L-Look! I said I will so I will! I'm not gonna back down now, alright?!
Gah! Dammit, now I'm all out of sorts...!
[He needs a minute.]
Alright, with the heat on me right now, I can't exactly go back to Eltrut to my forge or my house so...I was wondering if maybe you had an extra room or something. Just until the Paladins cool their asses a bit.
But honestly, I'll do whatever you need. They didn't freeze my assets or anything so I'll pay whatever you want. Or I'll do some work around the Roost.
Hell, Zelda's probably going to pitch in too. She's not the type to just sit on her laurels.
Currently it's a place where young girls and women who were in...abusive situations have been rescued by Benedikta and taken in to learn new skills and find a new path in life. We support them in their recovery and while most settle into the Roost, we've helped a few return to society proper.
[As he speaks, Darin can hear the warmth and pride in his voice.]
We're actually looking to put more focus on this endeavor among other things. But you would have to speak to Benedikta if you wanted to learn more about it.
[And if Darin remembers what Cid has told him of what he used to do, it will ring very similar.]
Relax! There'll be plenty of time for romance once our names are cleared and we can go back to our home on Eltrut! Right now? I'm rarin' to go!
Speaking of, we're gonna stop by the house and get some essentials. There's a small port nearby. Not a lot of paladin traffic. Think you can meet us there?
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Damn, word travels fast...
[Darin is still not used to the idea that people have a portable recording device in their pockets now.]
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Quite the path you've chosen yourself.
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...SOMEONE RECORDED IT?!
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Let's what was it?
"Like a shooting star you'll carry all our wishes?"
"Forge a better tomorrow?"
[Really good thing this is voice, but more for Darin because of how wide Cid's smile is right now.]
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I WAS JUST—
I WAS JUST SAYING THINGS!! GODS I LOOK RIDICULOUS!!
[He's BRIGHT RED.]
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You have to live up to it now, lad!
[Aaah, that was good and eventually his laughing will fade.]
However, I don't think that was quite what you wanted to tell me, was it?
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Gah! Dammit, now I'm all out of sorts...!
[He needs a minute.]
Alright, with the heat on me right now, I can't exactly go back to Eltrut to my forge or my house so...I was wondering if maybe you had an extra room or something. Just until the Paladins cool their asses a bit.
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So after you've declined my offer to join my crew before, you now seek help and refuge on my island?
[He's teasing him, but he's putting on that tone that makes it sound as if he might refuse.]
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There's...someone who I'd like to tag along.
[Cid's gonna make him say it so...]
It's Zelda. She was at the prison and...well, she didn't exactly have a successful parlay with the guards.
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Well now, I can't refuse to help a lady in need. Suppose I can allow you in, too.
[Quite easy to imagine the cheeky grin Cid is wearing as he answers.]
But truly, you are welcome to the Roost and "hide away" until things settle, however long that is. Just know it won't be completely free.
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Someone sent me a text with a cache location after I broke out with the message "Good luck."
Figured it was a reward or something. Even gave me a set of jars and rags to clean 'em with.
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[...Yeah he's thinking those may not be the purpose for that rum but you know what?]
Think they'd have better use here.
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Hell, Zelda's probably going to pitch in too. She's not the type to just sit on her laurels.
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[Darin can hear that grin before Cid thinks for a moment and turns contemplative.]
But as for Zelda, she may find an interest in the sanctuary Benedikta runs here.
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[As he speaks, Darin can hear the warmth and pride in his voice.]
We're actually looking to put more focus on this endeavor among other things. But you would have to speak to Benedikta if you wanted to learn more about it.
[And if Darin remembers what Cid has told him of what he used to do, it will ring very similar.]
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Yeah, that definitely seems like something Zelda might be interested in. I know she's always looking for ways to help.
So...yeah, put us to work, Cid. It's the least we could do. Honestly, it's the least I could do for you looking out for me the way you always do.
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Then don't expect this to be a vacation refuge.
[A boisterous voice with mirth laced beneath.]
Where should we pick you up? I imagine you must have some luggage you wish to bring.
Unless haste and discretion is needed, in which case I can personally grab you both and use the rings to port you directly to the island.
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Speaking of, we're gonna stop by the house and get some essentials. There's a small port nearby. Not a lot of paladin traffic. Think you can meet us there?
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