Anthielle rolled her eyes.

“I’m not asking you to adopt them.  Just go over and let them know who you are and what you have… a cool hat and a weasel mount.  Pay attention to the ones who seem impressed and ask them what things they have.  Ignore the others for now.  Then you tell them how cool it is to be a Kobold, even if you have to fib a bit.  By then you might have found a few followers… I mean, friends.  Promise them some cool stories, hospitality, or secrets the next time you meet and bang, friends.”

It was a bit crude and simple… but probably a better fit for Brussel than complex fleshy tactics.

Ooc:  15:04, Today: Anthielle rolled 7 using 3d6 with rolls of 1,2,4.  Charming: how to make friends

Dinkar wasn't a thief, precisely, but he was an opportunist. So while Darius lay unconscious on the floor, Dinkar started going through his pockets.

Darius had a few copper quarters in him, as well as some sort of card with words scribbled on it that you can't read. On the back it's said 'Arcade'.

Brussel looked nervous, but then he sighs,"Alright, you talk me into it." he said, walking to the Corsair gangers as Sarah downs a mug of sugar,"Gah, another. Anyone feeling a-a-a rush! I feel like fighting. Anyone interested!" she said as you see Brussel laughing it off with the Corsairs. You think things are turning in smoothly. Even if it doesn't work out, it seems Brussel has made a friend amongst non-scalies.

Anthi fidgeted while waiting to hear back from Din.  Had he succeeded?  Was Darius going to come storming back in here?  Not knowing was... worrisome.

"I... might get a bit of air.  Save me a drink, Jaffa."

She went to go and look around outside.

Din wasn't a thief, he told himself, but the coins were a prize. That's right: a prize. He gathered them up. The card was curious, though. He couldn't read most of what it said, but 'Arcade' was interesting. What was that?

He stuffed everything into hidden pockets in his tunic.

He needed something else. Needed to do something else. Darius would wake up angry, and the entire gang conflict would resume as if there'd been no intermission at all. So Din stole his pants first, and then went to rejoin the others.

"You got it, Anthi!" Jaffa waved Anthielle off with many thumbs up. More than she had physically, but made up for in spirit. She rushed over to get some more delicious root beer. She was surprised such a tasty drink even existed, as creamy and fizzy and cold and tingly on her fangs and tongue as it was. Sarah was really really generous to spill all this for free! That in mind, she wanted to make sure she saved a nice big mug for Anthi, not to mention an extra one for Din (he'd done the hard part, after all). And... while she was at it...

She could have seconds, right?

Anthi, you made a turn to a dark alley just to see Din pulling down an unconscious Darius's pants. The poor teen reveals his private undergarments, a pair of rubber duck pattern briefs.

Jaffa, seconds are all for the best. Sarah happily reimburse. The candykeeper pours you another ounce of sugary goodness, and soon you feel the sugar rush entering into your veins.

Roll 2d6 to see what happens Jaffa

Anthi watched for a bit and then decided she’d wait until Din was gone… or she was noticed by him.

Then she approached the unconscious Darius and pulled forth her piece of chalk.  Anthielle quietly communed with her mysterious patron.

Dark one, help me ensure this man doesn’t bother us again.  Curse him, exile him, break his mind, do whatever you like… he is a gift to you.

Ooc: trying to lay a curse on Darius with her Patron’s magic… results may be entertaining :)
10:22, Today: Anthielle rolled 9 using 3d6 with rolls of 2,1,6.  Charming: invoking Patron for a curse on Darius

"Thank you!" Jaffa smiled at the candykeeper, arms now full of the liquid perfection, even if only one of those was hers to drink. Setting down Anthi and Din's root beers, she went for a delectable taste...

Jaffa Redspot rolled 2 using 2d6 with rolls of 1,1.  Sugar rushhhhhhhhhh

Uh oh

Sugar rush snake eyesssssssssss

Darius looked like he was having the worst nightmare. It was like the kind were he was walking around in his underwear in the middle of class kind of dream. With the way his looking right now, he may have this nightmare for weeks.

