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[Bri]

*grins* Thanks, though almost everything I've done lately has just been NPC banters, which are really much easier to do than Romance dialogues. The biggest problems with NPC banters? Trying to find topics to discuss. I was trying to ensure that Tashia had at least one per NPC (I couldn't remember if she did or not).

Anyways, it really depends on what I feel like on a given day. Some days it feels right to do Tashia material...other times, I help someone else with creating dialogue for a module their working on...

[Bri]

This one will preferably be done outside of an inn (such as the Druid's Grove, Windspear Hills, Umar Hills, etc...)


Tashia gives a great yawn, and she cocks her head:
"I'm getting tired of cold rations...would you be up for another riddle contest...this time...the winner would be the one to make dinner...a hot dinner too..."

Option 1:
"Why don't you give the riddles a rest for the moment Tashia...besides, cold rations aren't all that bad...but I promise we will get something hot the next inn we come to..."

Option 2:
"Sure, that doesn't sound like too bad an idea...okay, lay your riddle on me..."

Option 3:
"Hmmm...a riddle contest sounds good...but let's raise the stakes from just making dinner to something a bit higher..."

If Option 1, then go to A.
If Option 2, then go to B.
If Option 3, then go to C.


A:
Tashia frowns slightly, and says::
"Fine...have it your way..."

Tashia's voice drops to a low grumble:
"I mean, the damn biscuits are hard enough to hammer nails...and I'm getting tired of cutting off the green portion of the salted pork..."
(End dialogue)


B:
Tashia smiles, and closes her eyes as she says:
"At the sound of me, men may dream
Or stamp their feet
At the sound of me, women may laugh
Or sometimes weep.
What am I?"

Option 4: "Story"
Option 5: "Victory"
Option 6: "Music"

If Option 4, then go to D.
If Option 5, then go to E.
If Option 6, then go to F.


C:
Tashia, arching an eyebrow, her interest aroused.:
"Okay, and what stakes are you wanting to wager?"

Option 7: "On second though, dinner sounds just fine...lay on the riddle..."
Option 8: "How about a massage...all this traveling does give us plenty of kinks..."
Option 9: "Sex and plenty of it..."

If Option 7, then go to B.
If Option 8, then go to G.
If Option 9, then go to H.


D:
Tashia replies:
"A story...well, that is close...after all, stories may bring several emotions to bear on one's heart...whether a well-written love story to wonderful tales of bravery to chortles of mirth...and they certainly may inspire one to dream...but stomp one's feet? No, the answer you seek is music...but as I said...that was a very good try..."

Tashia smiles, as she says, "Looks like you get to make dinner tonight...I look forward to it..."

Go to I.


E:
Tashia smiles:
"That is a rather good guess. I will be honest, I was thinking of 'Music' but I can see where victory may inspire dreams...and of course...women may laugh or cry...or both...upon achieving victory, their emotions finally getting release...and of course, when winning...I imagine one would raise a clamor...especially if a soldier, and stomping one's foot could do it..."

Go to J.


F:
Tashia, eyes dancing:
"Wow...you must have heard this one before...music it is...well, you just go attend to other matters, I shall get supper ready soon enough..."

She heads off, talking quietly to herself:
"Hmm...he's getting better at this...I'm really going to have to think of a tougher one.

Go to J.


G:
Tashia smiles, and closes her eyes as she considers the offer, and then opens them again, and says,
"Okay, its a deal..."

Tashia shifts her position a bit, before she asks:
"When set loose
I fly away
Never so curse
As when I go astray
What am I?"

Option 10: "Arrow..."
Option 11: "Tongue..."
Option 12: "Hope..."

If Option 10, then go to K.
If Option 11, then go to L.
If Option 12, then go to M.


H:
Tashia looks upon you with disgust, as she says,
"You know, just when I think I get to know you, you pull something like this. If you are in such great need of female companionship, go hire yourself a two-bit whore...preferably one with boils..."
(End dialogue)


I:
As you look through your supplies, as well as exploring the nearby countryside, you find that in your belongings you have enough items to make a rather generous helping of sausage along with a small container of lard, and flour, enough to make some hard biscuits with sausage filling. Additionally, searching the countryside quickly reveals a ready source of dandelions nearby, as well as some wild onions.

Option 11:
Looking at the items, and not feeling all that eager to try your hand at making the meal, say, "Tell you what...the next inn we come across...you order whatever you want...price no object..."

Option 12:
With the sausages and flour, you create some biscuits, stuffing the sausage inside, while supplementing the insides with chopped onions and dandelion stalks.

