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Post by LordStripetail on Jun 12, 2019 22:35:08 GMT -5
Nick shared some of the mink with Dru Essa and Dar ma who filled small bottles from the jug and drank the milk with their snacks. nick also shared his pie with the girls as well as giving some to John , Qa Dar and Clasius. After Nick had finished as much of the pie and the milk as he could. he got up from the seat ' mind if I take this up to the room with me?' He asked the innkeeoper. " Its your milk, go ahead' Mog said as she went around the table collecting the empty bottles. " I'm going to head up' Nick said to Seed. " Just give me a key so I can enter the room, please? I'll leave the door open so my bunk mates can enter when they feel up to it." - Deetsan was shown up the stairs in the guild hall, which had 3 floors. Adrienne, the guild leader, was at an alchemy table crushing mandrake root into a powder to be used in a potion of cure disease. Adrienne looked up from her potionmaking and started as she saw Deetsan ' Deetsan! this is a surprise ! what brings you out here? How is the arch Mage? Last I heard she was exploring the Shivering Isles, or so I heard. ' Adrienne stopped what she was doing and went over to greet Deetsan with a kiss . the dark red lips locked together and Deetsan and Adrienne held the kiss for a couple seconds before Deetsan pulled away. " I have.. the body of a Deep One Adrienne. a literal Deep one. You know those cultists in hackdirt? well We found an impregnated Argonian female in the caves between the town and she delivered.. THIS' Deetsan showed the tentacled Deep One and Adrienne recoiled in shock ' By the Divines!" she stumbled backward. " That thing is.. well hideous!. ' Come Come Adrienne you're not seeing the big picture! we take scale samples from it, makwe drawings of it, weigh. an autopsy, and we have something future generations can use for studying its kind. Sulinus and Vigge can help with the procedure." Deetsan said . ' very well we can do this on the second floor. ' Follow me ' Adrieene said motioning Deetsan to follow me , while carrying the DEep one.
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Post by The Reluctant Warrior on Jul 1, 2019 21:09:59 GMT -5
Seed smiled as John offered her a slice of potato bread, the argonian picking at it a bit before wolfing it down. John let out a pleasured sigh, savouring each drop of water as it flowed down his throat. Qa'Dar let his furred fingers run along the counter as he sniffed his wine, drinking in its sweep aroma just before letting the alcohol caress his feline lips.
"Now, I think its fair that we decide which rooms we'll all be in..." Seed explained, taking all four keys in her scaly hand.
Qa'Dar smirked and pointed a digit towards the imperial man sat alongside him.
"And who has to stay with him?"
"Hey!" Clasius shouted back, disgruntled.
"Qa'Dar makes a good point, that one is a little harsh Talasma thinks." Came the voice of the khajiit barmaid from Eix's side.
"I'm tempted to make the both of you into a rug." The man growled in response, nearly banging his cutlery upon the wooden counter of the bar and shot both khajiit a dagger-lined glare.
John chuckled softly, the young man rubbing his thumb and forefinger along his chin, eyes widening for a moment.
"Perhaps we could draw lots on that second one, the individual with the shortest gets to bunk with Clasius here." He turned to Mog and kindly asked the orc if she had anything of the sort they could use.
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Post by LordStripetail on Jul 3, 2019 19:29:46 GMT -5
lets see here. I have matches" Mog said, pulling out some from beneath the counter . " Use them for lighting the candles, but the last shipment had too many sticks. ' she cut off the ends of them at different lengths. ' the longest sticks will be room 1. the second longest Room 2, and so on.' Nicula said. Mog offered her a match and Nicula drew it, it was a short length ' Room 3 for me. It looks like. ' she said. Dar Ma and Dru Essa both drew long, but not full length matches' room 2 for us then ' Dar Ma said. taking their matches with them as they headed up the stairs. Nick drew a very long match ' Room 1 for me.' he said, taking the key to Room 1 from Seed, Dar Ma having already taken Room 2s key. this left room 3 and 4.
