Even from outside the building, Eirene had heard the end of the exchange. She was not surprised to see Lars walk out the door with his head hung low. She was surprised at what happened next. Lars produced a pair of keys from a lanyard around his neck. With nimble fingers he freed one and tossed to ...

Lars was obviously upset by this threat. He rocked back on his heels and bit his lip, considering the threat a moment. He looked at Peppercorn, and was about to bark out an order, but then slacked his shoulders and sighed. It was clear that he felt betrayed. Lars could, he supposed, threaten to call ...

Lars, completely oblivious to having stepped over the line with Pepper, took a deep breath and brought his anger under control. He let the gears in his head ground, and now he understood. Obviously, Pepper had brought this woman into intimidate him. Well, that was one thing he wasn't expecting and ...

Eirene realized that this was going downhill fast. Apparently, ol' Lars had been bullying customers more then she thought. Luckily, she knew when she couldn't win and decided that a hasty retreat was in order. Lars' face, growing redder as other two women spoke, revealed that he lacked this piece of ...

Eirene couldn't care less what this infernal woman said about Lars, especially since it would likely be the truth. Eirene couldn't care what was written about herself either. If Navarre really had a problem, Eirene would be glad to take it up on the worn cobble stone streets around the old fort ...

Damn that gnome. It seems that Lars had bitten off more then he could chew this time and she was on the hook for getting him out in approximately one piece. If it came to it, Eirene had no doubt she could hold off Navarre and her lackey long enough for her employer to escape. In fact, she had to ...

From behind the tinted lenses of her goggles Eirene watched the new arrival and put on her best inscrutable face. There was something familiar about the woman, but Eirene couldn't say what. However, she felt the animal inside of her hissing, trying to fight its way out, and that could only mean one ...

If Lars noticed the disdain in Peppercorn's voice it did not show. He marched up to her and stood nose to ... well navel with her. "Just the person I was hoping to see. I expect you to honor the terms of our contract I was just explaining this to your employee here, but he is entirely clueless ...

Lars opened his mouth to speak, but the glance she shot him was obvious to even one self involved as he.

"It's like this. I'm paid to protect Mister Lars' person. If he wants to bully clients, that's on him." Eirene spoke. With a sigh, she continued "Right until they get a notion to punt him. I ...

From the corner of her eye Eirene saw the knife, and Karrion's fingers clinched white knuckled around it. A good pummeling meant she could let Karrion get a solid hit in before breaking it up, but a knife changed things. Oh well, time to save Lars from himself.

Eirene turned and flashed smile that ...

Eirene's muscles tensed reflexively. Something wasn't right here. She was certain of it. Or at least she was paid to be certain of it. Her boss had a ... talent for rubbing people the wrong way, so that feeling that things were about to get out of hand was something she had become accustom to ...

Eirene leaned against the door frame, trying to look like she was watching the room. The truth was, she knew what was about to happen, and wanted no part in it. Lars was in a fowl mood. That Eirene had refused to help him bully clients, once again, this morning was certainly not helping things ...

Availability: PM Peppercorn and myself if you're character is allied with the rebels, or is a city guard and you want to get in on some rebellion action.

Posting Speed: Standard Speed, but we'll see where it goes

Characters Involved: Peppercorn, Eirene

Location: Downtown & Industrial District ...

Spring, 122PW

Lars was a successful Gnome, and considered himself well regarded in some circles. He had made his money as a tannery owner, and was on his way to collect payment for a shipment of goods from local leatherworks. Two steps in front of him walked Eirene, a mercenary he had hired for ...

This should be epic. Or at least an completely entertaining disaster.