The Pig's Foot Tavern [Friendly chat is where its at]

[Kreig Messer]

"Thats.....an interesting reason" He said raising an eyebrow, dropping his smile for the first time and replaced it with a look of concern "In all honesty, you chose the wrong town for your 'trade' " Kreig could easily assume what it was, but assumption didn't mean he was right "In complete honesty, Sunberth is no place for learning street-smarts on your own. at least, that's my assumption, honestly if you are..... You should have chosen another town. It's by the Gods and Goddesses' will you've survived thus far" He didn't really know how long she'd spent here , but considering how used she looked to her ailments, pretty long time "Forgive for saying this, but whatever you were thinking at the time was outright foolish" Normally he couldn't give to Coppers about someone he didn't know, but in his ears her reason was just foolish and he bet Dira would tell him to set this girl straight

[Ana Sol Starris]

Ana wanted to smack him, curling her free hand in a fist and keeping it where it was. She wanted to hit him hard in the face for those words of his but she couldn't bring herself to do it, whether it was the fact he could snap her in half or she didn't have the heart to. Whatever it was, she forced a smile on her face for him "really, is that so?" Looking around the tavern with a sarcastic face "I don't believe the gods have lifted a single finger for me," back to him looking somewhat irritated but attentive.

Perching a cheek on the curled fist with her elbow to the chairs arm, her body was beginning to slouch, Ana would have to meet icy cold again soon if she wanted to stay awake. The tight smile fell as she knew what he was saying was true, she just didn't want to admit it. Gripping the purse tightly now, the round items inside and she couldn't figure out what was wrong with them till she could actually look at them after this idiot left her alone. Another annoyance, of course, but she listened to the brawler in front of her "it may have been foolish, but I certainly haven't died yet."

[Kreig Messer]

"Gods are tricky, even if you don't worship them some are compassionate enough to help those without realizing it" He said, noting her sarcasm " In any case, even if you managed to survive for whatever long period you've been here, take my advice if you plan on staying here any longer. Rest, it doesn't take a fool to realize that sleep is necessary for the body and mind, and if you can, eat more often. Malnourishment, while a plague in this city should be avoided whatever the cost" He said in brutal honesty "Admittedly, I would care a little if you died. But I know well enough to give advice when its needed, weather one likes it or not " He Then Raised his hand to call for a waitress, as she approached he pulled out some currency " Please bring us some Juice and Suasages, My friend here needs some nourishment " He said handing her 6 gold Mezas for the price " You're getting a fee meal out of me lass, I hope for a thank you if your willing to be polite enough" He said with a soft smile

[Ana Sol Starris]

Listening to him, again she knew what he was saying was true, all of it in fact but she didn't know much about the gods and thus could only take what he said with a grain of salt. Kreigs advice though, it was hitting her full in the face, if he could tell or not was beyond Ana but she was left dumb-struck before she could realize he had just ordered food, and for her! HER! Eyes widening, the thought of sausages and the juice made her stomach growl loudly on its own accord. Freezing, not looking down at her traitorous organ, Kreig had really caught her off gaurd at that very moment. Torn between running, she couldn't accept food without doing some sort of work for it, whether it was these deliberate thought out plans or simply making off with a random piece of food from someone else.

Suddenly she couldn't speak, she didn't know what to do or to say but if a thankyou would suffice, well, in Anas mind it didn't and she couldn't accept the food. It seemed to be too good to be true, eying him warily her voice had begun to crack "...th-thanks.." looking away unsure of how to really accept this charity, down to her lap where the purse was. Would I be able to put this in his pocket without him noticing? Thinking lightly, she doubt she could lest he thought she was stealing from him. Abandoning the thought "why do you care...?" not looking at him, the look of utter guilt "you can tell I don't sleep also?" Of course it would be noticable, those circles under her eyes.. "I can't help that I'm unable to, it's not my choice.." Her voice was really trailing, she didn't like talking about her nightmares or even hinting to them.

[Kreig Messer]

Her look of awe amused him "Please, think nothing of it. Even this city of vice is not without charity" He smiled sincerely as he rested his head on his arms " Because I was born in this city I experienced some of the things you did, not the paranoia in all honesty but hunger. I can sympathize with some of what you went through" He said closing his eyes and reminiscing " Besides I can't let you die. Dira need not take you yet, she is forever patient" He said as they quickly brought their respected meals. When he heard her talk about unable to sleep he just looked at her with a blank face and said " That's bad, Very. I'd suggest you see a doctor to see if they have any herbs to allow for some sleep " He then noted the guilt in her eyes, as if she is committing a crime ' My god, she is easy to read' He thought as he continued to look, being silent for a bit "Whatever you are feeling right now, do not feel indebted to me. Its alright to have something good happen and not work to earn it once in a while"

[Ana Sol Starris]

Not looking at him any more, she was incredibly uncomfortable with the thought of accepting something this good from a complete stranger. She hadn't replied to his suggestion for a doctor, not like she could follow it anyhow being broke constantly and she abhorred the thought of telling him why she wasn't able to really sleep. Grimacing, her eyes followed the food immeadetly and she stared at it, mouth twitched slightly. She had to maintain control, inhaling slowly then exhaling, blinking she looked from the food to him "don't make me eat this alone" she stated, if anything, she'd only take a bit of what she'd need to get rid of the hunger for the day.

