An Elf and a Human Walk into a Tavern ((Theldyn - Xander))

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An Elf and a Human Walk into a Tavern ((Theldyn - Xander)) Mar 20, 2015 20:22:23 GMT

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Post by bellasuem on Mar 20, 2015 20:22:23 GMT

(Sorry about the title lol; I suck at titles x-x)

Theldyn pushed open the worn wooden door of a quiet-looking tavern by the sea, scoping out the patrons. He'd just gotten back into the city from a job in Tusa, which in his opinion was far hotter and sandier than any city had the right to be, and he wasn't in the mood for a rowdy crowd tonight. He'd had quite enough of that in Tusa.

But, this place didn't look half bad. A few men and an elf sat at the bar, and a couple scattered patrons were minding their own business at the rickety looking tables. Theldyn let the door shut behind him and made his way to the bar, giving the bartender a grin. He wasn't in the mood for beer tonight, not after his last job, so he opted for some of the hard stuff. Besides, it'd been a while since he'd gotten himself properly drunk.

Drink in hand, he turned to survey the room again. The bar was a touch too crowded for him, so he moseyed over to the tables, opting for the one with the person who looked the least-likely to start a fight with him. In this case, some young-looking human who appeared to be by himself. Theldyn scooted the chair opposite him out from under the table, raising his drink slightly in greeting, "Anybody sitting here?" he asked, though he sat himself down and grinned before the man had a chance to answer. He was looking for a quiet evening, but a little fun wouldn't hurt.

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An Elf and a Human Walk into a Tavern ((Theldyn - Xander)) Mar 21, 2015 14:46:07 GMT

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Post by mangaanimeluver on Mar 21, 2015 14:46:07 GMT

(( haha that's fine //i do too))

Xander had chosen a table alone for a reason. After a few weeks of communicating with one slave, he had formed a plan to save him. Before he could even try his plan, the slave's master had gotten rid of him. Dead, alive, sent away, he really didn't know what had happened. Just that he failed.

He took a quick swig of his drink, grimacing as he did so. Personally, he hated alcohol, and he didn't normally come to taverns. Alcohol itself was disgusting, but there really wasn't anything else to get him drunk. As he set his drink back down on the table, some dark elf asked if anyone was across from him, grinning as he sat himself down. So today was going to be one of those days, huh.

Xander raised his eyebrow at the other, who seemed to be enjoying himself. "No. There's no one sitting there," he muttered, taking another quick drink. "But if someone had been sitting there, I'm assuming you wouldn't have cared and would've sat down anyways."

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An Elf and a Human Walk into a Tavern ((Theldyn - Xander)) Mar 22, 2015 3:18:22 GMT

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Post by bellasuem on Mar 22, 2015 3:18:22 GMT

"Ehh," Theldyn replied, taking a sip of his drink, "That depends. Mostly on who you might've told me was already sitting here." He leaned back in the rickety old chair, and crossed his legs, "So, what brings you here tonight? And looking so darn cheerful, too," he added with a slight smirk.

Of course, it was commonplace to find somber-looking, dusty old men holed up in places like this, drinking away their regrets. And probably their paychecks. But a young guy like this wasn't as typical; generally they'd be out carousing in the more popular joints. They'd also be drinking away their paychecks, but they'd pick up women and show off, too, as opposed to staring sadly into a mug of ale like this kid was.

Maybe it was lady trouble. That was still a thing amongst young men, he supposed; you fall in love, swoon over some broad only to find out she's already betrothed to a duke you have no chance at competing with. Or something like that.

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An Elf and a Human Walk into a Tavern ((Theldyn - Xander)) Mar 23, 2015 1:12:28 GMT

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Post by mangaanimeluver on Mar 23, 2015 1:12:28 GMT

"Someone important, that would kick your ass if they saw you there," he muttered as the elf moved on. Oh, yes, this was definitely something Xander wanted to talk about; his failures. The smirk only made Xander roll his eyes and take another quick drink. It was nearly halfway empty now... maybe getting up to get another would give him a reason to shoo this other guy away and leave him alone to his thoughts...

