Cha0s Gaming - The Lounge

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{Enters the Lounge.} Hmmm, yes… {He rotates, taking in the decadence.} This will be a wonderful place to relax.

*walks in from the dining hall and goes behind the bar. She sees Archie* Oh hey. I'm sorry. Do you want a drink?

If you please, my dear. {Choosing a stool by the bar, he comes to sit.}

What would you like?

{He hums.} Surprise me. {He says with a smile.}

*pours him a glass of ale* Here you go.

*walks in with Lily* Chelsea, the best wines you got.

Please.

{Sniffs it, after swirling it around.} Everyone loves a glass of ale, now and then. {Sips the drink.}

I keep telling you all. You need to be specific! I can't just pull a wine bottle out of nowhere and be like *mocking voice: "here you go!"*

Ah, the enthusiasm of youth. {Another sip, yet slightly larger.} To be young again…

And who are you? Dapper Dan.

{Finished his glass.} Irocharis Archibald McGutwick. But please, call me “Archie”.

Damn, Chelsea. You good? Anyways, fine. A sweet wine.

Red or white?

Red

Age?

I don't care?

*goes to the back*

Oh. I'm Lilian Alarie. But I'm known as Lily. *holds out hand* (edited)

{He stands, takes her hand, then plants a tender kiss upon the back of it.} A pleasure, miss Alarie.

The more researched among you would know, Alarie, is not a common if used at all surname meaning All Power.

19:20

Or, All Powerfull, depending on dialect.

Forgive me if I’m incorrect, but— {he sits again.} Alarie means something similar to or exactly “All Powerful”, yes?

Mhm! Yes sir!

{He twirls his beard in thought.} So then tell me, how did you come to have such a surname?

Married a Goddess. *shows ring* Technically two Goddesses. Three-Way Marriage.

{His interest is piqued.} Oh? I didn’t think such relationships even occurred. {He waves to get Chelsea’s attention again.} The same again, please.

They do occur. Polygamous Relationships are common around here.

*hands Ember the bottles* No go.

*leaves with the bottles*

Sorry, what?

{He smiles at Chelsea patiently.} The same again, please.

*pours him another*

Thank you. {Sips the new glass.} Ah… now, where were we? Oh right— so, exactly how many are there? These relationships?

Depends. Some have three, like me, Estella, and Aeloria. Some have one husband and up to 20 wives. Like Araavos and his harem.

Harems aren’t uncommon across the ocean, I don’t think. {He idly crosses his legs. His hooves are glossy.} I mean, I normally keep to myself regarding that matter.

Well, love and sex is a spectrum.

Hear, hear! {He drinks to that.} But where I’m from folk don’t really… acknowledge same-sex pairings.

Aw, honey. You're welcome here. No one bats an eye if you fuck on the dining room table. No one will loose their shit if you're queer.

{He looks relieved.} Well then, I suppose this city will be a right fine place to open a shop!

I'd gladly help if you need it

Well I do need trade partners… {Finishes his second glass.} We’ll discuss that after I’ve opened it.

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Bad luck to talk about a contract before you even have a business set up.

Right

Besides, I have no collateral. Yet.

Well good luck

Hopefully my time with you all with provide me with that collateral. {He traces the upper edges of the glass with a finger.} I do look forward to the… adventures to come.

We're going to a cursed we'll soon. Wanna come?

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Not tonight though

I was just about to ask when the next bounty is being announced. And yes, I’ll accompany you.

We'd love to have you

Well I should warn you then. I’ve got a bad knee, so I’ll likely avoid combat myself. {Pulls the hidden blade slightly out.} Until I can’t, at least. {He winks playfully and slides the blade back to being hidden.}

No way! That's so cool! I want a concealed weapon!

Maybe I’ll buy you one as a gift if we become business partners.

You'd do that?!

Well I should ask the same of you, regarding your offer to assist me in setting up. {A chuckle slips from his lips.} But yes, if you’d like one.

Okay!

Come then, let us go see if we can find one in the market. {He leaves some gold for Chelsea, and rises.} I’ve been wanting to sightsee since I got here.

*chuckles* As much as I'd love to right now, I promised my wives I'd show up

Oh? Well then if you have previous plans, I won’t keep you. {He makes for the door.} I’ll keep an eye out whilst I’m in town.

I'll be seeing you *leaves*

Until then~

*sitting at the bar*

*making drinks*

*walks in with Vic*

{He inhales.} Oh… tha’s new.

Hey Vic

‘Ello, ‘ello~ {He side hugs her.} So, don’t freak out, but I went through a change recently.

Like what?

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New clothes?

{He grins to show his teeth.}

Ooooh! Snazzy! Love it!

Got a lot of time ahead of me now. {He laughs.}

Good. Now you can't get rid of me until Nazmir and I pass on

Right… {His some wavers.} Maybe I can convince you two to join me one day.

Araavos can just make us immortal if we asked

Oh… tha’s right. {Sits by the fire.} Divine Husband.