Ana always noticed there wasn't always eating utensils, she never did like that especially when her hands were always dirty. Whatever, food is food, reaching for some of the sausage timidly. She still didn't like the idea of taking, wait, what am I thinking? Gods I'm a theif, I shouldn't be acting like this.. Ana mentally bashed herself and let the guilt wipe away, digging in and then swallowing "whos Dira?" She inquired, since he was so keen on helping her she might as well learn something from him that wasn't advice.

[Kreig Messer]

"Dira is the Goddess of death" He said, relieved to see her eating. Although he did have a sneaking suspicion that there are other problems she is facing, he left it at that for now and continued " She is the one everyone meets once they die, so she may take them to Lhex, God of Fate and Rebirth so they may start anew in order to preserve the balance of our world. She also takes them to other gods who lay claim on the souls of followers.....or victims. Many misunderstand her as a terrible force who thirsts for souls, but all who know of her know better. She is forever patient and knows that all souls come to her eventually, though she does feel disdain for those who attempt to prolong their lives beyond their natural limit" He said stopping in order to gather his breath and to eat a sausage " She is absolute in her existence, and death is never the end, but simply......a beginning of a new experience" He then let out a wide smile "Which brings me to another bit of advice.....A little faith goes a long ways"

[Ana Sol Starris]

Listening as she was eating, greasy and fatty tasting meat, she hadn't had meat in awhile so this was very welcoming to her stomach. Though she hadn't the slightest idea, eating too fast did cause stomach ache, that was for sure but she didn't exactly understand that by eating too much you'd be slower in reflex as your body would focus on digesting the mass consumed product instead of remaining alert enough to move quick. She didn't know that though, looking at him thoughtfully then down at her food, it sounded alot like how she thought of death, a tiny bit that is.

"I'm not religous Kreig, never have been" she started, looking at her greased up fingers and frowning then sighing. Such a mudane lifestyle, she longed for the finer things but knew that wouldn't be happening any time soon unless she worked at it hard "but it kinda reminds me how I veiw death," she smiled a tiny bit "it is invitable, in the end it will always win but I won't welcome it willingly till I've achieved my goal" wiping her hands on her pants, what would a little more grime be? Ana seemed to be much more relaxed, the tavern wasn't making her paranoid anymore as she had come to believe trouble had finally ceased for the moment to let her rest.

Glancing at his smile, then at the table "hows it possible to begin again in death?" That was what confuddled her mind utterly, death was the end, it happened, nothing afterwards. What the hell was he talking about..

[Kreig Messer]

"If that is your choice so be it" He shrugged as he continued eating his food and drinking down his juice, it was refreshing to eat with someone and talk with them, half the time he spent eating alone even if the Tavern provided an aura of company "Hm....?"He raised an eyebrow at her question and thought for a moment as he took a cloth laying on the table to wipe his gauntlets "Quite simple really, Death is just the fork that leads to different roads, you could become a ghost who clings to life, have your soul shepherd by death to the God of fate and be reborn or to the other gods who lay claim. Its a beginning in a sense in that whatever happens after death is a new experience " He said as he explained it as best he could, looking at her as he finished his meal "And what is existence without experience?"

[Ana Sol Starris]

Anas mind was beginning to muddle in confusion, all this talk of gods and death was unsettling. Even her face began to show it with the strain of trying to understand even ALL that "ghosts are myths though" she started, "they don't actually exist do they?" Eying him with curiousity at the brim, he certainly seems to know alot, the little theif thought to herself. Huffing lightly, she tried wrapping her mind around the topic and was only greeted with a pain to her temples "I agree with you on that, the existance" looking at him she reached for her juice. Again senses on alert, she was getting too friendly with him also.

Or trouble could have just found her again, pushing the need to run again down, the warnings like richocheting balls against tightly enclosed walls. Drinking slowly, her eyes glanced around quickly scanning, it was just paranoia. Sighing, it just doesn't end does it? The last few nightmares she had fallen into so easily had morphed from blood and swords to plague and chains, chains of nightmares of sometimes five together. Turning her head slightly to the side to glance through her perphrials towards the door again, just making sure it was all her imagination. Nothing was different, she looked back towards Kreig again "do you ever get the feeling you're in a dream?" She asked him.

Ana certainly knew why she was always paranoid, she began to believe her nightmares were intermolding with reality. There had certainly been times she had woken up in her pitiful house, things going as usual, then to be greeted with horrors to her eyes. Only to wake up for real, not a dream, convulsing in shivers and twitches, cold sweat, tears, and general whimpering. No, she wasn't always sure if she could trust what she was seeing even when she had woken up, that was why she stayed awake for long periods of time, just to know she wasn't stuck in sleep still.

OOC :

There is reason as to why she has chain nightmares, part of her history I'm still generally working on that causes it when she's at a younger age. She's simply pushed memories down into her subconscience because of it being to traumatic/disturbing and now they're coming back at her through her accumulating street knowledge. (Blood, violence, ect. are the triggers.) Thought I'd clear that up.