Night In The Tavern

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--Ferravale Tavern next day after this log [1] ---

Scioto has been at a table alone and in the dark past 3 hours and then goes to sit up front where he usually sits.

Oakenpaw says, "Welcome to the front" He says with a tankard of dishwater.

Scioto nods, "Greetings Oakenpaw...just doing thinking"

Oakenpaw says, "You must be the smartest beast in all Mossflower by now"

Scioto blinks, "I wouldn’t say that....just thoughts on the past"

Oakenpaw asks, "And what conclusions have ya come to?"

Scioto says, "That, things could ended up worse"

Oakenpaw says, "Aye....and better...but there are things we can do naught about....I just know I likes ya"

Scioto says, "Could be better yeah...maybe"

Oakenpaw says, "I miss you"

Scioto looks surprised," Miss me? I have not been anywhere lately"

Oakenpaw says, "No you left a long time ago, I used to have fun with you, exploring...finding new alliances and helping each other...for a long time that cat has gone, I lost Dazzle AND you"

Scioto starts to look like he is going to get and then sighs, "Not sure if he is coming back, least soon."

Oakenpaw says, "Well I hope somewhere he knows his friend is waiting for him..and misses him"

Scioto says, "We will have to see"

Oakenpaw says, "I suppose...but me heart aches"

Astra enters the tavern and looks around.

Scioto frowns, he runs a paw along the front of the counter not saying anything.

Rowan walks into the tavern with his cloak hood drawn overhead. As he walks he uses his spear as a walking stick as he walks over to the bar. With a slight groan he flops onto one of the stools.

Astra looks over at Scioto and sits close by but not too close.

Oakenpaw looks up, his nose wiggling, "what smells like water?”

Scioto does not notice Astra yet.

Rowan looks over at the hare raising a paw in a wave before ordering a large bowl of hotroot soup. He would leave it up to the hare whether he would come near or not.

Oakenpaw does indeed walk over, after all he's serving and it's his sweetheart that made the soup, "Here ya go SUh”

Rowan gives a light grin as he receives the bowl of soup, "Thank ya sir, say have you seen a white rat here recently?"

Oakenpaw says, "No but I knows of a white FOX....."

Astra watches Scioto and looks at Oakenpaw, "Ello Oakenpaw..is Scioto ok?"

Oakenpaw nods ,"He is remembering his lost mate and infant son....I am trying to help the Old Scioto come back to us”

Rowan nods raising the soup to his mouth as he began to drink. He would listen to the two talk for a moment before speaking up again. "Any otters around these parts?"

Oakenpaw says, "Well a whole camp full at Camp Willow, and a few more at Redwall Abbey"

Scioto frowns, he orders an ale to sip at slowly.

Rowan thinks for a moment as he is new around these parts "Could you give me a direction as well?"

Oakenpaw asks, "what is it Chieftain south o here? on the dirt Road?"

Astra says, "Oh..."

Scioto blinks from his daze, "uh.....what is south?"

Oakenpaw asks, "RedWall abbey and Camp Willow?"

Scioto says, "Redwalll south..Willow north"

Oakenpaw says, "well there ya have it"

Astra frowns and slowly gets up sits by Scioto, if allowed.

Oakenpaw asks, "How’s the Soup Suh?"

Rowan listens to the directions as he takes another long drink of the fiery soup. After setting the bowl down he removes his hood from his head. "The soup is very well"

Scioto looks at Astra and sighs, "What?"

Oakenpaw looks at Rowan, "Names Oakenpaw Chap...welcome to Ferraville”

Astra looks at Oakenpaw and back to Scioto not sure how to help really.

Rowan nods at the hare while looking over him "Rowan, one day I'll be a skipper." He looks remorsefully at the empty bowl of soup.

Oakenpaw refills the bowl "Skippa Rowan, I like it" ,He smiles, looking to Astra "Just be there for him lass...it's ok”

Scioto sighs, yes he is depressed, "I don’t think anyone wants me around lately..."

Oakenpaw says, "Now see chap that’s where yer wrong, it's BECAUSE we want ya around were upset...."

Rowan grins at Oakenpaw "How much for the soup by the time I'm done Oak?" He hate to have to pay for more than he actually has.

Astra asks, "Can I offer...well wise words?"

Oakenpaw says, "It's on me, I always feed a brave strong otter"

Scioto asks, "Wise words for who?"

Oakenpaw says, "Actually Chap that should be...for WHOM"

Rowan chuckles lightly at Oakenpaw's words as he takes a long drink of soup. Free food is good food indeed. "First time I heard a compliment like that, you have many otters come in here?"

Astra looks at Scioto, "You...something my father said once to another, this warrior but still wise words, even if not same sort situation,....You have to remember who you are, I don't mean memory loss...just..."

Scioto frowns, "Mean what? I know who I am...Chieftain of Ferravale"

Oakenpaw says, "not many, this village is mostly fer vermins...can be rough..but we likes em. "

Oakenpaw says, "I think she is Wise Chief you should listen to her...."

Astra still speaks to Scioto, "He said...if you lose yourself, your courage soon will follow......" she shrugs, good advice she has no clue

Scioto doesn't show whether he is listening or not.

Oakenpaw pours everyone cool ale

Astra sighs, she goes closer to Oakenpaw, "I tried"

Oakenpaw says, "Don't give up e's worth it"

Rowan looks at the ale as he works on finishing his soup before picking up the mug and taking a small drink.

Scioto gets up and walks out without a word.