[0:36]>> C'kayah Tia: it's kind of funny that even the fantasy airport has a bar
[0:37]C'kayah Tia lays a stack of gil on the bar, ordering a tankard of ale, a glass of brandy, and a plate of grilled meat skewers. He carries everything over to Natalie. "Here we go", he says, handing her the ale and setting the plate down.
[0:38]Natalie Mcbeef looks at the ale for a moment, "I think I want something a bit stronger" she stands up, "Be right back"
[0:38]Natalie Mcbeef sits down cradling a glass of whiskey, "This feels more appropriate for tonight"
[0:39]C'kayah Tia takes a bite of a skewer and chews thoughtfully. "You're serious, then. You only drink that when you're going to really dig..."
[0:40]C'kayah Tia >> Well, the important things in life, yadda yadda
[0:40]Natalie Mcbeef groans and pushes the glass away from her, cradling her head in her arms on the table, "I don't even want to drink..." she sits up and looks at kayah, "Have you ever done something you didn't want to, because you had to?"
[0:42]C'kayah Tia furrows his brow, leaning across the table. "Nat? What happened?"
[0:43]Natalie Mcbeef: "I finally found Roen"
[0:44]C'kayah Tia cocks his head, his eyes fixed on hers. "Finally? I didn't know she was missing..."
[0:44]Natalie Mcbeef takes her drink and swirls it around, "She was gone for a week, I had to make excuses for her, she even missed her trial with Anelia..."
[0:44]Natalie Mcbeef: "She refused to tell me where she had been and why she was missing..."
[0:44]C'kayah Tia winces. "She did that once before, didn't she?"
[0:45]Natalie Mcbeef nods, taking a sip of her drink, "She did..." she sighs, "So I told her she was out"
[0:45]Natalie Mcbeef loops up at the ceiling, "Gods Kayah, what a waste"
[0:45]C'kayah Tia closes his eyes for a moment and just breathes. "Nat, I'm so sorry. She was your apprentice..."
[0:46]Natalie Mcbeef sighs, "I know... I'm more dissapointed in myself, I should have realized it before"
[0:47]Natalie Mcbeef: "If she left once, she'll probably leave again, that's what they told me but..." she downs the rest of her drink, "I decided to take a chance on her"
[0:47]Natalie Mcbeef looks down at her empty glass, "The last one they'll let me take for a while, seeing what happened"
[0:48]C'kayah Tia: "No, Nat", he says, opening his eyes and looking at her. "I think you were right to take the chance. She deserved it. But you couldn't make her commit - she's the only one who could. Did she at least explain, after you threw her out?"
[0:49]Natalie Mcbeef shakes her head, "She gave some nonesense story"
[0:50]C'kayah Tia purses his lips and considers that. "You sure it was nonsence?"
[0:50]Natalie Mcbeef: "That people were watching her and her family was in danger" she laughs bitterly, "Apparently they had me under surveillance as well"
[0:50]Natalie Mcbeef: "I've heard it all over the years, I at least expected her to come up with a better excuse"
[0:51]Natalie Mcbeef: "Well no matter, she can do as she likes now, and her father has been treated by the medical corps"
[0:51]Natalie Mcbeef stands up and heads to the bar, "You want anything else?"
[0:51]C'kayah Tia takes a drink of brandy, hissing as the liquor burns down his throat. "Nat, what do you mean her father has been treated by the medical corps?"
[0:53]Natalie Mcbeef: "Oh? I never told you? She left the first time because she said her father was ill, she needed to earn money to treat him"
[0:54]Natalie Mcbeef: "I pulled some strings to have one of the royal physicians look at him, thought that would allow her to focus on her training"
[0:54]Natalie Mcbeef: "Be right back"
[0:54]C'kayah Tia: "Was he? Ill, I mean?"
[0:54]Natalie Mcbeef pours more whiskey from a bottle into her glass, then sets it on the table.
[0:55]Natalie Mcbeef: "She said so, and she said he was coming to the city to be treated"
[0:55]Natalie Mcbeef: "She seemed quite excited when she told me, so I don't think it was a lie"
[0:56]C'kayah Tia tilts his glass this way and that, watching the brandy move within it. "Nat, there's no chance that there's anything to what she said, is there?"
[0:58]Natalie Mcbeef takes a drink, "Really Kayah? A conspiracy? Against Roen?"
[0:58]Natalie Mcbeef: "Who would have the resources, and why?"
