[ So I'm pretty sure lattes didn't exist in medieval Europe, and I refuse to Google anything about this, but I'm glad you've all leaned into it.
You all receive your orders, the price of lattes and breakfast sandwiches are no bother to you because helping people pays really well. There really is no hurry at all, so you're free to loiter as you please, perhaps sip your coffees a little before you take off so your cups aren't as full once you start walking.
Gale, you'll notice that your coffee is a little hotter than you expected. Ouch.
Aqua and Hawke (Hawqua, if you will), as you contemplate whether or not Gale is satisfied with his coffee, you can overhear some conversation as a small group of people walks past this definitely historically accurate cafe. ]
... ust kill him whether he gets out or not.
[ Huh! Wonder what that's was about. The group is walking though, and not stopping at the cafe, so you won't hear anymore unless you follow along. ]
[ we’re leaning into it. hawke made a fortune inventing the vanilla flat white. gale i assume does not overhear this, so he’s just lost in the beansauce right now. ]
aqua looks over to hawke with concern, because the timing of everything. she's also looking over at the group that just walked by—what do these people look like? are they headed in the direction of the prison? ]
...What was that?
[ she's still taking a bite of this sandwich though she's starved. ]
[ Why do you two keep ditching Gale. Is this misandry?
In any case, the group—about four people total—are not headed toward the prison at all. They're heading further into the market, and seem to be on their way to work. Do not think too deeply about the economy of Faedas.
As you get closer, you can start to pick up on their conversation again. ]
... guards though? He's not popular, but it won't be easy.
[ Another one of the group shakes her head, voice a little more bitter when she speaks. ]
[ yea hawke absolutely started walking off. the idea being if gale is deep in the bean, he'll get the idea it's Time 2 Go when hawke is left to her own devices down the block. win/win! ]
[ Did I accidentally assign you abandoning Gale? Oh well.
There's nothing particularly of note within the market, though yes, there is a lovely BOGO sale on bras, which also probably didn't exist in medieval Europe, nearby. You're flush with cash, but who can resist a good sale?
Anyway, as you're tempted by underwear, the group catches sight of you. Is it because you're two beautiful women? Or because you're famous in the city for helping people?
Regardless, Brown Hair from the group notices you. ]
Aqua, Hawke, what're you in the market for?
[ Gale, they don't notice you before you're still jogging to catch up. On a nat 20, you don't drop a single drop of your coffee, and also everyone thinks you're super cool for combining fitness and caffeine. ]
[ Gale shows up, looking absolutely magnetic with his coffee, but unfortunately, his and Aqua's attempts to save Hawke from winking at every member of this group don't yield many results.
At least, not the sexual kind. Ginger, who Hawke just winked at, laughs and nudges Brown Hair. ]
Hawke, you always did have a terrible sense of humour. Sorry we can't stick around, those protein shakes aren't going to blend themselves.
[ With a series of waves, this group of fitness fiends continue on toward their shop.
Do you keep going after them?
Off to the side, you might also notice familiar little girl attempting to buy some bread. (It's baby Karlach. This is the babiest icon.) ]
but... also, shouldn't they try to go to the jail? she's... wondering... if they should split up... (somehow... that feels familiar... and she doesn't mean ditching gale with his coffee...)
it's probably nothing. she'll stick around this time, and addresses lil' karlach gently as well. ]
[ The baby looks up at the three adults surrounding her curiously, and breaks out into a grin when she sees the pastry. ]
Thanks!
[ Nothing weird about that. Nom. ]
My mum got abducted, and my dad's at home crying about it so I'm helping out with the chores.
[ It's then that you remember this is Karlach, a young girl whom Gale had encountered every now and again throughout his journeys and formed a fast friendship with. Her mother was lost to the mindflayer cult, and though you'd taken that foe down, the scars of the cult remain across the land.
You'd all volunteered to give her your assistance sometime today. ]
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no one wants hawke undercaffinated she's already a disaster without it. luckily for them all she drinks it black (with plenty of sugar) ]
It's not like he'll be going anywhere anytime soon. Best be prepared for a long day, yeah?
[ she'll even get a few pastries she can shove in a pocket for later because she's a great friend!! wow! ]
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You all receive your orders, the price of lattes and breakfast sandwiches are no bother to you because helping people pays really well. There really is no hurry at all, so you're free to loiter as you please, perhaps sip your coffees a little before you take off so your cups aren't as full once you start walking.
Gale, you'll notice that your coffee is a little hotter than you expected. Ouch.
Aqua and Hawke (Hawqua, if you will), as you contemplate whether or not Gale is satisfied with his coffee, you can overhear some conversation as a small group of people walks past this definitely historically accurate cafe. ]
... ust kill him whether he gets out or not.
