"Oy! What did you just do?" I shout as I bring my hand to my ear. I blink and continue to stare at her. "Uh, I think not. My arm hurts. And...my head is foggy. And, uh, I do not even know who you are...Besides, I think my father's hounds are probably still looking for me. I have no ti...

Bemused by the woman's beauty, I say simply, "Why chase? Seems you have already caught me."

I stare at the woman, am I dreaming? . I move to sit up straighter. Uh, no, if I were dreaming my arm wouldn't feel like it was about to fall off. I wince and look at the woman once again. "Nay, I did not hurt myself. Some men were chasing me and one shot me with his crossbow." I answer. I...

“Halt!” I hear one of my pursuers shout as they run after me. “Halt or I fell you!” I glance over my shoulder as I emerge from the alley and flee down the street. They brandish crossbows and have them pointed at me. “Johann! Halt!” Ah, so they are from my father. They know my name. I think. I duck b...

I curse under my breath and turn to run from them. As I head down the alley with them chasing after I wonder who they are. Hunters sent by my father? Avengers of the nobles I stole from? Who knows...

At the Inn of the Shepherd ------------------------- Ilsa smiles flirtatiously, and lowers her eyes before speaking. But, before she can say anything, her husband bursts into the kitchen. "I knew it! You whore! Under my own roof, no less!" Johann sees the two men smirking at him through t...

At the Inn of the Shepherd -------------------------- Ilsa smiles at Johann. She picks up a canvas bag, and puts in a large wedge of cheese and two loafs of warm bread. Then, she holds it close to her body as she says "You can't leave, yet. I don't even know your name, yet. Can't you just stay...

I reach for my overcloak and stand up. After eyeing the two men for a brief moment, I make my way into the kitchen. Leaning against the wall, I watch the Innkeeper's wife for a few minutes then clear my throat. "Would it be possible to get a loaf of bread and some cheese for the road? I'll be l...

The presence of the newcomers in the common room causes me to sleep even lighter. I say nothing to them, and remain watchful, my hand clutching at my daggar tighter.

The innkeeper comes down the stairs, with his wife with him. As advertised, she is quite beautiful. As her husband goes into the kitchen, she takes a moment to lean against the door and appraise Johann and the two others in the room. Her gaze lingers over Johann as she follows into the kitchen. Bre...

Being an extremely light sleeper, I open an eye when I hear the innkeeper come through the room and watch as he goes up the stairs. I feel around for the hilt of the small daggar I carry and grasp it. The damp chill eases from my body and I stop shivering. I glance once more around the empty room, m...

Sweet! Not bad for someone who still has no clue as to what he's doing...heh

"Oh, aye. The missus is from over the mountains in Transylvania. Says there's Vampyres ruling people like they were lords with God's mandate, instead of demons from Hell. She come over this way to get away from it all, and then sees Vampyres around town about once a month. If you ask me, it's ...

Sounds okay to me.

The innkeeper reaches for the coin on the bar, and bites on one of them before dropping both into his pocket. "Sigismond's place wouldn't let you stay, eh? I'll wager you couldn't take out that pretty purse in front of him, either. Well, if you'll be wanting some traveling provisions before yo...

I make my way to the shoddy old Inn I had acquired lodgings at as the storm begins to intensify. I stumble through the heavy door and make my way through the smoky crowded common room to the rickety staircase. “Xander!” I hear my name shouted. I turn to see the ragged old innkeeper behind the long b...

I hunch forward under the pouring rain and slip past the coachman. I hurry down the deserted street, wondering why I even accepted the invitation to go to the Red Lamb in the first place. "Ah Johann, you never could turn down a free meal. Could you? Nearly got yourself caught up in something in...

I drop my hand and take another bite of food as I stare at him. After a moment, I stretch out my arms and give him a rueful grin . "Do I look like I can buy an apple? Let alone buy a person?" I drop my arms and let my grin fade. "I didn't want to buy you, Sigs. I wanted to free you. B...

I grin at being referred to as "Sir". "No need to call me that, I'm not much older than you are." I say to him as I grab a hunk of bread and toss a slab of roast on it. "I'm looking for the back door." I manage to croak out around a mouthful of food. I look at him and r...

I pause as the soldiers flank the door. Typical. My eyes scan the dining room and I murmur to myself, "there has to be a back door somewhere. Likely in the kitchen." Staying in the shadows of the room, I make my way to the door that leads to the kitchen.