[1:00]C'kayah Tia shakes his head and smiles at her. "Nat, she identified one of the zealots guarding the ceruleum we were trying to steal. And we were all double-crossed by The Rose. You don't think there's the slightest chance...?"
[1:01]Natalie Mcbeef frowns, "I mean..."
[1:01]Natalie Mcbeef: "But Kayah it's not like she's never lied to me before"
[1:01]Natalie Mcbeef: "Our first few conversations were nothing but lies"
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[1:02]C'kayah Tia drinks. "Nat, I've lied to you before, yet look at us now."
[1:02]Natalie Mcbeef pauses at this
[1:02]Natalie Mcbeef: "That's.... that's true"
[1:02]Natalie Mcbeef takes a sip, "But that's different, you trust me, you'd tell me what's actually going on, give details"
[1:03]Natalie Mcbeef: "She simply told me this wild tale, and said she couldn't say more"
[1:03]C'kayah Tia smiles at her, his eyes flickering. "You remember when you were investigating that murder? The Roegadyn? And it turned out all the leads pointed to Suri?"
[1:04]Natalie Mcbeef: "Of course, what about it?"
[1:05]C'kayah Tia holds up his glass. "I told you some pretty wild tales when you were asking me about it. But I turned out to have good reason to, didn't I?"
[1:06]Natalie Mcbeef shakes her head, "But you weren't in training to be one her Grace's sultansworn"
[1:06]C'kayah Tia spreads his hands. "Granted, things would have gone better for everyone if I'd have just trusted you and told you everything, but I didn't know I could trust you with that at the time."
[1:06]C'kayah Tia leans across the table. "Why did you take Roen as an apprentice, Nat?"
[1:06]Natalie Mcbeef: "Because I saw myself in her"
[1:06]C'kayah Tia: "Did you trust her?"
[1:07]Natalie Mcbeef: "I thought her confused and misunderstood, wanting to make a difference, but not sure how"
[1:07]Natalie Mcbeef: "I...."
[1:07]C'kayah Tia drinks, watching her.
[1:07]Natalie Mcbeef taps her foot and takes a drink
[1:07]Natalie Mcbeef: "I, I thought I did" she shakes her head, "I do Kayah, but it has limits"
[1:07]Natalie Mcbeef: "I can only be lied to so many times"
[1:08]C'kayah Tia nods. "I know, Nat. But look at yourself. Is there anything you can think of that would make you... mmmm... if not lie, then at least lie by omission when you're talking to your superiors?"
[1:09]C'kayah Tia lets his smile widen into a grin. "Anything at all?"
[1:09]Natalie Mcbeef groans and downs her drink, she reaches for the bottle to pour more, "You know the answer to that"
[1:10]Natalie Mcbeef: "But I'm not my superiors"
[1:10]C'kayah Tia: "You're *her* superior."
[1:10]Natalie Mcbeef: "I let Roen be after I figured out she was pining after that Ala Mhigan terrorist!"
[1:10]C'kayah Tia toys with a skewer of meat. "How many Sultansworn are there, Nat?"
[1:10]Natalie Mcbeef: "I let her handle Siha on her own"
[1:11]Natalie Mcbeef taps her jaw, "Total? Around a a hundred"
[1:11]C'kayah Tia purses his lips thoughtfully. "We'll have to have a talk about Siha sometime, but that's not now. Why aren't there more Sultansworn, Natalie?"
[1:13]Natalie Mcbeef: "Because it's a thankless job, it's hard, and dangerous, and harsh, and it takes only the best, but the best seldom want to join"
[1:13]C'kayah Tia: "Roen passed her trials. Is she one of the best?"
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[1:14]Natalie Mcbeef sighs, "You saw her fight that thing, you know she is"
[1:15]C'kayah Tia shakes his head. "I might have accepted that answer before I really got to know you, Natalie. But I know there's a lot more to what you do than just marial prowess. More than just courage. Is she one of the best, Nat?"
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[1:16]Natalie Mcbeef downs her drink again, angrily, "God's Kayah that's what I thought!" she exclaims bitterly, "I thought here was finally someone who cared about this wreck of a city"
[1:17]Natalie Mcbeef: "Not about lining their own pockets or acruing power"
[1:17]Natalie Mcbeef: "The kind of person who should be at Nanamo's side"
[1:20]Natalie Mcbeef: "Now... I just don't know anymore"
[1:20]C'kayah Tia: "You know, Nat, I've never really understood *why* you defend Nanamo the way you do. But that's okay. I respect your choice. I think Roen's that same sort of person."
