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Post by Mikey on Apr 5, 2022 1:27:38 GMT
"Greeting's Kinrob, I am Michael Rolandis of MAAXimum Effort, a look at your goods and trade is definately a possibility." Michael scans the room, "but first we are here to rescue a princess." Michael can't help but smile to himself. "A doll was recently brought in for trade, I wish to arrange trade for the re-acquisition of this item."
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Post by Drake/Xynon on Apr 8, 2022 10:18:00 GMT
Watching Mikey engage with Kinrob Xynon glances around the store at the various items for sale before taking up a position leaning against a wall keeping an eye in the situation.
(Perception +6)
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Post by Alfie on Apr 8, 2022 17:58:10 GMT
Looking down to the little goblin girl, Alfie fights the urge to feel like he's being scammed. "We'll sure try to. My friend are very capable." he says with a smile. "Do you know anything that he might be afraid of? If he's not nice, maybe we can scare him into giving the dolly back?"
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Post by DotMM Dungeon Master on Apr 9, 2022 2:16:58 GMT
Alfie Your reassuring words on the capability of your companions don't seem to quell the shaking fear and anticipation that Hubbybug has, but she nods in response before thinking on your questions. It doesn't take long, but she shakes her head in decline rapidly. "No. I don't think big monsters that eat goblins are scared of much. Maybe a bigger monster? Huh!" She scoots herself back a little from you and Reggie. "Your friends aren't big monsters in disguise like Gob Gobbler, are they?!" She begins to shake more than previously at the thought.
A bit of movement out fo the corner of your eye causes you to look up from Hubbybug and past the ruins you are concealed behind. You see a female bugbear walking towards the building where the rest of your group are currently inside, looking to be carrying something within her arms and almost in a rush.
You watch as the bugbear enters the building for a moment, and is inside for no longer than half a minute, before exiting again without whatever she was holding and making an even more rushed exit towards the north where she came from.
Xynon As Mikey speaks to the elderly hobgoblin, Kinrob, you take a step back and begin scanning your eyes around the room and amidst the piles of junk and adventuring gear. Most of it looks to be in particularly bad shape or dirty with dust and muck that was either traded along with it, or gathered from somewhere in the building. You don't see anything of particular value, or anything that looks to be worth trading for.
Aunna,Mikey,Xynon Kinrob reveals a spikey toothed smile in response to Mikey while extending his arms once more in a friendly gesture. "Well, if there is anything in particular you wish to trade for, ask rather than placing your mitts all over my stuff. I have a very collective memory on all that is here." The smile widens, revealing gums that are horribly discoloured and an odour to compliment the look.
Before Kinrob can continue however, a female bugbear carrying a basket skulks past all of you, trying her best to avoid eye contact with any of you, and hands the basket over to Kinrob who is smiling with glee at the sight of the basket. With a lick of his lips, Kinrob pulls at the blanket and reveals a sleeping goblin child that you only catch a glimpse of before the blanket is placed back over and Kinrob places the basket to his side before giving the bugbear a nod. The bugbear gives no physical or verbal response back and skirts around you all to exit the building and back towards the northern district of Azrok's Hold. "Forgive me. You say you are looking for a doll? Well I think I happen to know exactly the one you seek." He then reaches behind himself and rummages his hand through a small pile for a few seconds before pulling out a sackcloth doll with button eyes and a gold cloth tiara with tiny gemstones sewn into it. He wiggles it in his hand and the limbs flap wildly before falling towards its side as him remains motionless in his hand. "Is this it? What would you trade me for it then?" The toothy smile returns and his eyes squint very slightly as he looks to Mikey.
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Post by Mikey on Apr 10, 2022 13:59:08 GMT
Mikey grimaces as he sees the small child beside the elderly shop keep. "You seem to require traveling equipment, this would include weapons, no?" Mikey places the portable hole onto the ground and lifts out a battered short sword. As he does so he can't help but pause to look at the basket once more. He swallows down his disgust looking down at the blade before presenting it to Kinrob. "Would this exchange be amicable to you?"
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Post by Drake/Xynon on Apr 10, 2022 14:24:41 GMT
"What do you want for the child as well?" He says steping into the way of the female bugbear, holding out an arm to stop her from leaving.
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Post by Aunna | Jessica on Apr 10, 2022 14:41:41 GMT
Aunna was happy to let Alfie and Mikey do all the talking. This whole scenario simply felt... wrong.
Sure, she was grateful for not dying and stuff, but that didn't quell her concerns or fears, all of which kept her on edge. The interaction between Kinrob, the bugbear, and goblin child was an example of this. Eyeing the way he licked his lips made her sick to her stomach and her own lips curled into a disgusted sneer. The 'wood elf' really hoped her initially thought was wrong as she tried to glean what his glee was all about.
When Xynon stepped forward, her shoulders loosened slightly, relieved they had a moment.
(Insight +5)
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Post by Alfie on Apr 15, 2022 0:09:57 GMT
"Wait, this guy is a big, goblin eating monster in disguise?" Capable as they may be, Alfie found he had a knot growing in his stomach at the thought of not knowing what his friends were walking into. Alfie puts on his best reassuring face and returns his thoughts to the goblin child in front of him. "You stay here." He says with a smile. "If he's as bad as you say he is, I want to be closer to help if I can."
