Lawls6/22/2016, 1:41:32 AM
Rourke was reading his book humming as he heard some ruckus from a nearby tavern
Gods... It sounds like there's something going down in there... Without thinking he enters the nearby tavern
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 1:46:44 AM(edited)
The tavern is filled to the brim with drunkards, all crowded around one table in particular. It's almost impossible to see through the crowd, but two figures violently rolling around and throwing punches can be seen on the table. To the side sits a bald man, with a long beard. He seems to be ignoring the fight.
Lawls6/22/2016, 1:50:10 AM
Huh. A tavern fight... He considered joining the fight for a second, Not realising how out of place he looked in this tavern
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 1:54:25 AM
The lone man looks up, a mug of beer in hand. He spots the newcomer. ...Hm. Sticking out like a sore thumb. He swigs from his beer, before shouting to the stranger. "I wouldn't, if I were you. They seem pretty tough." As if on cue, one of the men goes flying out of the crowd with force, before instantly leaping back into the fray.
Lawls6/22/2016, 1:59:05 AM
Rourke looked at the man yelling at him "Hm... I still think I coul-" Rourke spots a giant tattooed man entering the fight "Nope." He goes to the bald mans table watching the fight go on "You know what they're fighting about?"
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 2:02:48 AM(edited)
The man looks back to the fight. "One of their wives is having an affair with the other man." He chuckles softly. "So you can imagine they're putting some real effort into it."
Lawls6/22/2016, 2:05:07 AM(edited)
"Huh... So that's why I heard 'You fuckin' slag!' from outside" He chuckles as the the same man is thrown out of the crowd "That guy can't catch a break."
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 2:06:28 AM
"Poor bastard. It's his wife who's to blame. And now he's getting pummeled for it." The bearded man frowns. "It's a bit sad to watch, really."
Lawls6/22/2016, 2:08:50 AM
"Well... Why don't we break it up? Throw the trouble makers out?" Rourke smiled at the man waiting for a response
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 2:10:43 AM
"You know what? Let's do just that. The poor man needs a hand." And the bald man stands from his chair, taking another gulp of beer before he walks over to the fight, pushing his way through the crowd.
Lawls6/22/2016, 2:14:47 AM
Rourke gets up out of his chair and jumps in the middle of the fight
S-Should I sing?
He clears his voice
"Hey you guys are getting rowdy. Let's not care about who slept with who"
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 2:19:31 AM
The bald man stops himself from throwing a punch for a second. What's he doing?
Lawls6/22/2016, 2:19:35 AM
"Let's focus on something else."
He starts humming the starting guitar, for 'Living on a prayer' as Illusions start forming behind him
The illusions start playing the instrumentals
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 2:27:10 AM(edited)
The crowd's attention turns to Rourke, as they begin to murmur amongst themselves.
Lawls6/22/2016, 2:27:35 AM
"Once upon a time not so long ago..."
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 2:28:47 AM
The drunken crowd roars in approval, any feud forgotten instantly as they begin to start up chanting themselves.
Lawls6/22/2016, 2:29:13 AM
"Tommy used to work on the docks Union's been on strike."
He starts singing to his illusions and they react accordingly
"He's down on his luck... It's tough, so tough" The ilusions somberly nods there heads
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 2:31:40 AM
The crowd sings along, poorly, but enthusiastically. The bearded man can't help but chuckle, as he watches on. ...Tempted to join in myself.
Lawls6/22/2016, 2:32:44 AM
"Gina works the 'diner' all day... Workin' for her man!" He looks to two men that were once fighting
"She brings home her pay.. For love, for love."
Noticing the man not singing along he goes up the bald man and gives him a nod when to come in
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 2:35:34 AM
The bearded man's eye glints. Here we go. In synch with the crowd, the man belts out his own side of the song. "She says, "We've gotta hold on to what we've got, it doesn't make a difference if we make it or not.""
"We've got each other and that's a lot, for loooove.... We'll give it a shot!"
