The events of the 19th of Sandstone, 1066Valania's amorous engravings and cold, dead eyes had finally creeped Rice out enough for one day. He dodged through the crowds and made his way topside, breathing a bit easier as he took in breaths of fresh air. He got a stare from Likot and Sergeant Pepper as they stood at the cliffs edge talking, and not one to be rude, he gave a little wave in their direction. Sergeant Pepper gave him a high wave back, and Rice had to smile just a little, giving a quick nod of his head.
He turned towards the shout that came from the southern gate. "Hoy! Bricklayer! I need to talk to you."
"Yes, Miss Rinsesilver?"
The Fisherdwarf stopped in front of him, giving a slow tug to the sleeve of her masterfully tailored suit. A small movement of her head, and there was a solid crack of her neck, followed by a little adjustment to her collar. "You're in luck, Rice Relicmastered, we have work for you. It seems there was a... large barrel of gems that turned up. A mystery, but we've made sure they've been put to good use. We - as a group - need more able-bodies laying bricks at construction site atop Dodik's. She's agreed that to hurry this... venture along, we'll need to open up to independent contractors. When can we expect your team?"
"Ma'am, I..." Rice coughed into his closed fist, lowering his eyes. "My group is actually currently busy, we have a few projects already, the most important - and longest running - on the list is finishing the retaining wall around the quar-, err, around the new lake, and second is-"
"RICE!"
Rice jumped, while Rinsesilver swiveled her head with a bored expression. Yellowbolted entered from the eastern gate, red faced and wide eyed. He rushed over, out of breath, glancing over his shoulder, "What the hell are you doing? Where are your men? Why aren't they at The Captain's construction site?"
"Because we're working on the retaining wall!" Rice responded, exasperated.
"Oh, no, no no... please, send at least a pair of masons! Stravitch is about to wake up, and he'll come out here first thing."
"No he won't," Rice said, frowning.
"I believe Master Bricklayer is correct," Rinsesilver said, "He'll probably drink some rum, eat some hardboiled eggs, drink a little more rum..."
"Take a nap, maybe eat some cat roast, have some beer, then come out," Rice finished for her. "It's not even two yet, I doubt he's stirred."
Yellowbolted closed his eyes, lips pulling back over his teeth in a grimmace. "He'll show up whenever the hell he wants, and I need workers there or he's going to break some of my ribs. If you don't give me workers, Rice, you're taking the lives of everyone at that construction site in your hands."
"Man, don't say that..."
"Their lives are in
YOUR hands, Rice."
"HEEEEY YOU GUYYS!"
The trio turned towards the happy child running their way, waving his hands above his head. Rice beamed a wide smile, stumbling as Grov tackled him about the middle, giving him a big hug. Chuckling, he ruffled the child's hair, and asked, "What are you doing out here, kiddo?"
"Goin' to feed the leopard!"
"...Uhhh, no. I'll tell you what, why don't we go find your pappa, and then we'll go talk to Nice Master Jools and maybe he'll let you help sometime."
"Okay!
"C'mon, let's go."
"You're making a BIG mistake, Mister Relicmastered," warned Rinsesilver.
"Oh, no, please, you're making a BIG mistake Rice," pleaded Vatek.
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OOC Stuff: This is how I pictured Jools when he opened that cabinet
Also, Groveller gets in through a high mixture of flattery and making an unorthodox character request. Well played!
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