[1:21]C'kayah Tia gestures with a skewer of meat. "If she's telling the truth, would you take her back?"
[1:21]Natalie Mcbeef: "Kayah, this is neither here nor there, but you've never seen the council sessions"
[1:21]Natalie Mcbeef: "The Syndicate, they're wolves some of them, and they control the Blades and the Flames"
[1:21]Natalie Mcbeef: "You would not like an Ul'dah with them in charge"
[1:21]C'kayah Tia does not rise to that bait, and instead stays right on target. "If she's telling the truth, would you take her back?"
[1:22]Natalie Mcbeef: "Would I..."
[1:22]Natalie Mcbeef sighs, "Well I haven't actually informed the office yet"
[1:22]C'kayah Tia shakes his head, jabbing the skewer in her direction. "That's not what I was asking."
[1:22]Natalie Mcbeef: "I have her down as visiting her family before her oathswearing"
[1:23]Natalie Mcbeef: "Gods Kayah I don't know"
[1:23]Natalie Mcbeef: "If..."
[1:23]Natalie Mcbeef: "If she really was in over her head, if she was part of something dangerous"
[1:23]Natalie Mcbeef: "And she really couldn't risk coming to me for help"
[1:24]Natalie Mcbeef: "Or rather, if she thought she couldn't risk it..." she mutters.
[1:24]Natalie Mcbeef: "I..."
[1:24]Natalie Mcbeef: "I would consider it..."
[1:25]Natalie Mcbeef nods, "I would have to know the details though"
[1:25]Natalie Mcbeef: "But I would"
[1:25]C'kayah Tia strips a piece of meat from the skewer with his teeth, chewing and swallowing. "I owe her, Natalie. I owe her *big*. I want to talk to her. If she is in trouble, she could use my help."
[1:25]Natalie Mcbeef nods, "By all means Kayah, I'm not angry at her"
[1:26]Natalie Mcbeef: "I just fear she isn't the person I thought, and... if by some chance she was telling the truth"
[1:26]Natalie Mcbeef: "Then she needs our help, sultansworn or not"
[1:26]C'kayah Tia washes it down with the rest of his glass of brandy. "And if she is in trouble, at least I can let you know that. I know", he says, holding his hands up palms out, "she'd have to tell you the details. But you'd at least know that the truth was there..."
[1:27]C'kayah Tia chuckles, slumping down and resting his head in his hand. "Remember when I was a simple honest criminal?"
[1:28]Natalie Mcbeef nods slowly, "Yes... if it is something dangerous, it's possible she'd tell you"
[1:28]Natalie Mcbeef laughs, "I remember the criminal part, not sure sure about the honest"
[1:29]C'kayah Tia grins rakishly, his eyes sparkling. "Now look at me. Embroiled in all these machinations."
[1:30]Natalie Mcbeef: "Oh...? Feeling some regrets?"
[1:30]Natalie Mcbeef swirls her drink around, "Longing for the old days? Where you had to watch your every word?"
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[1:32]C'kayah Tia sits back up and toys with his empty glass before reaching across the table for the whiskey bottle, pouring himself a generous slug. "Not in the least. The nights are much warmer these days, for one..."
[1:34]Natalie Mcbeef smirks and raises her glass towards his, "That's all? You seemed to have no lack of partners in the past"
[1:36]C'kayah Tia raises his glass and smiles warmly. "There's warm and then there's warm, Nat..." he purrs.
[1:37]Natalie Mcbeef leans over and clinks her glass against his, before downing it, she meets his eyes, "You really think there is something to look into with Roen?"
[1:39]C'kayah Tia drains his own glass and shrugs. "Mmmm, I honestly don't know her *that* well. But I'd say there's a chance she's telling the truth."
[1:39]Natalie Mcbeef nods, "I..."
[1:40]Natalie Mcbeef: "I think there could be as well..." she sighs.
[1:40]Natalie Mcbeef walks around the table and kisses him softly, "Well if anyone can find out..."
[1:41]Natalie Mcbeef: "It's a certain roguish scoundrel"
[1:41]C'kayah Tia slips his arms around her waist, nuzzling her and returning her kiss. "I'll talk to her. I owe it to her, after all..."
[1:42]Torken Queb smirks at the two love birds. "tsk. In public too."
[1:42]C'kayah Tia glances back at the armored figure behind him, then grins at Natalie. "Can't you arrest him or something?"
[1:42]Torken Queb removes his helm and tucks it under his arm.
