Malkai went back to sleep peacefully, despite the action going on just a few feet away from him. A bunch of animals in heat really, so that’s nothing new to the druid. At least they had the civility to ask first instead of just jumping right into it. The only sign that he was paying some attention to what was going on was putting his head underneath his pillow, if the two girls got too loud for his taste.

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[color=7bcdc8]”I feel it was rather hamfisted is all. Surely they are already aware of their circumstances. Reminding them and using it as blackmail seemed rather redundant. I’d prefer to lead with the carrot, rather than the stick.”[/color] Veridis said. He was more a manipulator than a slave driver, that was for certain. [color=7bcdc8]”But I can’t deny that your methods don’t work. I simply believe that now that we are under your employ, you should make use of our talents as well.”[/color]

The halfling, Parum, entered the conversation to introduce herself. She buttered them up with compliments and humbled herself, but Veridis could see through her ruse. She offered a hand in alliance but the other was armed, metaphorically speaking. First it’s “Good Deals”, but that can quickly turn into debts. Veridis would have to be careful around this one, though he won’t act overtly hostile either. [color=7bcdc8]”Thank you for the offer, miss Parum. I appreciate the opportunities.”[/color] As it was getting late, Veridis still had some things to take care of. Getting supplies, collecting rumors, and maybe a bit of courting. He wanted to try to get to know Eleanora a bit more, however he felt that perhaps he may be overstaying her company. The inquisitor would be entertaining company. And of course, veridis could set his sight on Parum.

[color=7bcdc8]”I have some business in the town. I won’t be out for long. Does anyone else have business in town?”[/color] This would be a good way for Veridis to gauge who may be interested with him. And if no one comes, no problem. He had things to do anyways.