Labyrinth Explorers AU

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Guild Sognare

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[felyney]

[Lyney helps Freminet and Lynette off the carriage that brought them to the town of Fortuna, home to the Guild Sognare and a laybrinth for explorers...and their new employers. Guild Fatui kind of exploded from the inside out for stupid reasons, and it left the siblings homeless. It was only thanks to Tartaliga--Childe--Ajax--whatever he's going by now that they were able to get in touch with some people who work for Sognare and get the three of them to the town. Freminet will be fine, he thinks, since he's such a skilled diver and can help gather resources underwater, but Lyney would be lying if he said he wasn't worried about finding a place for Lynette. (And himself, but he'll worry about himself after he worries about Lynette. She's worrying about him enough for the two of them, anyway.)

He knows someone was supposed to meet them here, he just has no idea who it is. Freminet holds Pers close while Rosseland sleeps on Lyney's shoulders and the siblings just sort of look around.]

[solarentities]

[That someone doesn't take long to approach, at least. Rikiel had seen the carriage drop the three of them off. He's a little nervous to be the one approaching the newcomers--normally, this would be Caesar or Bucciarati's duty, but the both of them are a little preoccupied at the moment, with something else that had come up.

(Well, Rikiel's fairly certain Caesar's taking care of the paperwork at the Explorer's Guild, Bucciarati...

Well, he saw his brother talking to Bucciarati and Rikiel's 90% sure it was about that quest Giorno and his party had returned from--yes, Mirina said she'd pull some strings to make sure that guy couldn't put in for another quest, but...)

Anyway, who's nervous, Rikiel's not nervous! He steps towards the siblings, lifting a hand in greeting.]

Lyney, Lynette, and Freminet?

[felyney]

[Ah. Lyney steps in front of his siblings, all smiles as he bows.]

That depends on who's asking!

[solarentities]

Ah-- [He clears his throat a little, then smiles--it's tinged with nervousness, but that's just because of who Rikiel is as a person, frankly.]

My name's Rikiel, I'm with Guild Sognare.

[felyney]

Ah, so you are our escort to the guild? [He smiles and pulls out a lily from somewhere up his sleeves before handing it to Rikiel.] Lyney, at your service!

[solarentities]

[O-oh, that's-- Rikiel's eyes widen a little as he accepts the lily, quietly awed (and maybe a little flustered).

Listen, he doesn't get offered flowers like this a lot!]

I am, yes. Normally it would've been Caesar or Bucciarati, but Caesar's off handling some paperwork in advance and Bucciarati got called away for some sort of emergency... Anyway, it's good to meet you! Shall we, ah, get going so the three of you can get settled in?

[felyney]

[Success!]

Of course! Tell me, are pets allowed? [He gestures to Rosseland.] He's no fighter, but he is rather attached to my hat.

[solarentities]

Pets are very much allowed--otherwise a few of us already in the guild--my brother and I included--would have very much been in trouble.

[felyney]

Oh? What sort of pets are at the guild already?

[He gestures for his siblings to follow.]

[solarentities]

My brother, one of his friends, and I rely on our companions within the labyrinth, and they usually stay with us in town--that's a couple of falcons and a hound--and Miss Lia and her partner have been taking care of a couple of cats at the inn... Though I'm not sure if those belong to them or the innkeeper. There are... several cats around the inn, in fact.

[felyney]

Oh? Do you hear that, Rosseland? You have to share your space with all the other lovely cats in the town!

[Rosseland just "mrrp"s.]

I assume the hound is well-trained?

[solarentities]

[Rikiel nods.]

Very well-trained. My brother was particularly careful about it--especially since we have someone who cares for rabbits.

[felyney]

Rabbits? So birds, cats, dogs, and rabbits...any penguins?

inconspicuous

[quicksilverwings]

[Adventuring is an occupation that attracts all sorts, for all kinds of reasons. Wing--real name Ciar, but only a couple of people here know that--joined up because this was the best of several options that could make use of his skills.

... Well, not this this. At this specific moment, he's actually taking part in the Twilight Tavern's weekly poker game. He's not a participant all the time, but he's here enough that they make room for him whenever he comes over.

Mirina's coming over with drinks, though the Celestrian woman pauses and addresses someone making their way over.]

Well, you're certainly a new face. New in town?

[Wing looks up, and he stops tipping back in the chair he's sitting in.]

[takesitall]

[The blond man approaching just smiles.]

I am. I was told this was where everything happens, if you're looking for something to do.

[quicksilverwings]

Well, close enough, at least.

[A brouni sitting at the table speaks up.]

One of the usual guys couldn't make it tonight, you want in?

[Wing just eyes the stranger. This guy's incredibly pretty... Also, hm, dressed like a War Magus. Either this guy's from a guild who just turned up or he'll be likely looking for work soon enough...]

[takesitall]

[There's a small glint to the newcomer's eyes as he takes a seat.]

Deal me in, but don't get mad if I win.

[quicksilverwings]

Ooh, confident, I like it.

[There's a small stir when the newcomer wins--and wins big. A Celestrian accuses the guy of cheating, but Wing cuts in.]

Rich, coming from you. I don't want to hear accusations of cheating from someone who's been using magic to disguise her cards.

[The woman gets indignant, but Wing continues.]

Come now, our new friend said to not get mad if he wins.

[takesitall]

[Aventurine just smiles.]

I did say that. And if anyone really, truly doubts that I'm playing fairly, I'm more than happy to let someone observe or even use magic on me.

[quicksilverwings]

I'll observe. I've got a sense for magic detection that surpasses most of the people at this table.

[The Celestrians at the table grumble at the assertion but reluctantly agree, though the one who accused Aventurine of cheating just glares at Wing.]

[takesitall]

Be my guest. Now, all in?

[He'll win again, of course.]

[quicksilverwings]

[And Wing just observes the entire time.

When everyone looks to him after Aventurine wins once more, he shrugs.]

Nope, not a drop of magic during all of that. Now, I'd suggest the actual cheater at the table stop projecting, hm? Or get better at cheating.

[takesitall]

Cheating, and you still can't win? My.

[Does he go another round...better not, some of the others might get mad.]

Well, in that case, I think I'll cash out. Thanks for the games~

[quicksilverwings]

And I'll be cashing out, too.

[He'd like to chat more with the pretty stranger.

The brouni who invited Aventurine to join just grins.]

Awww. Later, Wing! And you, new guy! Don't be a stranger, got it?

[Wing chuckles, then turns his attention to Aventurine.]

And how about I buy you a drink? As an apology for Soledad, since she's sure as hell not going to.

[takesitall]

Oh? Well, if you're sure. Aventurine, by the way.

[Like the stones he wears on his neck and fingers.]