Alfie casually, albeit briskly, walks to the door of the shop, opens it, and stands just inside. Alfie begins to focus on every move Kinrob makes, watching for any signs of aggression. He also wished he had learned some form of communication spell to give his group a heads up prior to walking in.
(Perception/Insight - +5 to both)
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Post by DotMM Dungeon Master on Apr 21, 2022 17:19:42 GMT
Aunna Watching Kinrob delight in the sight of a goblin child delivered to him, and the lick of his lips as he enjoys the sight for but a moment, you are fairly certain Kinrob is delighting in the idea of relishing his meal whenever that would be.
Aunna,Mikey,Xynon Kinrob looks at the shortsword as it is produced by Mikey form within the portable hole and gives a slight shrug of his shoulders accompanied by a grimace. "Doesn't really seem fitting to trade. The golden tiara and tiny gemstones surely show more worth than what that shortsword could offer me. I'm sure you could find something a bit better than that, eh?" He raises an eyebrow to Mikey before Xynon speaks up on trading for the child. This makes Kinrob turn his head in a snap motion to the leonin. "The goblin isn't on offer here. That was part of a private arrangement I have set up here." Kinrob places a hand on the basket and slides it backwards from the entrance of the building a little bit.
Alfie Hubbybug nods her head slowly as you tell her to remain where she is while you briskly make your way to join your companions. It is not long before you enter into a small space where the walls on either side of the building have caved inwards, and any space that is remaining, except a small walkway behind the door currently occupied by the rest of MAAXimum Effort, is filled with piles of random bits and bobs; Wagon wheels, leather satchels, empty vials, worn armour and a few bits of weaponry. Behind a small pile, cross-legged on a sleeping roll is an elderly hobgoblin who eyes you as you enter, a wicker basket with a cloth thrown over top behind him and a sackcloth doll with button eyes and a gold cloth tiara with tiny gemstones sewn into it in hand.
You do not notice any signs of aggression within the room from the hobgoblin or the rest of your group, however Aunna has a very obvious look of disgust on her face as she looks towards the hobgoblin. The elderly hobgoblin does seem to have a look on his face that would suggest he is ready to conclude any and all business as soon as possible though, although he is trying his best to hide it through a kind smile.
Everyone "Either business is picking up today, or I assume you are with the rest of this group here. If the former, please wait until I am done with this trade before I attend to you." Kinrob speaks to Alfie before turning back to Mikey and almost peering over to see within the portable hole. "So? Anything else in there you would like to offer for trade, or shall I place this back into my own collection?"
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Post by Mikey on Apr 25, 2022 11:39:29 GMT
Mikey frowns at the supposed acquisition of the child by Kinrob, it deepens still at the denial of trade. Mikey looks back at to his friends and reads the obvious discontent he drops the sword back into the whole quickly retrieving the piece of cloth. He can't help but stand his grip tightening on the strap of the shield as places his helm upon his head. He looks to his friends then allowing them to air their grievance.
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Post by Alfie on Apr 27, 2022 3:18:24 GMT
"I'm with them." Alfie says to Kinrob. Clearly wanting to wrap this up as soon as possible, he continues, "I assume we are still haggling for the child's doll. Is there a gold price or trade only? Mikey, did you show him the jeweled clothes we have? Surely one set of those covers the cost of the doll 10 times over?"
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Post by Drake/Xynon on Apr 28, 2022 21:12:31 GMT
Xynon turns to the goblionoid he attempted to halt, "This shall be the last," he stares at her, a mix of genuine contempt and sorrow
As he walks passed Hubbybug, "We shall see princess returned to,' as he continues walking heading back towards Azrok's hold
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Post by DotMM Dungeon Master on May 2, 2022 23:01:49 GMT
Alfie,Aunna,Mikey Kinrob watches as Xynon departs, shrugging his shoulders and blowing a short raspberry towards his comment when the leonin is far enough away before turning his attention towards Alfie. "Not really one for the coins that the others around here may be interested in. My humble shop has always been trade and always will. I will be happy to see these jeweled clothes you do have though." Kinrob's lips curl into a smile as he turns his eyes towards Mikey in anticipation.
Xynon Leaving Kinrobs shop and the rest of the group behind, you begin making your way back towards Azrok's throne room after telling Hubbybug another promise of retreiving her doll. The goblin child says nothing and merely watches you pass her before turning her own attention back towards Gob Gobblers shop.
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Post by Mikey on May 24, 2022 15:59:54 GMT
Though the situation is tense none of the grievances of his companions bring Mikey awareness to the malevolence of the individual before him. Mikey once more places the portable hole upon the floor and withdraws the jeweled costume allowing it to be scrutinized by Kinrob.
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Post by Alfie on May 26, 2022 18:13:32 GMT
Alfie's face lights up when he sees the outfit. He gives a quick nod and lets out small and just audible whistle in an attempt to help the situation.
(Deception +2)
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