1st Tattoo; video

[bloodyantivan]

[The NV is filming his legs, initially. They're an attractive pair of legs for certain, wearing a pair of fine, high leather boots and what appears to be a skirt of leather armor. A man is talking, and the NV gives a shake as he makes a somewhat confused noise.]

--Are you working now, little runestone? What a strange bit of magic you are...!

[The NV tips to its side, filming what's clearly part of a shabby starter apartment, before turning to film the actual subject. Siren's Port, this is Zevran Arainai: a handsome blond elf with intriguing tattoos on the left side of his face.]

Ah. There!

[His accent is warm, speaking of far-away locales, sweltering heat, and the clash of sharp blades.]

While I have heard of the ancient elvhen mirrors that could show strange things, I never thought one would be handed to me as an arrival gift to my kidnapping, let alone that I would be expected to use it. I am still not entirely certain it will not turn me into some kind of blood thrall, send me to the Fade or the Void or turn my hair some ghastly color...! [He laughs as if all of those things would be a grand adventure.]

But this city is large, and I must know if my comrades were among the taken. They would have stuck out, much as I now do: A templar and a fierce warrior lady, both clanking about with plate armor and sword and shield, a gray-haired Circle mage with a fabulous bosom, a red-haired Orlesian woman wielding a bow and an unmatched sense of spiritual fervor, an enormous war hound, and a Qunari giant with all the sense of humor of... well, a Qunari giant. If anyone is indeed listening or watching on the other end of this runestone, I would be very much obliged for you not to use it to come find and kill me or otherwise menace me, [he sounds rather unworried: he is clearly used to such dangers] but to re-connect me with my friends.

Aside from that, if my coin is good here, I would very much like to share in a drink, a small meal, and the gossip of the day. Will someone do me the favor of giving me the name of the best tavern or inn for the displaced? If there is no such place, I suppose a brothel would serve just as well for my needs. I would be... [There's a suggestive glint in his eye.] Most grateful, for the favor.

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[runebladeknight]

[She generally goes with video replies when an initial post is such, but not here. Because you're talking about "fabulous bosoms" and wanting to go to a brothel. So you just get a voice reply and are denied her pretty face. Though her voice -- even as coldly professional in its tone as it is at the moment -- is rather pretty, too.]

Haven't seen any such people around, I'm afraid.

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[bloodyantivan]

Thank you for the time just the same, my friend. You sound like someone who knows this situation well. Would you tell me a little more about why we have been brought here, what this so-called Pull is? I promise I can make it up to you.

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[runebladeknight]

Making it up to me is unnecessary. [She doesn't trust that turn of phrase from someone who so casually mentions whorehouses in his introduction, okay?]

I've been here a few months, but I don't think the reason behind it is something anyone knows. As for the Pull, we just know that it draws us here and keeps us here. Anyone who tries to leave the island experiences intense pain, and even if they endure that and get out further, the force of the Pull kills them.

video.

[brushy]

[ she wanted to say hello and help, she really did! but halfway through the post, ammy lets loose a dramatic and loud yaaaaaaaaaawn. it was too much talking, so the wolf plops down onto the ground beneath her, rests her head on her paws, and shuts her eyes. ]

[bloodyantivan]

[The attitude is so strikingly similar to the Warden's mabari. He wonders if the dog can hear him.]

Ah, hello, my fine canine friend...? Would you happen to know a mabari warhound?

[It's a stretch, but everything else about this situation is completely ridiculous, there's no reason to worry that this is, too.]

[brushy]

[ a marbari warhound doesn't ring a bell, unfortunately! Amaterasu's ears twitch questioningly, following a soft "Ruu?"

Still, she remains laying down. ]

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[ella_of_frell]

[ For a second there, she thought it was one of the elves from her world - she kinda missed Slannen something awful. And Benny. And Mandy. SIgh. Oh well! ]

Sorry, I don't know anyone fitting that particular description - but there are a number of taverns about. Or well, bars as they call them here. Sector Zero, or Purgatory - I believe the Lux is another.

[ And since you're clearly new here, she'll include locations for those places too. No comment on the brothels. ]

[bloodyantivan]

Thank you, my friend. [He would hardly expect such a fresh-faced woman to know of brothels (though woman have surprised him in the past!), and in spite of whatever kind of reputation he's just given himself, he's mostly interested in the local news such a place of... meeting, can bring.]

Which one of those do you personally prefer? I would be in great luck if I were to meet even one woman as beautiful and helpful as you there.

[ella_of_frell]

You're welcome.

[ She's from a time where those things are pre-tty common. One in every town, nearabouts. Not hers though - hers was too small. But the village by the castle, oh yes. She pauses at the latter statement, and chuckles softly. What a rogue~! ]

I don't actually visit tavern-- er, bars all that often, so I can't really speak for the ones I've never been to. Sector Zero - or rather, Merlotte's, is newcomer friendly and has a nice atmosphere. I used to work there - I'm working at Purgatory now, which is another tavern. Bar, I mean.