[1:42]Natalie Mcbeef: "Oh?"
[1:43]Natalie Mcbeef: "Jealous Tork?"
[1:43]Torken Queb: Absolutly!
[1:43]Natalie Mcbeef: "And I did arrest him once"
[1:43]Torken Queb laughs at you.
[1:43]Natalie Mcbeef: "He got out somehow..." she sighs, "We need higher bails I think"
[1:44]Torken Queb: I'll leave you two to your uh... talk.
[1:44]Torken Queb gives each a knowing leer.
[1:45]C'kayah Tia raises his eyebrows, grinning at the Hyur.
[1:45]Torken Queb takes in Natalie Mcbeef's new hair style "That's a fetching woman you have there Kayah. Where did you pick her up?"
[1:45]Natalie Mcbeef: "I picked him up actually"
[1:45]Natalie Mcbeef: "With a right hook"
[1:46]Torken Queb: Throw him back lass. You should be with me.
[1:46]Torken Queb motions to himself.
[1:46]You gaze upon Torken Queb in deep reflection.
[1:46]Torken Queb strikes a pose before you.
[1:46]Natalie Mcbeef: "Oh...? And why is that?"
[1:46]C'kayah Tia chuckles, watching the two.
[1:46]Natalie Mcbeef: "Last time I checked... you were working for kayah"
[1:46]Natalie Mcbeef: "Why go for the peasant when I already have the king?"
[1:47]Torken Queb: Isn't it obvious? I'm MUCH better looking.
[1:47]You gaze upon Torken Queb in deep reflection.
[1:47]Torken Queb beams with delight at you.
[1:47]Natalie Mcbeef: "Well... that is a fine beard I must admit"
[1:47]C'kayah Tia flicks his ears, grinning amusedly
[1:47]Torken Queb: Besides, I'm carving my own kingdom out. Go with the rising star lass.
[1:48]Natalie Mcbeef grins, "Well then, when it's a bit more... carved, I'll expect a tour"
[1:48]Natalie Mcbeef: "Maybe if I like it I'll stay for a while"
[1:48]Torken Queb gives Kayah a sly wink.
[1:48]Torken Queb laughs at you.
[1:48]Torken Queb: Well said!
[1:49]C'kayah Tia looks back at Torken and purrs lazily. "Carving out a kingdom? Is that why you haven't been able to find the one I hired you to?"
[1:49]Torken Queb: You'll always be welcome.
[1:49]Torken Queb gives C'kayah Tia a sour smile "Yeah. It's been harder than I predicted. But I have his scent... and I should run him to ground soon."
[1:49]C'kayah Tia raises an eyebrow. "I hired someone else, too. *She's* producing excellent results, you know..."
[1:50]Natalie Mcbeef grins, "Oh...? Is that so?"
[1:50]Natalie Mcbeef: "Maybe I'll go talk to her instead then.... she seems like the real rising star"
[1:50]Torken Queb nods. "I wouldn't doubt. If it's who I think you're talking about... she looks capable. Crazy, but capable."
[1:51]Torken Queb gives Natalie Mcbeef a smirk. "That is possible. I'll introduce you if I get a chance."
[1:51]C'kayah Tia nods, his smile satisfied. "Oh, she is. It's what the job requires."
[1:51]Natalie Mcbeef laughs, "Well then, perhaps you're after the wrong prize"
[1:51]Natalie Mcbeef: "Perhaps she needs a prince?"
[1:52]C'kayah Tia smirks. "I happen to know she prefers only princesses..."
[1:52]Torken Queb: *snorts* I doubt that. I know a professional when I see one. Those I leave to others.
[1:52]Torken Queb smirks confidently at C'kayah Tia.
[1:52]Natalie Mcbeef looks at kayah, "Oooooh"
[1:52]Natalie Mcbeef nods, "You know I adore the ladies..." she sighs, "Torken your value is dropping by the second, that beard can only take you so far"
[1:53]Torken Queb laughs at you.
[1:53]C'kayah Tia winks at Natalie, then turns back to Torken. "You've talked to Lurial, though, right?"
[1:53]Torken Queb: My value has always been low Tails. That's my edge.
[1:53]Natalie Mcbeef nods, "Well, I'll let you two talk business"
[1:53]Torken Queb makes another sour face. "I have. She has yet to reply though. I don't think she can do what she claimed."
[1:53]Natalie Mcbeef leans down and gives kayah a quick kiss, "See you at the house"
[1:54]Natalie Mcbeef: "Later beard"