Posts from Pursuit of the Sun 1.2

you can gather a small group, break into the house of one of the homeless people that Yaschur kills, and spend the night there. What will he do? We are stronger. And if he calls the guard, we'll persuade him with magic.

—...Spirit, perhaps. However, at the moment, it can be cured with a different potion, —he raises his mug of beer, —so if your supplies are limited, I wouldn't waste them on freeloaders like me.

So, I want to go to a fist-fighting tournament...
Yeah, but it's his money...

Sandar and Aidan watch in silence as Hargon and the girl who approached him have a conversation. The sorcerer initially mistook her for a courtesan, but it seems he was wrong.
- I think we should go wash up, and then find a place to rest, - said the blond, finishing his second mug. - Guys, do you happen to know where there's a good inn around here? One with reasonable prices, and where we don't have to sleep on straw.

- Well, come on, buddy, tell me quickly... Who are you, how many of you are there, what are you doing to people, and most importantly... WHY are you doing it???
- I think we need to search the house... - addressed to the guards.
- To see what they're putting in the beer "out of the goodness of their hearts" and so on...
- What are we going to do with the woman, Arno? Are we going to chase after her? Although, I guess we won't catch her now...

Visibly cheered up, Ottar got out of bed, tidied himself up, greeted Augur, and went to the master's bathhouse gym.

Fortunately for them, Arno managed to confuse the illiterate guards by showing them papers with seals, and no further questions are asked of the preachers. One of the soldiers points to a charred skeleton, nodding at Voldemar. He believes.
While they search the house and examine the bodies, the frightened wretch pleads:
--Just take me away from here, I'll tell you everything! They're watching!

- A mutual exchange is never a waste of time, so I propose that in exchange for a potion, you answer a few of my questions. - He picks up writing implements, as is his habit. - So... If someone in your presence spoke very disrespectfully about the Void, would that offend you, or not? What is your attitude towards betrayal - are you capable of forgiving it, or do you consider it unacceptable? There could be many examples - a comrade who strikes from behind, an unfaithful spouse, a quest giver who deliberately deceives. How do you plan to raise your children if you have them in the future, or perhaps you already have them and can share your current experience? Is there a color in the palette of life that warms your heart more than others? - He glances at the mug of beer in his interlocutor's hand. - In your opinion, how would your existence change if alcohol and any alternatives to it were no longer available in the world? How many times can you do push-ups from the floor? If you're interested, I can do about five, but with great difficulty. Hmm... I suppose you don't care about appearance or social status, so we won't talk about that. Then, the last question - have your views ever changed radically? If so, please tell me what caused it.

- Here, na-na-na-na-na, - listening to the emo man's answers, Zuricha hummed an unusual melody to herself; something reminded her of a grasshopper near which a cockroach in armor was bustling about. - If perspectives change once, they can change again - perhaps in the future, when you look in the mirror, you will see a cheerful old man with a joyful smile on his face! - She hands him an Euthymia and a Panacea, and also reminds the universe that she already parted with one dose of Panacea before visiting the city. - I will be extremely curious to know where the path of life that you are following will lead your mind, so don't get sick! Thank you for your answers!

-- In the tavern, for a silver coin, you can rent a room where two people can fit, -- advises Sigiber.

-- My friend, I might be able to help you with a job, -- Thorstein gives Sandar a sign -- it's not for outsiders to hear. -- Of course, it depends on what you can do.

—I won't argue with you. —Hargen shrugs and takes the reward. —If the Void wants to play with my mind, so be it. Thank you too, and... good luck, I guess. —He concludes with another swig from his mug, then turns to his drinking companions: —So, do we need to register for the tournament in advance, or can we just show up at the appointed time?

- Arigato! - After saying goodbye with the experimental magic word, Zurik leaves the tavern and goes to wander around the city in search of an artist.

No one in particular, but she will still look for some traveler who doesn't look like a complete fool.

aren't we synchronized with Revoist? I don't know what time it is for them.

I beg you, put me in the most secure cell!!! (c) I don't remember who said it from the movie "The Master and Margarita"...

- We'll take you, we'll take you, don't worry. Who was that woman who was with you? The leader? I have a feeling she's a witch!

- You look around here, and I'll keep watch, - said to Arno.
- Who knows where that bitch went and who she might bring here.
- I think it's better not to linger here.
 
He goes outside and looks in the direction where the woman ran.

Now he understands... tentacles are not just some kind of deformity! They are the highest form of limbs! It's a pity that nature mostly gives them to various creatures from dark caves.

- Yes, something is wrong with my mind, - admitted Ottar. - I had terrible nightmares today. I need to fix it... I mean, my sanity. I think that if I get my brain in order, the rest of my body will also improve. 

The brain... But what if they don't study brains at the Academy, but eat them? Or maybe they study them first, and then eat them... I don't trust these scientists! But they are still better than hermits. 

-- No-no-no! Not the leader... Yes-yes! We can't linger here.
The back alley is empty. Arno emerges from the shack, clutching a vial of unknown liquid in his hand. He's holding up well for a man who was stabbed in the stomach – even too well: a bloodthirsty smile, a springy step, and fire in his eyes.
-- I think that's all the evidence. It's a shame that one escaped – she's probably raising the alarm in that snake pit right now. We need to finish them off. Tonight. Do you understand?! -- he suddenly shouts at the guards, who jump.
-- We need to cordon off the area.