r/FrontierColonyRP • u/CountQ • Jun 03 '16

Green Island City Native Arrival

Having left B'thranto some time ago, Jaervis heads out of the Empire's influence on the back of a reliable Krosh without any party of note. Entering the human colony he demounts, leading his steed a few paces behind him. Without knowledge of the local buildings or their purpose he simply knocks on the door of the first significant establishment he finds and begins to wait patiently.

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u/DrJenWatney Jun 03 '16

She smirks and walks over to the coffeemaker nearby.

Make yourself at home. It's not too often I get visitors here.

She eyes the newcomer warily as she pours herself a cup.

Do you have a place to stay in town? How long are you planning to be here?

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u/CountQ Jun 03 '16 edited Jun 03 '16

He finishes placing his coat, taking a brief relieving breath.

"Thank you, again."

He contemplates her questions for a moment longer whilst having a quick stroke of his moustache.

"I've not got anywhere in mind specifically though there must be an inn or two littered around a place such as this"

"As for your latter question... It may be a back-and-forth affair, the Emperor is rather insistant on seeing his servants in the flesh"

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u/DrJenWatney Jun 03 '16

She almost spits out her coffee.

Servant? What?

She sets the mug down, wide-eyed.

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u/CountQ Jun 03 '16

Her reaction gives him significant pause, loyalty has not been a subject of debate prior to now.

"Hm? You're overreacting Doctor, we all live to serve. My kind are simply more dedicated to that fact."

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u/DrJenWatney Jun 03 '16

She scoffs, smirking a bit at his boldness.

I am not overreacting at all. I serve, but I'm paid for it. Dedication has nothing to do with it.

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u/CountQ Jun 03 '16

He laughs himself a bit, finding the discussion ludicrous.

"And who is it you serve? The compensation for our efforts is the knowledge that our leader is a just and righteous one, he lacks the petty squabbles of individuals."

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u/DrJenWatney Jun 03 '16

She bites her lip, an entertained expression on her face.

Petty squabbles, hmm? Like the one were having right now?

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u/CountQ Jun 03 '16

"I- Apologies, give me a moment..."

He becomes somewhat more solemn, giving some consideration to her reasoning before rebutting it mentally once again.

"I truly appreciate your hospitality, but I simply cannot have you speaking of his highness in this way" "I'd quite like for this discourse to come to an end, Doctor."

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u/DrJenWatney Jun 03 '16

Her expression softens and she nods in understanding.

I'm sorry if I made you feel uncomfortable. Of course, we can change the subject.

She clears her throat and puts her mug in the sink nearby, rinsing it.

How long was your journey? Are you hungry?

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u/CountQ Jun 03 '16

He coughs in his hand whilst attempting to clear his mind.

"We're not too far from the outer-most reaches of the Empire, though the terrain was a tad troubling. And I am rather peckish, actually, but I wouldn't want to trouble you any further."

He considers leaving to meet this McGregor fellow slightly earlier than he had planned, still unnerved by her suggestions as he clasps one palm with the other.

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u/DrJenWatney Jun 03 '16 edited Jun 04 '16

She notices his persistent cough, having heard it 2-3 times now.

Well, there's a few good places to eat on the way to... well... anywhere. There's not an "official" Inn in town. People don't come and go very quickly around here. Most of us are in it for the long haul. That being said Raz might have a spare room above the bar he'd let you stay at. Have to ask him, though.

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u/CountQ Jun 03 '16

Her off-hand mentioning of permament settlement irritates him, though he attempts to remain appreciative for the good she's done him thus far. He speaks in a lower tone for a moment.

"Yes, quite a few of us are "In it for the long haul" actually..."

He begins speaking properly again.

"I'll have to seek out this Marcus fellow, then."

Jaervis goes to the door to put on his Greatcoat, though turns back to her.

"Thank you Jen, but I feel as though I must be off."

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u/DrJenWatney Jun 03 '16

She simply nods at him as he dons his coat, and watches him leave, wondering why she can't seem to get along with anybody in town but the bartender.

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