In any case, the elf still seemed to be waiting for some sort of acknowledgement. "You probably don't give a shit. I could say I was sitting here because I can't move or because I got kicked out or maybe because I slapped a priest and they made me stay here. None of those are true, if you were wondering."

Well, that probably wasn't the best response. A bit too rude and unfocused. Maybe it was the alcohol. "Never mind. Let's just say I probably ruined someone's life cause I tried to help them." Better. He took another sip of his drink. "Don't know where the gods he is now."

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An Elf and a Human Walk into a Tavern ((Theldyn - Xander)) Mar 23, 2015 3:56:23 GMT

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Post by bellasuem on Mar 23, 2015 3:56:23 GMT

"Oooh, then I would definitely stay," he remarked, rubbing his hand together in mock anticipation, "Couldn't pass up that challenge." He chuckled as the human tried to brush him off and turn his attention back to his drink, so Theldyn took another swig of his own before the human carried on.

"If the penalty for slapping a priest was being sent to get sloshed in a tavern I don't think there'd be a safe clergyman in the entire continent," he laughed, lacing his fingers behind his head. This kid turned out to have some pluck after all. "But, you're right. I don't really care, per say, but it makes an interesting topic, don't you agree?" he asked, cocking his head slightly.

Theldyn whistled at the kid's next sullen comment, "Well, not nearly as glamorous as back-handing a holy man, but certainly more complex," he noted. He waited a few beats and gestured to the kid's stein, "I'll buy the next round if you keep me entertained?" he offered. He'd see if the human was amiable to sharing anymore of his story.

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An Elf and a Human Walk into a Tavern ((Theldyn - Xander)) Mar 24, 2015 11:53:24 GMT

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Post by mangaanimeluver on Mar 24, 2015 11:53:24 GMT

Xander narrowed his eyes at the other, considering his options. One, tell his story, and get some more drinks that he really didn't care for but hell, he needed to get drunk. Two, tell the other to go away. It probably wouldn't work, but he'd be left with his own thoughts if he did. But... if he did, he'd have to use his own money to get more drinks. Screw it.

"Fine. Whatever," he muttered, taking a long drink before he began. It took a lot not to spit it back out. Where to start was the real question. He could go back to the very beginning, but that probably wasn't the best bet. And he couldn't just come out and say he was a smuggler who saved slaves. In a place like this, someone was bound to overhear. Besides, how in all of Alva was he supposed to know this elf wouldn't turn him in?

Well.. maybe he could just avoid the topic of smuggling. Somehow. "What do you think of slaves? Not just about what they are, I'm asking if they're right or not."

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An Elf and a Human Walk into a Tavern ((Theldyn - Xander)) Mar 24, 2015 21:44:00 GMT

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Post by bellasuem on Mar 24, 2015 21:44:00 GMT

"Excellent," he grinned, sitting up and catching the bartender's eye. He flashed a few silvers and nodded to their drinks. The bartender nodded back and pulled two more glasses out from behind the bar, so Theldyn turned his attention back to the human. He was fond of telling stories himself, but hearing them wasn't half bad either. Though, he presumed the kid's would differ from his in the fact that it was probably true.

He narrowed his eyes slightly at the kid's question. Slavery? That topic certainly came out of nowhere. Leaning forward, Theldyn rested his elbows on the table and regarded the human thoughtfully, "Well, that's one of those things most people brush under the umbrella as being an 'out of sight, out of mind' kind of issue." He paused and gave a short chuckle, "Not to say I consider myself 'most people,' but in this situation I suppose I am."

