The only proper option at this point is to run and get some distance. Since they are going to start searching inside before expanding outward, there should be plenty time in between. On the plus side, even if they are smart enough to put two and two together, they don't have a name or any idea where to start looking. Especially since Nicholas didn't think that far ahead. Without much more in the way to do, all he could do is run. O.O.C: Did I not already reply? I guess I might have just thunk it.
You take off on your way into the forest. It's fairly dark and it is somewhat difficult to see where you're going
It was instances like this that would lead people to believe Nicholas had any idea what he was doing. The forest was dark and fairly distant from people. But that was just it. If he was having difficulty seeing, then so would anybody who was following. The one thing Nicholas was actually aware of, was that humans didn't share the same heightened senses that he did. At least he could hear the things in the environment even if his eyes couldn't. These were estate guardsman. They weren't going to keep pursuing extremely far from the place they were supposed to guard, let alone keep hunting him until daylight. Even then. Most would take the reasoning that the first place any reasonable person would go, would be back to the city. If any were willing to search that far out of where they're paid for, it would just be a waste of time. With that line of thinking, Nicholas looked for a sturdy tree to climb and camp out on until morning.
Thritch ignores the man's comment and slashes out with his sword, aiming to knick the man's arm, before stepping back into a defensive stance.
The first thing Vi'lea does when she hears the knock on the door is to dispel the shadows keeping her bath warm. “Come in!” She says and watches as the door opens, her visitor meekly stepping inside. When she sees that it is indeed Meryl, she lets out a breath she had not realized she had been holding. Wasting no time Vi'lea goes and locks the door to prevent any unwanted interruptions (as unlikely as they may be), and then she turns her attention to the young girl. “I'm glad you came, Meryl! Come, my sweet!” She grabs the girl's right hand and leads her towards the still-steaming bath tub. As she does so she takes a quick look at her, an idea forming in the elf's mind as she smiles at the girl. “Is everything alright? You seem rather... stiff and nervous. Did something happen? Or is it because of me? Don't worry – I don't bite!” She tries to reassure the anxious girl, pauses as she takes a quick look at the bath tub, and then looks at Meryl again. “I have an idea! What if I wash you first? A nice hot bath should help you relax. Then you can return the favor and wash me. How about it?” She smiles at the anxious girl, trying to look as friendly and reassuring as she can, and making sure to look only at Meryl's faint blue eyes.
It's pretty easy for you to find a tree for you to climb where you think you will be safe until the morning and after finding one you have a moderate amount of difficulty climbing it. However, you do manage and find yourself in a location where you could spend the night. In his current state, he can't really defend against you as your blade causes a small cut to appear on his arm. His unfocused, drunken eyes glance at his arm and it seems as if it takes a moment to process what happened. Once he figures it out, his face turns red and he throws the bar maiden out of the way. She stumbles to the floor as he grabs his blade and unsheaths it. However, that's as far as he gets. The circular motion of drawing his blade continues as his body goes limp and he collapses against the table. then the floor. A faint pained groan escapes his lips as he stays limp on the floor. His remaining two comrades stumble to their feet and draw their blades as well. Although both of them look just as drunk as their friend. She stiffens a little. "s-sorry! It's not you. It's just that I have never been...naked...around another woman." Her cheeks turn a cute pink colour, " I've been pinched and groped by men in the past and i'm not a virgin, but not having my clothes on. Let alone taking a bath with a woman is entirely new to me." (OOC: Much profused apologise for the two month delay! Work has been hell. Three people is not enough people to run a grocery store. Yet that's what work has been like for the last couple of months)
Nicholas takes position in a reasonably sturdy and thick branch before adjusting his daggers so they won't jab at him while lying down and resting. OOC: I probably don't need to take an action saying that but... in another note, just yesterday I was wondering whatever happened to this and here you are.)
(OOC: The king has come!) Thritch steps forward, slashing at both drunks, trying just to poison them rather than injure, and then backs off in case one of them tackles him.
(OOC: An update! Yay!) So cute! I don't think I'll ever get tired of seeing her blush. Vi'lea kept the thought to herself as she listened to the younger girl. “I understand. The first time I ended up naked and alone with another woman that was not my sister I too was shy and embarrassed.” She gave the waitress a reassuring smile and paused as she considered her next words. “Well, let's start with something simple, then: I want to see you with your hair down. Your shift is over for today, so there's no reason to look all professional and keep it in a bun, right? Besides, I'm curious how long your hair really is...” Vi'lea kept smiling reassuringly at the girl. (OOC: It's alright, these things happen.)
"I guess you're right..." Meryl reaches up and removes the pins holding her hair in place and lets it drop. You're quite surprised to see how voluminous it is. Removed from its restraints, her hair drapes nearly the whole way down to the small of her back. The two goons suffer the same fate as their leader. The woman they were harassing climbs to her feet and straightens her dress. Based on her expression, it seems as if it isn't a rare thing for her to get assaulted on the job. "Thanks, stranger. I guess it goes to show you that some men are worse than rats." It's a poor joke. She recognizes that it's a poor joke. You have probably heard much worse jokes, but she doesn't seem to mean any ill intent by it. "If you want...as a show of thanks....I'll pay your bill for tonight. It's certainly better than whatever those men had planned for me. Nicholas I...uh....Don't really have anything planned for you until morning. So you can assume that you sleep peacefully and we'll sync up in the morning.
