05-21-2018, 04:45 PM
Whatever else was happening, the barkeeper was nice enough at least. Alexander, as he introduced himself, was welcoming to a pair of travelers wandering in out of the wilderness. He didn't even seem to mind that Celestia wasn't a usual denizen of these lands, even by prime standards. It was a pleasant if small surprise. He seemed eager to talk about the town, proud as he was of it, going on for a time about what local sites there were to see and how they could survive the threats of the wilderness.
Though there was one thing that drew Celestia's attention. Alex mentioned that there was a new commander at the local guard garrison. This would at least provide a clue. If there was anything which might have prompted Mr. Wallace to turn to outside help, it was the most likely cause, and even if not the two things were bound to be connected somehow. She was also curious about the library that was mentioned, although she doubted that would have any bearing on what they were currently doing.
Finally, Alex asked if they'd like a room, assuring them of the tavern's quality. “Oh, of that I have no doubt,” Celestia replied. Indeed, from what she could see the place was very cozy and well kept. If there was an issue it would lie buried under the surface. “The only question would be how long we would be staying, and if it were worth troubling you for rooms. That said, despite the current weather I've been told there's a rainstorm on the way. So, I believe we will be needing someplace to stay for a few days.” Working the code word into conversation would make it harder for any external observers to keep track of what they were doing, leaving the main source of danger the one who was supplying them the room.
Alex blinked for a moment, as he processed being told the passphrase, before smiling at the two of them. “Of course,” he replied, “in fact I think we have just the rooms for you.” He ventured off for a minute.
Celestia took the opportunity to speak to Revan. “I suspect the new guard captain is the catalyst for all this, and I think once we've made our arrangements here the local garrison is where we should be headed next. Unless of course, you'd like to take a break. I don't believe our concerns are urgent just yet, and there is some value to taking things slowly.” She paused. “I'm also curious about the library, though I expect that one is best left for later, given the more pressing, if frustratingly ambiguous matter.”
Only a minute later Alex returned, placing a pair of keys on the table. “Here you go, the rooms are upstairs, down to the end of the hall. I think you'll find them quite comfortable.”
Celestia thanked him as she took her key, before turning back to Revan once more. “So, how would you like to proceed?”
Though there was one thing that drew Celestia's attention. Alex mentioned that there was a new commander at the local guard garrison. This would at least provide a clue. If there was anything which might have prompted Mr. Wallace to turn to outside help, it was the most likely cause, and even if not the two things were bound to be connected somehow. She was also curious about the library that was mentioned, although she doubted that would have any bearing on what they were currently doing.
Finally, Alex asked if they'd like a room, assuring them of the tavern's quality. “Oh, of that I have no doubt,” Celestia replied. Indeed, from what she could see the place was very cozy and well kept. If there was an issue it would lie buried under the surface. “The only question would be how long we would be staying, and if it were worth troubling you for rooms. That said, despite the current weather I've been told there's a rainstorm on the way. So, I believe we will be needing someplace to stay for a few days.” Working the code word into conversation would make it harder for any external observers to keep track of what they were doing, leaving the main source of danger the one who was supplying them the room.
Alex blinked for a moment, as he processed being told the passphrase, before smiling at the two of them. “Of course,” he replied, “in fact I think we have just the rooms for you.” He ventured off for a minute.
Celestia took the opportunity to speak to Revan. “I suspect the new guard captain is the catalyst for all this, and I think once we've made our arrangements here the local garrison is where we should be headed next. Unless of course, you'd like to take a break. I don't believe our concerns are urgent just yet, and there is some value to taking things slowly.” She paused. “I'm also curious about the library, though I expect that one is best left for later, given the more pressing, if frustratingly ambiguous matter.”
Only a minute later Alex returned, placing a pair of keys on the table. “Here you go, the rooms are upstairs, down to the end of the hall. I think you'll find them quite comfortable.”
Celestia thanked him as she took her key, before turning back to Revan once more. “So, how would you like to proceed?”