On the prowl (Ithea)

[Merc]

Knowledge skills and GI are about it, really. I could try to sense motive to see how much he's trying to stiff me by?

[Anastasia]

You could try SM, sure.

[Merc]

[23:52] <Merc> roll d20+13+6 sense motive+inspiration #3
[23:52] <Serith> Merc roll for Serith < 36 > [d20=17]

[Anastasia]

The voice seems a bit shaken. Subtle but it's there.

With no immediate reply, Hanna walks right up to a shelf, leaps up and cleaves it straight through. There's a loud crash of breaking things as it all falls to the ground, colored bursts of light from some curios. "I said is there a fucking problem?" Hanna says, still serene. "I'm starting to see one, and I won't rest until it's smited and the daemon is dealt with."

[Merc]

"She's suggesting you lower your price," Ithea offers helpfully.

"She's very good at diplomacy and haggling. Very good at cutting to the root of the problem, you could say."

[Anastasia]

"I am a champion of Gwynharwyf. So far I have restrained myself and my rage," Hanna says, "That can change. If I need to, I will tear down every brick and rock here until there is nothing but rubble for Simmer to burn." Still flawlessly calm, holding her axe up and pointing it ahead. "Your choice. Do I have a problem?"

"Yeah, just quit while you're ahead. The other giants were smart enough to turn tail and not get fried," Simmer says, starting to juggle a ball of fire from hand to hand.

"Oh, and did we mention? The Ithea here is General Ithea of Aurora. You know, the group that spits in Hell's face and dares them to bring it on? Last time we sallied out, we smashed the Prince of Hell's playgrounds." Balyss says, "But if Hanna's not enough of a problem for you, we can bring Aurora over to visit. Say Ithea, how fast can we gate Aurora over?"

[Merc]

Ithea rolls her eyes theatrically. "Well, if you want me to abuse my position like that, I suppose it wouldn't take more than a few minutes to send the command. It seems a bit much when this fellow is just trying to do some nice reasonable business. What was that price again, by the way?"

[Anastasia]

"10,000 gold," The voice repeats quickly, "Yes, I believe that is an equitable price."

[Merc]

[11:31] <Merc> roll d20+13+6 Sense Motive+inspiration #4
[11:31] <Rei-chan> Merc rolled : d20+13+6 Sense Motive+inspiration #4 --> [ 1d20=12 ]{31}

Checking to see how much better that offer is.

[Anastasia]

Well, Ithea knows basic math. 90% off is a great deal. He sounds even more shaken now.

[Merc]

"Oh my. Sounds like you really don't want Aurora summoned here!" Ithea exclaims. "Well, for that sort of price, I certainly don't feel it's necessary to call them over, though I don't know if that's sufficient for my companions..."

Ithea glances over to Hanna and her axe, Simmer juggling a ball of fire, and Balyss....well, the first two are still scary enough.

[Anastasia]

Balyss is just watching.

Hanna considers and nods curtly, "Pay him," she says, "Once the 'loth appears before us, properly restrained."

[Merc]

"You heard the lady."

[Anastasia]

Will save, Ithea. Note any mental protections as well.

[Merc]

[12:41] <Merc> roll d20+33+11 will save+inspiration
[12:41] <Rei-chan> Merc rolled : d20+33+11 will save+inspiration --> [ 1d20=11 ]{55}

Ithea has immunity to fear from dragons, or +4 against other fear effects, should have the Mind Blank CL17 from readiness archway, spell resistance if that matters, and...that's it?