[FIN Oba] Surprise! ~ Saraf & Issaly ~

[Orpheus Solon]

SwordOfTheDarkOnes

"Well, the offer stands." Vanna said before hopping to her feet, hands slamming down on the table, "Another round, barkeep!" She called out to the one working behind the counter. The man waved a hand at her as though in acknowledgement before moving to get more drinks. Grinning Vanna settled back in and said, "This round is on me."

Saraf shook his head and said, "Have fun with your partying but make sure you're actually in shape to go back to work at the end of leave this time, Vanna. Last time we had to carry you back to your mount and make it carry you back to camp." A comment that had both Dhani and Jess chuckling a bit.

Looking over at Issaly he said, "We will hang out a while longer. After that I will drop you off back at my mother's place if that is what you wish? Or anywhere else you might want to go." better then just leaving him to wander around and get lost on his own. He was turning over a new leaf after all and that meant being helpful no matter what... and since he didn't feel the same old anger toward Issaly any longer he felt he could actually help the kid out.  

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Issaly paused as he realized that he didn't know with whom his elder brother was staying...uh oh. "Uhm...have you heard of a Oban Nobel who has a shifter healer and...I think a Matorian youth living with them? My elder brother Incanthis. Who was taken a long time ago...he's here in Oba for a little while longer."

The youth hummed as he thought about it. "He and his partner....Aybee...I think. Their leaving within the month and I'm going to travel with them to get home safer." he nodded. Would Saraf have bothered to keep such information in mind?  

[Orpheus Solon]

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Saraf seemed to think on it for a moment, trying to recall if he knew such a man. He was coming up with a blank as far as names went but he'd swear that he at least heard of such a thing before. Mostly the whole 'Oban noble taking in odd strays' bit. He'd keep that bit of wording to himself though as he was sure there were those it would offend. Some members of the group giving a slight wince at the mention of Issaly's brother being 'taken' but Saraf didn't really react. No reason to act all shocked and dismayed, it was just the way things were in Oba for the longest time. Things had changed and that was that in the eyes of most.

"I don't really know the names myself but I am sure we could probably figure it out. There are quite a few people from the Outcast Unit around on leave so I am sure that one of them has to know... though getting information out of them might prove interesting." That being the nice way to put it as he looked across the group at the table, all of which were deep in their cups save for Saraf who'd only had one and Issaly who wasn't allowed any.

"You're leaving soon then? You will say goodbye to my mother I assume?" He wanted to say 'this time' but again, he was trying to choose the best words since he was doing his best to be nice these days. He wanted to do better, to be better, and he knew that all started with the way that he worded things. Not to mention that he'd never heard the end of it if he picked on the kid.  

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Issaly nodded. "Of course!!! I want to thank her for letting Ullyee and the other sleep in her garden...as well as for the amazing lunch we had." he smiled sweetly. Then blinked as he looked around. "So...should we look for someone who looks..." he thought of the right word. "Lucid?"  

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Saraf gave a nod of his head, "Good." He was glad to hear that this time around that the boy would be going back to his mother's place to talk with the woman. He needed to talk with her, say goodbye, and as Issaly had said he needed to thank her. It was good to hear since that meant that his mother wouldn't be heart broken this time around. Or at least not as heart broken since she would likely still be saddened by him leaving regardless if he said something about it or not since she cared for him so much.

Giving a bit of a laugh Saraf said, "Well, the idea of finding a lucid person at the moment won't go well. At least not in a bar. That doesn't mean that one of these drunks won't know who it is that you're looking for."  

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Issaly nodded as he looked around. Seeing a few that seemed a bit...lighter...at least from what his eyes and instincts were telling him. Then there were those that...well. He shifted closer to the group he was with. Darker. They really seemed like they'd take advantage of any sort of situation. He looked to Saraf.

"Know a good place to start?"  

