Just a Stroll in the Night

The shallow bay Egilrun is situated upon is used, these trials, for crafts and crafting. From boatmakers to weaponsmiths, glassblowers to metalworkers, the sound of hammers and saws can be heard almost every break of the trial, with crews working in shifts to produce the beautiful craftsmanship which they might, one trial, become famous for.

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Just a Stroll in the Night

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Dorik slipped out into the night, not looking back at Claudia's shop as he went. She'd still be there for him, no need to let her see him looking. She might confuse that for affection, and Dorik couldn't have that. It was still chilly out, and he cursed himself from not grabbing a cloak from her before he went. He'd make her get one for him tomorrow. She was already wrapped around his cock. It wasn't even that good of sex, but the drive behind it is what brought her about.

He removed the biggest problem in her life. And became the newest one. She'd try to fix him, he'd let her see some "improvement," all the while, seeing how far he could take her down the rabbit hole. He could feel himself hardening again at the mere thought. He whistled a tune as he tucked the key to her place into a hidden pocket, finding himself wondering if she had any of Scalvoris' more fun plants growing in her shop or garden. If not, she definitely would soon. He could go for a good smoke after that plowing he gave her.

He strolled up to the Lemon Messy, peering in. It was winding down, just one couple left, an older gentleman and a younger tart. He paused, taking a moment to look them over. He watched as the man's hand was creeping up her thigh, and she was certainly allowing it. Though the enjoyment looked fake to Dorik. Hard to say for sure though. His best guess was that she was a higher class of prostitute, and he had some money. Maybe not rich, but certainly not poor either.

He strolled on past the restaurant before any of the workers saw him. He didn't need them getting a bad first impression and shooing him away just because they were closing. He walked around the side of the building, and then began whistling. Just loud enough to give his presence away. No need to sneak up on anyone right now. He turned another corner and was outback. The backdoor to the restaurant was propped open, probably to let the heat out. And there was a young boy. Maybe a man, hard to tell, he was in them teenage years.

He was digging through some crates in the back of a draw cart. Recent shipment it seemed. The boy looked up as Dorik arrived, having heard the whistle. Dorik didn't pause, making out like he was just on a stroll. The boy waved at him awkwardly, and as Dorik got close he could see the acne. Poor guy, Dorik remembered those years. Nothing fun about that. He nodded at the boy, and kept on walking. Once he was what he considered a safe distance, for the boy, away, he stopped.

He turned back to the boy, a perplexed look on his face, "Say, mate, you didn't see a couple walking back here did ya? Bigger guy, little blonde thing?"

The boy shook his head, "No sir, just you back here."

Dorik smiled, pretending to be awkward at the use of sir, his hand coming up to the back of his head, "No need to calm sir. We're both men here." He reached into his pocket, grabbing a silver from his coin purse, flipping it to the boy, who caught it. "Thanks anyways mate."

The boy smiled, "Sure thing mister."

Dorik turned to leave, pausing again and turning back. "Name's Dorik, by the way. If you see them, come find me at Claudia's. I'll double that coin."

Dorik started to sidle off when the boy called out, "Will do mister Dorik. I'm Jenji."

The man nodded, "Pleasure, mate." He then disappeared down an alley, and began making his way to the docks. After all, he had a promise to keep. And Dorik always kept his promises.


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Dorik was not whistling as he slid through the alleys toward the docks. He still kept a watchful eye out, but his time down below made that automatic. He followed the river down southward, finally now seeing the ocean for the first time in twenty years. Gods he missed it. It was calm tonight as he sloped down to the water. The moons reflected off its surface, and the entire sea was silver. He took in a deep breath of the salty air. Much better than the pungent stench of Slags Deep. The oceans were what he missed most while locked up.

He'd have to get him a ship sometime, even if just a small one.

The sound of laughter rang through the air, and Dorik looked up at it, and a smile stretched upon his face. Chrien smiled favorably on him this night. There up the shore was a docked ship, with a few loud, rowdy sailors on it. They were singing and cheering, and were quite clearly drunk. Easy pickings. Dorik walked his way over, watching them out of the side of his eye. As he reached the docks, he spied a small, empty barrel and no one else around. He picked it up,
hiking it against his chest.

He ran his fingers through his hair, messing it up more, and wiped some dirt from the barrel onto his face. He walked toward the gangplank of the ship, seeing her name on the side. Raspberry Crown. A small sloop of some sort. He guessed simple merchant vessel, local waters only. As he got in eyesight, he began slowing down, looking to be struggling under the weight of the barrel. He stopped at the gangplank, seeing no one guarding it. So he slumped up it, stopping at the top.

