Completed [Rearing Stallion]Your First Ale?!

[Roderick]

The look that came over the Squire's face was something; if it hadn't been the look of rage that became etched over the man's features he'd have broken out into laughter. For a moment he seemed about to stand, but stopped himself; he unclenched his fists and looked up at Sei, seeing the Kelvic's glare. The Squire calmed his breathing, near speaking through his teeth in an effort to stay calm. "I'm thinkin' your friend has had a bit too much t' drink." he added a barb after a moment, "Unless he's naturally a jackass?" The man seemed aware Roderick had his arm behind his back. He glanced over at the hunter while drumming his fingers on the hilt of his sword. Try me, it said. I'd love to, his fingers rubbed on leather, I've been taught well though. He brought his hand back to his front, a piece of metal twirling between his fingers; a silly little trick he'd learned as a boy in Zeltiva. Don't pick a fight with someone bigger, better, faster or smarter than you. And don't get into a fight over something stupid. That's what they'd taught him back home. He'd taken all that to heart. That was why he was playing with a coin instead of a knife.

[Sei Tendo]

Sei stood at the grizzled squires comment. He knew he was a squire, but he didn't care. "I could crush you." He said, his eyes overflowing with rage. "Poor squire. Did parents not teach you how to use MANNERS in front of a lady?" He hissed. He watched the man intesely, his knuckledusters squeezing his hands. He knew that the squire was already upset. "An old man like you? I'd think you'd be more intelligent. Of course, your behavior is only what one should expect from a begger." He tuanted.

Sei could handle himself, but the fact that he'd been disrespecting a woman had pissed him off. Absolutely pethchin' ridiculous. He parades in, disrupts he and Angela's converstation, disrespects her with his language, and has the nerve to call me jackass?! He wouldn't stand for it. He was done. This squire had gone to far. He wasn't even drunk yet, and he was already thinking about a fight.

"If I were you squire, I'd watch my tongue. And who made you a squire anyway? A blind man?" He hissed.

[Jantys Vane]

OOCProbably should wait for Angela before moving along.

The coin trick made him raise his eyebrows, surprising him. It also made him unclench, in his chest; even if he was able to fight it down, it felt good to let loose the fear. At that very moment, at least, the man wouldn't strike. But he might if the Kelvic does. Jantys stood, not with a look of rage, but with a sigh. He was going to have to fight. Those were quite clearly fighting words. He straightens to his full height, sizing the Kelvic up and cracking his fists through his gauntlets. He'd never fought in full armor before, but he couldn't exactly change now, and it would probably save his life if the Kelvic changed into something... well, big. Also, if the other lad drew something besides a sparkly coin. Hopefully he'll stay out of this. He stood straight and tall in his dirty armor. Now that he had been pushed to take the path of bravery, he thought he might as well go all out. His voice, surprisingly clear compared to his usual slur, addresses the Kelvic. "All right, lad. I've been nothing but respectful to the lady, as you call 'er. But if you really want a fight with a man in full kit? Try me." He steps away from his seat, but keeps one foot in between the legs of it strategically, his fists clenched and raised slightly. He may have never been much of a swordsman, but he knew how to run a good tavern brawl. Especially with bits of metal attached to his fists. I can take the kid, but I don't think I can handle it if he turns into something. He doesn't look the type to turn into a mouse or something ridiculous like that. And if the other guy decides to step in... He shoots the Kelvic's friend a glance. He wasn't exactly a pro at nonverbal communication, but he attempted to convey that he didn't want to draw his sword today; best leave it a fight everyone can walk away from?

[Roderick]

