[Day 2, EN] Drunken Huntsmen [Open-ish]

[Theomore Tullison]

[There's something specific I (and Theomore) have in mind to achieve here, so while others could drop by and share a tankard of ale, Benjen will have Theo's attention.]

Some might call it mere chance that Theomore finds the man he was looking for drinking here, oh for certain, chance had the man be here right when it suited his purposes, but it was forewarning rather than happenstance that made him go seek out Ser Benjen here and now. "
Ser Benjen, my good old friend!"
He puts up his most winning smile as he spots the man, not a hard man to spot in any case, using the oldest trick in the book when approaching the man he most certainly do not consider a friend;
he envisions last night under the stars, the warmth of lady Sofia, smiles could be faked, a man knowing what to look for could spot the difference. But the smile brought forth from such wonderful memories was real.

He had broken lances with this man and shared an ale afterwards enough times to allow himself to talk like this, at least in a setting such as this. "
Had any luck in the hunt today?"

[Reader]

Ser Benjen Frey, the imposing "
Ferocious Frey"
was a man who'd acquitted himself well at the lists in countless tourneys and even better in the chaos of the melee.

He sat with a pack of his baying men-at-arms, and grunted in response.

"
It'll take better than a boar to scratch me, House Tully's guests will eat well tonight! I'm sure between House Tullison and House Tully we'll show the worth of the Riverlanders."


This earns a raucous cheer from his men, Benjen thumping one of them on the shoulder playfully to punctuate his point.

"
Now, we drink to celebrate!"

[Theomore Tullison]

"
Now, that I can certainly drink to as well!"
Theomore declares. Ordering a beer for himself...and for Ser Benjen also. Taking a seat next to the other knight, even if a polite smile to a man-at-arms might be needed to free it up. "
Boar, eh? Seems you ought to include the Freys in that roster good ser."


Amiable as Theo might seem, he had a mind to get the furious frey into some furious trouble.

OOC: On the clock, so off we go.
[url=iniative][/url]: 4d6 10
Disposition: unfriendly DR6 (+2 deception, -4 persuasion)
Objective: As per pm
Intrigue Defense: 10
Composure: 9

[Reader]

"
And what kind of prey were you seeking during the hunt?"
asks Ser Benjen, darkly as he cracks his knuckles, pretending to be preparing for an arm-wrestle with one of his name, but in reality attempting to throw his weight around in characteristic fashion.

Initiative: [url=Status (Initiative)][/url]: 4d6 21
Disposition: Indifferent DR4
Objective: As per pm
Intrigue Defence: 9
Composure: 9
Action: [url=Persuade (Intimidate)][/url]: 5d6k3 13 - influence 3

[Theomore Tullison]

"
Nothing quite so grand as boar, ser, no."
Theomore smiles, making sure to drink less with each sip than his counterpart, and certainly not more often. "
I had the pleasure of the company of a lady, and a gallant knight as I hope I can call myself cannot allow a lady to risk come to harm. Instead we fished in the Tumblestone."


iniative: 10
Disposition: unfriendly DR6 (+2 deception, -4 persuasion)
Objective: As per pm
Intrigue Defense: 10
Composure: 9

Action: [url=Shield of Reputation][/url]: 4d6 22, his disposition improves one step.

[Reader]

"
Ha, let's all stick to what we're good at, leave the real beasts to me!"
The words are said without malice as Ser Theomore's charm - and the ale - begin to take effect.