Mmmhm. But there's a reason I didn't ask. I don't want it.

I get tha’. {Crosses legs.} Well, at least I get to spoil your children whenever you have them.

Kids?.....I....I don't think I've thought of kids yet...

I’m sure you will one day.

One day...

Now! {He puts his hands in his lap.} So, I have a question. Which you can fully refuse to answer.

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But um… can I have some of your blood?

Sure. Why not?

{He’s taken aback.} Wha’? Sorry, I just didn’t expect you to be on board.

Then you really don't know me, bitch. I love getting involved with freaky supernatural creatures.

I know tha’s right. {He chuckles and turns to better face her. He then addresses Kirin.} So where’s the safest spot to bite?

The neck is a go to. But since she's your friend, the wrist is less.....erotic.

Ah, right. {He scoots closer, and gently takes her wrist.} Well, here’s goes… {Then, after deliberating for a moment, sinks his fangs into her flesh. And after suckling for a little, has a hard time pulling away. But somehow manages.} **Whoo!** Tha’s amazing!

You good, babe? (Platonic of course)

{He holds his head for a moment, as it’s spinning with euphoria.} Yes! Yes… wow. Is it like that every time? {He wipes his lips as after asking Kirin.}

People's blood tend to have different flavors if you're a vampire. You just find the kinds you like. I prefer high class elven blood.

Well— {he taps Rilith’s wrist, just a few inches from the bite.} You taste absolutely *wonderful*, my friend.

Thank you.

I wouldn't drink from a goblin, though....Their blood tastes like liquefied shit

Well, imagine tha’. {He laughs loudly.}

Good heavens, she isn’t in here either! {He flops into the nearest empty chair.} Has anyone here seen Ms. Lily Alarie?

Not since she left with Estella

*walks into the lounge*

Ah! There you are! {He rises and approaches Lily.} Well, I didn’t find your item of interest in the market. Instead I had the smithy make you one.

Oh cool! Can I see?

Why of course. {He opens his coat and produces the sword.} And here you are~

*takes it* Wow. So it's a hidden blade like yours?

Why don’t you see if you can find out? {He chuckles.} I encourage curiosity.

*conceals it* ....Ha. Sweet.

Indeed! {He takes another seat by the bar.} My dear, two glasses of whiskey, please. {He asks Chelsea.} I’d like to celebrate the first step of my first friendship in a new land.

*pours him two glasses* Here you go

My thanks. {He takes them, handing one to Lily.} You are your race’s age for drinking, yes? (edited)

I'm 18, so...Kinda.

She's my daughter. She has permission

{He raises a brow with a silly smile.} Well, how ironic. {Holds up his glass.} To my first new friend since I’ve crossed the ocean. {Clinks it with Lily’s glass, then downs his.}

*she downs hers* How's that ironic though? I'm not following

Well, all day I’ve been curious to meet your parents. {Sets his glass down.} And I’ve spoken with your mother several times already. {He gives a hearty laugh.} 50% there already!

Why do you want to meet my parents?

Well Archie, nice to have you here, I guess.

To let them know how extraordinary their child is, of course!

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{Turns to Chelsea again.} In the event that you didn’t already know your daughter is cut differently that most.

Different how? Her magical prowess? Her graduation from Strixhaven? Be specific, man.

Well might as well tell him my full name and birthday while you're at it. Revealing all this

Just in general! {He laughs at the situation.}

03:30

There’s just a different light to her, than there is to the people I’ve met in my time.

Oh thanks! It's the arcane energy probably. Dad got cursed by an orb, gained the powers of said orb after said curse was removed, and I got the same power after I was born! I still struggle controlling it sometimes. Pure Magic is highly unstable....

I believe I can perform magic just because of my Satyr blood, so I can’t say I understand. {He motions for another glass.} But I’m sure I’ll earn that knowledge after getting to know you. We’ll be in the same adventuring company, yes?

That's right. We will.

You be careful, alright? You scarec us half to death last night with your little stunt.

I said I was sorry!

I’ll keep and eye on her, then. My knowledge should be more than adequate to keep her alive, should it be necessary.

*pouts* I can handle myself

Says the one that got her ass beat by the angry vampire lady.

She deserved it

{Looking about, Archie searches for something to do.} Hmmm, is there an entertainment area on the grounds?

Not really. There's a bathhouse, a library, a fae garden, and a training room

Well perhaps I should visit the training room. {He supports himself with his cane as he rises.} Ought to work on my endurance, for when we’re out in the field. {Straightens out his collar.} Where is that, exactly?

I can go with you. I need training too to be honest

Well then, shall we? {He gestures for her to go first.}

*starts walking there*

03:58

We could also dance. There's a dance hall

Is there now? {He hums to himself.} I suppose there’s instruments there?

04:05

I mean, I have my own flute, but I’ve been wanting to play a piano for ages.

Yeah! Let's go there! *leads him to the dance hall*