This Guy's Problem (TWS)

Say farewell to Pete and go introduce yourself to the LOVESTRUCK KNIGHT.

Indeed, the KNIGHT should prove ELUCIDATING.

"Well," you stand up, "I would love to continue this discussion later, perhaps we can talk more at the ACADEMY?"

Pete seems pleased at the prospect.

"Of course! I'm currently doing a bit of alchemic research myself. It would be a pleasure to have a fellow intellectual's thoughts on the matter."

You comment that the sciences have never been a personal strength, but you would find such an expedition enlightening.

You approach the KNIGHT. He glares at you while you approach. You give a pleasant smile but to no avail. His glare remains.

You overhear OTTO the LORD'S BROTHER touting the benefits of his ADHESIVE. Apparently he's trying to make a sale even at this party. He is well known for being notorious but effective at PITCHING his PITCHES.

"...never worry about dropping a lance again! With my EPOXY you'll only lose a joust if you lose your arm! Oh and don't even think about falling off that horse..."

Otto is a very difficult man to interrupt. It would take an expert at conversation and social wiles to infiltrate the barrage of conversation Otto uses to assail his potential clients.

Luckily you're Clarion Vergis.

I say you approach the LORD'S BROTHER and trade a few BON MOTS about how BOOZE makes lovers BOLDER.

"Though I've never seen a glue that possessed the attractive force of a beautiful lady."

Otto is taken aback by the interruption but you casually whisper to him and gesture to the lady across the room.

"Your client appears more interested in adhering to one of the guests. Perhaps a drink is all the investment you need."

Otto pauses and grins.

"Of course! of course! You know I've talked a great deal already I'm certain you are convinced but this is a party! Here have a drink, revel for a bit, we can talk business later. That young woman has had her eyes on you for some time now!"

Of course "that young woman" has actually been making eyes at you all night, but you are happily taken. You just hope she isn't taken with you so much as to aggravate the newly freed knight.

Otto gives the knight a hefty drink and pat on the back. The knight glares at you some more but takes a swig of BEER and heads over to the group of LADIES.

Otto turns to you.

"So Mr. Vergis! You did a spectacular job in that courtroom today, truly spectacular. Justice was done indeed. I can sleep safer knowing that one more murderer has been properly killed."

"It is my duty."

"Of course! but I didn't see you at the execution! You know I designed THE DEVICE myself."

"The device? I thought the defendant was hung?"

"Oh well eventually, yes - there are still a few kinks to work out in THE DEVICE - but it mangled him right and proper!"

"I see." You take a small sip of your drink.

You feel as if you are now open to slightly less-appropriate thoughts, given you being a HUGE LIGHTWEIGHT. You are as charming as ever though.

"HEY VERGASS"

Oh this is concerning. The KNIGHT has returned. Apparently his attempts with the LADIES did not go well. You attempt to calm him, but he takes another SWIG, followed by a SWING at your "pamby-ass-face".

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