Initiative: Status (Initiative): 4d6 21
Disposition: Amiable DR3
Intrigue Defence: 9
Composure: 9
Action: [url=Persuade (Intimidate)][/url]: 5d6k3+1 15
Influence = 6 - 6 = 0

[Theomore Tullison]

"
Oh, perhaps I shall have the honor of joining you for a boar hunt at some other time? Not much game in the mountains, aside from wild goats and clansmen I fear. A boar would be a refreshing change."
Theomore prefers not to leave an impression that he's a weakling, though to play upon the Frey's sense of self is a good idea still. "
But there's another type of prey, rarely so fierce as boar, but even more enjoyable to catch if you know what I mean."
A blink and a smile is all Theomore offers, hoping that Benjen is a man like any other.

iniative: 10
Disposition: unfriendly DR6 (+2 deception, -4 persuasion)
Objective: As per pm
Intrigue Defense: 10
Composure: 9

Action: [url=Deceptive Taunt][/url]: 5d6k4+5 18
2 DoS for 6 influence, 3 damage to composure after DR.

[Reader]

"
Ha, I'd wager I can conquer those opponents better too!"


Initiative: Status (Initiative): 4d6 21
Disposition: Amiable DR3
Intrigue Defence: 9
Composure: 6 (9)
Action: Consider

[Theomore Tullison]

"
Oh, I doubt that..."
Theomore's smile, for once, is one showing his own feelings of superiority, though his voice hides the real malice behind it. If you only knew what I and your betrothed did last night...., soon to be formerly betrothed if he had his way, but that this man could possibly top Theomore's exploits in the conquest of the ladies, hah! He allows his eyes to dart towards the serving girl. "
See the pretty one? She knows all the tricks, you do not work the inn at Riverton looking like that without having a small host of men seeking what's beneath her skirts every night. A hard catch to be sure."


iniative: 10
Disposition: unfriendly DR6 (+2 deception, -4 persuasion)
Objective: As per pm
Intrigue Defense: 10
Composure: 9

[url=Deceptive Taunt][/url]: 5d6k4+5 16
2 DoS for 6 influence, 3 damage to composure after DR.

[Reader]

"
Ha, I can catch any maid, just wait 'til she sees me fight in the tourney."


Benjen looks across at the serving maid, leering unpleasantly.

Initiative: Status (Initiative): 4d6 21
Disposition: Amiable DR3
Intrigue Defence: 9
Composure: 3 (9)
Action: [url=Persuade (Intimidate)][/url]: 7d6k3+1 15
Results = 2 DoS = 6 - 6DR = 0

[Theomore Tullison]

"
Are your charming manners in such a state of disrepair that you will require to show off at the field of glory to get a girl to spread her legs?"
Theomore smiles teasingly.

iniative: 10
Disposition: unfriendly DR6 (+2 deception, -4 persuasion)
Objective: As per pm
Intrigue Defense: 10
Composure: 9

Action: [url=Deceptive Taunt][/url]: 5d6k4+5 22
3 DoS for 9 influence, 6 damage to composure after DR.

[Reader]

Result: Defeat, Ser Benjen is taunted in to doing something he shouldn't... Benjen's disposition towards Ser Theomore falls to dislike (shield of reputation wears off, taunt drops disposition by one rank). Please record this.

"
No time like the resent then, no man may doubt my prowess on or off the field. Another round of drinks for luck..."

[Theomore Tullison]

"
Ah, yes, luck, you'll be needing that."
Theomore japes, deciding it's time for stronger things than ale to be brought to the table. The rest of the night, until he retires, he enjoys the fruits of his labor, and tries to enjoy the banter with Benjen and his men. Flirting enough with the serving girl to make it almost impossible for Benjen to get her attention, hopefully putting him into the suitably drunk and frustrated mood Raff wanted him in. Raff wouldn't say what he had in mind, but Theo had his suspicion..and if it held up, one could only hope someone would intervene.

Somewhere into all of this, Ser Theomore may have, apparently beginning to sink deep into his cups, uttered certain words about how his nephew had said something to the effect of "
showing geezers like Lord Charlton that there is no place for old men such as he in the tourney"


[url=Deception-Bluff][/url]: 5d6k4+3 22

[I believe /scene and to be continued with Raff in the next time slot is in order.....]

[Reader]

[OOC: oh indeed. /scene]

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