Theldyn's attention was diverted by the barkeep, who set down two fresh drinks on the table. Theldyn passed off the silvers, and with another short nod, he wandered back to his post behind the bar. Taking a sip of the fresh ale, Theldyn shrugged, "In short, guess I never really thought about it. I mean, it'd suck to end up as one, I'm sure, but it's just another thing that happens in this lovely Empire of ours," he said plainly. "I wouldn't ever have one, if that answers your question," he added with another shrug.

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An Elf and a Human Walk into a Tavern ((Theldyn - Xander)) Mar 28, 2015 19:13:13 GMT

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Post by mangaanimeluver on Mar 28, 2015 19:13:13 GMT

Xander sighed to himself as another drink was set in front of him. He hadn't really even finished his first one. Oh well, that was fine. He wasn't paying, after all. He watched the elf carefully as he spoke, trying to decide if he should tell the story or not. He looked at the drink then took a deep breath. Yea, okay. Might as well.

"Okay, then," he muttered, bringing his eyes up to look at his table companion again. "So it's a thing that happens, and most people don't care, yea, but I care. And I try to make it not happen." Suddenly, he chuckled, his sullen face brightening up for just a moment. "Look at me. A weakling like me, I can't take on slave caravans. I never could. So I just try to help slaves themselves. Pass some food, some water, whatever." His face dropped again. "And when I can, I save them. Or I try."

Xander took a quick drink of his first drink. It was slightly warm now, but he barely noticed as he squinted at the other. "Now you can go tell people, or if you think you're trustworthy, I might tell you the rest. If I think you're trustworthy, I mean. I won't judge if you go out and rat on me, yea, but it would make my life a whole lot harder."

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An Elf and a Human Walk into a Tavern ((Theldyn - Xander)) Mar 30, 2015 2:59:12 GMT

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Post by bellasuem on Mar 30, 2015 2:59:12 GMT

Theldyn chuckled, his chin propped against his palm, "You overestimate how much I care about the undertaking of illegal activities," he said with amusement. The whole situation was interesting, a little quaint even; it had the whole do-gooder underdog thing going for it. It was decent enough entertainment over hard liquor, at the very least.

"I suppose that's a commendable way to break the law, though, I'll give you that," he continued. More than Theldyn could say about his profession. He frowned slightly and took another few sips of his drink. "I won't be alerting the authorities anytime soon, in case you couldn't tell," he added with a bit more frankness.

"So, do you have an organization?" he asked, "Of people like you?" Usually the do-gooders liked to find other do-gooders to form little virtuous posses with. "Not to say I'm the most trustworthy person in our fair city, but on this topic you have my word that I'll be as silent as the grave," he promised, raising a brow at the human as he thought over the statement.

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An Elf and a Human Walk into a Tavern ((Theldyn - Xander)) Apr 3, 2015 14:55:22 GMT

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Post by mangaanimeluver on Apr 3, 2015 14:55:22 GMT

Xander looked up at the other, honest surprise in his eyes as he took another drink. Well. There was one person who wouldn't give him a lecture on how stupid this was. That was completely alright by him. "Well, thanks for that. I don't really care for fleeing cities all too often."

He paused for a moment. "Ah, no. No organization. It's just me, for the moment. I'm not really a people person, and even if I was, I have no idea how to organize that sort of thing." Though it was a nice thought, Xander just didn't know that many people he could trust. Besides, he'd have to find people who actually cared about it. Walking up to people and just asking them wouldn't be a very good idea.

Then again, there were some people in Tusa... Maybe next time he visited. "So what about you, huh?" he asked, raising an eyebrow as he cleared the thought from his mind. "Do you have anyone you can trust that explicitly? Hard as Atros to find, these days."

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An Elf and a Human Walk into a Tavern ((Theldyn - Xander)) Apr 8, 2015 21:22:19 GMT

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Post by bellasuem on Apr 8, 2015 21:22:19 GMT

_{((Sorry for the late reply ;.)}
Another chuckle left the elf, "I don't much care for that either, though Linhythe's rather accommodating when it comes to those types of matters." People had a lovely knack for looking the other way in this city, and if they didn't a bit of coin or a well-placed threat usually persuaded them to change their ways.

