[she has never known how to be respectful to authority figures even once in her life. this is unfortunately not about to change even if it gets her poisoned. sorry, daddy.
she tilts her head, frowning as she goes through her very real and canon memories of her life in (checks notes) new delsta, but after a moment she shakes her head.]
[Imagine if I just said Viktor had heard of this and pretended.
This family is every man out for themselves right this minute, so Harley is digging her own grave by calling him Pops. But it's fine. MAYBE FATHER ISN'T MUZEN ABOUT THIS SLIGHT. For some reason, he doesn't not think this is the case because his brain has been mushed into this world.]
It's said to be related to the gods. The last piece of Aelfric left on Solistia. [he says, casually. like you're discussing the weather and not what might be a treasure that a god has touched, that was part of a god.] I don't know where it is. But we must find it.
The job I am assigning you today is this: find Alpates. Bring it to me in a timely manner.
Sounds fun. [tapping her chin, also very casually for what might be a treasure that a god has touched.] We'll get on it right away.
[well. whether they're ready to do some investigating or not, they've got their orders. it's time to put on their detective hats while also maybe contemplating how to get their freedom... somehow. they want to be where the people are, etc, etc.]
Wow, can't wait to go on a harrowing adventure for a GOD TOUCHED treasure as if that won't test their entire spirits. Thanks, Dad. ("DAD" LOOKS AT FLURRY)]
...What do we need it for?
[Sorry, he isn't sassing, but just because he has had his brain slushified with snaky backstory doesn't mean he isn't still Viktor. THIS CONCERNS HIM EVEN IF FATHER MIGHT SLAP HIM FOR IT.]
[well, to be fair, you will in fact die if you don't do this mission so it's a moot point. also pokes anna's eyes out.]
You do not need it. I need it. You don't need to know anything else but that.
[there's a touch of something... angry, under his very casual tone. like his patience is being tested. like he's not used to questions. he doesn't pull a dagger, though. he doesn't do anything. he just looks at the three of you, easy and calm. and there's something in you that doesn't quite belong to you that registers as frightened.]
Gil's tavern often is a lively place. Try there. [father says, lifting an eyebrow.] But surely I don't need to tell you how to do your job.
[truly support viktor and shouxue asking questions while harley just sees forbidden treasure and goes like, fuck yeah.
she doesn't quite flinch when she feels that sudden sense of fear, but her expression flickers ever so slightly. it's a strange thing, really. for some reason, some part of her also looks at this man who raised her and who reacts with anger at the most basic of questions, and she feels the urge to punch him in the face until he's shitting out his teeth for at least a week.
but that's ridiculous. she may be willing to fuck around, but she isn't going to do something that would definitely get her killed.
so she smiles and glances at the other two, gesturing at the door with a lazy wave of her hand.]
Well, you heard the man. We've got people to interrogate and treasure to find, so let's vamoose.
[casually. but she is also, you know, kind of staring at them like uhhhh let's get out of here before he actually loses his patience??]
[ that fear is not nice, how unsettling it is under her skin. she is at least good at faking she's not affected for a little while. (until they're out of sight.)
she gives no verbal response. she nods at them both and follows them out.
[as you turn to leave, father gives you a little bag each. it's full of the following:
✨ One medium grape, that you know will heal you slightly if you are injured ✨ One medium healing plum, that will restore magical energy slightly if you need it ✨ 100 gold leaves currency, not actual leaves
out you go. as you do - shouxue, your animal companion who I am now assigning as a raven that you can name if you'd like, flutters down from the rooftop to sit on your shoulder. she flaps her wings, and then tucks them in before murmuring: "If you need me, Shouxue, just say the word!"
and... you're out on the street! as you come out, you can see a few things.
first, there's the tavern not far from here. it's down the road a bit, and it's helpfully labeled with a big tankard picture on the outside, as well as a sign. the sign reads Montraine's Tavern - but you know this to be the tavern father was speaking about.
there's also a weapons shop nearby, as well as a nice little cafe. father suggested the tavern, but you know that you can find information in all of these places - it is your job to do so, after all.
harley stretches, glancing at the gang once they're out of the parlor.]
God, I hate it when he gets like that. [said nearly under her breath, some of that lingering fear still making her wary of being overheard.] So, how do we wanna do this? We don't all have to go to the tavern just because he said so.
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she tilts her head, frowning as she goes through her very real and canon memories of her life in (checks notes) new delsta, but after a moment she shakes her head.]