Nick sipped at his milk as he climbed the stairs, his eyes fixed on the stairs ahead. Round and round, up and up they went. The two argonian lasses were a couple steps ahead of Nick, and paused every so often to look back and see if he was still there. The landing to the rooms had a door to it, which required a key to open. Dar Ma opened it, then held it open for Nick to pass through. "Thanks Dar Ma ' Nick nodded and he yawned slightly. He turned at the first door and opened it with his key, leaving the door ajar behind him so his bunkmates, whoever they were, didnt have to knock to be let in. Night , girls, see you in the morning."
Dar Ma and Dru Essa stopped at the next door ' Ok, So who goes in first?' Dru Essa asked ' You can go, Dar if you want. " No, thats alright Dru. You can go first.," Well, do you have a gold piece on you/ We'll flip for it. " Dru Essa suggests heads you go, Tails I go " Dar Ma puled a coin out of her pocket and flipped. ' Tails it is. You go first DRu " Dar Ma said. Dru Essa took the key and unlocked the door revealing a nicely furnished room beyond. " this is very nice.' Dru essa said ' easily the best inn i've ever stayed at. The Lonely suitor inn in Bravil is ok, but for 10 gold you get what you pay for. This one is better." " i'[m partial to the Oak and Crossier, mostly because I know there's always warm sweetcake that comes with your breakfast every morning ' Dar Ma. " Are you see its not also because of Talasma?' Dru Essa smirked.
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Post by The Reluctant Warrior on Jul 20, 2019 15:04:35 GMT -5
Finishing his tankard of water with a soft gasp, John eyed the remaining matches as he ate the last couple of pieces of his potato bread. Letting out a pleased sigh, the man wiped his hands on a piece of cloth; before reaching over to take one of the matches. Opening his hand, John was greeted by one of the longest matches.
"I suppose its room one for me too..." His feet met the ground with a soft thud as the man stood and, finding the key was already taken, started for the stairs.
"I think I'll be getting some rest, tomorrow will likely be no less interesting than today, right?" His gaze turned to Clasius and Eix, before moving to seed to settle on Qa'Dar.
The khajiit nodded and smiled softly.
"Alright, you made your point...now get lost, you self-righteous knave." Said Clasius through a mouthful of brandy.
Wordlessly, the young man turned to face the imperial and smirked softly
"Why thank you."
With that he made his way upstairs calmly, his callused hand sliding along the wooden railing. John found the door rather quickly; noticing it had been left ajar, he it open to find Nick already inside, lying on the bed.
"Kalispéra..." John greeted, setting his traveling pack by the bed, soon unclasping his belt and setting that down as well, along with his arming sword.
Letting himself collapse onto the bed, he noted the room has a musty but overall not unpleasant smell to it.
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"Khajiit wonders what Clasius' problem is?" Qa'Dar chided, delivering a measured smack to the Imperial's head.
Clasius let out a grunt, his rough hands balling into fists.
"Stop it, both of you." Came Seed's voice, both of her arms crossed, before she took the second longest match in hand. "Looks like I'll be in room two."
Talasma was next, the barmaid grasping one of the second shortest matches. "Room three, this one can't complain." Her tail swished calmly behind her.
Clasius hand outstretched to take a match himself, rolling it in his hand.
"Room three as well."
Talasma breathes a heavy sigh, her shoulders sagging.
"Room one." Qa'Dar had taken his lot, setting it by his plate before the khajiit returned to his meal.
Eix, who had been listening in, Wandered over and silently, took the last match.
"Room three..."
