#i was torn between some sort of taako inventing surfing reference for the title and this

[ladyleonster]

Shubies and Barneys

Rusalka is an idyllic territory by the coast. It’s easy to see why anyone would be captivated by the sun, the sea breeze, and the high, rocky cliffs overlooking the shimmering ocean. The people in the port city seem friendly enough, but few seem to recall seeing any knights around lately. This is the biggest city in the area though, so someone is bound to come through at some point. With the shopping and the weather as good as it is, no time like the present to have a little vacation while you wait for leads then, right? Beach day! Maybe even try your hand at what the locals call “surfing.” [Grants Riding +1]

It’s so tempting to take advantage of the gorgeous beach-side atmosphere to relax.  Ethlyn had always enjoyed spending time at the beach growing up.  She loved swimming, playing in the sand, everything about it. It was always a thrill when her father would announce that they would be traveling to Chalphy's coast and being here in Rusalka is filling her with feelings of nostalgia.

Unfortunately, there isn't much time to relax. There are people missing. Her fellow knights, her friends are out there somewhere. As much as she'd love to run out into the surf, she has a job to do and an important one at that.

The locals, at least, have been friendly and cooperative for the most part. They've been willing to share what little they know and open up their seaside town to the monastery's presence. Ethlyn has noticed some dirty looks thrown her way by a group of people the locals refer to as surfers but until today, she has mostly avoided them.

But today that changes. Ethlyn's partnered herself with one of the Black Eagle students, a kid named Colm, and they approach the leader of these surfers, a man named Tony Seagull.

"Pardon me, but we were hoping we might ask you a few questions about our missing colleagues." Ethlyn approaches professionally and cordially but this Tony Seagull simply rolls his eyes.

"Bruh, we don't have time to talk to you shubies and barneys so just leave before my attitude turns totally not tubular."

@cleversteel