Yes, find out more about each other

"I'd like that too" you say as a smile tepidly crosses your face "I never really got to see life outside the Cathedral, and I got so messed up, I didn't really have time to stop and look around."

"Well, you got the time now, dear. Come on, let's quit hiding from the world over here in the corner, see if we can get you something at the bar."

Gilzra was exceedingly patient with you, for being a complete stranger. Only Doolyn showed you as much, that you can clearly recall.

"Grupper" She called to the dwarf as she pulled a few coins out of her purse. "What do you have in your special collection? My new friend here needs a rainbow after a heavy storm"

"I got just the thing. Same for you?"

"Ooh, yes please!" She replies. The two of you take seats next to each other, waiting for this undisclosed special treat. Two matching bottles were placed in front of you, the corks quickly removed.

"Two rainbows. Enjoy" it was a tanned, aged wrapper over a dark brown glass. In burgandy print, it read "Sweet Love of Veserae"

"Hoo baby" Gilzra patted your shoulder gently "this is supposed to be some special stuff. Linthalian mead."

"That's where Maiden Tea comes from, right?"

"Thats what they're most famous for, ya, but that place has some of the most bountiful farmland in all of T'sara." She picked up her bottle and held its neck out, waiting for you. With a gentle clink, you both take a sip. Your first thought is how far better it is than the ritualistic wine used back home. It was quite sweet, but also a depth of taste you didn't fully expect. The **** in it was also strong, something that's incredibly new to you. Your new friend on the other hand was more used to the booze, but still clearly found it delectable.

"Ohhhh, that's better than good right there" Gilzra let out, looking at her bottle, before looking at you "Might be all downhill from here Demetria, enjoy every sip."

There was quiet a pleasant fog that was settling in quickly; your first time feeling towards intoxication. "Hey, I got a question" You ask out of the blue "What do you do, exactly? Are you, like, an adventurer or something?"

"You betcha, darling." She smiled "I'm not a part of the Pathfinders Guild or anything like that. I've traveled around the world though. Solved a few problems. Trudged through a few dungeons. I think of myself of as an investigator who's tracked down a few bounties."

"Wow" you let out earnestly "You must have a pretty fascinating life."

"Well aren't you sweet? There's been ups and downs. Like yourself, I started off with a pretty strong down."

"What happened?"

"I wasn't much older than you are now. I had to leave my entire life behind me, being on the run. Cultists give up on ya after a while, but crime families aren't the type to forget. They make examples out of the likes of you and me. That wasn't the example I wanted to be. Nobody got what they wanted there, but at least I got to live. Found me some good friends, saw what I was made outa, took me under their wing."

"So, are you doing the same thing now? Taking me under yours?"

She smiled. "Now that's a mighty fine idea. There'll be some convincing to do on my end, but don't you worry about that. I'll turn them around. Speaking of which..."

She looked past you, towards the door "There's one of them now. Gleddrix." She pointed to a human around your age. Lean, strapped in a leather vest that stopped at his sboulders, exposing the sinews of his muscled arms, used extensively in his bow. His brown hair was a bit of a mess, and he seemed **** to have his burgeoning facial hair touch all the way across his face, no matter how scragly. "He's good people. You should go talk to him. You'll have him wrapped around your finger in no time."

"What?" You ask, surprised by what she's implicitly suggesting "Why do you say that?"

"Cause I see how he looks at me." She pushes the key towards you again "Don't over think it. He's a cute boy with a good heart and who wants you. Can't ask for much more than that."