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Saraf looked around for a moment, picking up the mug that was brought to him as refills were handed out. Let's see then, where to start? There were a few members of the Outcast Unit in the bar at the moment. They were in various states of drunkenness due to the fact that they were celebrating the fact that they had time off. It wasn't that often that they came into town and when they did it was always like this. Finding someone that would have the information and wasn't drunk enough to forget it would be a touch difficult but he felt that they could do it.

After a moment he said, "Alright, I see a place where we can start." He took another sip of his drink before getting to his feet, looking at the three members of the unit that he was sitting with, and said, "Behave yourselves the best that you can... by which I mean don't get arrested. I expect you all to make it back to where we are supposed to be meeting at the end of leave in one piece." He gave them a wave them moved to lead the way to where another member of the unit was sitting at the bar. He was a lithe Oban who was presently doing shots with another man that appeared as though he was Oban as well, though with just a touch of Matorian in him given the orange eyes a fin ears.

Motioning to the full Oban he said, "This is Seaen. A tracker for our unit. If anyone knows the one you're looking for I'm sure he will." Provided he hadn't done so many shots that he couldn't even recall his own name.  

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Issaly followed after Saraf, Therus was smart to stay hidden as he kicked a few wayward hands from within his masters braid. Made it look like the braid moved with Issaly's movements. As they got closer to the male Issaly gave a small bow. "Hi. I'm trying to figure out who a Oban noble...that has a water male as well as a shifter healer living with them...My elder brother is the healer. I'm suppose to meet up with him...but he never gave me a name..."

Next time he should ask.  

[Orpheus Solon]

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Seaen looked up from what he was doing to stare for a moment at Issaly, seemingly sizing up the Shifter, before looking passed him to where Saraf stood. Seeing that he wasn't just some random stranger asking him he felt a bit more comfortable with the idea of being helpful. Turning slightly he took another shot, not wanting to fall behind his friend, and said, "A Oban that keeps a Water Tribesman and a Shifter, hm? I'm not gonna say it with any sort of authority but if I had to guess... perhaps the Lord of Janarim? You know, the one that Vanna had a thing for until she realized he was playing for the other team?"

Saraf thought about it for a moment then said, "Lord Laofay? Really?" He gave a humming sound. That one had a few titles but they knew him best as the Lord of Janarim because of Vanna and the way that she'd fawned over him for a time. She learned about the one he was with though and had moved on after a mourning period of a weekend's worth of drinking.

Nodding Seaen said, "That's the one. Though from what I heard it's more like he's got two adopted sons from the Water Tribe and it's one of those sons that is keeping the Shifter as his personal healer. Must be sickly or something."  

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Sickly. That didn't sound good... "But...my brother said they were leaving Oba soon...would it really be wise--wait. Adopted sons. Wow." he blinked in slight awe. Wondering who this male was. A sudden shout of 'LAOFAY GET YOUR OABAN HIDE OVER HERE!!!' Had him turning to look at the scariest person he's seen in Oba yet. The male looked like a Janarim...forget being the Lord of them...

"Are you sure he isn't one?" Issaly whispered as he looked at Saraf.

Laofay was indeed on the other side of the tavern. Orrio at his side, like always. The slender hybrid letting his gaze slid across the room as he scanned for a threat. Issaly felt something akin to a feral prezi land on him, the small healer jumped to look over at the hybrid. Orrio blinked once, smiled then muttered something to Laofay.  

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Seaen turned to look in the direction of the yelling, then gave a laugh, "Praise be onto On'os! It seems that your meeting with the Lord of Janarim is all but destine, little Shifter!" He lifted a shot glass, saluting Issaly with it, before throwing it back. Now that Issaly knew who he was looking for and the guy was nearby it seemed that Seaen was no longer needed. As such his attention was back on the shots before him, more of which had been poured while he was distracted.

Saraf looked down at Issaly, toward Lord Laofay, then back again as he said, "Are you going to approach him then? As terrifying as he is he must have a soft spot if he's going to go around adopting those of a different tribe as well as take in stray healers."