Lawls6/22/2016, 2:37:19 AM
Rourke gives a wide smile as him and all his illusions sing with the crowd "Whoa, we're half way there! Woah! We're living on a prayer!"
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 2:40:03 AM
The bald man laughs, enjoying himself now. "Take my hand, we'll make, I swear! Whoaaaa, living on a prayer!"
Lawls6/22/2016, 2:42:48 AM(edited)
Rourke smiles and takes his hand putting him in the middle of the crowd with him and the illusions "Tommy's got his six string in hock, Now he's holding in!" He grins widely making all the illusions look at the bold man
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 2:44:59 AM
"What he used to make it talk so tooouuugh... oooh, it's tooouugh..." The man closes his eyes as he sings, putting real effort into it, as the crowd sings along.
Lawls6/22/2016, 2:47:07 AM
"Gina dreams of running away~ When she cries in the night..." Rourke looks at one of his illusions as a slightly higher voice comes out of it "Tommy whispers,"Baby, it's okay, someday..." They look to the bald man again
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 2:49:59 AM
The man continues. "We've gotta hooold ooon, to what we've got, it doesn't make a difference if we make it or not! We've got each ooother, and that's a lot for loooove..." He belts out the next line, towards the ceiling. "We'll give it a shot!"
Lawls6/22/2016, 2:51:14 AM
Rourke smiles at the crowd "Whoa, we're half way there...He leaves the next line to the crowd "Whoa, livin' on a prayer!"
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 2:54:28 AM
The crowd keeps going, the bald man included. "Take my hand, and we'll make it, I sweeeaaar, whoooaaaa, living on a praayeeer!"
Lawls6/22/2016, 2:59:03 AM
"Livin' on a prayer... We've gotta hold on ready or not. You live for the fight when it's all that you've got!" The song goes for a bit longer and Rourkes illusions start fading in and out
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 3:01:07 AM
As Rourke's illusions fade, the crowd cheers, raising their mugs and glasses to Rourke, the mood one of joy. The bald man chuckles, as a few men pat him on the back as well. "...Well, this is vastly different to what I was expecting."
Lawls6/22/2016, 3:05:17 AM
Rourke is warming down his voice letting in the illusions enter his body again
When finished he laughed
"Gods! That was amazing."
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 3:09:02 AM
The man strokes his beard, as he approaches Rourke. The crowd dissipates. "...Wow. Amazing is right. You've got one hell of a voice. Same goes for the blue guys. ...Speaking of which, how on Earth do those guys work?"
Lawls6/22/2016, 3:12:40 AM(edited)
"You mean..." He sings the next two words "These guys~" The illusions fade into existence for a second before dissapearing
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 3:14:17 AM
He raises an eyebrow. "Yeah, those guys. How do you do that? Is it some sort of magic?" ...Are they spirits?
Lawls6/22/2016, 3:16:19 AM
He nods his head "Yeah, They're just a... Dark magic of sorts. This'd be much better to explain over a beer though." He grinned
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 3:17:08 AM
The man chuckles, and nods. "I'll go get a few." And he walks to the bar.
He returns shortly, two beers in either hand. "Two good for now?"
Lawls6/22/2016, 3:19:01 AM
"Yeah, Thank you" He downs a glass quickly trying to wetten his mouth
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 3:20:50 AM
The man leads Rourke to the table they were sitting at to begin with, seating himself down beside the wall on a wooden chair. "So. Dark magic, hm? But from the looks of things, I take it you're a singer?"
Lawls6/22/2016, 3:24:28 AM
He sits down and smiles "Yeah, what makes you think I'm a singer?" He had a sarcastic tone and chuckled
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 3:25:52 AM
The man laughs, amused. "Heh. Dark magic, though. Not usually in a singer's many talents. Are you a magician, too?"
Lawls6/22/2016, 3:29:23 AM(edited)
He shakes his head "The only thing magical I got are the illusions" He takes a sip of his beer
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 3:33:40 AM
He nods, swigging from his own mug. "Pretty nice talent to have, though. It's helpful for your job."
