[Game Thread] Lord Windos’ PokeRole Adventure 2: The Wild Lands

[Lord Windos]

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In other words, will you let yourself be used to elevate this Water Scimitar's own standing (and reap the windfall thereof) at your own expense in exchange for greatly increased Favor with them and the Water Scimitar Faction or (...)

Yes I will indeed~

Air Scimitars tend to have fluid student-teacher relationships with whomever they're teaching or simply overlooking- it's not uncommon for them to randomly decide to just rope some Magi in their breezy ways if they take a fancy/shine/whim to one, much to the potential irritation to others sense that could include other Faction Magi.

(I like that! And I can totally see Bernhard doing that. Not now or anytime soon, but once there's a bit more peace and quietness in his life... (If there ever is or will be, that is))



Oooh, very nice. Bernhard's tired af, but that doesn't stop his unintended charisma from doing its thing. AGAIN. ...Wait, no, more so it must be dear Zephy's social spirit. Thank you, dear artsy birdmouse. She may not hear it in her unrestful sleep, but we're muttering a telepathic and genuine "Thank You™" to her. "Once again it has proven that we do indeed belong together, don't we..."

Having gotten somewhat lost in lowkey-philosophical speech (and his own thoughts), Bern's likewise VERY taken-aback when that Water-Scimitar bows so very deeply towards him. He's only mildly showing it on the outside though - instead, there's some sort of satisfaction in the otherwise stoic Master Mage's face. Maybe a tad bit of 'you flatter me so~' too, a tiny hint of a smile too for a split second? But ooohh, Bernhard's VERY weak towards flattery. If that wasn't clear already.

*vivid hand gesture of 'there is a time and place for anything, but that is neither here nor now'* "...Please rise. It is not you that shall apologize. Misunderstandings...well, happen. It's a... hmm... pleasure to see that my, uhm, reputation is known among members of a fellow Fraction too. It seems to follow me." Weird situation, Bernhard's not quite sure how to handle that. He grows uncomfortable the more he thinks about having messed up, he should have known better.

With great satsifaction gaunteted hands are shaken - yay, more business connections! Acrowls would be proud of us for forging another. The Water Scim's number is accepted, and they receive Bernhard's too. "Say, may I also have your name? A tad bit late for introductions, but... Well, manners."

Bernhard will gladly allow them to escort him out from the area. "Yes yes, do take the lead please. Let the calamity wear down, let us give it a few days, let us give your own reputation a helping hand - and be done with this, FOR NOW." *town turns a little more stern* "If you could... at some later point... Repay that favour towards dear me indeed, I'd be of utter gratitude. I am man of honour, and I humbly expect you to be likewise. Do we have a deal?"

While we're off to the exit of the alley and the docks, we'll try to lead the conversation into a different direction. "Please, do tell me... How are things going at the islands? [the Mageocracy] Certain circumstances have locked me out of returning there for a week. ...Minimum a week, I feel."

While most Magi and Scimitars would balk at their reputations taking any sort of hit, much less in so blunt and demeaning a manner, your shamelessness and complete disregard to such things knows no bounds. This tends to be somewhat of a trend among Air Scimitars, but you take the very concept of 'Enlightened Disinterested' (AKA: I so can not be bothered to care) to a level scarcely believed, especially for such a prideful and egotistical sort as a Scimitar Magi.

Heck, it's part of your reputation - 'The Untouchable Breeze' is just one of your many epithets , earning you admiration among some, envy and disdain among many Traditionalists and stuffy types, and no end of exhaustion of your old Mentor.

Speaking of reputations, the moment you highlight your own causes the Water Scimitar to pause for a moment, and you could feel their focus on you intensify...

INS Roll: Water Scimitar
*Rolls* Hmm...
Your INS + Contest + Emapthy Roll
(5)(1)(5)(4)(3)

...You realize that this Magi didn't actually know who you were, still didn't. All they realized was that you were a Master Air Scimitar based on the general cut/style of your wardrobe and the sheer way + Power you carried. Though you suspect that they just had the inkling that the random Scimitar they man-handled was FAR more important they could ever imagine....

As for their name...

"....Citrine, Master of Air. And of course you'll receive your fair do - it's the very least I can do after the trouble I caused and the unexpected Boons to be gained. The Deal is Made and Struck. Now, and apologies once more, allow me to lead you out..." 

Your attempt to fish for info about the Mageocracy doesn't yield much results - this Scimitar hadn't been keeping up with the homeland lately in line of furthering their own research and duties to the local chapter of Water Scimitars. They do promise to gather a 'sufficient report' of the state of things for you by the next time you two meet, however. 

Contact Established: Citrine! Reputation with Citrine and the Water Scimitars increase! Knock on effects of this 'humiliation' yet Unknown. Reputation at the Docks now Shaky - best let things cool off before you knock around these parts once more....

Now, what is there next to be done Today? 1 more Moderate Encounter Slot and 2 Minor ones remaining.