If Option , then go to N.
If Option , then go to O.


J:
Tashia quickly makes a few snare traps, and goes about looking at the foliage around the location of camp, and she brightens perceptibly as she finds evidence of wild mint and sage. There is sound that comes from the direction of her simple snare, and she brings back two rabbits. She lays them down as she disrupts her other snare traps and then comes back to skin the rabbits.

As she the rabbits are roasting on a wooden stick over a fire, you see her taking a traveling tin full of water, and mixed with the plants she found and ground up and putting a glaze over the rabbits.

Meanwhile, she takes some of the cracked wheat from her belongings as well, and quickly makes a thick gruel, but she dollops generous dabs of honey in it to sweeten the meal.

As she finishes, Tashia looks at MainChar expectantly, and asks,
"How is it?"

Option 13:
Respond, "This actually pretty good...especially the rabbit...heh...and while I'm not to fond of gruel, the honey really makes it enjoyable to eat. Better than I can do at any rate..."

Option 14:
Answer, "Well, if this is the best you can do, I think its a guarantee you won't be cooking for the party anymore...I would heartily recommend that you stay away from any kitchen you might be near..."

If Option 13, then go to P.
If Option 14, then go to Q.


K:
Tashia says,
"An arrow...close, but the only way it would be a curse for going astray is if you happened to hit someone by accident...the answer was 'Tongue...'"

Tashia stretches her arms out, and then turns with her back to you, and she sighs contentedly as you put your hands to her soft flesh...
(End dialogue)


L:
Tashia says,
"You're really getting much better at this, aren't you?"

She smiles, as she says, "Well, turn around...a bet is a bet, after all..."

As you follow her instructions, you feel her soft, but firm hands work on the muscles around your neck, gently kneading one moment then pressing firmly another moment. Then you feel a small moment of heat prickle your body, your muscles tensing suddenly, then going lax.

As she leans in close, you feel two more presses on your back, and then find Tashia hugging you close from behind, the sent of her lilac hair filling your nostrils, and her hand starts to trace a design on your back, and she asks, "Feeling better?"
(End dialogue)


M:
Tashia looks at you with an odd look in her eyes,
"Hope? That is a bit of an odd turn of thought...I guess...I can see what you are talking about, for to lose hope...and yet...without hope...might as well turn over and die...well...the answer I was looking for was 'Music' actually..."

She looks speculatively at you, and then like she came to a decision, she adds, "I think that I will take a rain check on that back rub..."
(End dialogue)


N:
Tashia harrumphs:
"So that is the way it is going to be, then?"

Her smile grows larger, as she adds,
"Well, I will keep you to that promise then...I do suggest that you keep some extra coin in your purse..."
(End dialogue)


O:
Tashia tentatively grabs a roll, and then smiles,
"Hey...this is really good..."

She grabs another one and another one, adding,
"I'll be honest...I don't normally care for sausage...but this is fairly good..."

Tashia stands on tiptoe, and lays a kiss on the side of MainChar's cheek, adding, "A girl could get accustomed to this..."
(End Dialogue)


P:
Tashia blushes shyly, and says,
"Thanks...I'm glad you like it...I know that I didn't really have a lot of choice or time...heh...even back at home, I was usually the last one asked to cook...my step-mother would swear that I could burn water..."

She reaches up, and kisses you on the lips, a slight dab of honey still on her lips and her fingers entwine your hair. When she lets go, a mischievous glint in her eyes, "Sweets for the sweet, eh?"
(End dialogue)


Q:
Tashia glares,
"I would like to see you do better than this...oh wait...you didn't...I guess that will show me for trying to make a friendly wager with you..."

She flounces away, growling to herself,
"I swear, sometimes I don't know why I bother..."
(End dialogue)

[Bri]

Possibly to explain the Lich factor with Tashia...


MainChar's wakes to hear soft cries and murmurs in the darkness, as she Tashia presses up close to his side. As he rises to his elbow, he hears her say in the softest of breaths, "Child of Bhaal...MainChar...which shall it be...how will you choose..." There is a slight fog that escapes her lips as she talks, her very breath turning the air to mist.

Option 1:
Allow Tashia to sleep, since the day was long and hard, and you might as well get your own rest. After all, if all she is doing is mumbling under her sleep, then there is no reason not to attend to your own sleep.

Option 2:
Do you awaken Tashia with a light touch, gently calling her name from the depths of her drowsiness, resting your hand softly on her shoulder.