The squire's eyebrows went up after Roderick started twirling his coin. The air became less tense for a moment, but then everything went to hell when Sei stood up and openly started threatening the man. "Poor squire. Did parents not teach you how to use MANNERS in front of a lady?" Sei hissed, clenching his knuckledusters, "An old man like you? I'd think you'd be more intelligent. Of course, your behavior is only what one should expect from a beggar." the taunt seemed as loud as a hammer on an anvil, but Sei wasn't finished, throwing in a final insult; "If I were you squire, I'd watch my tongue. And who made you a squire anyway? A blind man?" The squire stood up with a sigh, standing as tall as he could and cracking his knuckles inside his gauntlets. Even with his dirty armor he was imposing. "All right, lad. I've been nothing but respectful to the lady, as you call 'er. But if you really want a fight with a man in full kit? Try me." He stepped away from his seat, but kept one foot in between it's legs, bringing his fists up in front of him; Roderick was glad the threat of the man's sword was gone, but the gauntlets he was wearing would still do a lot of damage. He looked over at the hunter, sat beside Angela, and did his best to convey his reluctance about the situation. Roderick stopped his coin instantly, caught between thumb and forefinger; he put it back where he'd got it. It was only now that he realized how hot it had become; a layer of sweat had formed all over. He undid the brooch holding his cloak in place and lay it on the counter. "No weapons," Roderick said, leaning back against the wood of the counter, "No gauntlets, no knuckledusters."

OOCI'd just noticed Angela had been left behind a bit. Also, I don't particularly plan on having Roderick join just yet, in case you got that impression; I just thought it was time for him to take his cloak off.

[Angela Heartsinger]

OOCI'm sorry I took so long. My, my. What a predicament, hm? I'm loving the tension though. Thank you for waiting for me. Angela knew that things were going to go all downhill after Sei took her mug and drank all of its contents. The Squire got quite angry and it wasn't helping that Sei was talking about him. For a moment the Squire seemed to get a hold of himself. By this time, Angela had quickly finished her food and was waiting for things to settle before excusing herself. But those plans changed as Sei started taunting the Squire. She looked over at Roderick and wondered what was going through his mind. Was he ready to break this up or fight? By the look on his face, she could only assume the latter. Tensions rose as both of the men stood up to face each other. She felt flustered, and almost upset. Was anyone going to help? She looked around the room, where people were either watching eagerly or minding their own business. That almost angered her. Where are people's morals? And then they mentioned her. Were they really about to fight over who is better behaved towards a lady? Angela took a deep breath and composed herself before getting out of her seat and stepping between the two men. "Now, now," she began, "Are you really about to get thrown out of this place for getting into a fight? And over what? Manners?" She cast a sharp glance between the two, a scowl on her face. "You should both be ashamed of yourselves because you both have been acting like children. And if you think to protect my honor, you are wrong. I will not have a drunk defending me nor will I have a Squire start a bar fight." She paused, feeling quite angry. Although she couldn't tell if it was because she was the excuse to fight, or if it was because alcohol had gotten her in trouble... again. "Now if you have any dignity in you, I suggest you act like gentlemen and walk away from this. Least you regret it in the morning." She turned to Sei, speaking directly to him, "You talk about living your life to the fullest, yet tonight you let that be an excuse to act like a fool." She stopped and let out a frustrated huff. "I'm going home. Good evening sirs." She turned to Roderick, "A pleasure to meet you." And with that, she walked out, feeling all at once upset and hurt. What a night. OOCI hope you didn't mind her scolding them. What was a lady to do? Haha

[Roderick]

Angela looked over at Roderick; for a moment their eyes met, then she looked away, took a deep breath, marched over to and planted her feet between the two men. "Now, now," she started, "Are you really about to get thrown out of this place for getting into a fight? And over what? Manners?" she scowled at them as if she were their mother, rather than a maid, "You should both be ashamed of yourselves because you both have been acting like children. And if you think to protect my honor, you are wrong. I will not have a drunk defending me nor will I have a Squire start a bar fight. "Now if you have any dignity in you, I suggest you act like gentlemen and walk away from this. Lest you regret it in the morning." She turned to Sei, speaking directly to him, "You talk about living your life to the fullest, yet tonight you let that be an excuse to act like a fool." Ouch. Her scolding done, she gave a little huff, "I'm going home. Good evening sirs." She turned to Roderick, "A pleasure to meet you." The hunter nodded to her, "Nice to meet you, as well. G'night Angela." Angela made her way to the exit, while Roderick got up from his seat and went over to the two men, placing himself between Sei and the squire. "Easy there," he whispered to Sei, "She's right, you know - getting thrown out of here over manners isn't worth it." he wrapped an arm around Sei's shoulders - more to stop the Kelvic from lunging for the squire than from friendship - and half turned to face the squire, waving a hand down; Drop it, it said, just sit down and forget this.

