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Post by Audrey Thatch on Jan 28, 2002 8:31:02 GMT -5
ALong the side of a 'dirt' path rests a rather large, dilapidated looking shed. Being situated in Crystal Cove it appears out of place with it's dusty, rotting wooden walls and windows so dirty you could not see through them. Above the door hangs a once white sign with the words House of Bob. Perhaps it was once a noble travellers drinking house in times long past, but now it served no other function but for housing the corrupted being who dwelt and ran their illegal trade from within it's dark perimeter.
It was a place where the illegal drug, Opium, was sold and smoked. A bar and stage also rested in the House, where fatally strong beverages passed across the splintered counted, and skimpily dressed whores pranced about with drunken and high sailors...
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Audrey ran towards the Shed, still pulling Ryosei behind her. "Is this the place you were talking about..?" She asked, laughing, her cheeks red from the cool air.
She stopped in front of the door and studied the structure for some time. "Are you sure you wanna go in here..? It looks kinda seedy.." Her voice became deep as she said this, but her eyes shone mischeviously and she faced Ryosei.
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Post by Ryosei Zealotes on Jan 29, 2002 23:19:49 GMT -5
Ryosei looked up at the crooked sign. I can't believe she wants to go here...she's got more spunk than I thought...
Ryosei looked back down at Ana-Dreya and returned the grin. "Don't go having second thoughts, you brought this all upon yourself..." he teased, giving her a playful push towards the door.
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Post by Audrey Thatch on Jan 30, 2002 9:13:51 GMT -5
"I won't" she laughed. "I've been in this kind of place befoooooooree..oof!" Audrey tripped over a loose cobblestone as she was shoved towards the door, and fell to the ground with a thud.
"Ughhhh..the paaaaaiiiiiinnn.." wailed she, clutching at her winded stomach like a person who just became carsick after eating too many doritos..
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Post by Ryosei Zealotes on Jan 30, 2002 9:30:56 GMT -5
Ryosei's mind was screaming as he saw Ana-Dreya fall to the floor. Full of panic, he rushed to her side, helping her up.
"I'm so, so sorry...I didn't mean to..." he stuttered. It seemed he couldn't do anything right. "Are you OK? I'm really sorry...you're not bleeding, are you?" he continued to stammer, fussing over Ana-Dreya, hoping that everything was allright and that she wouldn't hate him too much for pushing her.
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Post by Audrey Thatch on Jan 30, 2002 9:36:21 GMT -5
Audrey smiled weakly. "Stop fussing.. I'm alright.. Had worse than this before.." She boasted, standing up slowly, grabbing onto Ryosei's arm to steady herself.
"WEll.. shall we go in then..?"
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Post by Ryosei Zealotes on Jan 30, 2002 9:41:07 GMT -5
Ryosei sighed happily. Ana-Dreya didn't seem to be taking it hard. He decided not to risk anymore pushes for the time being, just to be on the safe side. Opening the tavern door and holding it open for Ana-Dreya, he was suddenly overcome by the stench of opium fumes. He screwed up his face, but didn't say anything. After all, it was to be expected at a place like this...
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Post by Audrey Thatch on Jan 30, 2002 9:50:29 GMT -5
Audrey watched Ryoei's facial expression at the smell of th eopium. "Are you oaky with this..? or is it a bit much for you..?" She paused. "No.. You're getting pale.. we should go somewhere else methinks.."
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Post by Ryosei Zealotes on Jan 30, 2002 9:55:07 GMT -5
"No, I'll be fine. I can handle a little smoke." Ryosei wondered if he really looked that pale....hopefully not. In any case, he spotted a free booth. He didn't want to go too close to the counter, where he might risk a brawl with a drunken sailor.
"Hows that booth for you?"
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Post by Audrey Thatch on Jan 30, 2002 10:00:40 GMT -5
Audrey nodded. "looks good." She made her way towards the table an waved her hand at the tender. "You sir..? How about some service over here..?"