Option 3:
Concern for her whelming up deep within you, you loudly call out Tashia's name, grabbing her arm to wake her up, to

If Option 1, then go to A.
If Option 2, then go to B.
If Option 3, then go to C.


A:
Tashia wakes up the next morning, but her face looks a bit haggard, and as she stifles a harsh yawn, she glances at and says, "Damn...I must have slept on a rock or something...last night was the worst night of sleep I've had in a long while..."

Shrugging, she stares to look at the direction of the rising sun, seeing it paint the sky with its soft oranges and yellows, and rises, stretching her arms overhead, and what would normally be an arousing sight as her profile is silhouetted by the sunlight, instead dampens any ardor you may have, especially as she swivels her head on her neck, and gives out a rough grunt.

"What is that old human saying...don't let the bed bugs bite?" she says, half to you, half to herself. Tashia bends down, and presses a kiss to your cheek, saying, "It doesn't help I hate mornings as well..."
(End dialogue)


B:
As you lay your hand on Tashia's skin, you quickly notice several differences from her normally soft skin. It is hard to tell weather it is the leathery rigidity that lies in it, or the definite chill that seems to draw the heat away from your very body, or the pale pallor that infuses her skin as seen from the pale light of the moon.

With your touch, you notice her body shift, and as Tashia props herself up with deceptive slowness, her golden hair has lost much of its luster, and when she moves a hand to remove the few strands that cover her face, you notice that there is a solitary glowing yellow in her left eye, while there is an empty black cavity in her right eye.

"Greetings again, Bhaal child..." says a raspy voice coming from Tashia's withdrawn lungs.

Option 4:
Grasp Tashia's hand, for even if she looks like this, somewhere within this undead façade is the woman you love, and if violence isn't necessarily, you won't offer it. Ask the lich before you, "What is going on?"

Option 5:
Tashia is obviously possessed by some kind of foul spirit, somehow managing to inveigle itself into Tashia's body and poses a threat to you and the rest of the group. You raise your weapon, and prepare to lash out at her...

If Option 4, then go to D.
If Option 5, then go to E.


C:
Tashia wakens with a start, her hand automatically swirling to grab her weapon, and you find her right hand glowing with a nimbus of red power, the accumulated energy of an uncast spell and her eyes dart around the encampment.

"What is it?" she almost shouts, as her body continues to shift taking in her surroundings and any possible threat.

As she realizes that there is no threat, Tashia turns back to , "Just what in the hell do you think you are doing?"

For a brief moment, the red energy blazes to a ferocious orange and then dissipates from her hand, and she growls, "This is some kind of twisted joke to you, isn't it?"

Option 6:
Grasp her hand, holding it tight in yours, and apologize, saying, "I'm sorry, love, I thought there was something wrong with you...I...I didn't mean to overreact...its just that you were talking in your sleep...and I grew worried...really worried..."

Option 7:
Try to laugh off the matter, unsure of just what is going on, figuring that whatever it is, its best to just let it lie for the moment, and if time permits address the issue in the morning, when both of you had a chance to sleep on it.

If Option 6, then go to F.
If Option 7, then go to G.


D:
"Quiet, Child of Bhaal..." the Tashia-lich says, "quiet...I just seek to talk with you..."

There is a distant look in her eyes, "I will not harm your love...but I am interested in you...as you no doubt have observed in others...but unlike them...I am just here to observe..."

As you glance around the campsite, you are suddenly struck by how quiet everything is. There is no outside sound, not even a breeze. Looking at the campfire, you see that the flames themselves have stopped in mid-flicker.

Option 8:
Decide that whatever is possessing Tashia is trying lull you into a false sense of security, you decide to initiate a pre-emptive strike on the force possessing your love...

Option 9:
You beckon for the entity within Tashia to continue, but asking, "Who are you? And just what is your purpose? Can't you just leave her be?"

If Option 8, then go to E.
If Option 9, then go to H.



E:
Tashia shrieks, and there is a wavering before your eyes, much as if a badly crafted illusion was dissipating, and you see that your lover's skin fills out, taking on a rosy glow, the gleam of her eye disappears as she as you appear to strike and you see Tashia holding her own weapon up in a defensive position. There is a look of fear and anger encompassing her face.

"Just what in the hell are you doing?" she says, and then looks that she is half-raised from her own bed, and then she jumps to a conclusion of her own making, "Its the taint...isn't it...its spread hasn't it..."