Lawls6/22/2016, 3:35:07 AM(edited)
"It also helps with fighting as well, They never know where I'm coming from" He chuckles taking another sip of his beer
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 3:37:25 AM
The bearded man raises an eyebrow. "So you fight too, do you? It sounds like you have quite a few talents, then."
Lawls6/22/2016, 3:40:14 AM
"Just a Naginata, Nothing special... What do you fight with?" He genuinely looks interested
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 3:42:34 AM
The man motions to a rather large axe, clipped to his side by a belt. "An axe. Bit unwieldy sometimes, but it hurts a lot."
Lawls6/22/2016, 3:45:41 AM
"Haven't seen much axe wielders as of recent... Maybe just not the weapon to go for anymore. I do wish I could wield one although..." He keeps a genuine smile through the lie he just told
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 3:48:10 AM
The man laughs heartily. "I would stick with the Naginata. They seem a bit easier to wield. There's a reason not many people opt for axes. Only reason I did was because my father wielded axes as well."
Lawls6/22/2016, 3:49:54 AM
"Continuing the tradition eh?" He finishes his drink
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 3:53:24 AM
"Never really had a choice in the matter." The man raises his eyebrows. "Oh, where are my manners? Gods, we sang together in a pub and I still haven't asked your name. How rude of me." He extends a hand. "I am Daku. It's a pleasure to meet you."
Lawls6/22/2016, 3:55:49 AM(edited)
Rourke shakes his hand "Pleased to meet you, My name's Rourke... Or you can call me Rook. I don't mind" He smiles looking up at the older mans beard That beard is amazing
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 3:58:17 AM
Daku laughs. "I'll stick with Rourke." He retreats his hand. "But yes, my father was quite intent that I take up the axe as well. Such is the way of the Flame Tribe."
Lawls6/22/2016, 4:00:42 AM(edited)
He grins "Gods you come from the Flame Tribe? I performed there once when I was just a baby" He laughed "They were always so nice to us for some reason..."
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 4:04:29 AM
Daku raises a single eyebrow, surprised. "Really? They're generally rather... hostile, towards visitors. Although, with a talent with like that, I imagine they would be quite fond of you. They're quite intrigued by spirits, and the like."
Lawls6/22/2016, 4:06:42 AM(edited)
Rourke thinks back "Oh yeah... We brought some gifts to show we were friends" He smiled at him and stifles a laugh, He seems to have thought of a joke
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 4:08:52 AM
Daku seems confused. "...Something in my beard?"
Lawls6/22/2016, 4:15:21 AM
"They were pretty... Warm to us" Rourke broke out in laughter
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 4:17:46 AM
Daku groans, but laughs regardless. "...That was poor."
Lawls6/22/2016, 4:20:23 AM(edited)
He's still laughing like a hyena "I... Oh gods... I can't believe I did it... I've been holding onto that pun for so long"
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 4:22:45 AM
"Evidently." Daku shakes his head, before grinning himself. "By the looks of it, you think your puns are pretty hot stuff."
Lawls6/22/2016, 4:24:52 AM
His laughter starts filling the tavern with weird looks coming his way "G-G-Gods!" He can barely speak through his laughter
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 4:26:27 AM
Daku manages to hold his own laughter in, but he's visibly struggling. "Come on, it wasn't that funny!" Somebody's a big fan of awful puns.
Lawls6/22/2016, 4:29:14 AM
He's holding his chest trying to stifle his laughter... It's failing horribly "It..It..." He bursts out into laughter again
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 4:33:50 AM
The laughter proves infectious, as Daku begins to audibly chuckle, despite his best efforts. "You're getting weird looks, Rourke!"
Lawls6/22/2016, 4:36:39 AM
He stifles his laugh with only a few giggles coming out
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 4:40:18 AM
Daku chuckles. "Geez, I didn't expect you to have such a reaction to puns."