Never heard of it.
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This family is every man out for themselves right this minute, so Harley is digging her own grave by calling him Pops. But it's fine. MAYBE FATHER ISN'T MUZEN ABOUT THIS SLIGHT. For some reason, he doesn't not think this is the case because his brain has been mushed into this world.]
What kind of treasure...?
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harley can make her own choices and experience the consequences of them. Viktor... does not test a god today. Neither does Shouxue. ]
Where and how are we supposed to find it?
[ That's what she's guessing the job request is. ]
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anyway, father swirls his shot glass.]
It's said to be related to the gods. The last piece of Aelfric left on Solistia. [he says, casually. like you're discussing the weather and not what might be a treasure that a god has touched, that was part of a god.] I don't know where it is. But we must find it.
The job I am assigning you today is this: find Alpates. Bring it to me in a timely manner.
[y'all ready to do some investigating?]
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Sounds fun. [tapping her chin, also very casually for what might be a treasure that a god has touched.] We'll get on it right away.
[well. whether they're ready to do some investigating or not, they've got their orders. it's time to put on their detective hats while also maybe contemplating how to get their freedom... somehow. they want to be where the people are, etc, etc.]
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Wow, can't wait to go on a harrowing adventure for a GOD TOUCHED treasure as if that won't test their entire spirits. Thanks, Dad. ("DAD" LOOKS AT FLURRY)]
...What do we need it for?
[Sorry, he isn't sassing, but just because he has had his brain slushified with snaky backstory doesn't mean he isn't still Viktor. THIS CONCERNS HIM EVEN IF FATHER MIGHT SLAP HIM FOR IT.]
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Shouxue doesn't want to die? ]
What is it said to do? [... ] Where should we start first?
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You do not need it. I need it. You don't need to know anything else but that.
[there's a touch of something... angry, under his very casual tone. like his patience is being tested. like he's not used to questions. he doesn't pull a dagger, though. he doesn't do anything. he just looks at the three of you, easy and calm. and there's something in you that doesn't quite belong to you that registers as frightened.]
Gil's tavern often is a lively place. Try there. [father says, lifting an eyebrow.] But surely I don't need to tell you how to do your job.
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she doesn't quite flinch when she feels that sudden sense of fear, but her expression flickers ever so slightly. it's a strange thing, really. for some reason, some part of her also looks at this man who raised her and who reacts with anger at the most basic of questions, and she feels the urge to punch him in the face until he's shitting out his teeth for at least a week.
but that's ridiculous. she may be willing to fuck around, but she isn't going to do something that would definitely get her killed.
so she smiles and glances at the other two, gesturing at the door with a lazy wave of her hand.]
Well, you heard the man. We've got people to interrogate and treasure to find, so let's vamoose.
[casually. but she is also, you know, kind of staring at them like uhhhh let's get out of here before he actually loses his patience??]
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His eyes widen ever so slightly. He unfortunately is subject to the prey animal look when spooked. Then his brows furrow.
He glances at Harley and Shouxue, then just turns around to head in the direction they came. He does tarry for Shouxue, though.]
The tavern it is then...
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she gives no verbal response. she nods at them both and follows them out.
to the tavern....! ]
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out you go. as you do - shouxue, your animal companion who I am now assigning as a raven that you can name if you'd like, flutters down from the rooftop to sit on your shoulder. she flaps her wings, and then tucks them in before murmuring: "If you need me, Shouxue, just say the word!"
and... you're out on the street! as you come out, you can see a few things.
first, there's the tavern not far from here. it's down the road a bit, and it's helpfully labeled with a big tankard picture on the outside, as well as a sign. the sign reads Montraine's Tavern - but you know this to be the tavern father was speaking about.
there's also a weapons shop nearby, as well as a nice little cafe. father suggested the tavern, but you know that you can find information in all of these places - it is your job to do so, after all.
where will you go?]
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harley stretches, glancing at the gang once they're out of the parlor.]
God, I hate it when he gets like that. [said nearly under her breath, some of that lingering fear still making her wary of being overheard.] So, how do we wanna do this? We don't all have to go to the tavern just because he said so.
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Also, wtf he wants a bird... Jealous.]
There is... a weapons shop, and a cafe, too. We can each take one?
[He glances at Shouxue.]
Any particular one you'd like?
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she keeps hold of this little bag and looks at all the areas for info gathering. ]
We can be faster if we do.
[ she glances at the cafe. ]
I'll go there.
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