Re: A Viper in the Lion's Den
Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2020 5:56 pm
A Viper in the Lion's Den
When the proprietor had shown the two guests to their rooms, there came about an unexpected action the one named Koto decided to perform. With a flourish of his hand before the open room, and a whisper of a word, an entity came to manifest before him from a sudden blotch of smoke. From within coalescing Aether something rose lazily out of it, with a faint glow emitted from within the creature's outer membrane. Was that... a skull? Or a jellyfish?
Either way the two at present who were there to witness it gave very different reactions, as Patrick had seen Summoning be enough times to know it in action. Lily on the the other hand seemed innately cautious about it, as she quickly latched a hand onto his forearm with a firm grip; and her nails just edgy enough to embed creases into his skin. Patrick on the other hand looked baffled to see the entity, as he had never seen anything quite like it before either. Not even Taelian had summoned this in the time Patrick knew the Siltori, granted he was the only other mage that he was aware of at this point in time.
Initially he took to note how tight Lily gripped his arm, with an eyebrow raised at the sight of her gripping his arm. Had she intended to protect him? He knew she was presumably a fighter, or some kind of warrior, from when they had first met this season. What was interesting to think about was how ironic the situation felt, because in hindsight the roles were just as reversed as they were now. With Patrick keen to protect Lily no less, as she likely noticed earlier in the logbook; not that Patrick was aware just yet. Even then he felt it a considerable compliment, that Lily's sudden desire to put herself between him and potential danger was good in a way. The fact he'd be able to count on her, just by that mere reaction alone, suggested that she was indeed someone worth keeping around.
Nevertheless Koto's summoned entity heeded his whims and surveyed the room, giving a signal that the man himself seemed better off understanding compared to the others. Not that Sojin wasn't keen to emphasize on the matter, as he clarified the reason behind Koto's sudden display of caution. So the hissing man lived in fear of a powerful sorceress? And he'd elected to stay at the Inn? Greeeeat. Patrick hoped that wouldn't bring too much excitement to their doorstep, as he didn't feel so good about his chances against someone with magic. Yet it always seemed to be something with people, nowadays mages popped in a bit more frequently than expected. And it was no wonder why Patrick debated on learning magic, all the neat shit that one could do once they were given a cardinal Rune to empower them.
"Damn, that's gotta suck." Was Patrick's immediate response to the topic of the sorceress, although he couldn't help but chuckle at hearing the complement of a bed. Yup. That's exactly what the Silver Lion Inn was for, to bring rest and respite to weary travelers; and cater to the customers that came to spend their hard earned farthing as well. Finally when Lily released his forearm, Patrick refrained from chuckling softly next to her, with a soft smile still present on his face as he looked to the Patron that Koto summoned. "No worries." He told her almost sheepisly, quick to inspect the creature closer. It was such an interesting specimen to behold, as the skull looked to ripple and fold with the membrane, each time the glowing jellyfish bobbed in the air anyways.
"Sorry, my name's Patrick." He answered in turn after Lily, clearly still fascinated by the entity whereas she posed an interesting question. These things? Lingering throughout the inn? Ohhh no. His father would throw a fit if such were the case, and yet while he or even his mother would've loved to study them; Patrick knew to allow such a thing would only invite trouble. "No no, that can't happen. I mean... technically it can, it's just that the owner wouldn't likely allow it." The bartender clarified almost with a scholarly tone, which was clearly different from the Patrick that Lily would be accustomed to. "How does it do that anyway? Is there some bioluminescent substance it creates? Or is it strictly an aether infused entity?"
Searing 3rd, 120th AoS
Either way the two at present who were there to witness it gave very different reactions, as Patrick had seen Summoning be enough times to know it in action. Lily on the the other hand seemed innately cautious about it, as she quickly latched a hand onto his forearm with a firm grip; and her nails just edgy enough to embed creases into his skin. Patrick on the other hand looked baffled to see the entity, as he had never seen anything quite like it before either. Not even Taelian had summoned this in the time Patrick knew the Siltori, granted he was the only other mage that he was aware of at this point in time.
Initially he took to note how tight Lily gripped his arm, with an eyebrow raised at the sight of her gripping his arm. Had she intended to protect him? He knew she was presumably a fighter, or some kind of warrior, from when they had first met this season. What was interesting to think about was how ironic the situation felt, because in hindsight the roles were just as reversed as they were now. With Patrick keen to protect Lily no less, as she likely noticed earlier in the logbook; not that Patrick was aware just yet. Even then he felt it a considerable compliment, that Lily's sudden desire to put herself between him and potential danger was good in a way. The fact he'd be able to count on her, just by that mere reaction alone, suggested that she was indeed someone worth keeping around.
Nevertheless Koto's summoned entity heeded his whims and surveyed the room, giving a signal that the man himself seemed better off understanding compared to the others. Not that Sojin wasn't keen to emphasize on the matter, as he clarified the reason behind Koto's sudden display of caution. So the hissing man lived in fear of a powerful sorceress? And he'd elected to stay at the Inn? Greeeeat. Patrick hoped that wouldn't bring too much excitement to their doorstep, as he didn't feel so good about his chances against someone with magic. Yet it always seemed to be something with people, nowadays mages popped in a bit more frequently than expected. And it was no wonder why Patrick debated on learning magic, all the neat shit that one could do once they were given a cardinal Rune to empower them.
"Damn, that's gotta suck." Was Patrick's immediate response to the topic of the sorceress, although he couldn't help but chuckle at hearing the complement of a bed. Yup. That's exactly what the Silver Lion Inn was for, to bring rest and respite to weary travelers; and cater to the customers that came to spend their hard earned farthing as well. Finally when Lily released his forearm, Patrick refrained from chuckling softly next to her, with a soft smile still present on his face as he looked to the Patron that Koto summoned. "No worries." He told her almost sheepisly, quick to inspect the creature closer. It was such an interesting specimen to behold, as the skull looked to ripple and fold with the membrane, each time the glowing jellyfish bobbed in the air anyways.
"Sorry, my name's Patrick." He answered in turn after Lily, clearly still fascinated by the entity whereas she posed an interesting question. These things? Lingering throughout the inn? Ohhh no. His father would throw a fit if such were the case, and yet while he or even his mother would've loved to study them; Patrick knew to allow such a thing would only invite trouble. "No no, that can't happen. I mean... technically it can, it's just that the owner wouldn't likely allow it." The bartender clarified almost with a scholarly tone, which was clearly different from the Patrick that Lily would be accustomed to. "How does it do that anyway? Is there some bioluminescent substance it creates? Or is it strictly an aether infused entity?"
"Wonder who these guys are..."