Lawls6/22/2016, 4:41:17 AM
"Stupid jokes in general are way too funny for me" He smiles at the big man I wanna grow a beard like that
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 4:42:44 AM(edited)
Daku notices where Rourke is looking. "Sorry about the beard. Impossible to keep tidy. Besides, I can't shave it, or else I'll have no hair on my head at all!" He chuckles to himself.
Lawls6/22/2016, 4:44:06 AM
"Ah! Oh I didn't mean to stare...It's just... I can never grow a beard as good as that, It's always so patchy"
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 4:45:57 AM
Daku raises an eyebrow. "Really? That's a shame. I think a beard would look alright on you."
Lawls6/22/2016, 4:47:25 AM(edited)
"Really you think so?" He smiles and looks starry eyed
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 4:49:28 AM
Daku nods, smiling. "Yeah, for sure. Although beards can be a bit of a hassle. Falling face-first into mud quickly becomes your worst nightmare."
Lawls6/22/2016, 4:50:08 AM(edited)
"... I feel like you're talking from experience here." He gives off a hearty laugh
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 4:53:23 AM
"Unfortunately, yes." Daku grimaces. "Takes a ridiculously long time to clean up."
Lawls6/22/2016, 4:55:15 AM
"How many times have you fallen face first into mud may I ask?"
He chuckles
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 4:59:37 AM
Daku raises a finger, smiling. "Just the once, thank goodness. If it were a regular occurrence I would be more ashamed of it."
Lawls6/22/2016, 5:04:06 AM
Rourke smiles "I'm glad you've only had to go through that once."
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 5:13:13 AM
Daku runs a hand through his beard, chuckling. "As am I."
He downs another gulp of beer, finishing his first mug. "So I take it you're a soldier of some sort, if you need to carry around a Naginata."
Lawls6/22/2016, 6:01:44 AM
Rourke smiled "Yeah, I just volunteered for a task force"
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 6:02:45 AM
Daku raises an eyebrow. "What a coincidence. Prince Dmitri's own force?"
Lawls6/22/2016, 6:03:16 AM
Rourke nods "Y-Yeah! ... Are you with him as well?"
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 6:03:48 AM
Daku smiles. "Indeed I am. Isn't this a pleasant turn of events?"
Lawls6/22/2016, 6:05:08 AM
"It is." He grins wider "Well I guess you'll be hearing a lot more songs from me then" He chuckled
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 6:05:55 AM
The bearded fighter chuckles. "Aren't I lucky?"
Lawls6/22/2016, 6:09:48 AM(edited)
"And we'll be together on the task force, Telling horrible jokes and singing amazing songs" He laughs
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 6:11:58 AM
"Oh dear, the puns... I don't envy our fellow soldiers." Daku chuckles softly.
Lawls6/22/2016, 6:16:11 AM
Rourke gives a warm smile "They'll just have to withstand it, Or teach us better jokes" Wonder if I have any jokes in the book... He looks over to his book
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 6:19:40 AM
Daku spies the book. "What's in there? Awful jokes? Songs?"
Lawls6/22/2016, 6:21:49 AM(edited)
Rourke picks up the book and slams it on the table "All the sheet music I've ever paid, Borrowed or Stolen for." He gives a huge smile and turns to the sheet music of 'Living on a Prayer' "I can't remember where or what I did to get this...."
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 6:23:52 AM
Daku seems impressed. "...That's a pretty hefty book. How much music is in that thing?"
Lawls6/22/2016, 6:24:24 AM(edited)
"Over 50 sheets at least..."
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 6:28:27 AM
"...Wow. So you've got a pretty lengthy song list." Daku chuckles. "I'll have to stick around you. See if I can learn a few myself."
Lawls6/22/2016, 6:29:39 AM
"I'm sure you know a few songs, You'll probably have song I don't even know" His eyes shine with awe
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 6:39:33 AM
Daku shrugs. "Maybe. I've learned a few, travelling the continent. I might have some to offer."
Lawls6/22/2016, 6:42:37 AM
"You've travelled as well?"
