You there, come out of the cold!

Everyone is welcome at the White Boar Inn. Pull up a chair and order a glass of our famous local mead, or if you're feeling ravenous, may we recommend our house special?

If it's lodging you're looking for, we have nice clean rooms with roaring fires. We also have lovely stables an will tend to your loyal stead.

Kick up your feat and enjoy laughter, conversation and the occasional traveling entertainer. We hope you enjoy your stay!

*A dark figure enters. A cloak shadows his face but the piercing green eyes glint out against the dark skin. He quietly walk over to the bar. His voice is deep*
I'll have a pint of your strongest.

*Jezreel, as he does with every new being to walk into the White Boar, watches Az-eal with keen interest from his booth in the corner*

*Smiles warmly at the newcomer - not at all phased by the mysterious appearance.*

Of course !! We have a local brew that'll warm ya right up.
*Fills up a wooden pint and merrily plops it on the table*
That'll be 10 copper pieces my good friend.

*Jezreel rises and approaches the bar, placing twenty copper pieces in front of Balin* And one for myself as well.

*Looks at the orc intently and picks up the pint. He raises it to the stranger, giving a half nod, and then walks over to a nearby table. He drops into the seat and with his foot pushes a chair over. Intending it for the Orc*

*Jezreel huffs a laugh, waiting for his drink from Balin before joining Az-eal at his table*

Make a dramatic entrance, expect a dramatic reception.

*he raises his pint to a toast, then sips*

*Chuckles darkly and sips as well*
I am not accustomed to strangers buying me a drink. But, thank you. What's is your name?

Jezreel. *he sets his pint aside, propping an elbow on the table* And yours, sir? *he gives Az-eal a respectful, deferential nod*

*Pulls his hood back, shaking out his long thick braids and displaying his black horns and red skin.*
Azzell. But call me Az.
*Sips again.* Are you a traveler or a local?

Traveler. *Jezreel takes careful note of Az-eal’s appearance* I am a traveler everywhere. Local nowhere. Yourself?

I assume the same can be said for most who enter here. I am no different. *Sips* What brings you here?

*Jezreel sits back, smiling a little* Biding my time. *he picks up his pint and swirls the liquid inside* You look like a man with business, hm?

*For a half moment, Az-eal's interest is stroked. But the feeling disappears almost as quickly as it comes. He is never one to ask more than is necessary.*
Business? You could say that. I am searching for someone.

Ah, myself as well, but I find it almost useless to look. So I wait. *he smiles* Your hunt for business or pleasure?

*Chuckles* Pleasure. She most certainly is.
You?

*Jez shrugs, smiling* A little of both, though mostly the latter. Have you been searching long?

*Can't help but smile. He lays his head on his hand lazily.*
No, never long. I am....trained....with certain skills that make finding her a simple matter.

*with obvious respect and deference* I’d expect nothing less from a god.

*Eyes widen minutely and he stares intently at Jezreel. A new interest and curiosity flickering. He chuckles*

A God? I've been complimented in many ways, but never compared to a diety. Am I really that intimidating? *He smirks coyly*

*Jez observes Az-eal carefully, but dares not push too hard, wary of how he might react* Not intimidating, sir, so much as your very visage commands respect. *testing the waters* Perhaps even worship in some circles.

*Wary*
Who are you, sir? A mere traveller, I feel, understates the person I'm sharing a drink with.

*inclining his head briefly* A mere scholar, sir, and humble servant. If I have overstepped myself, I apologize. *Jez could not look like less of a scholar as he picks up his pint and downs the rest of it.*

*Waves his hand at the comment.*
I never condemn a person who asks questions. Only those who think they know all answers. *Working to steer the questions away from him*
A scholar? I would not have guessed that. What is your field of study?

*with a knowing smile* Religion.