She looks at you sadly, and she gathers her belongings to make her way to the other side of the camp...
(End dialogue)


F:
Tashia's features soften as you express your worry to her, and while her face is still angry, it loses much of its irritation at you. Reaching up, she cups her right hand around your chin, pulling your face towards her with her left hand, and she lays a kiss on the side of your jaw, then kissing you again on the lips, and says, "It was sweet for you to worry about me..."

Then you feel a slight tap on the back of your head as Tashia gives a light slap, "Next time...try to be more gentle..."

Twining her fingers in yours, she adds with a slight grin, showing all is forgiven, "Let's get some rest..."
(End dialogue)


G:
Tashia looks at you, disbelief on her face, and she says, "That's your idea of a joke?" Tashia quietly starts to gathering up her belongings, rolling them into a small roll that she quickly puts under the crook of her arm.

Looking at you coldly, she says, "Just what the hell is wrong with you?" and makes her way to the far side of the encampment, making ready to bed down for the rest of the night...and you get the impression that it will probably be a few nights before she sleeps by your side again.
(End dialogue)


H:
"My name?" says the voice using Tashia's, "I tend to go by Labelas Enorath...one of hte Seldarine...sometimes my followers call me the Sage at Sunset...I safeguard the passage of time, and guard against those who would alter the fabric of history...it is given to me to bless the children of the Seldarine with their long lives..."

Option 10:
Ask this Labelas Enorath, "If you are one of the Seldarine, then why are you going in the guise of a lich? I gather you were that lich Tashia changed into earlier, when she asked me that question or two?"

Option 11:
Ask this Labelas Enorath, "Its all very well and good that you believe you are who you say you are...but what does any of this have to do with me?"

If Option 10, then go to I.
If Option 11, then go to J.


I:
Labelas pauses, as he considers his answer, and says, "It is a bit of a surprise as well...but that is easily explained. Within my purview is the realm of time as well, but when I chose to manifest near you, the taint within your soul was enough to corrupt my own display. Oh, I could overcome it if I really wanted to, but in so exerting myself, I could alert those who's own interests would be antithetical to mine and yours...consider, your sire was the Lord of Murder...a force of death...and mine is the domain of time...and what embodies both death and time? One of the undead...never aging...but not truly alive..."

Go to J.


J:
"Your actions will have a great bearing on the Fair Folk, as you no doubt have noticed. And there are multiple forces arrayed against you...in times past, when this vessel was questioned...some of your answers revealed that you were on the edge of despair, and so we sought to buttress your resolve...to reveal what would have happened if your path would have gone differently...to instill confidence in yourself..."

Labelas adds, "And before you ask...no...no one knows how your life's thread will go...because while it is possible to do some kind of divination, there lies within each mortal the ability to alter their fate...and in your kind, the Bhaalspawn, that is much greater than would be normal..."

Labelas sighs, "There is one thing you may wish to consider though...your path may be long and hard, there will be an end in sight...and along the way, there will be numerous decisions...some that only will affect you...some that will affect others..."

Labelas gives a last look into your eyes, and says, "You should consider carefully how important your friends...and the one you claim as a love to you..."

Then there is quiet as your vision momentarily blurs, and then notice that Tashia's jade green eyes are piercing into yours, her skin vibrant but soft next to yours, and the press of warm air coming from her mouth as she leans into you...

"What...what...is going on?" Tashia whispers, clutching tightly to you, and then passing out in your arms.
(End Dialogue)

[Bri]

I see this happening once Tashia rejoins the party, and if the PC gives her his love.

Tashia pulls on MainChar's arm, whispering into his ear, "Can you give me a few minutes? There is something further I must do..."

She walks a little ways away from the main character, kneeling on the ground, and she starts to dig in the ground, her eyes closed as she murmurs,

"I commend the soul of one long lost
Into thine embrace, She of the Luminous Cloud

He was lost in the winter
Dwelling in isolation

He would not see
That autumn is not
Cold enough to
Destroy desire...

Memories so old
He would waken
Darkness within
Driving him beneath the sky

He did not want to die
Bound in greed and madness
Conscience and sadness
Bound deep within

I beseech of you,
Daughter of the Nightsky
Lead him to the coming spring..."

As the last of the words come from her lips, Tashia reaches into her robe, pulling out a small silvery locket from her pocket, and she raises it to her lips, giving it a kiss, before putting it in the hole, covering it with the freshly dug soil. A single, silvery tear courses down her face, and dots the earth.

"May Sehanine Moonbow help your soul Arilistan..." she whispers.

With a sigh, Tashia rises, and she leans into the crook of MainChar's arm, her arm entwined in his, saying, "Okay, let's go..."