Jaffa, the next thing you know, your chugging drinks upon drinks. Your friend's mugs were all empty in an instant and you feel so energized. Like you could do anything in the world!

What does Jaffa do to have fun.

Anthielle took a moment to admire her handiwork with a smile of satisfaction.  If only she could brag about this…

Maybe later, if the others ask.  She mused.

She then headed back inside and went looking for Din, Sarah, Jaffa, and Brussel.  Things had turned out even better than planned.  Delicious drinks, lots of lollies, and the three silver rocks as payment for a successful mission.

“Sooo what did I miss?”

Oops, those weren't hers! But that was okay, she could just get more! But, instead of asking, (which would be so embarrassing!!!) she could just get more people to offer free drinks! After all, Sarah did it after winning at arm wrestling! She could wrestle people too! She just had to not win!

Jaffa marched right up to the strongest-looking person there she didn't recognize and very very politely asked, "Heydoyawannawrestle?!"

You talk to the more beefier members of the Corsairs. He stares at you and smash a plastic cup of apple juice on his forehead,"Heck yeah, fight me!" he said, grabbing Jaffa's arm.

Roll Forceful Jaffa

Sure that this cup smashing was an important ritual for wrestling, Jaffa used her free hand to smack her empty mug against her head, a quiet thunk sounding out as it connected and then promptly fell to the ground. Slightly disoriented, she then pushed against the beefy kid's arm, hoping to do her best! He was obviously beefier than her, so she wouldn't even have to pretend to lose and could just enjoy wrestling!

Jaffa Redspot rolled 4 using 1d6 with rolls of 4.  Wrasslin'! Forceful.

You and Beef kid Duke it out and well, you obviously lose, but everyone in the Gutter cheered nonetheless. Clearly they were having a good time with you bringing the mood up.

Other than Jaffa having some (well deserved) fun, there didn't seem to be anything else going on.  Anthi left Brussel alone to keep making friends... choosing instead to talk to some other kids.

"Sooo... have any of you partaken in thrilling adventures?  We've got an open dance card for some more jobs..."

Roll Charming Anthi. let's see what jobs they got for you

"... I mean surely Darius has been handing out some tasks, right?  Or maybe you've heard something in the market?"

21:05, Today: Anthielle rolled 13 using 3d6 with rolls of 6,1,6.  Charming: looking for Adventure ™ leads

The Corsairs elbow each other and mutter,"They look pretty tough. Why don't they do it."
"ask her, ask her!"

"Alright, alright!" one of them approach you,"Hmm, you seem real reliable. Alright, here's the scoop. The boss has big and not-so-secret crush on princess Claire. That's right, heir to the throne and also popular girl at our school. Unfortunately, the boss can't talk to her because her bodyguard said that to be her friend we got to do seven labors. And we, uh, we're not up for the challenge. Not a lot of kids are up for it, but you guys seem like a good team. If you cozy up to the princess, maybe you can direct her affections toward our boss, maybe."

“She’s not THAT popular.”

Frankly it was insulting to arrange such a pairing, but it would cause a bit of mayhem.

“I can’t speak solely for the others, but let me see if they are up for it.  What do you think the boss would pony up for a reward?”

"Don't know. But according to the rumors, each labor comes with its own reward. So he might just let you keep them if you succeed."
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“Ok, boys you leave this matter with me…”

Anthi stood up and went to collect all of her friends for a table talk.  A new quest beckoned and she already had an idea or two.

“Adventure time people, what do you say?”

"Adventure!" Sarah's eyes sparkle,"You know I'm always up for one. Especially if I can test out my new weapon." she said, making practice swings with her pin. Accidentally knocking out one of the Corsairs per usual.

"I'm always ready for some action," Dinkar said, coming in and taking a seat. "Especially where there's a princess involved."

"Imean, sure!" Jaffa was nodding, to show she agreed that adventure and friendship and helping people and doing stuff was a good time, and she wanted to make sure the others knew that, so she was going to keep nodding and wow she had so much energy right now! "But... weshould probably makesureto gograb ournewfriendNorbert first! We kindalefthim ontheship! Maybehecan helpusout!"