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Azi Demonica

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Elizabeth kept quiet and rather motionless when the group of soldiers arrived, as did one of the girls as they past her. Elizabeth didn’t want any trouble, and didn’t get any, seeing as the soldiers were not after her. She sighed with relief. For a second, she thought that maybe they were involved in the raid of her manor house, and were out to finish the Watson lineage.

Rory just drank his whiskey, and didn’t seem to care about much. He was used to conflict and violence, after all. And whiskey.

The bartender mentioned legal action, though Elizabeth couldn’t guess what authority he’d have for the time being.

The soldiers in the centre of the inn, who were not disturbed by the other group of soldiers, did not do much until one stood up to speak to a quiet woman. Things seemed a bit unsettling, and there was no telling when the other soldiers would come back. Since the group went together, they must have been desperate or cautious.

The barmaids did a little to return to the usual mood, by setting up the place a bit. Not much really happened. Rory casually scanned the area, seeing a girl put her hand on her gun, and a man with a cowboy hat before a half-eaten meal. Rory had a feeling that man could be relied upon if anything dangerous happened, but, for now, whiskey.

One of the girls, who wore a big jacket, grasped her chest and hyperventilated, which Elizabeth noticed. She watched as the young woman went over to another table, then asking what was wrong.

Rory sipped some more whiskey, but was unconcerned with things, for now. Nevertheless, the rush of hard liquor shook his senses, and he would keep an eye out. Not wearing a hat, his vision wasn’t obstructed.

And then...

26-Aug-2018 21:00:56

George Rozas

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" That'd be appreciated, thanks, " Isaac had replied, idly closing his eyes for the short time it took the waitress to return - complete with a bowl of soup, and pleasantly cool looking ale and a key. Again thanking the blonde and assuring her he was set he dug into his meal and took a long swig of his drink, letting out a tempered sigh of appreciation at the surprisingly pleasant flavour. Perhaps there was something to these old fashioned places after all.

But barely more than a few tastes later came new arrivals to the establishment, Isaac pausing momentarily with his spoon halfway to his mouth as he took in the sight of the unmarked military uniforms and modern guns. Being unmarked could mean a variety of things - deserters not wanting to flash their former allgiance, soldiers not wanting to reveal which nation they worked for when in other territories, even the possibility of a mercenary group.

The spoonful continued to his mouth after a brief moment, intent on enjoying the hot food regardless of these new arrivals - even if he did feel a sort of vague curiosity in regards to those unusual weapons of the leader. Truth be told he didn't intend to eavesdrop on what they were here for but, given the leader announced it loudly, it was damn hard not to. Hunting a criminal? Made sense, sometimes military personnel were called in to perform arrests instead of local authority. Usually pertaining to some kind of serious threat. Nothing he was ever involved with, of course.

As they headed upstairs, leaving one man behind, Isaac set down his spoon and considered the room a second time. The tension was palpable to him as much as anyone else, that all too familiar feeling that something could happen at any second - he'd felt that most often when performing routine monster exterminations. Sometimes the beasts were crafty, or much more inclined to ambush.

For a moment his eyes dropped to his weapons resting beside him, easy to reach for in his current position, I am Inferi.

26-Aug-2018 23:28:01

George Rozas

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but that was all he did in regards to them. Instead he noted the reactions of some others in the room, such as the hooded figure who had approached this one young noble-looking girl - who shortly thereafter joined the figure at their table. The soldiers were back at their conversation, and the two... Rougher looking fellows, at their separate tables, came across as relatively calm for the most part.

Probably the least calm person, aside from the noble who was being taken care of by the hooded figure, was another young girl of similar age to the first - though this one was far dirtier and tattered. One of her hands placed itself on the pistol by her side, as if she intended to use it shortly, and the soldier let out a sigh of disapproval at the sight. Unlike a certain other fellow in the room who noticed the same motion, however, Isaac got himself involved before something could become of it.

" Miss, you're going to want to take your hand off that right now, " He said, being seated only a table or two away from where she was stood at the bar he didn't have to speak loudly, so it wasn't going to carry all the way over to the staircase. His own hand rested on the handle of his mug, idly tapping a finger against it as if considering another swig. " Find yourself a spot by one of the corners and keep calm, you'll be fine if you stay outta the way. " I am Inferi.

26-Aug-2018 23:28:05

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2011

Annie1227

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Annie looked at the man who was talking to her about her hand on her pistol. She took her hand off her pistol and respond in a somewhat calm voice,"Sir, you dont know what I went threw to be on guard when I saw those on unmarked military uniforms. I am not going in the one of the corners. I can fight. I just came to talk to the bartender for a room, some food and clean clothes." -Dances-

27-Aug-2018 04:17:32

George Rozas

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For a moment Isaac watched the girl with a strange look, an eyebrow raised. Then after a couple of moments he shook his head, seemingly setting aside whatever comments had been buzzing through his mind during that short period. Instead he raised his soup spoon between two fingers, pointing it behind her - at the bartender. Not getting his attention, but ponting him out.

" You try fighting, you get none of those things you want - he'll toss you out of here, " He corrected her, letting the spoon drop back into his bowl. " See, military folk are trained to take putting a hand on a weapon to be a sign of hostility - so quit trying to stir things up, get your stuff and go find a corner to eat in. " I am Inferi.