"Oh, wow, your hair is a lot longer than I imagined..." Vi'lea admits as she stands behind Meryl and takes a close look. "I really like it." She reaches with her hand and briefly touches Meryl's long locks. "Next..." The elf pauses for a few moments as she hesitates what to do, not wanting to rush things too much. She leans a bit and takes a whiff of Meryl's hair before pulling away again. "I guess we should get you out of that dress. Do you want me to help you take it off, or do you want to do it yourself? Or would you prefer that I take off my dress first?” The elf asks, trying to sound friendly and helpful, so as not to make the other girl uncomfortable.
"I uh...I can do it" She takes a deep breath and unties the straps holding her dress up. Her dress loosens visibly and she slowly slips it off of her shoulders. You sleep a wrap tied behind her back. It's a simple device used by less wealthy folks to keep their breasts from jiggling all over the place. It doesn't look too tight, so it's doubtful that it actually makes her cleavage look that much smaller. Meryl holds her dress to her chest for a moment of hesitation before letting it slide to the ground. Her back and legs are pale in contrast to her dark hair and she doesn't have a blemish on her. Her bottom is covered by some simple underwear. She scoff's, "I would say just leave them. They deserve to be tripped over, but If you wish to move them....Fine" she assists you in moving them out of the way. Most likely, you simply put them back in their seats so they look like a bunch of drunks that are passed out. Once you're finished, she walks up to you and grabs a pouch strapped to her waist. It jingles with coins. "So how much did that slimy bastard at the bar sneak out of you?" (OOC: I'm going to try to speed this up a little by not necessarily having everyone respond before I do. I did that earlier upon the realization that it doesn't really matter if one of you gets out ahead of the others. You'll all be synced up with the dawn. However, I had forgotten in the long hiatus. Sorry Auraicide. I had expected other things to happen for you, but Sometimes plans don't go according to....plan. If you want, I can devise some sort of dream for you to occupy yourself while you wait for the others.)
"Mmm, nice body...” Vi'lea, standing behind Meryl, notes. She then walks around the young girl and stands in front of her, taking a look at the front as well, going from the girl's feet up to her face. “You're even more beautiful than I imagined. That dress really does not do you justice... Anyway, my turn, I guess.” She turns her back towards Meryl and loosens the straps holding her dress up. A couple of quick shakes cause the expensive garment to slide down and pool at her feet, leaving her completely naked. That's when she remembers something she had forgotten. "In case you are wondering...” she says as she starts slowly turning around to once again face Meryl “I don't normally walk around without any underwear. But on the way to Athelney I met a witch who offered me an expensive healing potion in exchange for my underwear, and a potion that might save my life seemed far more valuable, so I agreed. As for what she plans to do with my underwear... I think that is best left to your imagination.” Vi'lea finishes talking just as she fully turns around, revealing her naked body to the human girl, her nipples already hard and erect. Not feeling shy in the slightest she does not try to cover her hairless crotch. (OOC: Note to self: Learn some synonyms to use in place of 'underwear'. And yes, that's how Vi'lea 'bought' the potion.)
She blushes gently as her eyes wander along your body. "I'm not nearly as attractive as you are, but...thanks." It seems as if Meryl is finally becoming more comfortable in your presence as she fiddles with her cloth wrap briefly before removing it, freeing her breasts from their entrapment. Her breasts are smooth and have an appealing shape. They're probably roughly a small to medium-sized C-cup. She has slightly dark areolas that doesn't cover much of the tip of her breasts and her nipples slowly stiffen in the cool tavern air. Continuing on, she slides down her underwear to reveal the rest of her body. In start contrast to yours, her crotch is definitely not hairless. Fuzzy black pubes cover most of the region above her clitoris. Although the actual skin around her vulva seems to be neatly maintained. After what feels like months of anticipation. The both of you are finally fully nude. Her eyes drift to the bath with an anxious glance. While she does seem to be more comfortable now that the ice has been broken; she does seem eager to reach the very modest protection of the bath. The Quiet girl also still seems intent on letting you take the lead
"I paid one silver for rooms and a few copper for a drink ... I have no idea if he was a pickpocket, though." Thritch checks his coinpurse. (She's human, right?)
You check your purse and don't find anything out of the ordinary. All of your coins other than the ones you paid the barkeep are there. She gives a little chuckle. "I figured I would check, You never know with him...." She pulls enough coins out of her purse to compensate you for your expenses at the inn. (She's 100% human)
"Thank you." Thritch pauses, hesitant. He wants sex, but he doesn't want to risk angering her. How should he ask her? He takes the coins, at least.
"Well, I think the bath has waited long enough for us. Shall we?” Vi'lea grabs Meryl's hand and gently pulls her toward the bath tub, taking the lead. Once they are standing next to the tub full of still-hot water Vi'lea slowly slips first one leg inside, and then the other, both to get used to the temperature and to give the other girl a bit longer to relax. Then she helps Meryl get inside the water as well. Once both are in the tub the elf smiles at the human girl. “See? That wasn't so bad, was it? Now, earlier I offered to wash you first and then you can return the favor and wash me. Is that alright with you?” (OOC: Lol, nice one!)