[Bri]

Possibly for if Main Character is a thief and Tashia (and after getting the thief's stronghold...and I know its short...)


Tashia:
"You're getting pretty good at this, aren't you...you got your own branch of the guild...you really becoming someone of notice..." she says, a bit of pride in her voice, as well as fear.

There is a pause, and then she asks, "But is this what you wish to do for the rest of your life? I must admit...I find the idea...a bit distasteful...being a thief that is..."

She sighs, as she says, "I mean...what if you get caught? By taking control...you make yourself that much of a bigger target...or what if some kind of bitter underling decides they could lead better than you..."

She pauses, and then adds, "What if this means...that this is going to be the end of...us..."


Option 1:
"What do you mean, this is going to be 'it' for us? This is just a means to an end, nothing more or less...whatever else happens, you will always come first for me Tashia...I mean, we do need gold to go about our own plans...weapons and armor don't exactly grow on trees...oh alright, I know you will point out that staves do, but everything else doesn't come cheap...once I get what I need...I shall pass on the reins to another..."

Give her a shy smile, and say, "Besides...who else do I have to keep me honest?"

Option 2:
"Why would you even think that?" you say, pulling her toward you, cradling her in your arms, and swing her around.

"Of course, I will always be the one for you...after all, who am I supposed to dedicate my exploits too? Who will be there to inspire me to ascend the tallest crag, the deepest depths, in order to win the most delectable fruit in the world, so that you can feed from my fingers..." and gently lift her fingers to your lips as you kiss each tip.

Grin, you finally say, "Who will I be able to splurge my ill-gotten gains on?"

Option 3:
"Well, of course I'm getting better at this...if I don't practice, I can't exactly stay at the top, now can I? Anyways, yeah, it seems that thing are looking up for me...oh, don't worry about underlings and such...they aren't anything I can't handle...remember Maevar? He was nothing when compared to Sarevok?"

Shrug, and add, "Besides, one shouldn't worry to much about the future...I mean...live for today, and all that rot...you knew what I was before we became close...if that's not good enough...then that's your problem...not mine..."

If Option 1, then go to A.
If Option 2, then go to B.
If Option 3, then go to C.


A.
Tashia's face seems to glow, as your words reassure her, and she replies, "That is very heartening to hear...that this isn't going to be a permanent situation, that is..."

She sighs, and leans into your side, and you feel her long hair tickling your exposed skin, as she adds, "I...guess...I'm still a bit afraid...of losing you...of you...turning on me..."

Tashia glances directly into your eyes, momentarily losing herself in your gaze, before she says, "I...apologize...for reacting the way I did, though...I apologize if it sounded like I was against thievery...it was more...the use to what one puts their skills..."

She leans in, kissing you as her lips part slightly, and you feel her tongue lick the edges of your lips when she pulls back, and she suddenly cries, but the tears are that of joy, and she hugs MainChar tightly to her side.

Dabbing her tears away, she smiles brilliantly, and says, "I'm sorry...heh...normally I'm not that overemotional...but...that was the sweetest thing someone has said to me in a long time..."
(End dialogue)


B.
Tashia's face lights in delight, and she giggles as you take a hold of her hand, kissing each finger tip, and says, "Why sir, I do believe you are trying to seduce me..."

Her eyes dart from side to side, and she leans in, close to MainChar's ear, "However...I am spoken for..."

She pulls back, and she says, "A man honest and true...one who admired me from afar...though I knew it not, he came to me in my darkest hour..."

Leaning forward, Tashia places her finger on the tip of MainChar's nose, and adds, "Though if I need a gentleman of words...why, you should be my immediate choice..."

Tashia finally let's loose with a laugh, and she twists in MainChar's arms, holding his arms close to her chest, and slightly sways, as she relishes being in the presence of MainChar. She closes her eyes seductively before murmuring pleasantly, "Don't think future evasions will be so easy..."
(End dialogue)


C.
Tashia looks at MainChar, and her shoulders seem to sag a little, and she says, "You're looking forward to this, aren't you? I mean...the challenge of running the guildhouse...no...don't deny it or confirm it, I can see it in your eyes...but even more than that...the idea of the conflicts to come?"

There is a sad look in her jade green eyes, and Tashia adds, "You are right...I knew what you were before we became close...that much I can't deny..."

Tashia sighs, and she shakes her head, as she says, "I guess I shouldn't be too surprised...its the taint within you...maybe it was foolish of me to think that it would have been any different..."