[ Erf, she's been here a year and she still calls them taverns. ]

It'd probably be disloyal of me to suggest any establishment other that one, but to be honest, they're both good.

[doeswhathewants]

There are very many of us at the other end of your - ah - runestone.

Most of us are trapped here as well and some quite friendly. Though, whatever is a Quanri and an Orlesian? Places in your homeland?

[bloodyantivan]

Not in my homeland, no. I am Antivan. [Which he says with that certain puff-up that only a man proud of his heritage has.] You have never heard of Orlais and the followers of the Qun? I really have traveled far.

[doeswhathewants]

Oh, further than you realize, I suspect.

[video]

[antedupmyheart]

[Those most certainly are a pair of attractive legs, although Luxord has to say it's the face that's more interesting. He doesn't comment on the tattoos either - it would be a slight bit hypocritical, with the number of piercings he's got in his ears.]

I'd imagine best depends on taste, although you'll find taverns enough, if you know where to look.

[bloodyantivan]

Most of all, I would prefer a place favored by the other poor, lost, vaguely nauseated souls of the city. I would prefer a place with many curvacious, beautiful women - though a handsome man is hardly a miss [yes he is leering at Luxord for that] - and reasonably priced spirits.

Surely, I cannot be the only one who wants a drink after being abducted by such forces unknown to a place stranger even than the Fade!

[antedupmyheart]

[Leering, is it? Well, Luxord will take that leer and offer a smirk in return. It's almost like home.]

I'd wager reasonably priced is easily enough found, as would those would similarly not mind drink. I hear abduction is best soothed with pleasurable company, after all.

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[scarlet_kitsch]

[Hey, a newcomer! And an elf, who sounds like he came straight from a high fantasy adventure!! Neat!!!]

Hi! [finger wave]

I can't help you out much when it comes to inns or taverns or... [Brothels. Ewwww.] But I'll warn you to stay away from Fangtasia. It's a club for [leans forward and whispers the word] vampires.

[leans back] Unless you're prepared to handle a frisky bloodsucker--[She frowns and unconsciously reaches up to rub her neck.]--I'd steer clear of that place.

I'm Wanda, by the way.

[bloodyantivan]

Vampires? Is that some sort of blood mage? [Drinking blood is a whole new form of questionable behavior, however - even the maddened blood mages who nearly destroyed the Circle didn't drink the stuff as far as he knew. Shaking his head, he moves on:] I will be sure to avoid it. I far prefer my blood inside of my body.

I am pleased to make your acquaintance, Wanda. [He purrs that name. It does sound nice on his tongue.] I am Zevran Arainai - Zev to my friends.

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[murasamia]

[ Familiar accent! But the farthest away her locale is getting is the Mexican border. She considers asking why he's wearing a lady's skirt, but for once, the minimal amount of tact she possesses saves her. ]

Yeah, amigo, there's lots of us here! I don't know if I've seen any of your friends, but there's plenty of restaraunts around. They're gonna need more than just coins, though!

[bloodyantivan]

So my gold will be no good here? Alas, it is as I suspected. I shall have to depend on the kindness of strangers, at least until I escape here... or find work, I suppose.

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[thehighcost]

Hi! I own a bar, it's in sector three. It's called Mugshots... oh, and the first drink for any newcomer is always free! [Beams.]

[bloodyantivan]

[Something about her seems very familiar. But how can he tell by looking through a strange mirror?]

Mugshots. An exotic name indeed. And when are you normally there, my beautiful friend?

welp this is gonna be hideous

[jackedthename]

[Oh, well, isn't he pretty.]

....Pity, I rather like your hair the way it is. [And Jack smiles, charming as ever, and there is an answering glint in his eye.]

Grateful for the favor, for the brothel, or both?

if by 'hideous' you mean 'just what i always wanted' then, yes.

[bloodyantivan]

Thank you. It is sometimes a challenge washing the blood out, with that pale color, but some call it my best feature.

[And Zevran smiles right back.

Yes, yes, this is just the sort of man he likes. Brazen. Handsome. With a smile that speaks of danger. Oh, how he likes danger.

But a compliment like that right out the door can be both a good and a bad thing. This man may want something. Something more than a night between the sheets.]

Where I am from, brothels are so plentiful they are hardly a miracle worth giving thanks for. A kindness, on the other hand, should be rewarded...!

[video] / omg yes more da:o muses bring them to me

[horsepower]

A...brothel? [His cheeks color and he bares his smashed up fangs at the very thought.] Oh, how absolutely revolting. Don't you have the slightest bit of shame?

video; no more da:o this round, but fenris was just accepted and hopefully anders will be soon!

[bloodyantivan]

[Well, this is interesting. The Kosith he's met in the past usually have horns (though the one they called Sten, the Qunari, did not), but they were great, curling things. These remind him more of a goat, still, perhaps he is a follower of the Qun. He certainly has the lack of joy of one, so far.]

Shame? Why should I be ashamed? A brothel usually sees many travelers, so it makes an excellent place to find out what's going on in a town.

--Not to mention that they can be so much fun.