The Adventures of Humphrey the Pig.
When Thomas Marlowe was the local Vicar at the Song of the Morning temple in Beregost, it's clergy and templars were subject to many weird and wonderful guests within it's halls. The most memorable of which could easily have been the Priest's own companion, Humphrey the Pig.
Some background: Cecilia's early days on the Sword Coast saw her as a shy, often curious and slightly gullible young paladin with an eagerness to please. . . albeit quite the change in comparison to present day! It was back in January, I was two months into the server and still learning the ropes. Certainty a simpler time for Ceci! That being said I've cut a great deal of dialogue so the events flow a little better.
Thomas Marlowe: Thomas stands in the central part of the church. His left knee is covered in a mud stain, and his fingers and hands are a bit muddy as well. Beside him is a content looking pig.
Humphrey: This pig seems very content.
Beatrix Rokranon: *raises a brow* Blunt is good sometimes.... and I'm always in danger of other people.... I was very good in the past.... Very good.... I do not follow such practices any more but i still have all the skills.
Eldarian Al'maire: His gaze finds Cecilia for a moment before it moves to Beatrix.
Humphrey: The pig runs over to Eldarian, and sits right on top of his left boot.
Mavicyr Savyr: *he rubs his chin, looking at Thomas*
Eldarian Al'maire: He blinks and then looks down at the pig, sitting on his foot. "Ehhh. . . ."
Cecilia Lafayette: *A grin finds her lips, watching the pig*
Thomas Marlowe: "I'm not sure who you are, or why you're dropping so many names. I know your past has probably led you to a skeptical, cynical outlook, and I sure understand that."
Thomas Marlowe: "But this is the Church of Lathander. We will help anyone who needs it. And we will help you if you are afraid. We just need to understand what you are afraid of, and how we can help."
Eldarian Al'maire: He clears his throat and gently moves to nudge the foot the pig is on.
Cecilia Lafayette: *Her face maintains a pleasant though solemn expression given the circumstances but those who know her would be able to tell there is a happier glow about her.*
Cecilia Lafayette: *Kneels and gestures to the pig*
Humphrey: The pig rolls, slooowly, off the man's boot and onto its side. It lays there on the cool, marble floor.
Eldarian Al'maire: He blinks down at the pig. "Oh no. I'm not rubbing your stomach like Thomas does."
Humphrey: It stares at Cecilia. It snorts a few times and wiggles. But seems unwilling to exert the effort required to stand and cross the room.
Beatrix Rokranon: *blinks slightly and has a small hint of a smile* True enough i suppose... I was not meaning to drop names..... just when people tend to learn of my past life they tend to look at me like i'm about to draw my bow or something.
Beatrix Rokranon: those willing to help....
Thomas Marlowe: "Ours is a faith of redemption." He smiles. "Some of the people I've played confessor to have had very awful lives, and have done very awful things. It doesn't sound to me like your past is something you're proud of, or intent on repeating."
Thomas Marlowe: "The only thing I fear right now is that you are upset and worried, and we are, at this time, unable to help. But I assure you, we are doing all we can for our brother upstairs. We even have Candlekeep's scholars trying to examine him."
Humphrey: The pig places one hoof against Eldarian's ankle, stretching for a moment. Then it rises and moves to walk under Mavicyr's robes.
Mavicyr Savyr: Ah.... is this the roast for dinner...? *he gathers his robes, the many layers of them and steps back*
Cecilia Lafayette: "We should call him Tommy Jr..."
Humphrey: The pig stares up at Mavicyr with a blank, but decidedly happy, expression.
Later in the conversation . . .
Eldarian Al'maire: "Cecilia. May I speak to you for a moment?"
Cecilia Lafayette: *She nods, smiling* "Of course."
Eldarian Al'maire: He motions his head downstairs and then offers the rest of them a bow. "Excuse us for just a moment."
Eldarian Al'maire: "No, pig!"
Humphrey: "SQUEEE!"
Eldarian Al'maire: "What are you doing in here?" Eldarian states with a voice of command. "Go back to Thomas."
Humphrey: It snorts a few times, and walks in a circle. It raises its haunches up at Eldarian.
Eldarian Al'maire: "Uh. Huh."
Cecilia Lafayette: "Piggy!"
Eldarian Al'maire: He points the pig out.
Humphrey: "Squee!"
Humphrey: Roll Target:
DMFI Dice Roll for: Charisma Mod: -4 TOTAL: 12
Humphrey: Despite being a pig, he is oh-so-charismatic!
Cecilia Lafayette: "Awwww~"
Eldarian Al'maire: ". . ."
Cecilia Lafayette: "He likes you!"
Humphrey: The pig does appear to like Eldarian. He just doesn't seem to like listening to him.
Eldarian Al'maire: ". . ."
Cecilia Lafayette: *Shoos the pig, chasing it a little.*
Humphrey: Roll Target: General Area
DMFI Dice Roll for: Dexterity Mod: 2 TOTAL: 21
Cecilia Lafayette: Roll Target:
DMFI Dice Roll for: Dexterity Mod: 0 TOTAL: 6
Humphrey: The pig leaps with the grace of a ballerina, ricocheting all the wall and doing a sideways flip as he's chased.
Cecilia Lafayette: *Falls down the stairs with an ungraceful crash.*
Humphrey: The pig runs in a circle as the woman clatters noisily down the stairs.
Eldarian Al'maire: ". . . ."
Thomas Marlowe: Thomas glances towards the stairs with a frown.
Cecilia Lafayette: "Ow..."
Thomas Marlowe: But decides Eldarian probably has it in hand, and turns back to the temple guest.
Eldarian Al'maire: Eldarian moves to the woman and gently knees next to her. "Are you all right, m'lady?" He offers with a hand up.
Cecilia Lafayette: *She smiles, embarrassed, taking his hand.*
Cecilia Lafayette: "Silly pig! Ugh . . . I'm alright, thank you Eldarian."
Eldarian Al'maire: "Indeed."
Cecilia Lafayette: *She rubs her armored backside a little*
Thomas Marlowe: "And we will do our best to help you as well. A friend to the goodly orders of this Coast is a friend to us."
Eldarian Al'maire: He moves up and simply grabs the pig while it's not looking and hefts it under his arm.
The knight in shining armor has got it covered.
Humphrey: "Whee!?"
Cecilia Lafayette: *Moves to open the door*
Humphrey: The pig wiggles, held aloft.
Mavicyr Savyr: Ah... *looks at Eldarian and the pig*
Eldarian Al'maire: "Your pig, sire." He states, stuffing the pig in Thomas's arms.
Thomas Marlowe: Thomas glances towards Eldarian, frowning slightly. "Oh, hello Humphrey."
Thomas Marlowe: He accepts the pig into his arms, cradling him. Before returning his green eyes to Beatrix.
Eldarian Al'maire: He moves to shake his hands, as if getting something dirty on them and then turns once more for the door.