Tashia leans in and gives a last kiss on your cheek, and then says, "As you said...we can't live in the past...but I don't want to just live for today without any thought for tomorrow..."

As she moves away, she sighs, and says to herself, "That's what you get...for losing yourself in the moment..."
(End Romance)

[Bri]

Tashia banter...(after the benediction for Arilistan, burying her affections as it were)


Tashia started to hum to herself, becoming more and more like her own self after the events that Arilistan forced upon her, and her subsequent resurrection. However, MainChar definitely catches slight glimpses from the corner of his eye, as Tashia glances fondly at him, and then turns her head to return to the matter at hand.

As they travel, Tashia moves closer as well, occasionally slipping her hand into MainChar's, and in one such instance, she pulls him aside from the group, momentarily, and she asks, "I never thought I would have fallen in love again...its almost as if it was a god send..."

Tashia's eyes open wide, then and she whispers, "Maybe...goddess sent?"

Shaking her head, her long blonde hair momentarily covering her eyes, she bites her lip deep in thought, obviously thinking on a matter, and then she mutters, "It just could be...and even if not...I shouldn't take any chances..."

Tashia walks up to MainChar, and smiles, saying, "Would you mind humoring me...for just a second?"

Tashia raises his right palm to face hers, then his left palm, her feet paralleling his, and she starts to kiss MainChar, first along the length of his hand, starting with the tip of his fingers, slowly making her way to his hand, her other hand, tracing along MainChar's other hand,

"I voice my appreciation
O, Lady Goldheart
For granting your blessing unto me

I am saved,
Saved from false assumption
Saved from being lost..."

By this point, Tashia is kissing along MainChar's shoulder, taking a special moment to kiss the crook of his shoulder and neck, her other hand now entwined with his, lowered to their sides...

I am unfettered,
Freed from isolation
Freed from bondage.

I am whole
Healed from loneliness
Healed of separation..."

By this moment, Tashia is pressing her lips firmly onto MainChar's, her soft and pliant body pressed up next to his and when she pulls away, he sees that her cheeks are blushing bright red...

A breeze swirls amidst the two, and a soft tinkling of bells rings in their hearing, meant for them alone, and Tashia whispers, "Thank you Hanali Celanil..."

[Bri]

As suggested in a thread...maybe this could be said by Tashia if her statue is displayed in Trademeet after finishing those quests. (Obviously one or the other, not both :-) ).

Argumentative:
Tashia:
"Harrumph...will you look at that? I swear, I know there is such a thing as artistic license, but this is ridiculous. I mean, do I have a perpetual squint like that? Sheesh...I mean, its like years from now, when people talk about the 'Heroes of Trademeet' and when they get to me...I can just picture it now...'There was an elf...a powerful sorceress...but always in a bad mood...I mean, look at the way she scowls...notice the hardening of her eyes...the stories say that she alone counted for about 1/3 of the druids...'"


Complimentary:
"Well, I must say, I'm quite impressed by how lifelike the statues look...at least me. The artist really captured my inner self, don't you think? It is kind of humbling when one considers that stories of us will be told of us years to come. I do hope they are gentle...I wonder, will they call me the elf with hair of sun drenched gold, or will they talk of magical prowess first...Hmm...what is this...wow...he even captured my beauty mark...well, never you mind where my beauty mark is..."

[Bri]

A possible banter with Belmin Gergas, the elf hater on the Promenade.

Tashia:
"You know, just by listening to you spew forth your hate, its no wonder your son was killed by elves, especially if he took after you. It never ceases to amaze me the depths people will sink to indulge their hate. Let me give you something to think on...sir...maybe...just maybe...the fact that your son died was because of you...oh...let's hypothesize...he was somewhere he shouldn't have been...or if he was captured...and he was ordered to surrender...but didn't...because he didn't believe he stood a chance of living anyways...well, why...that would make the fault yours..."

Tashia winces, "Ugh...c'mon MainChar, let's go...just being with this fool is making my skin crawl...I'm going to really need a bath after this..."

[Bri]

This is a possible banter to learn more of Tashia's past...most likely for SoA...


Tashia hums a nameless tune, a smile on her lips, and when she comes close, she deliberately bumps into you, her smile widening as she gives your buttocks a tight squeeze, before encircling you in a tight hug, the fingers of her left hand tracing a circular pattern in the small of your back.

"Hmm...my mother warned me about men like you..." she says, an easy smile on her lips.

Her eyes sparkle, as she reaches up, pressing her lips closely to yours, then withdraws.

