Board Thread:Roleplaying/@comment-10906938-20140514001728/@comment-11457306-20140627001713

(Call yourself whatever you like, MOS.  I will always know you as Man of Steak.)

Alyssa pulled her hood up over her head and walked down the plank to the dock, happy to be off the ship. Even with it in the harbor, the gentle roll of the deck had made her queasy. Memories of her last voyage surfaced and she pushed them away fiercely, along with the image of Raptor's face. She walked quickly over to the Smith's house and knocked on the door. When the woman opened it, she took the door and pushed it open, slipping inside un-invited. The Smith's wife let out a little cry and backed up. "Get out!  What do you want?  Get out or I'll scream for the guards!"

"Quiet, Seren.  It's me, Alyssa." She pulled her hood back. "You probably don't remember me."

"Gods!  You're one of the fugitives!  Oh gods!  Don't hurt me!" Seren backed away, reaching the table. Her hand fumbled for a kitchen knife.

Alyssa stepped forward and took it away from her, then swept the table clear of anything that could be used as a weapon.

"I'm not here to hurt you.  I only want to buy some of that potion you sold me before--the morning sickness potion."

Seren looked puzzled for a moment, then ran for a nearby shelf. She grabbed two bottles. "Here, take it.  Leave me alone!"

Alyssa took the two bottles and slipped them into the sack which still held the coin. Then she reached into her pocket and pulled out a smaller stone this time, an amethyst. She set it on the table. "Thank you, Seren.  I humbly apologize for the upset.  I must ask you to keep your silence.  If you break it, I'll be back, or one of my friends will.  Do I make myself clear?"

Seren squeaked and nodded vigorously. "I understand."

"Good.  I wouldn't want anything to happen to those two fine children of yours."

"Oh!" she cried. She grabbed onto Alyssa's arm--the bad one. Alyssa gasped in pain and her face twisted. Seren was even more frightened at the change in expression and she begged, "Please don't hurt my children!  Please!"

"Just keep silent.  We'll be gone soon and I won't trouble you further."

Alyssa left quickly. Seren ran to collect her children. Fortunately, Rustlief was hard at work and didn't check on his wife for another few hours.