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 6:45:57 AM
Daku nods. Careful what you say, Daku. "Left the Flame Tribe twenty years ago. Went travelling, until eventually I ended up in Ossolkef."
Lawls6/22/2016, 6:47:47 AM
Rourke smiles "I left my travelling performing group a while back, Now I just take freelance jobs" Not so different after all
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 6:50:50 AM
"You were part of a group, hm? Why'd you leave? ...Actually, don't answer that if you don't want to."
Lawls6/22/2016, 6:52:04 AM(edited)
"I'd rather not answer. Thank you." He smiles thinking of how to change the subject
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 6:54:26 AM
Daku nods. "That is fine. ...I think I've tun out of beer. Didn't even notice." Two empty mugs sit in front of Daku. "Going to get more. You want some?"
Lawls6/22/2016, 6:55:07 AM
"Two more thanks"
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 6:56:55 AM
Daku nods, before making his way to the bar again.
Littlepup6/22/2016, 7:07:13 AM
Rowan is out for a late night walk as he starts to pass the tavern. He takes in the chill of the night and then unwraps his jacket from his waist to slip it on over the rest of his clothing. It's a strange look, for sure. The Hosidian style clothes paired with a foreign styled jacket from his homeland. A small pit of uneasiness settles in his stomach as he looks around the street. I don't need any more trouble tonight... Then take off the jacket, you stand out like a sore thumb. Out from the darkness, he feels a heavy strike to the back of his leg that forces him down to his knees, and a hand grab at his ponytail to yank his head back. Rowan clutches at the hand to pry it off, but it refuses to release his hair. "Fucking hell, let me go!" "You shut up."
"Just what the hell is all this about?!" His fingernails dig into the skin of his attacker's hand, but it still seems to have little effect. A knife is then produced and brought to his throat. "You don't belong here. Leave."
Lawls6/22/2016, 7:14:31 AM
Rourke hears yelling from his table, He grabs his naginata and his book and heads outside "Hello? Is anyone here?" I thought I heard someone yelling...
He begins to hum a small tune forming his illusions
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 7:16:06 AM
Daku returns from the bar, beers in hand. He doesn't see Rourke anywhere. ...Hm.
Littlepup6/22/2016, 7:17:12 AM
Congrats, outside Rourke finds Rowan, on his knees, being held by his hair with a knife to his neck by a man with a scarf tightly coiled around his face to hide it.
When the man hears Rourke, he throws Rowan down to the street and plants a boot down on his neck while he holds his knife up to the newcomer. "Don't interfer."
Lawls6/22/2016, 7:23:21 AM(edited)
Rourkes hands start shaking "V-Very well.. But..." 4 other illusions appear at the back holding blue naginatas "It seems you're out numbered. Let him go." Please fall for it please fall for it... He tries to stop his hand shaking
Littlepup6/22/2016, 7:32:06 AM
The man looks figure to figure and then back at Rourke. As the seconds beat by, he seems to weight his options. He then throws down the knife and runs at break neck speed. The knife sinks into Rowan's back before getting stuck a couple of inches down. That... that's a knife. That's a blade in my skin. Oh gods, come the hell on! Rowan suppresses a pained and frustrated shout into the dirt.
Lawls6/22/2016, 7:33:33 AM
"Shit! Are you alright Sir?" He kneels down not knowing what to do "D-Do you want it out?"
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 7:34:40 AM
"Oi! Where'd the singer go?" The other taverngoers shrug at Daku's question, before one points out the door. Nodding, Daku leaves the tavern to spot Rourke and his illusions gathered around... somebody.
"...Rourke?"
Littlepup6/22/2016, 7:36:18 AM(edited)
Anything punctured...? I... I don't know...! "N-no. Do not... touch-" In his panic, he gives up trying to mask his accent and it may seem too thick to understand well.