Giving him a pat on the shoulder he said, "You don't have to do much. Just ask him if he is in fact the one that has your brother. It's just a yes or no question so it should be easy enough to accomplish." He wasn't sure that he would want to deal with such a person. Of late he'd left the more powerful Lords and Ladies to their thing while he stuck to the Outcast Unit, having given up on the idea of becoming a General in the army some time back. That was all just too much stress for Saraf and never allowed him to be anything more then a harsh, unfriendly beast.  

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Issaly was a little at ease, knowing Saraf was right there. He looked up to the elder. "Right...simple..." he looked back to the noble who was now walking to the barkeep. The graceful hybrid at his side leaned on the counter. Facing outward, Issaly felt as if the elder was watching him. He didn't know why...but it was there. He slowly walked up. "E-excuse me!"

Laofay nodded to the barkeep before turning to look down at the tiny shifter who spoke up to him. The big male slowly turned to look down at Issaly. "You're a bit small for me little one..."

Next to him Orrio snorted at Issaly's face. The shifter quickly recovered to shake his head. "N-n-no!!! I...uhm..." he floundered a little.  

[Orpheus Solon]

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Saraf watched as Issaly approached the one that possibly had his brother in his care. It took the boy a bit to speak up... only to have the big man turn down what he thought was a come on? He gave a bit of a snort. The guy seemed to think rather highly of himself, didn't he? Something that he kept to himself by biting the inside of his cheek to behave himself.

He waited to see what Issaly would do in response... but what he did was basically nothing. It seemed he was flustered by the response which meant that he might not get anywhere. He shook his head then said, "He's looking for his brother. Information he's gathered says you might know where he is. Issaly, tell him your brother's name. If he doesn't know the name we will head on our way and try to find someone else to ask."  

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Issaly squeaked before he nodded. "R-right! Did you know a healer Shifter by the name of Incanthis?"

There was a tense moment. Laofay's gaze was trained on the warrior beside the tiny shifter. He tilted his head slightly as if thinking about the name. "I do...he's the partner to one of my sons. They'll be leaving for travel soon...why do you want to know?"

Issaly felt a bit intimidated, but he didn't let that stop him. "I'm his baby brother. I saw him earlier. He didn't tell me where he lived, all the excitement and everything. I was told I could travel with him...safety in numbers. I came here with a caravan..." he trailed off as he realized there wasn't a ounce of reaction from the other.

Behind Laofay a slender hand slid over the bigger male's. "Lao...love. He looks exactly like Incan...be nice to the little one. Yes. We do know Incanthis, he should be back home with Aibe and the young beasts they look after. Did you need us to escort you back to our home?"

Issaly nodded. "I don't mean to intrude."

"Nonsense. Incanthis quickly became family to us, by extension that means you as well...Saraf. Captian of the Outcast Unit, yes I know of you. Your mother is well spoken of in my circles. Thank you for looking out for the little one." Laofay said as he looked to Saraf.

Issaly let out a squeak as Therus poked him. "Right! My beasts are back at Saraf's home...we'd have to stop by and get them. I can't leave without saying goodbye to Ms. Emi."  

[Orpheus Solon]

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"Vice Captain. Jinx... ahh... Captain Ferrin, he's still in charge." As much as the man complained about 'wanting a vacations from all the idiots in his charge'. Everyone knew that such comments were just his way of showing... whatever was akin to affection in Jinx's mind. The group was made of outcasts, ex-criminals, and weirdos... and Jinx was every one of those things wrapped into one. He was in charge and Saraf preferred it that way for the time being.

Giving a nod he the said, "I appreciate such kind words about my mother." He knew there were some that weren't the biggest fan of Emi or Saraf given her past and who Saraf's father was, as well as circumstances of his birth, but hearing that she was well spoken of in at least some circles... it was good to hear. That was what she deserved.

"Is there no way you can give him directions to your homestead? I can assure you that I won't stop by or bother you in any manner. In fact I can step away so as not to over hear if you prefer." That way at least they wouldn't be dragging the Janarim Lord and his companion away from whatever it was that brought them to the Janarim's Skull this evening.