Nickolas sighs in relief as the mercenary accepts his proposal. The only thing left to do is to leave the real haggling to the professionals, and hopes Thedric does a much better job of handling deals as his reputation implies.
When the man gets up and moves toward Nickolas, arms spread wide as if looking for a hug. Nickolas sighs once more.
"What happens in a tavern stays in a tavern..." he mutters to himself.
Nickolas accepts the hug and returns it, although somewhat awkwardly. After the "hugging" was over, Nickolas opens his pouch to give Yagiz the
50 gold coins for the initial trip.
"We should leave at once. While we may not arrive until somewhat past midnight, I trust such trips are not uncommon for men," Nickolas glances at the two ladies before continuing,
"and women of your caliber."Nickolas then leaves the backroom and reenters the main tavern hall. The knight heads straight for the tavern keeper, lays down
10 gold coins on the table, and whispers his proposition. Nickolas attempts to be discreet about this action.
- Proposition:
"I ask that my identity remain hidden and anonymous. This gold is incentive for you to keep silent about my actions here and to play ignorant of the Mercenary's company's whereabouts for one week. Maybe I'll repay the favor when all this is over, and I'll invite my buddies here for a celebration party."
After his request, without waiting for a reply, Nickolas walked out of the tavern and got on his horse, waiting for Yagiz's group to be fully prepared as they set out to Yaragar...
[Nickolas' story continues in Yaragar.]* * *
Summary:* * *
Nickolas
loses 50 gold, giving it to Yagiz as incentive.
Nickolas takes an action to help conceal his "hiring" of the mercenary company, and for the Tavern Keeper not to know of their new whereabouts. Nickolas
uses 10 gold to assist in this action.
Edit Note: Removed "Possible" actions. They are now confirmed.