Cocking his jaw to one side and speaking out of the other, "Oy. Dis the Mangy Duck? Late delivery."


A couple of the party goers looked up. Yep, definitely local sailors, he knew the look. Hell, he used to wear it. A woman with a few teeth missing approached, "Who the fuck is you?"

Dorik feigned a grimacing smile, looking like he was struggling. He lurched forward, slamming the barrel down harder, trying to make it sound heavy. It echoed a bit much, and he wondered if she noticed that it sounded empty. "U'frek's balls tha's 'eavy." He looked up at the woman, "Dis the Mangy Duck, yeah? Can't see a fuckin' t'ing out 'ere. Gotsa delive--"

She held up her half drunk bottle, "Ey ey ey. I 'eard ya the first time. Nah, you got the wrong ship mate. I don't even know that one."

Dorik began swearing in Rakahi, then switching to Common, "Fuck t'at cockmonglin' Gerart. Always gettin' the shipments wrong." He threw up his hands, "I'm done wit' it. I quit."

The drunk woman stared blankly, following, but a bit slowly. Then her grin broke out and she started laughing. "Cheers mate! Who needs a job like that right? Fuck him!"

"Yeah, fuck 'im!"

Dorik knocked the barrel into the bay, turning to the woman, "You got any mo' of t'at? I got coin," nodding at her bottle of grog. The woman smiled, and welcomed Dorik to the party.


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Dorik stumbled down the gangplank, turning back to his new found friends, pointing with the same hand that held a sealed bottle of grog, "No, y'all are the best!" They cheered back at him, as he continued to stumble and lurch down the plank and up the dock. Until he was out of sight that is. Then his feet found their normal pacing and rhythm and he walked with his normal swagger. He couldn't get drunk, not yet at least. He had business to attend to after all.

He slipped through the town once more, making his way back to the front gate he'd entered through beforehand. He began whistling that same tune as before, enjoying the fact that his errands were nearly done. Soon, he came upon the gate, seeing the two guards from before, only this time they were up on the wall, and not on the outside of the gate. This only made him smile more.

He let loose a shrill whistle, and watched as they both turned their attention to him. "Heyo mates!" He held up the bottle of grog, "Man of my word, Corvin!" The two guards cheered in response and Dorik approached them, taking the stairs up their little sentry hut. "I ain't see any glasses, but a bottle is shared among brothers."

Dorik handed the bottle to Corvin, "You're a good man Dorik. True life saver." He broke the wax seal and yanked the cork out. Corvin took a deep whiff, smiling, "Yeah that's the good shit." He brought the bottle to his lips and took a deep swig. He then passed it to Treton, who took a smaller gulp, before passing it to Dorik. The man took an honest gulp this time, "Glad to be of help."

After a break or so of the trio drinking and swapping prison stories, all of which were watered down from Dorik's part, the man stood up, feeling the buzz working its way through him. He looked down at Corvin in his chair, "Hold down the fort. I got a gift for Treton too." He turned to Treton, who was leaning against a post, clasping him on the shoulder, "Let's go mate." Treton looked surprised, but didn't refuse, as Dorik led him down the steps. Corvin smiled dumbly, nursing the last bit of grog in the bottle.

Dorik walked with Treton back toward the residential district. The guard finally asked, "What are we gonna do man?" Dorik just smiled more but didn't answer, letting the tension grow, letting the man run through his imagination. He wouldn't reach a conclusion, of course, but it was fun letting him squirm for a bit. It was part of the game that Dorik was playing, and soon, Treton would get his prize for being a good sport.

They stopped in front of Claudia's, and Dorik pulled out the key, unlocking the door. He looked back at Treton, "We're gonna have some fun."



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Knowledges
Deception: Pretending to be struggling
Detection: Watching out of the side of your eye
Disguise: Dirtying yourself up to seem more working class
Intelligence: Contact - Jenji, employee at Lemon Messy
Intelligence: Young, working class people enjoy free money
Stealth: Not staying in a highly visible spot for long

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Injuries: N/A
Renown: +5

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Comments: Oh my god lol. I loved his dialect I can't even. That was hilarious and it felt like reading a totally different character, but also not. The scene was very immersive and well-written and again, your dialogue was written exceptionally well. Cheers!


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