27-Aug-2018 04:47:56

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2011

Annie1227

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Annie looked surprised of this man's comment and replied,"I am not trying to fight anyone sir. I was trying to protect myself that's it. I thought for a second there was going to be a shoot out." She actually thought they were bandits were going to rob this place and capture her for what she did to their leader before she escaped her village. She was not going to go in a corner. -Dances-

27-Aug-2018 05:04:27

Inferi

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"

Not yet, no.

" the hooded woman replied, taking the seat back at her table. Despite what she had said to Elyssia, she seemed perfectly calm, and her tone said that, at the very least, she wasn't overly concerned for herself by what was happening.

"

If that group decides they're more important than the rules set down, however, then you don't want to be in the center of it.

" she added, motioning for Elyssia to take a seat. The table had the standard four chairs at it, each on a different quadrant, with the woman's seat being against the wall. "

It's more than likely it'll turn violent, since the one in charge seems to be the type who thinks they're more important than everyone else.

"

Meanwhile, the bartender chimed in to the discussion going on with the soldier and the other young girl. The way he said it sounded somewhat tired, and both could assume that it was something he had said many, many times over the years, but he also said it with a great deal of seriousness in his voice. He seemed more focused on Annie than Isaac, possibly because Isaac seemed to already understand at least the basic idea of everything.

"

There will be no fighting in this establishment.

" he told them. "

That, forceful coercion, attempted imposed laws from anywhere else, and anything else of the type is forbidden.

"

"

Just don't be a horrible human being.

" the man at the counter added, sighing. "

It's not even that hard, but some people,

" and here he made an exaggerated motion towards the upstairs, "

seem to have a very difficult time with it.

" Done in by the dubious doings of destiny.

27-Aug-2018 22:55:02

Inferi

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"

Which can lead to extenuating circumstances.

" the bartender said, before raising his voice and announcing, "

If any patrons wish to assist should something unfortunate happen, it is allowed.

" He made no clarification to what his words meant, but it was likely most of those there could determine it themselves.

The group in question upstairs had not made very much noise, and there did not seem to be much noise coming from up above that was not them. It was certainly not what one would expect from a group of soldiers supposedly moving in to capture a fugitive, as they had claimed. Then again, the reactions to it were also not exactly normal. It was as though some people here knew more about what was going on than others.

It was not long at all, perhaps only a few minutes, before the soldiers came back into view, descending the stairs with the leader in front of the group. Two of those in the back had their hands on the arms of the young woman who had come in earlier, and although she was making a half-hearted attempt to make them let go, it was clear that there would be very little point. The leg that she had been limping on was exposed, the pants on that side rolled up, and bloody bandages could be seen clearly wrapped around the entire leg below the knee.

The soldier at the bottom of the stairs moved over to him and had a quick discussion that was inaudible to everyone else, and the conclusion of it had him begin laughing. It wasn't the kind of laugh that anyone wanted to hear, though; it was malicious, and something that a person made before announcing something that nobody but them wanted to hear. Done in by the dubious doings of destiny.

27-Aug-2018 22:55:31 - Last edited on 27-Aug-2018 22:56:10 by Inferi

Inferi

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And announce he did, his voice full of disdain.

"So, you think that you're going to stop me?" he asked, looking straight at the bartender as he did. "You think that we're just going to listen to your idiotic rules that have no bearing anywhere except in your head?"

The bartender ignored him, and instead directed his question at the young woman that they were dragging with them.

"

Do you want to go with them?

"

It was a simple question, but one that didn't receive an immediate answer from her. The first person to answer it was instead the man, who practically shouted, "Of course not, you idiot! Why would we have to come get her if she wanted to come?!"

His voice even and perfectly controlled, the bartender simply said, "

I am asking her, not you. Be silent until she answers.

"

While there was nothing special about what he said, it was almost like a pressure could be felt in the room. The lead soldier, looking like he was about to say something else, stopped, a slightly confused and angry expression on his face. He tried to speak again, but nothing happened, and his hand went to the firearm at his side.

In the meantime, however, the young woman finally spoke. Her answer was only a single word, but it was quite sufficient to answer the question.

"

No!

"

"

Very well.

" the bartender said, and, as the man drew his weapon, the pressure seemed to lift. In the middle of what seemed to be a tirade, the man's voice came back, and filled the room with the tail end of what he had been trying to say. Done in by the dubious doings of destiny.

27-Aug-2018 22:56:28

Inferi

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"-nough of all of this! Just kill them and burn this place down!"

The three soldiers not holding their captive drew their weapons and went to fire, aiming at various patrons and staff in the room. However, as they did, there was a flash of light, and one of them recoiled as the weapon in their hand exploded, clutching the hand that had been caught in the backlash.

One of the others had a similar reaction, although theirs was due to a small blade that was now sticking through their wrist. Their gun dropped to the floor, and their other hand immediately went to the blade on their belt.

The third, noticing these two, instinctively jumped back, narrowly missed being struck by the bolt of burning energy that shot through where he had been standing and struck the wall behind him. Strangely enough, it made no mark there, instead just dissipating upon impact.

While the source of the exploding firearm wasn't readily apparent, the knife and bolt were. The blond barmaid, standing around the center of the room, held a small blade in each hand, while the other, still standing by the door, had seemingly launched the energy bolt from her palm, which was still extended and facing the soldier that had narrowly dodged it.

The bartender, calm as ever, said only one thing. It was clear by his tone that he was not happy.

“

You’ve broken the rules.

”

For a moment, everything seemed to freeze. It was about to turn to chaos, since it was clear that there was going to be no peaceful resolution to what was happening here. Done in by the dubious doings of destiny.

27-Aug-2018 22:56:47

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