"Seriously, I think my foster parents would like you..." she says, then chuckles, "Heh...even though they might have a thing or two to say about your table manners..."

Option 1:
"Well, its obvious that you must not think too highly of your foster parents...I mean, it is a long way from the Ten Towns, now isn't it? In fact, didn't you say that you and all your foster siblings left? Just where are they?" you answer, tired of her overbearing presence.

Then growl, "Maybe it hasn't occurred to you, by now, but I am getting tired of hearing your incessant banter. This gabble about your parents is just the longest string...here is something to consider...silence is golden..."

Option 2:
Jokingly, "What do you mean my table manners? I mean, how else are you supposed to let the chef know that you enjoy his cooking, other than by belching out loud and strong..."

Step back momentarily, holding her hand in yours, you continue, "Besides...how else was I supposed to know that you weren't supposed to blow your nose on the tablecloth. How else was I supposed to know that one doesn't sniff the pepper..."

Option 3:
"Thanks Tashia," you say, running your fingers through her hair, "You really know how to cheer me up..."

Return her kiss, and then ask, "Tashia, in all the time we've been together, you really haven't talked about your foster parents before now...what were they like?"

Look earnestly into her eyes, and add, "That is...if you don't mind telling me...I mean, they were an important part of your life...and if we get a chance to meet them...I wouldn't like to be an embarrassment to you..."


If Option 1, then go to A.
If Option 2, then go to B.
If Option 3, then go to C.


A:
Tashia's eyes snap open, and she angrily retorts, "What the hell brought that on?!?"

Letting go of your hands, Tashia curls up her fists, and in that moment, you see the collected energy of her wrath directing magic into her hands, and she says "You know what? Forget it...I don't really care to know what brought that on..."

Tashia lets go of her fists, and the energy bleeds off into the environment, "I guess I was a fool to fall for you...if all you wanted was someone to sit there and look pretty, I'm sure you could have bought any number of whores with all the gold you've spent up to now..."

She snarls, and heads in the opposite direction of the party, "I hope you enjoy being an utter bastard..."
(Tashia leaves, end romance)


B:
Tashia laughs in your arms, and, as you closer, you see that Tashia wipes a small tear from the corner of her eye, "Thank you...you know how long its been since I last laughed like that?"

She then looks deep into your eyes, and she says, "Of course...you will have to get a bit more practice I think..."

Drawing into your body, she drapes her arms over your shoulders, lowering your hand to her hip, and her smile becomes more intimate, "Heh...it is a bit funny, though...when I am with you, my thoughts do occasionally turn to thoughts of family..."

Option 4:
Remembering that she expressed a preference for travel, ask Tashia, "Family? But...I thought you wanted to travel didn't you? I mean, that's why you are in Amn, rather than in Ten Towns..."

Option 5:
A more serious look on your face, you say, "Children? Do you honestly see us having children now?"

Running a hand along the edge of your brow, you say "I'm sorry...that probably came out sounding harsher than I intended...it's just...that having a family is a big step...and I think that we really need to discuss it further before we make a decision that will irrevocably change our lives..."

However, having come this far in your relationship, you add, "Please...don't be angry..."

Option 6:
"Family? Don't make me laugh..." you say, as you disengage yourself from her, "If its family you want, then maybe its just best that we stop this here and now. What would I do with a mewling brat? In case you haven't noticed, our lifestyle isn't very conducive to raising children...and I am not the type to settle down, especially to raise a bunch of rugrats..."

If Option 4, then go to D.
If Option 5, then go to E.
If Option 6, then go to F.

C:
Tashia's smile grows large, and she says, "Well...we really haven't been together that long...but why would I mind telling you about them..."

She gives a sultry laugh, and says, "Well, my foster-mother Abigail...she is a kind woman. Very industrious in fact...heck, sometimes I still wonder how she manages to get everything done...she has a predilection for cats. I mean, she has a whole shelf devoted to small cat figurines...she calls it her silly little hobby, but I remember one birthday when
all of us managed to buy her a ceramic kitten...we accidentally dropped it, breaking its ear...but you would have thought we gave her the greatest treasure in the world...there was always something over the firepot...I don't recall any of us going to bed hungry...even if we were grounded, she usually snuck something to us..."

Pausing, Tashia adds, "Roald...he was our step-father...heh...he was fun to be around...to fun in fact...if it wasn't for Abigail, I think he would have let the farm detioriate...I don't mean that in a bad way...he was always a dreamer...all the stories he told...I think he always wanted to be an adventurer, but he settled for being a farmer...but he always seemed to have time for us..."

