No one in Astera would dare attack the stall, not those who knew who it belonged to anyway. All that mattered was the appearance of power, something Odin not possessed even without his skeletal form. And, today, all he wanted was a nice drink from his good friend Mac.
Checking Out The Other Branch [Sho]
Wed Jun 01, 2022 2:14 pm
No one in Astera would dare attack the stall, not those who knew who it belonged to anyway. All that mattered was the appearance of power, something Odin not possessed even without his skeletal form. And, today, all he wanted was a nice drink from his good friend Mac.
Wed Jun 01, 2022 3:25 pm
“Mind if I join you?”
Thu Jun 02, 2022 10:44 am
"Of course, take a seat." Odin would nod to the bartender Mac, who would bring out a bottle of very expensive red wine. One of the Wizard Lord's favourites in fact, and something he loved even more now that he could truly taste it. Two glasses accompanied the bottle, with Mac already pouring one for his master. Of course, it was possible his new friend would not enjoy the taste, but if Odin was going to entertain someone, he wanted to do it properly. People would say horrible things about Odin, but they would never call him a poor host.
Thu Jun 02, 2022 2:12 pm
“Mmm, this is good, has a certain taste about it. Way more high classed than what I am used to. But Thank you all the same.” Sho wouldn’t know it but he was sitting next to the guild master of Eternal Nightmare, a well-known guild around these parts. Has a lot of the nefarious types in it. But Sho wasn’t one to judge right off the back. Not to mention he didn’t have to look over his shoulder all the time now that he was no longer a Rune Knight. So as long as no evil deed was done in front of him he wouldn’t act on anything just yet. Sure he was in a bounty hunters guild but Sho was an easy-going guy. He could get along with just about anyone. Even those on the other side of the law.
Sho took another sip before placing the glass down, “Where are my manners, you offering me wine and I haven’t even given you my name. It’s Sho Shimura.”
Fri Jun 03, 2022 9:58 am
"I'm glad you enjoy it, it was a personal favourite of mine for many years while I was a Lich. You don't get to taste things properly when you don't have a tongue, but these days it's so much more enjoyable." Odin would raise his glass before taking a sip, that well known, almost salute that drinkers did to each other.
"My name is Odin Morningstar, welcome to the Swineherd stall."
Fri Jun 03, 2022 9:33 pm
Sat Jun 04, 2022 12:18 pm
At the follow up question, Odin raised his hands by way of surrender before gesturing at Mac, who had gone back to cleaning some glasses. [color:a63b=#3das368]"While anything in the Swineherd name is technically mine, I would never dream of taking away credit from Mac over there." A scoff from the man, who threw Odin and devilish grin before returning to his work. Despite not being much of a fighter himself, Mac was still one of the men Odin counted among his closest allies. Outside of Caius, he had known Mac the longest, they were stuck with each other now.
Circling back to a previous statement, Odin saw an opportunity to ask "So what made you decide to leave the Rune Knights, Sho?" The Wizard Lord would chuckle for a moment before adding, "I know they don't like me much over there, but I'm not aiming to make you uncomfortable by being a former knight. Just curious as to why you'd want to leave."
Sun Jun 05, 2022 1:15 pm
“Well, it's simple really I haven’t really been feeling the Rune Knights. The way they handle things is something left to be desired. Seem like they would only act until it benefited them. When it came to helping people alot of the time it was me just going out of my way. I feel like I could do so much more outside of the knights. Not to mention my Captain gave me a offer I couldn’t refuse, so leaving was made fairly easy at the end of the day. Will I go back? Possibly if things don’t work out with the current plan. But hopefully we won’t have to resort to that.”
Sho finished off his wine and set the glass down. Mac poured another glass with a big grin on his face. Sho let out a sigh, “I am still trying to find my place in this world know what I mean?”
Sun Jun 05, 2022 3:52 pm
"I've met so many like you, Sho. I know it might not seem like it, I am a known awful person etcetera etcetera, but most of my friends and guildmates are people like you. People that have, for lack of a better phrase, given up with the Knights. They don't do enough to change the world for the better, and that's what I'm wanting to change."