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Post by LordStripetail on Jul 20, 2019 15:26:10 GMT -5
nicula looked over at Eix. " putting you and Clasius together would only end in bloodshed so why dont you go in room 4?' Nicula said. "I'll take Eix's spot in room 3. i don;t mind whiling away a few hours ' Nicula said. ' that's just leaves Quill and Deetsan to decide what rooms they are in. could be room 2 could be room 4. " Quill strode up to the bar sand picked a match .. ' hmm/ its a long one. guess I'm in room 2, and Deetsans left with room 4. " Eix, you'll be with Deetsan tonight.' Nicula said to her. " in light of the circumstances, its for the best that she help you." _ Kalispera? What does that mean?' Nick asked as he made room for John on the bed. " I'm not familiar with that language. only foreign language i know is German. And that won;'t fly here' Nick said with a chuckle. ' at least we dont have to share with that grump Clasius, huh? Guys not all there, if you get my drift'. _ Dru Essa and dar ma were in bed , Dru Essa was repairing a tear in her knapsack from a heavy book, while Dar ma, made a short entry in her diary. ' wonder Who will be sharing our room? Dar Ma asked. " well, it could be anyone from glides to Eix to Clasius ' Dru Essa said. " lots of possibilities, and besides, we'll trying to get some skleep, its been a long day. _ Deetsan entered the hotel a few minutes later, carrying some fresh scrolls. ' sorry I'm late everyone ' Deetsan said. " took forever to find the scrolls I needed, Druja was nearly out of Ease burden, Heal Major Wounds and Flash Bolt. Had loads of minor Enervation though, which frankly are useless to a advanced Mage. " she sighed. ' so, how are we deciding who bunks where?' We already drew lots ' Nicula said ' You're in Room 4 with Eix."
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Post by The Reluctant Warrior on Aug 5, 2019 17:40:58 GMT -5
"I understand." Eix croaked out, pleasing a scaled hand on Nicula's shoulder and her lips curled into a shy smile. "Thank you...Nicula..." The look of sorrow in the mad argonian's eyes hadn't yet receded, nor had the feeling of loss. Her scaly tale swished weakly.
"This one will join you both." Talasma offered, standing up and approaching both Nicula and Eix. "As much as she trusts Nicula can handle herself, khajiit feels it may be wise to make sure the imperial doesn't try anything in an attempt to harm her." The khajiit's tail lashed as she glanced in Clasius' direction.
The imperial hadn't bothered to eavesdrop much, for he was still in the midst of gulping down alcohol as though it were the ambrosia of Akatosh himself.
However, Qa'Dar's ears picked up each word. With soft rumble, the khajiit placed his cutlery on the counter and turned around as he stood. A spark of worry in his eyes while he gazed toward Talasma. No word's left Qa'Dar's mouth, but his tail lashed, betraying any attempt to hide his feelings.
"Having Deetsan watch over Eix would be wise, so its settled then..." Seed chimed in.
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"It means 'good evening', in modern Greek." said John with a soft smile as the younger man leaned up into a sitting position, turning to face Nick. His blue eyes taking in the man from head to toe. Letting his cloak fall before folding it up and soon pilled off his shirt, revealing a lean chest and subtly toned arms, with a bit of a gut at the belly.
"You never mentioned before that you knew German, Nick. You may be right too, we'll just end up confusing people if we spoke in such languages...I wonder, perhaps we'll pick up a bit of Ta'agra or Jel before we finally get back home...if we can get home..." John's head bowed slightly and a heavy sigh forced its way past his lips.
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Post by LordStripetail on Aug 5, 2019 18:25:46 GMT -5
You never asked if I knew any languages" Nick shrugged. " in German, "Good Evening" is "Guten Abend" Nick said. "as for picking up Jel or Ta'agra, I would think so, particularly if we keep hanging with Qa Dar, Seed, Nicula and the others. They seem to be taking us in stride, as well. Probably think we're just strange Imperials. ' Nick said, taking off the short he had gotten from the cultists lair.' I'm getting too much of a gut ' he motioned to a bulge above his belly button. ' too much fast food, not enough exercise to burn it off. But if we're carrying heavy loads for long stretches, we'll both have six packs in no time. Not that any of our group would know what a ' six pack" is " Nick chuckled as he tossed the shirt on a nearby chair.
" I, for one , have no idea how to get home. We got ourselves brought here somehow, perhaps due to a bad daedra or something. So we'd need to find a good daedra( if there are any of those), or find favor with the gods somehow. Again I have no idea, how we do that' Nick sighed. " Good thing I shaved before I got zapped into this place. I dont know if they have razors or stuff like that here. Then again, they have magic, so perhaps they can magically cut it. I dont know ' Nick said sitting on the bed, Indian style. His arms were darker toned the further away from the shoulders they went, there was quite a difference around the shoulders, which were pale, and the arms which were more tan. " You're pretty buff, John. You lift weights at all?' I used to do that, then I stopped. Got too comfortable just hanging out at work eating stuff, and before you know it, Big Gut City" Nick chuckled.