Tashia seems hesitant, as she says, "Kinda boring...now that I put it that way, doesn't it?"

Option 7:
Reassure her, "Not at all. They took in several orphaned children, and from the sounds of it they gave you a happy childhood. I would have been proud to call them parents, much as you do. Heh...you want dull, though, then you should have met Gorion. I mean, I guess it wasn't exactly his fault. How many scholars even have a clue on how to raise a child, let alone in an isolated place like Candlekeep."

Give her another hug, allowing a tear to escape your eye, as you say, "I miss him, even now..."

Option 8:
Give a gentle chuckle, and say, "Tashia, what do you expect me to say? One thing you won't hear me say is anything insulting about your parents. I fell in love with the woman they raised, didn't I?"

Give her a wink, and say, "Besides...whatever else we may think of our parents...we do love them, don't we?"

Run a hand gently along her back, and ask, "So...when all this is done, would you like to see your parents again?"

Option 9:
You frown at Tashia, and you whisper, "I...am sorry...about asking you about your parents..."

Rushing before she can take offense, "I'm sorry...that came out wrong...its just...listening to you speak...it reminded me of Gorion...and how I failed him..."

Give Tashia a sigh, and quietly state, "I...didn't mean to bring down your mood..."

If Option 7, then go to G.
If Option 8, then go to H.
If Option 9, then go to I.

D:
Tashia's eyes grow shiny, and she smiles, saying, "Of course I want to travel, silly...we've just barely begun exploring the length and breadth of Faerun...

She gives a sigh, wrapping her arm into yours, "After all, I left home to try and make my way along, didn't I? But...I must admit, that sometimes I get the urge of just finding a place to sit down, to rest, even if just a little..."

Tashia smiles, and then adds, "Heh...but I must admit, that if it is you, settling down wouldn't be all that bad..."
(End dialogue)


E:
Tashia grabs a hold of both your hands, holding them before her, and she says, "Angry? Why would I be angry?"

A wan smile crosses her face, "Listen, MainChar, you are utterly correct that children are a large step...and who knows where tomorrow will take us..."

She smiles, shyly, as she adds, "But...the fact that you were concerned about my reaction does mean a lot to me..."

Kissing the back of your hand, she does say, "Don't worry...we can wear down some of your rougher mannerisms, though..."
(End dialogue)


F:
Tashia stamps her foot on the ground, and she growls, "Very well, you don't have to worry about me making you laugh..."

She turns away, looking toward the horizon, before focusing her attention onto you, "You know...I wasn't saying that we should just stop what we are doing, and start making as many babies as if there was no tomorrow...I guess that teaches me for sharing some of my innermost thoughts with you..."

Tashia cocks her head, as she adds, "Hear is something you may want to consider...before you open your damn mouth, carefully consider your words...especially if you profess love for someone...because, after your last statement...I don't know if you are the person I thought you were...and frankly, I don't intend to find out..."
(End romance)


G:
Tashia kisses your cheek, tasting the salt of your tear, and she says, "Yes...I know..."

"Come..." she says, pulling your hand towards the outer edge of everyone else, "Why don't you tell me a bit more..."

Laying her head on your shoulder, she whispers, "In a sense...he won't be gone...if those who loved him...continue to remember him fondly..."

Tashia links her fingers in yours and says, "However, if something ever happens to you...well, if something happens, then I will never speak with you again..."
(End dialogue)


H:
"You...you mean that...don't you?" Tashia whispers, and you feel her hand pull you in close, a slight trembling to it.

Tashia's face beams with pleasure, and she grabs your face with both hands, and gives a deep kiss that takes your breath away.

When she breaks apart, her eyes twinkle, and she says, "I'm sorry...its just...well, Arilistan never even asked me about my family, let alone my parents...and here...you offer..."

She smiles, as she says, "Of course, I will go...you know how long it has been since I last saw them?"

Wrapping her arms tightly around you, you feel the rise and fall of her breath, as her chest presses in close, "Funny...I was so eager to leave...and yet, I sometimes miss the old place...weird isn't it?"
(End dialogue)


I:
Tashia holds your hands briefly, and she says, "I understand."

She gives a wry chuckle, and says, "You don't have to apologize for everything though...I...can imagine just how you feel about Gorion...and I am not surprised that you still...wish to be alone..."

Tashia leans in, and gives a slight kiss on our cheek, then pulling apart, "However...you aren't alone in this...remember that...if you wish to talk...I am there..."
(End dialogue)