah Blackburn, from Naxos. But just Sally will suffice." She returned the bow with another one, albeit her gesture was a lot less exaggerated. "It is a pleasure."
"Now, shall we take a seat?"
[–]SanitizedCabbageSequoia (G) | Cabaletto (A) | IronPegasus (Discord) 1 point  
Seats were plentiful inside the meeting hall. There were solid wooden tables and matching benches pushed up against the walls so that visitors were free to mingle in the center and rest on the outskirts when ready. Cabaletto took up a seat on an empty bench and gestured for Sally to join him.
"Bid me, Sally, what motivated thee to partake in this investigation? I am quite interested in learning the reasonings that hath brought this group hither."
[–]NerfUrgotKhan, Fighter (J) | Donna, Troubadour (B) | Sally, Thief (A) 1 point  
"Hmmm" she pondered her answer as she took a seat next to the Heron. "I guess you could say I have a personal investment in seeing this mission succeed. I happen to run a succesful business in my home country, and I have my reasons to believe whoever attacked the tree has also been messing with my own activities lately. In resume, I have a common interest with the leader of this expedition."
"But enough about me, what about you? It's not often you see someone of your kind away from Heron Island. I would be very interested in knowing what led you here."
[–]SanitizedCabbageSequoia (G) | Cabaletto (A) | IronPegasus (Discord) 1 point  
"I am merely here to lend whatev'r assistance I can to the investigation. It would be a most grave error to squander mine own talents when they are needed!" He proudly patted the scabbard at his side. "With mine sword I shalt fell any who dares oppose us and with mine song I shalt restore the spirits of our comrades!" The Heron's voice was proud and strong as he spoke.
[–]NerfUrgotKhan, Fighter (J) | Donna, Troubadour (B) | Sally, Thief (A) 1 point  
A sword? With those bird bones? How don't you break your arm?
"That's...quite impressive. I had never seen a Heron capable of wielding a sword before. You must be very talented to be able to do so."
[–]SanitizedCabbageSequoia (G) | Cabaletto (A) | IronPegasus (Discord) 1 point  
"You flatter me." The Heron looked immensely pleased with the compliment, his pale skin becoming a touch flushed. "But it is true that I hast spent countless hours sparring to hone mine art." Right. With the fiercest of foes: tree stumps.
Perhaps a little too eager to change the conversation topic, the black-haired man asked, "What skills doth thee possess, Sally? Surely a woman of thy financial wit hast a few tricks up her sleeve?"
[–]NerfUrgotKhan, Fighter (J) | Donna, Troubadour (B) | Sally, Thief (A) 1 point  
If this sudden eagerness to move the topic away from his own abilities was noticed by Sally, she didn't show it in any way, instead simply nodding as she answered to the Heron's question.
"Me? Oh, I'm not much of a fighter, I'm afraid" she replied modestly. "I specialize in intelligence work: gathering information, negotiation, that kind of stuff. Maybe you can teach me something? I'm sure I won't be as good as your usual training partners, but I would love a chance to spar with someone as skilled as you."
[–]SanitizedCabbageSequoia (G) | Cabaletto (A) | IronPegasus (Discord) 1 point  
Wait. What? Cabaletto felt panic claw at his heart like the nails of some ravenous beast. I can't teach her! Why would she think that?!
Externally, he remained his cool, composed self. Or so he hoped. "I am not certain we shalt have the chance for such things during the investigation. We must remain on high alert for any dastards on the prowl! But time permitting, perhaps we couldst find a way to fit it in?"
I'd first let you trim my wings before I agreed to spar with you.
[–]NerfUrgotKhan, Fighter (J) | Donna, Troubadour (B) | Sally, Thief (A) 1 point  
Uh? What kind of lame excuse is that? No time for training on an armed expedition? You could have just said no...
"Oh, that is a shame, but I understand. Maybe I could try to learn a thing or two by observing you on the battlefield instead? I'm quite interested in seeing how a Heron fights, so I'll make sure to keep an eye on you when things get rough. Does that sound good?"
The latter question was accompanied by a large, almost ironic smile.
[–]SanitizedCabbageSequoia (G) | Cabaletto (A) | IronPegasus (Discord) 1 point  
The claws were digging in now, their sharp points threatening to pierce his veil of tranquility. "I hast no objections, my lady." He dipped his head agreeably as he spoke, hoping that the brim of his hat would conceal the fear in his eyes.
"Now, I pray thee forgive me for abandoning thy company, but I think I shalt visit with a few more of our comrades before the hour is up. There are many new names to learn." Cabaletto stood and twisted around to face Sally, his yellow eyes bright. "It was truely a pleasure meeting thee." He bowed again, shallower this time and without removing his hat.
I'm going to have to watch out for her. She's a sharp one.
[–]NerfUrgotKhan, Fighter (J) | Donna, Troubadour (B) | Sally, Thief (A) 1 point  
"Oh no, the pleasure was mine" she said as she returned the courtesy bow. "I'll look forward to working with you, Cabaletto the Corageous."
Once the Heron turned around to leave, she resumed her observation of the people in the room, as she wondered who she should approach next.
Was it just my idea or was he a little too eager to leave?...heh, I'm starting to get the impression everyone in this group is trying to hide something
==RP END==


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