The train continues its gentle course through the forest, but you decide sleeping is not an option, there is too much at stake. After taking a deep breath and stretching your back, you decide you're not quite up for the train's tavern, plus you can't remember where it is in relation to your seat. You lean across the aisle with a warm smile and catch a slight hint of a chemical scent emanating from the area that the woman is sitting in.
“Heading to town for the festival?” you inquire. She doesn't seem to hear you. You clear your throat and ask again. She jerks her head away from the window and turns beet red as she realizes that she had been caught lost in thought.
“Oh, hi... umm... yes. It will be my first time. I've secured some rare oils from Gerry's Landing and hoping the merchandise will move during the festival.” She waves her hand at the bags and cases piled on the seat around her. You compliment her on her trading skills, for working with the swamp town of Gerry's Landing is notoriously complex and challenging. It is the only town in the whole country that doesn't have a train line, nor even a road, that leads to it. The only route in and out is via boat and it has a rough reputation. It's isolation spurs constant rumor and the relationship between the town and the community of reptilian people that make the swamps home is understood only by those that live there.
“I'm Lainy, by the way. So what takes you to Glyndael? You don't seem to have nearly as much luggage as I do.” She extends her hand and chuckles lightly. You reach out and return the firm handshake.
Do you...
1) Tell a lie and explain to her that you are visiting the famous library in Glyndael
2) Hint at the truth by saying you are on official GSA (Guild Special Agent) business and can't discuss it
3) Attempt to side-step the question and turn the conversation back to her
4) Pretend to get suddenly distracted, and excuse yourself to the train's tavern
*VOTE CONCLUDED*
16 - total votes
4 - tell lie
5 - hint truth
5 - side-step
2 - excuse self