[ Huh! Wonder what that's was about. The group is walking though, and not stopping at the cafe, so you won't hear anymore unless you follow along. ]
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aqua looks over to hawke with concern, because the timing of everything. she's also looking over at the group that just walked by—what do these people look like? are they headed in the direction of the prison? ]
...What was that?
[ she's still taking a bite of this sandwich though she's starved. ]
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Nothing good. Want to go take a quick stroll?
[ they can wander thataway and leave gale to his bean dream and come fetch him once they've learned a thing or two ]
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In any case, the group—about four people total—are not headed toward the prison at all. They're heading further into the market, and seem to be on their way to work. Do not think too deeply about the economy of Faedas.
As you get closer, you can start to pick up on their conversation again. ]
... guards though? He's not popular, but it won't be easy.
[ Another one of the group shakes her head, voice a little more bitter when she speaks. ]
I'll find a way.
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but okay no more breakfast for any of them they are on the pursuit.
anything they should be aware of in the market...? are there more bras ]
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There's nothing particularly of note within the market, though yes, there is a lovely BOGO sale on bras, which also probably didn't exist in medieval Europe, nearby. You're flush with cash, but who can resist a good sale?
Anyway, as you're tempted by underwear, the group catches sight of you. Is it because you're two beautiful women? Or because you're famous in the city for helping people?
Regardless, Brown Hair from the group notices you. ]
Aqua, Hawke, what're you in the market for?
[ Gale, they don't notice you before you're still jogging to catch up. On a nat 20, you don't drop a single drop of your coffee, and also everyone thinks you're super cool for combining fitness and caffeine. ]
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...Breakfast, actually. I heard that [ ... ] Minnie's selling her special hand pies today.
[ TECHNICALLY THEY DIDN'T GET TO FINISH EATING AND SHE DOESN'T KNOW GALE IS CHASING THEM WITH A CUP OF PERFECTLY BALANCED COFFEE.
she looks at hawke like, please lie for us i cannot do this. i simply cannae. ]
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Nothing but a nice stroll and perhaps an extra pie I can charm out of Minnie.
[ she winks to make it sound even more realistic ]
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[ Brown Hair suddenly looks stricken, looking between you and the direction of the hand pie stall. ]
Wh... why would you do that so soon after our divorce?
[ Blondie puts a comforting hand on Brown Hair's shoulder, shaking her head. ]
She's just joking. Minnie's not moving on that fast.
[ And then she looks at Hawke, like why would you do this? ]
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Hawke are you destroying more marriages?
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aqua looks equal parts embarrassed and alarmed. ]
Of course she isn't! It's just a joke...
[ nervous laughter... ]
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It's just my natural charm. Works on everyone equally.
[ she
winks at their third? fourth? party member ]
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At least, not the sexual kind. Ginger, who Hawke just winked at, laughs and nudges Brown Hair. ]
Hawke, you always did have a terrible sense of humour. Sorry we can't stick around, those protein shakes aren't going to blend themselves.
[ With a series of waves, this group of fitness fiends continue on toward their shop.
Do you keep going after them?
Off to the side, you might also notice familiar little girl attempting to buy some bread. (It's baby Karlach. This is the babiest icon.) ]
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well gale is not super interested in chasing down more rando, glancing over at the baby. ]
Do you need some help?
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but... also, shouldn't they try to go to the jail? she's... wondering... if they should split up... (somehow... that feels familiar... and she doesn't mean ditching gale with his coffee...)
it's probably nothing. she'll stick around this time, and addresses lil' karlach gently as well. ]
Where are your parents...?
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on the other hand, she just pouts a touch because wow, her rizz is worse than she thought ]
Maybe I should just kiss more pirates.
[ ???
anyway, back to the baby. WOULD SHE LIKE A POCKET PASTRY ]
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Thanks!
[ Nothing weird about that. Nom. ]
My mum got abducted, and my dad's at home crying about it so I'm helping out with the chores.
[ It's then that you remember this is Karlach, a young girl whom Gale had encountered every now and again throughout his journeys and formed a fast friendship with. Her mother was lost to the mindflayer cult, and though you'd taken that foe down, the scars of the cult remain across the land.
You'd all volunteered to give her your assistance sometime today. ]
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Your mother... When did you last see her? And where?
We'll help you get her back, don't worry.
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coming over to speak with her as well, looking very concerned. ]
Yes, don't worry, we're already on the case of course. After this why don't you head home as well? Out of danger and such.
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You are? You can bring people back from the dead?
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he pauses? ]
I'm not certain so much about that-- You believe she is dead?
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