Oliver's walk around the town

[Oliver]

Oliver ventured from the relative safety of the Tavern and began to walk about the unknown village. He knew not of what he would find, only that many adventures lied in each and every one of the twisting streets and alleyways that made up Wistvale. He was not familiar with the area, and hoped he would not easily be lost.

[Skulldon]

Help! Help!

At the end of an alleyway, Oliver could see a woman waving dramatically, looking distressed.

[Oliver]

Oliver looked around before noticing no one seemed to be reacting. This must be a daily occurrence. He looked down the alley at her and pointed to himself, mouthing "Me?"

[Skulldon]

She nodded, running down the alleyway and grabbing Oliver's arm. She was young and wore a low-cut blue blouse.

Yes! My friend is hurt, please, you have to help me carry her! We got jumped by some thugs and they hurt her!

[Oliver]

Low-cut, blue blouse duly noted, Oliver allows himself to be dragged down the alley by the young woman. Maybe his reward for helping would be a kiss. Kisses were fun.

[Skulldon]

Once they got halfway down the alley, the woman turned suddenly and pulled a dagger from her belt, pointing it at Oliver's neck.

Sorry, I lied. Come on, give it up.

[Oliver]

Oliver gulped. Why was it always the pretty ones?

"I'll give it up when you...uh..."

Oliver paused. He didn't really know what he was going to say."

"Take the knife away from my throat. Yeah. I'll give it to you if you just remove the deadly weapon from my breathing area."

[Skulldon]

N...no!

She looked unsure and nervous, holding the blade unsteadily in two hands.

N-not until I get some money!

[Oliver]

Oliver gathers his wits as quickly as he can. He's never really been in a confrontation like this before. He rubbed the ring on his right hand.

"I'll give you money. However, you must first tell me why you are such a desperate need that you have to threaten to stab someone."

He hoped his voice was level and unwavering. He wanted to sound calm, but he sure didn't feel calm.

[Skulldon]

The woman faltered.

I'm...I'm not answering to you. I just need money, okay? Medical bills and and...

She straightened the blade and bit her lip.

No. Give it now.

[Oliver]

Oliver nodded slightly. He had nothing else left he could say.

"I don't have any money. Please don't kill me."

[Skulldon]

N-n....nothing? Are you sure?

She lowered the blade a little.

Damn it...damn it!

[Oliver]

Oliver reached his hand out to push the knife down farther.

"I don't have any money. I was walking around town to maybe find a job I could do to get me some extra money. Would you like to join me?"

[Skulldon]

She stared blankly for a minute.

Yeah. Yeah.

She put the knife in her belt.

S...sorry.

[Oliver]

Oliver inwardly sighed in relief. He didn't really feel like confronting a possibly psychotic girl with a knife. Perhaps some other time, but definitely not now.

"So, uh...I don't think I caught your name?"