Open The Slups The Bright-eyed Engineer's Arrival

[Mina Rose Brewer]

Mina Rose was surprised by the request for hot water, given the general quality of the water in these parts, but she didn't contradict the official-looking beast, instead scurrying off to the kitchen. The cod and greens was done, and a quick relay of the request to the chef (who was just as astonished that anyone would want to drink water in Bully Harbor) netted a glass filled with a ladle of boiling water that had been intended for a stew. Mina Rose tried not to think about how the water was darker than most of the liquor in this place.

"Here ya go," she declared, returning and putting down the plate before the vixen and the glass of what could charitably be called water before the newcomer. "Bomb apple tea," she bade the pair, smiling brightly as she attempted the Alkamarian phrase.

Scooting away, she moved over to the table with the older todd and his companions, radiating eagerness to help as she checked in on them. "Y'all doin' alrigh' o'er 'ere? Can Ah ge'cha annehthin' else?" Her tail swished contentedly, the banter of seabeasts a comforting sound that reminded her of home.

@Adelina Laska @Nicolas of Iron Pit @Wiley Briggs

 

[Adelina Laska]

Adelina’s eyes glitter with excitement and interest as she takes in the offer and its messenger as well. Despite the distractions and excitement of this new arrival she is already starting to assess them as an individual.

Not their first language I suppose but quite precise pronunciation. Indeed I suspect that, perhaps, any friction is more down to personal conversational style than anything else. I don’t think I’ll be able to make proper sense out of her presentation (Or his? Surely? No, best not to rush to conclusions.) without more information on their background but this is hardly the time for personal interrogations — I’m being invited to The Ministry!

“Świetnie! Miałem nadzieję, że będę mógł się przedstawić osobiście, ale nawet mając list polecający od profesora Jones, martwiłem się, jak zostanę przyjęty, nie będąc wcześniej widzianym. Ale wygląda na to, że ktoś mnie polecił? Postaram się nie zawieść!”

Spoiler

“Oh Excellent! I had hoped to present myself but, even with the letter of introduction from Professor Jones I had been worried about how I might be received, sight unseen. But I guess some recommendation has preceded me? I’ll try not to disappoint!”

With her hand reaching down for her hanging coat’s pocket, she seemed ready to produce said letter but the arrival of food distracts her. She nods approval to the waitress, mouth already starting to water at the prospect of fresh nourishment after weeks at sea.

That ship’s food really was awful! Perhaps I should have splurged a bit more on the travel accommodations getting here? Especially if it turns out that I already have a job waiting for me!

“Ah-ha! Fank you!”

But before she starts in on the food she quickly turns back to the Ministry beast with a question in the local language, clearly for the server's benefit.

“Jusd fe water? I’d be happy if you joined me for a bite.”