The mention of his 'Captain' intrigued Odin, but he tried to ignore it and move beyond. Maybe there was something here, "That's why I made my guild. I formed a group of people interested in changing the world. The world has been stagnant, and stagnation has not been good for Fiore. I want to change that." And then came the point, "Any interest in helping me?"
Sun Jun 05, 2022 7:27 pm
Sho sipped once more from the wine glass, while Odin continued on for a moment. “I agree things have been stagnant and that's not a good thing at all. But everyone has to be willing to change that. Not just us, and what do you mean help you? Elaborate please.”
Tue Jun 07, 2022 1:55 pm
"I couldn't agree more. I understand and respect the knights who wish to see me dead. At least they are trying, misguided though they are." When asked what he could achieve, Odin's face grew a wide grin, "Why, change the world of course. You forget it was through the efforts of a small group that Hildegard ascended the throne of Bosco. I was among that group. Although, people seem to think my guild is working for the 'destruction of humanity' or some other such nonsense. It's true our methods are sometimes extreme, but the change we will bring about is for the better. An end to the persecution non-humans are forced to face. A changing of the times, if you will."
"As to how you could help me, I'd ask you to join my group, but I imagine this Captain of yours wouldn't take too kindly to that, so I'll compromise. If you believe that Fiore is broken, that it deserves a chance to change, I ask only that you give me it. Give me that chance to flush out the toxin that plagues our country. If I am wrong, if the country is truly better the way it is, then by all means strike me down. But give me that chance."
Thu Jun 09, 2022 3:25 pm
“I hear you but your methods are a bit extreme, you have a couple of high-ranking bounties walking the halls of your guild. Not to mention the bounty on your head, sure I am not here to fight I am here to drink. I can’t speak for all of Fiore as far as giving you a chance. That’s not up to me, you seem like you have the strength to make your dream a reality but it's still a ways off. I am not ignorant of how anyone who isn’t human is treated, I am friends with a few nonhumans. For joining you, I appreciate the gesture I really do but I have obligations to the group I am rolling with now. They most likely wouldn’t approve of me speaking with you but I am my own man. Best to get to know your enemy than to just dispatch them. You are the first of many I hope to sit down and have a chat with me not at the end of a sword but at the bottom of a glass. I will give you that chance but the moment you step out of line I will be there.”
Sho smiled as he finished the rest of his wine, he was confident in his abilities, maybe he was a bit drunk and it was hallow confidence but he wasn’t afraid of Odin. He had no reason to be at this moment. If he wanted Sho dead he wouldn't have made it this far. Sho looked up at Mac who poured another glass for him to drink on.
Fri Jun 17, 2022 7:54 am
However, Odin didn't want to outstay his welcome too much. He knew that he would likely see Sho again sometime soon, he just hoped it wouldn't be in a combat scenario, even if his better judgement told him it would be. "Take care of yourself, Sho. Mac", Odin shouted to the bartender who was now serving other customers that had arrived, all of them unaware of who the silver haired man truly was, "Give him a drink on me." Ignoring the scoff from his long time friend, Odin would depart down the streets of Astera, eager to see what else the city had to offer him.
-Exit-
Thu Jul 21, 2022 2:03 pm
He told Sho goodbye, “Don’t worry we will meet again. I just hope it's not on the battlefield.” Sho said while smiling. Too despite him smiling at Odin, there was definitely a seriousness hiding behind it. He knew Odin was one of the people at the top of the hit list for the guild. Sho just didn’t want to say anything to prompt any sort of combat in this crowded area. Odin did seem like a nice guy despite his reputation as a dark mage. A job was a job but Sho wasn’t going to endanger innocents over someone's bounty. As Odin disappeared into the crowd of people Sho turned back around to the last drink Mac was ordered to give. “Thanks, Mac.” Mac nodded and said nothing before going to the other guests. Sho shotgunned the glass for maximum buzz before leaving the booth.
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