[ 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. ]
[ You have access to your regular powers! Unless you have a I-can-bend-reality power. Then you're powers are scaled down.
She accepts the napkin with cheery "thanks!" and wipes her face before she starts walking through the market, picking out fruits and vegetables to add to her basket. She's very comfortable with you all since you're Gale's friends. ]
Yeah, that's what dad said since she turned into a tentacle face.
[ hawke is just using all her fantasy coffee investment money to buy babylach whatever she grabs. if hawke sneaks a treat or two in the basket as well, no one will ever know ]
Either way, we'll make sure you and your father will be alright.
[ that said, as quietly to aqua and gale ]
It might be for the best to simply..... [ well. you know. if and when they find her ]
[ Hawke is apparently just rolling in cash. This is fine, she can sneak in some treats! Karlach just gives her a secretive little smile. ]
It was a while back... Pretty sure the last time I saw her was at home. [ Her voice goes a little soft then, distant.
But perks back when she continues. ]
My dad'll probably know better! I'm going home once I got some food for us, but uh... [ She rubs her nose, looking up at you all. ] I kinda wanted to get something to cheer him up.
[ What are you all being so paranoid for? Is it because there's a sinking feeling in your stomach? Fear, trauma, and the taste of blood in your mouths all of a sudden?
But why? You escaped Scawwy. You used your wishes. You're here now, in the Land of Faedas, and you're together. Not everything is perfect, but fixing things piece by piece is rewarding.
Things are getting better. There's no need to worry. ]
Gloves?
[ Karlach looks confused for a second, but smiles soon enough. ]
That's a good idea! That outta get him in the mood to get off his butt and go outside.
[ Her tail swishes happily. Looks like you all should find a pair of gloves for her to pick from. ]
[ what ARE we all being so paranoid for? that's crazy pants. this is all incredibly normal and their every day happening, right. helping people. making it better, piece by piece.
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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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well, gale? can we? ]
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She accepts the napkin with cheery "thanks!" and wipes her face before she starts walking through the market, picking out fruits and vegetables to add to her basket. She's very comfortable with you all since you're Gale's friends. ]
Yeah, that's what dad said since she turned into a tentacle face.
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Ah. Ceremorphosis is not ... within the wheelhouse of mortal magics necessarily, but maybe-- [ maybe it hasn't happened yet? ]
Still, where did you last see her?
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...We'll look into the matter anyway.
[ murmured quietly to gale and hawke, ]
I'm not sure my magic can reverse what's been done, but... we can see if there's anything that might be done.
[ they'll need to find her, anyway. ]
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Either way, we'll make sure you and your father will be alright.
[ that said, as quietly to aqua and gale ]
It might be for the best to simply..... [ well. you know. if and when they find her ]
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It was a while back... Pretty sure the last time I saw her was at home. [ Her voice goes a little soft then, distant.
But perks back when she continues. ]
My dad'll probably know better! I'm going home once I got some food for us, but uh... [ She rubs her nose, looking up at you all. ] I kinda wanted to get something to cheer him up.
[ Will you keep her company? ]
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Of course.
[ does her dad want gloves. why is this ringing alarm bells for him. ]
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aqua is none the wiser though, ]
I'm sure he'd appreciate it. What sort of things does he like?
[ ...GLOVES???? ]
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Perhaps gloves?
[ the long pause she does after saying that. W
WHERE DID THAT COME FROM ]
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But why? You escaped Scawwy. You used your wishes. You're here now, in the Land of Faedas, and you're together. Not everything is perfect, but fixing things piece by piece is rewarding.
Things are getting better. There's no need to worry. ]
Gloves?
[ Karlach looks confused for a second, but smiles soon enough. ]
That's a good idea! That outta get him in the mood to get off his butt and go outside.
[ Her tail swishes happily. Looks like you all should find a pair of gloves for her to pick from. ]
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offering a hand out to karlach? ]
Come along then. We should go.
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Gloves it is. There should be some fine leather workers around here, yes?
[ walks alongside them! ]
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