[These guys are doubtlessly drunk, pisswater thick enough in their blood to give them a constant countenance of looking at at least three of any given person at all times. The one turned to Solomon most attentively sways in his seat, holding onto his sweating glass of cheep beer as if it can steady him.
No one readily answers the pristine (by comparison, at least) newcomer's initial query, but the scarred man throws his arms open in drunken jubilation when the beast's demise is cordially announced.
He laughs, breath rancid and teeth blackened - but at least he still has some. His companions aren't so blessed. Maybe that's why he's their leader?] Tani doesn't look like much, but he can sure surprise you!
[He'd used his moniker, thanks for the consideration, Solomon.] You look too frail to be wandering in the swamps - take care, buddy. There won't always be someone to save you! [One of the men makes some sort of mean middle school homo comment about Solomon, to which another... and Takasugi... snickers.]
No need to linger any longer than you'd like. [A coin purse thuds in front of Takasugi; he takes it without delay and stands.] I'm afraid I'm also occupied, so I'll be departing as well.
[The leader scoffs, something about not knowing how to have a good time, but ultimately turns back to his buddies with no more than a gruff wave.
Which leaves Takasugi and Solomon to leave as a pair. Stepping out into the night, Takasugi chooses lighting his pipe over initiating conversation. After all, Solomon 'has somewhere to be'.]
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No one readily answers the pristine (by comparison, at least) newcomer's initial query, but the scarred man throws his arms open in drunken jubilation when the beast's demise is cordially announced.
He laughs, breath rancid and teeth blackened - but at least he still has some. His companions aren't so blessed. Maybe that's why he's their leader?] Tani doesn't look like much, but he can sure surprise you!
[He'd used his moniker, thanks for the consideration, Solomon.] You look too frail to be wandering in the swamps - take care, buddy. There won't always be someone to save you! [One of the men makes some sort of mean middle school homo comment about Solomon, to which another... and Takasugi... snickers.]
No need to linger any longer than you'd like. [A coin purse thuds in front of Takasugi; he takes it without delay and stands.] I'm afraid I'm also occupied, so I'll be departing as well.
[The leader scoffs, something about not knowing how to have a good time, but ultimately turns back to his buddies with no more than a gruff wave.
Which leaves Takasugi and Solomon to leave as a pair. Stepping out into the night, Takasugi chooses lighting his pipe over initiating conversation. After all, Solomon 'has somewhere to be'.]