Gail
*While it was intentioned to get a bit lost when she had left that camp of Juna's, Ehakli did not intend to go so far east as to encounter the capitol city of Salvainia itself, It was already getting dark, so what else could be done? She'd find herself an inn with a nearby stable for her biped-hating horse, and try to find a means to drink enough to forget her foolish mistakes.*

*Familar enough with the city, she found herself settled in with relative alacrity, making certain to find an inn that was pointedly* ***Not*** *The establishment she turned blue with those crystals that one day. In an inn simply called the Sundered Beak, she would wile away some hours before bed over some of that rum the city seemed to have in abundance with its sugar trade. While at first she'd just be happy to have her armor off and wear just her casual traveling clothes, the fact that her waylay had caused her to miss the meeting she brought a dress for gave her a 'hell with it' push to wear it in the tavern aread downstairs, a green and soft yellow affair, with long open sleeves tied back at the elbows, and a yellow pattern of silnarian knots embroidered up the bodice. The dark elf's white hair was let down tonight, she care* ***So*** *Much as to go into that much effort for drinking alone.*
Alberta
*She walked into the busy tavern, her heels clanking on the cold floor. Tonight she was wearing a silk dress with lace embroidery, in a blood red color. Her hair was in a high pony tail, resembling her high status. Her nails, sharp as ever, caged in black lace gloves. This wasn't her usual attire as she usually wears soft clothing. Her luscious eyes shined in the sky, reflecting the stars off her ethereal pupils. Entering the tavern, she looked around, deciding to grab a seat next to an interesting looking figure.*
Gail
*Noticing someone new take a stool beside her, Ehakli turned her head and canted it in a greeting fashion, ceramic vessel of spirits in hand, empty ones sat on the bar before her next to a wooden pipe. As the barkeep took the empty cups and inquired Kiko of her fancy, Ehakli's violet eyes took in the sight of this almost alarmingly tall beastkin. She waited for her interaction with the barkeep to finish before speaking.* "Of all my years on this world, I don't think I've seen someone quite like you before. You wouldn't be from Mattan, would you?"
Alberta
*She turns to look, her eyes like a blanket of oceans.* "Oh no.. I'm from Silnaria.. I'm visiting." *She says in a quite tone, though her voice comes out sounding like a calm wave, eating up the sand gently as it moves.*
Gail
*There was a shift of the tholian's brow at the admission. Even after centuries, it was still strange to hear Silnaria refer to a land that wasn't everywhere of the world. At least nowadays it helped give a lot more context.* "Oh? Well, that explains those rather delightful shoes of yours." *The dark elf's voice was gentle but had a rather sultry undertone to it that somehow matched the experience in her eyes.* "Hail Aelsilnari, then." *She said with an easy grin, raising her cup a few inches with the old Silnari cheers, taking a sip of her rum after it.* "How does Salvainia treat you in your visit?"
Alberta
*She looked away, not sure what to say at that compliment. She never usually receive them..* "Th.. Thank you.." *She said, her voice breaking up slightly.* "And.. Salvainia has been.. Nice so far.." *Talking to people wasn't her first plan while going to a tavern, she expected to get drunk, go to the Inn sleep and eventually leave Salvainia.*
Gail
*The dark elf's eyes looked over the kemonomimi studiously upon the reaction displayed. While elves weren't mind readers, they were pretty proficient at reading people. With a friendly nod in response to Kiko's assessment of how the city had been treating her so far, Ehakli turned back her attention to her rum, downing the rest of her cup with a satisfied sigh.* "They have everything in this city. Never once found this kind of drink in Silnaria, made from sugar cane they say. It's become a favorite of mine after a long day on horseback." *She said, before ordering more, adding to the barkeep to just bring the rest of the bottle.*
Alberta
"You ride horses..? I usually go in carriages and if not I just walk.." *She said in a confused tone, looking at the elf's shiny clear skin.*
Gail
"Mm." *She hummed in confirmation to the question while receiving the bottle, flashing two fingers to the barkeep. Her skin was indeed clear, blessed are the restorative works of magic in the realm of Drase, a complexion of dark gray, with just a hint of purple in her pigmentation in the glow of the candlelight and hearth fire that lit the tavern in the evening night.*

"Well, at least I try to, it has been a long time since I practiced before the recent months, but I do ride, whether for war or to make court with the various movers and shakers in this busy but quiet era." 

*She poured two cups from the bottle, offering one to the bunny-like stranger.* "I am Ehakli, by the way, of House Aibaer of the Lymian Republic. Would you drink with me, Miss?"
Alberta
"Gladly." *She said with a luscious smile.* "And call me Kiko. Or Lin. Or if you wanted to be fancy, miss Lin will do dear." *This was going to be a fun night, she thought.*
Gail
*A wry grin spread across lips painted blue as the kemonomimi seemed less shy than a moment ago.* "I do in fact enjoy indulging in the fanciful, Miss Lin." *She said, lightly tapping her cup against Kiko's before taking another sip of the strong spirit. There was a tired relief that washed over the tholian, between her concerns with Juna and failing to make it in time to secure a business meeting, it was nice to have a drink with a stranger who had nothing to do with any of it.*

"I haven't been in Silnaria for quite a few years now, beautiful as always I imagine? The lavender flowers in the hills there must be blooming about this time of year."
Alberta
*She takes a sip of her red wine, her cloves entertaining with the gold cup.* "Ah yes.. They're quite beautiful. I remember it when I was younger.. There were a lot of roses."
Gail
*She gave Kiko a curious look.* "You say that as if you haven't been home for some time. Long visit? I suppose it must be if you indeed walked here from there." *A light breath of laughter escaped.*