[Mizen Head Pier - A landmark that connects the Western continents of Avrulux to the North via. its extensive ferry port. It is the dead of night, the docked ships bob in unison on the still waves that fade out as they reach the coastline. Enter a maskless Nightveil as she lowers her hood and enters the sleepy dock]
Nightveil: Looks like we'll be staying the night, ports are closed until dawn.
The Shadow Seeker: A detour through Marn Boldahr would have gotten us here on time.
Nightveil: And risk encountering darkspawn? I'll pass, there's a reason why the dwarves are all but extinct. Besides, there's something about having to deal with ugly creatures that makes my skin crawl.
[Nightveil walks through the small harbour town past a man who notices what appears to be her talking to herself]
Mizen Head Sailor: You ok there pretty lady? if you need a place to stay the night I've got one just for you.
[Nightveil turns to the man and stops momentarily, she smiles at him innocently and puts on a soft spoken voice]
Nightveil: O-oh! I just don't know what to do! I missed the last ferry to Balfonheim and I really cannot afford to wait until the morning.
Mizen Head Sailor: Well it just so happens I was on my way West tomorrow morning, I leave before sunrise. I could bring you there, no questions no fees asked, if you were willing to give me but an hour of your time tonight.
Nightveil: Oh my! that is very generous of you, anything for such a handsome and friendly face! Would you be so kind to show me your boat? I really need something that will get me there very quickly!
Mizen Head Sailor: Heh heh! would be my pleasure, and soon yours too!
[The local sailor gestures Nightveil to follow]
Nightveil: [aside to The Shadow Seeker] I'm about to gut this pissy drunkard.
[Before them stands a large ship with tall masts and sails tucked amongst many other ships within the bay]
Mizen Head Sailor: She good enough for ya?
Nightveil: Yes thank you!
Mizen Head Sailor: Come lets getcha out of the cold [grins], I'll keep you warm and bring you straight to Balfonheim first thing in the m-
[The tip of Nightveil's elvish blade presses firmly against his neck, withholding just enough pressure for it not to cut or injure the sailor]
Nightveil: We leave now, a simple and quick journey, your life spared and because I'm feeling generous, I'll pay the standard fare charges.
Mizen Head Sailor: Easy with that! b-but I will say there is a 30% leverage on all emergency voyages, there's a lot of forms to fill out on the way back ya see?
[Nightveil gests to her side causing the Shadow Seeker to manifest before him, the sailor's skin runs pale before he collapses from fright]
The Shadow Seeker: This was hardly necessary.
Nightveil: I don't suppose you've ever sailed a ship?...
[Exeunt]
(Nightveil unmasked)
(Mizen Head Pier - The docking area. While an active trading port and ferry route during the day, Mizen Head attracts a far more lecherous crowd after dark)
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