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The bartender plodded towards the booth. He was a foul creature.. perhaps even more foul than the air which surrounded him. "What kin Ah do fer ye two..? YE want a drink or a pipe..?"
"Uhm.. a drink I guess" Said Audrey, looking questioningly at Ryosei. "Whetever you're having hon.."
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Post by Ryosei Zealotes on Jan 30, 2002 10:24:29 GMT -5
Ryosei looked from Ana-Dreya to the bartender.
"What have you got to drink?" he asked. The bartender replied with a good selection of drinks, stopping at one point to offer some exceptionally alcoholic liquor. "No thanks," replied Ryosei with a confident sort of smile. "I plan to leave this place alive," he joked. He ordered a medium-strength drink that wasn't out of his budget. He turned to Ana-Dreya again. "The same?"
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Post by Audrey Thatch on Feb 1, 2002 1:16:28 GMT -5
Audrey nodded at the suggestion. "Sounds good" she commented before looking around the room. It was empty but for a small group of rowdy sailors obviously high on opium, but completely drunk from the full strenght draught. "Fools" murmered she as she turned to face her companion once more.
The bartender came back shortly with two extremely large flasks of liquer and placed them on the table, mopping up offspill before he left. Audrey picked up her flask and took a swig of the clear liquid. The power of this apparent medium-strength drink hit her harded than any other drink she had before. Her face went red and she drew her hand to her throat. "yeerrrrrrg.."
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Post by Ryosei Zealotes on Feb 1, 2002 1:35:49 GMT -5
Ryosei put the glass to his lips, but stopped when he saw Ana-Dreya turning red and holding her throat. He dropped the flask and ran around to her.
"What in...are you allright? What's..."
He stood up and turned to the leaving barkeep. "Hey!" he shouted frantically. The stooped bartender turned around and faced him. "Hey! You said this was medium-strength!"
The bartender shrugged innocently. "T'is medium-strength liquoer."
"Then what's happening to my friend?!" Ryosei replied panickly, gesturing towards Ana-Dreya. The bartender's ugly face looked at Ana-Dreya and then back at Ryosei.
"T'is medium strength by this bar's standards."
Ryosei scowled and turned back to Ana-Dreya. "Are you okay? Do you want to leave? Can you walk?"
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Post by Audrey Thatch on Feb 1, 2002 1:48:40 GMT -5
Audrey waved her hand and said hoarsely "I'm fine.. It's just a tad.. powerful.. that be all.. Be careful when you drink.. take it slowly, and in small amounts.."
She stood up and laughed, patting the bartender on the back. "A fine draught sir.. what year is it..?"
"08 Berlliur" Said the bartender, glad the the lady enjoyed his drink. "Best mid in the house."
"AS i expected" Said Audrey, sitting down again, and beckoning Ryosei to try.
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Post by Ryosei Zealotes on Feb 1, 2002 1:58:32 GMT -5
Ryosei dropped his head, listening to the drunken and high sailors behind him laugh at him. Just like you, isn't it? Flying off the handle, making a huge deal of every little thing. Making an ass out of yourself left right and centre. Ryosei sighed and nodded wearily to the barkeep, who nodded back and turned to tend to others.
Ryosei sat back in his chair, and picked up his flask. It was a little more empty, as some had sloshed out when he had dropped it in stupid panic. With an embarrassed grin at Ana-Dreya, he sipped the liqeuor.
It was hard, but Ryosei had expected it. He took another swig with minimum facial reactions. It wasn't too bad, although he'd hate to see what this place thought was a full-strength drink.
"So, wherabouts is your friend's inn?" he asked, deciding to strike up conversation to push the events of the last minute out of his head.
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Post by Audrey Thatch on Feb 1, 2002 2:05:38 GMT -5
Audrey was lost in her htoughts for awhile beore she heard Ryosei's question. This one's different.. Caring. I've never met such a person before.. One who cares so much about my well-being... "uuhm.. It's on the other side of the cove.. about a half hours walk from here.." She smiled and sipped her drink, the flush in her cheeks forming into a slight blush instead.
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