::As you open the door the sights and sounds of a crowded common room assult your senses. Stale smell of dried blood drifts across your nose. Standing behind a black oak top bar top stands your host. Blacknd Rose nods as he sees you enter:: What can I get ye...? Room, Drink, a meal per chance...?

*sets myself at the far end of the bar*

a glass of brandy please. . . .*tosses a silver coin onto the table*

:eftly scooping up the coin he places it in a small strong box beneath the countertop. He pulls out a small bottle of Brandy and a goblet. He pours the brandy in goblet and slides it down along the bartop. He places the bottle back beneath the bartop:: enjoy the drink...

*looks down at the goblet and takes a deep sip. . . .raises head and shakes a bit, not used to such a strong type of brandy. . . sets the goblet down and pulls out a small folded paper setting it over the table*

by any chance, friend, do you know how I could find this fortress?

*pointing at a place on the paper which seems to be a hand drawn map of the realms*

::he pulls the paper closer to him to see it clearly. He shrugs and returns the paper to her.:: Im sorry my lady I do nae know the place. I hardly venture forth from these walls ::gesturing about him::

*pulls the hood of the cloak from my face revealing that I am a sir and not a miss*

well thank you anyway

*raises the glass and emties it setting it down again on the smooth wooden bartop*

Would you happen to have a room for the night?. . it seems to be getting dark out and I would rather travel in the early hours.

::His face remains placid at the sight of his face.:: My apologys sir. And as to a room yes I have rooms available. ::He reaches beneath the bartop and retrieves a small brass key and tosses it at the man.:: Up the stairs first door on your right. May you survive the night to see the morrow.

thank you sir

*tosses a few gold coins onto the table before retiring to the room*

::He takes the coins and places them in the small strong box, he takes out a rag and begins to wipe downt the bar in wait for the next patron::

*I walk up the staircase attemting to find the room. . . . .after several moments I find it and nlock the door with the key given by the barrtender*

*the door swings open and I move directly to the bed after closing and barring the door*

finally get some sleep. . . .

::Bursts into the room, flailing his arms in the air::

There's a two-for-one sale on cargo pants at SEARS!

:Exits as quickly as he came in...::

::chuckles lightly and continues to clean the bartop::

:bursts into the room, sword in hand:

Alright, where did the little bastard go!

:searches the common room:

Sorry to have disturbed you, but if you see this miserable cretin :shows picture: please hold him for me. He has a death to asnwer for. Thank you for your trouble.

:puts sword away, leaves the building:

::he shakes his head and discards the picture beneath the countertop and continues to wipe at the countertop::

:much later, returns with a soggy bag:

Thank you for your trouble, I didn't mean to scare anyone.

:tosses two golden coins on the counter, leaves:

::He raises an eyebrow and places the coins in the small strongbox returning to his thoughts::

*walks in from the staircase against the far wall garbed in a pair of black very wide leg jeans, a cap embroidered in flames, a heavy chain around my neck, and combat boots . . .I wear no shirt (revealing a slight build) seeing as I have just awoken from sleep . . .*

*I prop myself on the bar staring at the wall behind the bartender*

I need a cup of the strongest coffee you have. . . . . .and throw in a shot of brandy will ya?

*tosses a few misc. coins on the countertop*

::he shrugs reaches behind himself and grabs a pot of coffe that had been brewing. He reaches beneath the bartop and produces the bottle of brandy once more. He pours a small amount in a shot glass and some of the coffee into a styrophom cup and places it in front of the man. He takes the coins off the bartop and places them in the strongbox beneath the counter:: So it seems you have survived the night... well enjoy the drinks...

very much appreciated sir. . .*mixes the shot of brandy in with the coffee and downs it. . .then I raise my head and make an odd face as it burns all the way down*

how much for the entire pot and a few more shots?

*walks into the bar quietly, the bottom of her slightly ragged cloak waves in the breeze made as she walks. her head aimed towards the ground, then she looks up at Rose*
*Takes a seat at the bar, and, in a soft, shy voice, askes for the strongest stuff you've got...*
"I need it...."