You're welcome Eix ' Nicula said " You need time to mourn, in peace and comfort. Deetsan can give you that. Plus, Talasma, the way Clasius over there is draining the inn dry of its drink, I dont think he'll be a problem. Our luck, he'll pass out on the floor before he even gets to the bed ' NicuIa laughed. " More room for us then. Ok, fine we'll toss him a blanket if he does that. Don't want him to freeze on the floor. stone can get cold at night." Nicula said.
Quill headed up the stairs ' well ladies and gentlebeasts, I'm turning in for the evening. Stay up all night get some drinks, swap stories, whatever you please. its your evening, after all. Catch you all in the morning. Seed, I'll see you upstairs ' Quill said, and she climbed the stairs, heading up the couple flights to the third floor. - Should we go to our room Eix?' Deetsan offered. " I think the both of us have a very trying day. but if there is any consolation I can give you, know that the divines have saved you Eix, so you may make a mark on this world." the mage said kindly. " Come, walk with me ' She said giving Eix a smile and motioning towards the stairs. " i have a nice bottle of Tamika's finest we can share.
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Post by The Reluctant Warrior on Aug 7, 2019 21:16:57 GMT -5
"I wouldn't mind if I remained without a six-pack, as long as I could lose the gut." John murmuered as he let his cloth trousers fall, leaving only his undergarments.
"They probably shave with a straight razor or a dagger, but I suppose there would be magical methods too. I imagine razors would at least exist here too, given one of the Deadric artifacts is named Mehrunes' Razor after all" He rubbed his hands together, muttering a short prayer in Greek. John couldn't possibly be sure if his gods would hear him in this other world he had once thought to be mere fiction, but it was worth a shot.
A moment later, his bluish eyes opened again as he heard Nick getting comfortable.
"Hey...thanks for the compliment earlier...its been awhile since anyone has spoken of me that way. I guess, if you want, I could give you a kiss." John chuckled softly and smirked.
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Post by LordStripetail on Aug 7, 2019 21:24:59 GMT -5
A Kiss?" nick paused briefly ' You know what? sure, go ahead. I've never kissed another guy before, but before all this happened I had never been kissed by an Argonian either, because well I didnt think they existed. First time for everything I suppose." Nick moved closer to John, he was now in the middle of the bed.
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Post by The Reluctant Warrior on Aug 15, 2019 19:08:54 GMT -5
John's eyebrow raised slightly, the smirk on his lips faded as Nick's words sunk in as his gaze flicked to the ceiling. His hands soon crossed over his chest.
"Hey...I was only joking..." He spoke at length, the man's right hand rising to stroke his stubbled chin, shoulders relaxed before he turned to sit next to Nick on the bed. "But that's not to say I'm shy about obliging anyway...just didn't think you swung that way." John allowed one of his hands to reach out and squeeze the older man's own reassuringly.
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Eix perked up at Deetsan's words, tear-laden eyes taking the mage in. "Y-yes...of course." The crestfallen argonian ambled softly across the wooden floors of the inn until she had reached Deetsan's side.
"Go ahead Quill, I'll be right up." Seed called back to the writer, before she turned to face her beloved daughter and pulled Dar Ma into her arms. "You showed such courage back in the caves, Dar..." the elder argonian said with a loving smile.
At the bar, Clasius lowered his tankard with a pleased gasp, his weathered face flush as more alcohol hit his system. "Should Qa'Dar get Clasius some water?" The khajiit slapped a hand on the imperial man's shoulder to help steady him, a slight worried expression in his feline eyes.
"I'm fine. Its no business of yours, cat!" Clasius snapped, his words just a little slurred as he brought a hand up to lazily smack Qa'Dar's hand away.
The khajiit's ears went back for a moment.
"Alright, if you insist..."
Not far off, Talasma yawned with a soft purr, her gaze settling on Nicula.
