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[X] Bank

[X] Yes SHINY!

[X] Question Cautiously

Killing her erases her memory so we don't get an enemy, and do get a new weapon.
Sparing her means she remembers we attacked her.
 
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    • [X] Bank
    [X] No
    [X] Question Cautiously

    You bank the trait point, and then look at the Lioness. You approach her, and raise your foot above her head...

    You place your foot on the ground, and walk away from the unconscious warrior.

    You turn to the other occupant of the alley. She has pressed her back to the wall, brought her knees to her chest, and has her eyes closed and her hands to her ears. She opens her eyes, and looks around.

    "Is it over?" She asks.

    You nod, and kneel down beside her. "The Lioness is unconscious. She's not a threat. Why.... Why was she pursuing you?"

    The woman looks down, and her eyes glow purple briefly. The ground in front of her decays a little. "When I was young, a fairy cursed me. My eyes bring unmatched ruin upon whatever I look at. It used to be... uncontrollable, unpredictable. But I learned witchcraft to control it. But by that time, it was too late. There were already warrants out for my arrest. I managed to defeat - but not kill!- those that came to capture me, but then they hired the Players Guild. And the Guild sent her."

    She looks at the Lioness with fear.

    You follow her gaze, and shrug. "What can you tell me about the Player's Guild?"

    She looks at you, "The Players Guild is led by Seven Petal Blossom, and consists mainly of adventurers seeking profit and glory. They've helped the Kingdoms fight off menaces to everyone: the Demon Hordes in Glaive, The Balorian's army, the Dragons."

    She shakes her head, "They're dangerous and powerful."

    What will you do?
    [ ] Initiate Hostilities
    [ ] Comfort Gently
    [ ] Relocate
    -[ ] The inn Julius mentioned
    -[ ] Somewhere Else
    [ ] Something else
     
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    • [X] Relocate
    -[X] The inn Julius mentioned

    You offer your hand to the woman, and she takes it, lifting herself up. "There's an inn nearby where you can rest. We can figure out what we're going to do after that."

    She nods. "Thank you for helping me. Will she be able to find us?" She indicates the Lioness.

    You shrug. "I don't know."

    The warrior shifts a little, releasing a small groan.

    You pull her away from the alley. "Best we leave before she wakes."

    The woman nods, and follows you to the inn.

    The outside of the inn is rather quaint, with a sign proudly proclaiming the 'Steel Step Inn'. Inside is well lit, with about half the tables filled by groups of people. At the other end, you can see the Bartender wiping down his area and chatting with a silver haired woman with a cross scar on her cheek. She stands up as you approach.

    "Breaks over, back to work. Nice chatting with you, Steel."

    The bartender shrugs, "It was a pleasure Seryu. Tell my wife that if she wants steak tonight that she needs to be home by nightfall."

    Seryu nods, and walks past you. Her eyes flicker to you and the woman, but she shakes her head and walks out.

    You approach the bartender. "Two rooms for the night, please?"

    He nods, and grabs a pair of keys from under the bar. "That'll be 2 silver pieces."

    You hand him the money and...

    [ ] Initiate Hostilities
    [ ] Locate Rooms
    [ ] Initiate Conversation
    [ ] Acquire Alcohol
    [ ] Obtain Nourishment
     
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    • [x] Acquire alcohol

    The woman (you still haven't got her name) looks at you. "I'm heading to my room to rest."

    You nod, and then turn to the bartender.

    "One beer please."

    He slides you a mug. "Here. 4 copper."

    You start to drink. It's kinda bitter, and it tastes like shit.

    You don't really get why, but you like it.

    You finish it, and order another one.

    --------

    You're kinda drunk.

    Kinda may be an understatement.

    You're really drunk.

    You're also not entirely sure where you are.

    You're also not entirely sure why or who you're fighting.

    You take a punch to the gut, but you ignore it, and return with a punch to his face.

    You're kinda having fun.

    You duck under the next attack, and grab his arm, slamming him into the wall.

    Something big hits your head and shatters on it.

    You're really having fun.

    "Fist of the Grey Dragon! I've been looking for you!"

    Oh hey! It's Golden Ascending Kittycat! Or whatever her name was.

    "Where is the witch?"

    You'd totally tell her, but truth be told, you have no idea where you are right now.

    So you just punch her.

    And then things really start to get good.

    -----

    Everything is dark.

    There's a flickering in your vision. It's weird, squarish, with different colors.

    "Her vitals are rising. She's close to waking!"

    Huh....?

    You see a light.

    [ ] Head for the Light
    [ ] Don't
    [ ] Initiate Hostilities
     
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