"I unfortunately don't have any advice to dispense on that subject," he said, taking another drink, "I tried that whole organization business a long time ago; didn't find it much to my liking, probably for some of the same reasons you hesitate for now. They're out there, though, if you ever cared to look for a way into one; you can be sure of that."

Theldyn smiled almost pityingly at the human as he took another sip of liquor, letting the burn in his throat subside before he answered. It was a damn sad thing to have some kid so jaded he spoke of topics more suited to an old, broken-spirited sailor than a young man. "No, none to speak of," he answered honestly. Somehow Theldyn considered that admittance less depressing, simply because he was a proper adult and did, in fact, put himself into this position by choice. He trusted his mother, of course, but he'd never tell her more than half the things he'd done in his lifetime. "Makes things easier," he shrugged, "Some things harder, but most things easier," he added with an empty grin.

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An Elf and a Human Walk into a Tavern ((Theldyn - Xander)) Apr 20, 2015 11:58:08 GMT

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Post by mangaanimeluver on Apr 20, 2015 11:58:08 GMT

((ahah i'm really sorry for being so late too! :'D life just gets in the way sometimes))

Xander nodded, leaning back in his chair. He figured this person wouldn't be the organization type, not when he'd so willingly sat next to him instead of any of the other more open patrons at the bar tonight. Well, at least the elf was being friendlier, offering advice and whatnot.

Taking another long swig of his drink, Xander nodded. "That cannot be more true." he said, cracking a small smile as he ran his fingers along the wood grain of the table. The elf seemed to be slightly more open now, less wisecracking and more actually interested in listening. A small realization came to him that neither of them had introduced themselves. They just went straight into the deep talks. Huh.

"So where are you from? You seem to know Linhythe well." This was purely based off of the fact that the other had managed to come to this tavern rather than one of the louder, more energetic places.

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An Elf and a Human Walk into a Tavern ((Theldyn - Xander)) May 2, 2015 14:14:33 GMT

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Post by bellasuem on May 2, 2015 14:14:33 GMT

((Sorry again, things really got in the way this time lol))

Theldyn took a moment to slump back in his chair and stretch, letting out a relaxed groan as he did. He needed a vacation. Or something like that, at least. Problem was, he'd already been damn near everywhere in The Empire, and he wasn't keen on traveling back to Reluir in the near future.

"Ohhh, where all the elves like me are from," he said, re-positioning himself in the old, rickety chair, "Reluir. Lived there for a long time," he continued, "I actually haven't been in this lovely city long at all... Though I suppose the pattern and inner workings of what keep the place going weren't hard for someone like me to catch on to," he added with a chuckle.

"I can't imagine you were born here either," Theldyn guessed, "This city breeds more slavers than..." he paused and gave the human a smirk, "...People with your particular mindset."

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An Elf and a Human Walk into a Tavern ((Theldyn - Xander)) May 24, 2015 2:43:00 GMT

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Post by mangaanimeluver on May 24, 2015 2:43:00 GMT

(( Yea, I understand the feeling. Sorry on my side too :'D))

It was hard for Xander to imagine the dark elf as much older, but he always had a messed up perception of elves and ages. It wasn't until he had mentioned living there for a long time that the thought popped into Xander's mind, actually. For all he knew, this elf could be easily over one hundred years old. Maybe even more.

The other's question snapped him out of his thoughts. "Ah, yea, I wasn't born here either," he said with a casual shrug. "I was born in Tusa, but," he paused, taking a sip of his drink as he thought about how much to tell. He could be safe, and not breathe a word, but maybe this person wouldn't care about hearing all about how he got here.

He tipped his chair up onto the back to legs for a moment and set down his drink. Safer was probably better. If the other wanted to know more, well... "But now I'm here. I do go back every now and then, though." He paused again. "For business."