"Shall we?" The khajiit barmaid motioned to the staircase.
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Post by LordStripetail on Aug 23, 2019 13:46:58 GMT -5
Well the truth is, I don't know where I stand in terms of liking guys, girls or both. Never done anything with anyone, the most I've ever done is kiss someone, and even that was after I arrived here. Dry Essa planted one on me, a good night kiss, really."Nick said. " I would put this down to experimenting, see if I like it. If we kiss after tonight, we can assume that I at least like guys, but more likely that I swing both ways " He smiled at John and reached out for John's other hand, taking it in his, while letting John touch his arm."If you're ready, let's kiss." - "Thanks mom" Dar Ma said, she had come down to wish her mother good night, before realizing that she was staying with them in the room, along with Quill Weave."Dru's upstairs, going through her things for tomorrow. She's hoping to get some good sales, but she has never been here before, neither have I, for that matter
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Post by The Reluctant Warrior on Aug 31, 2019 14:39:32 GMT -5
"Well then, let's not keep the moment of truth waiting, shall we?"
John slid his other hand into Nick's, his eyes half lidded as he leaned into to press his lips to the other man's as his hands began to slip from Nick's grip and began to explore the older man's form. It was casual at first, just a bit above a kiss goodnight.
He moaned softly at the taste of Nick's lips, the warmth of his breath and the closeness of their bodies, his hands slid up to the older man's shoulders before sliding down his sides, caressing him and finally coming to rest on Nick's hips; as the two men continued to make out.
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Post by LordStripetail on Sept 2, 2019 11:09:18 GMT -5
Nick was surprised briefly when John's lips found his, but he soon settled into the kiss, reaching up to pull John close to him, his hands resting on Johns shoulders. Nick closed his eyes briefly, feeling the firm mouth pressed to his own, and the form of John under his fingers. Seconds passed, as the sounds of the soft smack of lips filled the room. Nick was experiencing something new, and he felt like this was something he might as well see to the end. Nick nibbled on Johns lips, ever so often their mouths opening slightly as they kissed. Nick kissed back as good as he got, as the minutes passed he began to be slightly more assertive, moving his hands down downs John's side and caressing his chest. Finally, Nick opened his mouth, eased his tongue over Johns lips and into his mouth, and began exploring John's mouth. French kissing was something Nick had experience in, Both Nicula and Dru Essa had french kissed him. but this was to be, by far, his longest French kiss ever. Nick gently began to rub his tongue around in John's mouth, sliding over John's tongue every so often. He tightened his grip on John, and moved down Johns front stopping at the edge of his undergarments, Nick slid his fingertips under the end of the clothing, twisting it slightly as he continued making out with John.
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Post by The Reluctant Warrior on Oct 14, 2019 22:13:37 GMT -5
John, in turn, deepened this kiss further. His hands went lower to pull the older man's undergarments down and caress his bare rump, as his tongue to explore every inch of Nick's mouth and brushed against the man's own. Moaning softly into the kiss, John felt his cheeks heat up as his loins began to swell with arousal; he let his hips sway softly, occasionally brushing up against Nick's own, while the young man ran his hands up the other's back.
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Post by LordStripetail on Oct 25, 2019 21:52:25 GMT -5
After a couple more minutes Nick finally pulled away panting as he did so " ok - Ok I think thats enough ' Nick said. " That was .. quite an experience John. I think, for now, we should turn in, as we have an entire city to explore in the morning, and I'm now feeling quite tired. " He moved over to the far side of the bed and got under the covers " Good night, John, I'll see you in the morning " the older man said.
_ Dar Ma And Dru Essa soon went to bed, falling asleep before Quill entered the Room and joined them. Quill climbed in next to DAr Ma, leaving opne spot open next to Dru Essa. _ Nicula followed Talasma up the steps, heading towards the third room. She yawned as they made the second turn of stairs and her footsteps became heavier with step. " Please forgive me if I just collapse on the bed face first " Nicula said to Talasma with a chuckle.
- DEEtsan was keeping EIx calm in the fourth room, talking to her softly in the flickering light of 3 candles. '
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