“ careful now, ”
from her one side did the tiefling flash her blade, greatsword tipped ever so slightly from its scabbard. it wasn’t so much of a threat as it were a cautionary warning—- she did not trust him coming so close so quickly.
“ I’m only passing through. ”
the staring does not unnerve her. . . but she will not sleep while being watched. not out in this open, unfamiliar place.
tail twitches as she idly flexes her claws.
“ does my tree hugging admirer need something? ”
laying in the darkest corner of the otherwise firelit camp that she can find, attempting to make herself scarce as the time for rest comes.
the grass makes a good mattress.
people fear more than just war beyond the walls of their home.
( but what does a lord who knows the touch of soft clothing and the steps of proper dance know about that? perhaps, more importantly, what do they care? )
Exactly . Theyre all scrounging for scraps in the shadows, afraid. Rightfully so, there's a war going on after all.
[ Gortash raises a hand, then bawls it into a fist. He'd look almost regal, kind, if it wasn't for those darkened eyes and cold demeanor. ]
the first time Brigitte saw outside the Hells was when she was ~12 years old, tasked by her Devil master to spy on a handful of his mortal contracts.
she still finds the distinct warmth of the sun fascinating, more accustomed to the overbearing fires of her underworld home.
that is not the permission she seeks, so she does not inch closer. . but neither does she retreat. voice rumbles from her lips like quiet echoes of thunder echoing from her ribs, deep and rough.
“ where there is spilt blood, I’ve found there are oft wounds to close. ”
I suppose you don’t sit with many common men these days, if that’s how you feel.
( the tiefling’s tail stutters in thought as the imposing Paladin stands there, contemplative )
but it does explain much about the state of this city.
And give them a bigger head? Baldur's Gate is filled with fake lords and ladies, born with silver spoons that they'd fancy wave infront of the poorman's face.
[ he sneers. ]
I speak from experience. Unless you have power in this city, you'd be as good as dead.
[ He purses his lips, almost offended at the statement. He returns her gaze, though it's not like he can really look away. ]
I came from humble beginnings, and worked my way up. I can't say the same for everyone else now can I ?
but aren’t you becoming one and the same?
noble lord, noble born,
( tilting her head this way and that, golden embers following him all the while )
it all slips off the common folk’s tongue the same.
Dancing to entertain the pompous elite? Please. They wish to rub elbows with me for the chance to feel above, even for a moment.
I'd rather an honest man's blade to my throat than humor the ego of a noble born.