Lawls6/22/2016, 7:39:09 AM(edited)
"Ah... Uh...." He's panicking "W-Was that a no? I think I heard a no..." Him and the Illusions look back at Daku "D-Do you have any first aid e-experience?" His stutter was getting worse by the minute
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 7:41:02 AM
"First-aid? What...?" And then he spies the injured man, lying in the dirt. ...Aw, shit. "None at all. What happened?"
Littlepup6/22/2016, 7:43:42 AM(edited)
Rowan sits up, his teeth gritted against the pain. "I have-" He stops himself and tries to speak slower to keep his words clear. "I have a vulnerary and bandages in my pouch.... We can at least treat it..."
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 7:46:25 AM
Daku approaches, slotting himself between two of the illusions. He spots the knife in the injured stranger's back. "...Gods, what did you do to deserve that?"
Lawls6/22/2016, 7:47:41 AM
The illusions start fading in and out, Rourke doesn't realise trying to help out Daku
"W-What can I-I do?"
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 7:49:42 AM
Daku bends down, rummaging through the stranger's pouch. He grabs the aforementioned vulnerary, as well as a roll of bandages. He lifts his head to Rourke. "How steady are your hands right now?"
Lawls6/22/2016, 7:52:15 AM
He looks down to his hands sees that they're still shaking slightly "T-They're fine, What can I do?"
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 7:57:25 AM
Daku flips the lid on the vulnerary, and then unravels the bandage enough to stretch around the stranger's body a few times. "When you're ready, and he's ready, I need you to take the knife out."
Lawls6/22/2016, 7:58:37 AM
"Whenever you're ready..."
Littlepup6/22/2016, 8:00:00 AM
Rowan takes a deep breath. "Do it."
Lawls6/22/2016, 8:01:03 AM
"3..2..1!" He pulls the knife out quickly
Littlepup6/22/2016, 8:01:51 AM
Rowan gives a pained yelp as the knife is pulled free.
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 8:05:03 AM
As quickly as he can, Daku tilts the vulnerary over the wound, letting the solution inside drip onto it, stemming the bleeding slightly and dulling the pain. He follows up by carefully wrapping the bandage around the stranger's body, before stopping. He taps the man on the shoulder. "You have anything to tie this up with?"
Littlepup6/22/2016, 8:06:41 AM
"Um...." He takes out a few bobby pins. "That's all I got..."
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 8:08:41 AM
Daku grabs the bobby pins, using two of them to clip the bandage. "...Okay. I think that's good..."
Lawls6/22/2016, 8:09:25 AM
The Illusions have almost completely disappeared when Rourke realises
He grits his teeth and begins to hum quietly up and down the scales still holding the knife
Littlepup6/22/2016, 8:14:47 AM
Rowan tries to steady his breathing as a few truths start to sink in. First being that he just got attacked. He didn't know by who, but he had a very good feeling he knew why. He was saved by that singer he met earlier, and whoever this other guy was - he wasn't sure. And finally, they just wrapped up a wound on his back.... Without taking his jacket or anything off first....
"Thank you, I'm sorry about the trouble."
Lawls6/22/2016, 8:16:48 AM
"No worries, I'm sorry we didn't come faster." He looks worried Wait... Is that Rowan?
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 8:17:50 AM
Daku realises something, and chuckles. "...I forgot to take the jacket off." Well, I never claimed to be an expert. "Ah, well. No problem."
Lawls6/22/2016, 8:22:14 AM
"You're alright though right?"
Littlepup6/22/2016, 8:26:49 AM
"Yes, I should be fine. I can probably reapply the bandages without all my clothes underneath." Can you even reach your back with that wound? Not going to trouble them any more than I am. Rowan stands up and smiles. "I've been hurt worse, don't you worry. But again, thank you."
Rompastomp6/22/2016, 8:30:21 AM
Daku sighs. "...Gah, I'm knackered. Too much work for an old sod like me. I'm going to head off. Find somewhere to sleep." He nods to Rourke and the stranger in turn. "...Night." And he leaves the scene.
Lawls6/22/2016, 8:30:41 AM
"N-Night..."
======End RP======
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