Open [The Rearing Stallion] A toast to a new beginiing.

[Runick Torian]

52nd of Fall A.V. 512

Rune had spent most of his day getting everything straight in the city. He was exhausted but as soon as he could he found the nearest tavern. The streets were crowded. Small pushes and shoves buffeted him as he walked. He finally made it to a tavern and looked up at its name.

"'The Rearing Stallion"? Sounds like a fun place," He said to no one and walked through the door.

He surveyed the crowd. It was a melting pot of people. He found a perfect seat to observe the entrance. He bought himself an Ale gallon and mug, went to the table, and sat.

Rune raised his mug. "A toast to my new life!" he said to himself.

He gulped down his mug, set it down, refilled it, and tried to forget his past life, but he could never truly forget.

[Maeva]

Celebrations have started early. Maeva mused from her barstool. At the tavern, you were never far from someone either drowning their sorries or toasting to their joy -- but it was still slightly light outside. She leaned forward a little, to see if she could spot the source of the voice who had toasted to a new beginning for himself (they usually had plenty of drinks to spare, she had learnt). Ignoring the usual locals, she spotted a young man sitting beside the entrance. She scouted around the room quickly, before returning her attention back to the stranger. She made a note of his appearance; nope, I don't think I've bedded you. Yet. That made her smile - new prey, as it were. She guessed that his age was early twenties; not too young, but not old enough to to be suspicious of a young woman approaching him a bar - or at least she hoped, anyway. Finally, she finished her remaining wine and slid off her stool. As she walked up to the stranger by the door, a couple of men looked in her direction, and one of them whistled. She ignored the sound, but it did make her smirk to herself. "And what are you celebrating?" She asked, sliding into the seat opposite the newcomer, "A fresh start, I presume?"

[Runick Torian]

Rune lay back in his chair eyes closed. He was running from the past, the things he's done, the things he's seen, the enemies that stalked him, friends who had helped him. All he wanted was to forget it all, but he knew he couldn't, shouldn't.

"And what are you celebrating?A fresh start, I presume?"

Rune opened his eyes to see a woman now seated in front of him. She had lips as red as blood and hair as black as coal."Well, I guess that's what I'm hear for. This place and others like it always make feel at home. I love and hate it here," Rune said. He grabbed the mug took a couple of drinks. " If you think I'm just another drunk who spends his days and nights here, you seem to be mistaken. It's rare for me to get more than a mug of ale," He continued as he kicked up his feet onto the table." If your willing to listen, I'll tell you my story. Oh!" he said jumping back into sitting position putting his hands on the table, "My name's Rune, and yours?"

[Maeva]

His reaction puzzled Maeva for a few seconds; his statement that he wasn’t the ‘usual’ type to hang around in a bar seemed a little defensive. And unnecessary. Calm down, I was making conversation, not mugging you. She thought, a little bemused. ”Love it and hate it,” she said, her head tilted a little to the side, ”Why is that?” She set her win glass down, and carefully wiped the red stain of lipstick from the rim. She smiled a little as he introduced himself, ”I’m Maeva. So are you from around here?” She guessed not; or at least, he really wasn't the sort to spend time at the tavern, baring in mind it was her usual hang out.

[Alari]

Facing the cold winds of fall Alari searched Syliras for shelter. After a few blocks she found herself standing in front of a building marked "The Rearing Stallion". After a few moments of thought she decided that it's best if she bought a pint of ale to get through the day. The contrast of warmth inside and cold outside was inviting.

She scanned the crowd for any potential trouble as she made her way through the tavern. Alari noticed the lonely man in the corner raising his mug to himself.A man of his age and appearance didn't seem threatening enough. She then made her way across to him, but in the corner of her eye she noticed someone who had the same idea.
She gracefully moved through the crowd before taking an empty chair in front of the man before Alari could.

She watched as they spoke then decided to buy them both a drink. A nice conversational starter, free drinks and a celebration to kick off a new start in this city. "three mugs of ale please" Alari called out to one of the bar maids.
Standing there waiting for a minute or two, she was presented with three mugs set on the table before her. With great haste she picked them up and made her way over to the tow at the table.

"What are we celebrating tonight?" Alari smiled at the two strangers as she set her mugs on the table.

[Runick Torian]

”I’m Maeva. So are you from around here?” she asked.

"I'm from Sunberth, the biggest melting pot of thievery and crime you're eyes will ever see. I lived there my whole life before coming here," Rune replied. Just then three mugs where presented at the table. Rune looked up to see a another woman come to the table. She looked a little younger than Maeva.

"What are we celebrating tonight?" the girl asked.

"The start of a new life." Rune said eyeing the three mugs. He looked back up to the girl. "Thanks for buying the next round." He continued reaching for a mug. "My name is Rune and this is.. uh.. Maeve, right?"

[Alari]

"Thanks for buying the next round. My name is Runs and this is..uh..Maeve, right?" he said picking up a mug.

"It's no problem, thought this party needed a little more booze." Alari joyfully stretched out her arm to greet Rune. "Nice to meet ya, I'm Alari. Guess you and I are the two new people in town huh?" She laughed, taking a sniff of her ale before she took a sip. Her eyes couldn't help but wander to Maeve who's beauty was almost intimidating.

[Maeva]

"Full of crime, ey?" She repeated, thinking that Sunberth suddenly sounded much more tempting than the stifling city of Syliras. She eyed the jugs of ale cautiously - and quickly surveyed the room to see who the generous fellow was. Not a man, this time/ She realised when Alari approached the other two. She smiled to the younger girl - Maeva didn't always appreciate the company of other women, but this one didn't seem that intimidating at all, "Yes, thank you for the drinks - I'm Maeva.". She gave another faint smile to the younger female, and then took a sip of the ale that had just appeared. Again, she carefully wiped the red lip mark that stained the side of the jug. "Syliras is an alright place to live in. How long are you both here for?" Travellers were forever coming to and from the city, and it was the tavern they usually spent their time inside. The constant flow of different people gave Maeva enough variety to never get bored - but the odd one or two locals provided her reliable and safe bed-warmers, all the same.

[Runick Torian]

"Nice to meet ya, I'm Alari. Guess you and I are the two new people in town huh?" Alari said laughing a little. She lifted the cup to her nose before she took a drink. How strange.

“Well, I guess so!” Rune replied also giving a small laugh. Rune took a better look at her. She looked about 18-19 with orange red hair and orange eyes.

"Syliras is an alright place to live in. How long are you both here for?" Meava said.

“I’ll probably stay here for as long as I can. If possible live here for my life, though I wouldn’t mind going on a adventure or two.” Rune said. He took a couple drinks of ale. “What about you Alari?”

[Alari]

Alari put the mug down and looked at rune. "I'll be here for as long as this city teaches me, ya know? It's about time I learn things on my own. So I'll be here as long as it takes!" she grinned.
Alari looked at Maeva with curiosity. "So what's your business here pretty lady?" she asked with a tipsy smile. "Got an interesting story yourself?"