JOKESAww, I wanted to see who would win - the squire or the Kelvic. Now we will probably never know - *dramatic cries* =0

Seriously thoughYeah, I imagined Angela would step in to break the fight up, pretty much the way you did it, actually. Now all that remains to be seen is to see if Sei and Vantys will stop fighting.

[Sei Tendo]

Sei tensed for a moment, ready to fight over the silly ale. Then Angela spoke with a scowl. To Sei's astonishment, she was right. Except for the drunk part. He was still sober, but no doubt he'd have demon of a hangover tomorrow. When she finished speaking, Angela collected her things and left. Roderick walked up to him and wraped his arm around Sei, coaxing him to calm down. He stood for a bit and relaxed his features. He then gave the squire a glare. This whole time he'd been a petchin' fool. Not just a fool to men, but he'd made a fool of himself in front of a lady. He had also disrespected her by using her against the squire. He gave Roderick a nod and returned to the bar and sat down.

Shyke...

OOCVery ladylike and peacekeeping fashion of stopping the fight angela.

The fact that Sei still wasn't drunk yet brings us to the alcohol tolerance he possesses. As for the fight, maybe next time.. Maybe next time.. XD

[Roderick]

Sei stood for a moment and seemed to calm down. He nodded at Roderick, glared at the squire, then walked over to the bar and sat down in his seat. Roderick slowly released a long stream of air through his nose; Sei had stood down, and the squire hadn't seemed too eager to fight in the first place. "Pity that," the hunter smirked at the squire, "a Kelvic fighting a squire would've been somethin', huh?" The hunter glanced about, seeing that a few people were still looking over in their direction, though most had lost interest when it was clear there wasn't going to be a fight. Turning to the squire, he jerked his head at the other patrons, "Mind helping with them?" it seemed likely the squire would be able to send them on their way; they wouldn't care about a hunter.

[Jantys Vane]

Jantys was just about to take off his gauntlets as Roderick had asked, when the 'lady' stepped in and told them both off. As previously mentioned, Jantys didn't have much pride; being berated by her could not affect him through the outward sheen of his relief. When Angela looked at him, his demeanor was relaxed and actually almost pleasant. And when she left, he watched her go amiably. She's definitely not a bad sort. Gave me a drink and stopped some violence to boot! Not that I don't mind a fight, just not one going like this. There was no guarentee the fight was over, and he glances shrewdly at the two men. The Kelvic's friend seemed fine with calming the fight down as well. The Kelvic in question shot Jantys a glare, but he shrugged it off and watched the men sit back down. Then the other one turned to Jantys. A Kelvic fighting a squire would have been something, huh? Jantys grunted, not impressed. "Yeah, woulda been somethin', all right. I'm just irritated that I ended up without'a drink," he grumbled, shuffling his feet to extract himself from the bar stool. He notices the nod to the others, and looks over. Getting his meaning, he clears his throat and gives them individual death glares. "Go on an' get back t' yer drinks." Enough of them complied, bored, to bring things back to some semblance of normalcy. He glances back at the man, giving him a better look. He definitely seemed more shrewd and level-headed than the Kelvic, which he had already noticed. Looking at his clothes and demeanor, Jantys would guess him to be a traveler or a hunter. He nods to the man, speaking relatively quietly. "Jantys Vane. Thank yea." So saying, he plops himself back on his stool with a breath out. No drink, no money. But at least, no fight.

[Roderick]

The squire grunted at Roderick's comment, "Yeah, woulda been somethin', all right. I'm just irritated that I ended up without'a drink," the man grumbled and shuffled his feet around to free himself from the bar stool. When Roderick asked for his help he cleared his throat and glared around the room, "Go on an' get back t' yer drinks." he ordered. They obeyed. The squire looked back to Roderick, looking him over properly; there'd been no time during the heated exchange before. He nodded to the hunter, speaking quietly, "Jantys Vane. Thank yea." he sat himself back down on his stool. Sitting between the two of them, Roderick nodded pleasantly to Jantys, "Nice to meet you, Jantys." he held out his hand, "Roderick - of Zeltiva." it'd been so long since he'd used his family name he'd near forgotten it.

OOCAnd him not using his family name would totally not have anything to do with me not having come up with one yet >.>