Latoya
*The Ferrie stops at the port. Phi pays the sailor with a big smile on her face, she hops on to the dock checking her supplies and looks over at her contracts for various plants found in the region, then she heads toward the city center. The best sorce of info is usually found via local shops and inns.*
Kristin
*Though spring was still a ways off, the weather had been rather comfortable and near tropical if one had to put a name to it - Svilena for one was glad to not having to wear her warmer garments. Having finished her morning routes, she was currently sunbathing a tad in one of the large trees that grew near the center of town.*

*While elves were fairly common still in the town, it was slowly becoming another home for more reptile and animal like folk - Tortles were one of the most common to see next to elves, they had taken up much of the water related jobs. There were even a few merfolk that had come to dwell in the city, abit closer to the shores for given reasons.*

*A few simple merchants had come to set up their stalls and wagons in the main square of town, surrounded by established shops and other businesses - it was shaping to be a nice day indeed.*
Latoya
*The Tiefling looked around in bewilderment as she walked to a local vendors cart. He was a deep red brown Tortles selling hand made crafts, she spoke to him briefly showing him a couple images of the local plants she was hoping he would know the whereabouts of. She let out a audible sigh when he explained that most were found in the local aquatic areas. 
"Do you know of anyone looking to be a helping hand... I know this sounds ridiculous I can't swim very well."
*She looked at the kind Tortles in slight embarrassment*
Kristin
*The chatter of the merchants and locals below stirred Svilena from her nap, rolling her shoulders a tad, she would peak down and spot the Tiefling easily - they were't a common race seen in this region for various regions.*

*Svilena did catch that this one seemed to be looking for the local plants of the area - she herself was familiar with a few upon the islands, and those within the sea. Though hearing that she couldn't swim did make her question why she came out this way - yet seeing that this visitor was in need of aid, Svilena would answer.*

"If it is aquatic flora ye are seeking lass" *She remarked from the tree, before floating her way down with a bit of Aeromancy; her staff's rings chiming as she strolled over* "Then ye best bet is to ask the workers down by the fishing docks, a few of the merfolk might even provide some aid if they are feeling generous."

*She would nod her head to the Tiefling, towering over her by a fair bit* "Svilena Vihur, I am the Bhante of this fair town, and of whom might I be speaking with?"
Latoya
*She watched Svilena in awe.*
".... Oh! My name is Phi, I've been contracted to collect some samples of your local flora. It's an honor to meet you."
*She bows her head her messy dark red hair dances around her her horns and face.*
"Could you humor a question of mine?"
*Her eyes glow a soft green as watches Svilena with curiosity*
"What is your favorite spot on the island? And why?"
Kristin
"A pleasure to meet ye Miss Phi, and my favorite spot?"

*Well that was an odd question, one that did make the serpent pause as she tried to think - she certainly had many favorite spots around Wai Oromarde to be sure. But there was one that did come to mind.*

"While I favor a great many spots around here depending on the time of day and my own mood... Currently I quite enjoy spending time swimming just off the shore near the various coral reefs. They do make for very good hunting spots if one is hungry for fresh fish."
Latoya
*A spark of excitement glowed in the Tiefling's eyes*

"Is the water in that location clear water?.... I love fish and fishing truthfully, but i dont swim well and I don't do dark, or murky waters, for personal reasons... But I would love to see the spot of you have time."
Kristin
"Aye the waters in these parts are fairly clear" *Svilena remarked, motioning for Phi to follow her if she so wished.*

"So what sort of aquatic flora are ye seeking out?"
Latoya
*Phi walked beside her as she pulled out a small journal with a few loose papers in it.*
"I'm here to collect many samples." 
* She hands a list of names to Svilena.*
"A personal one i know its a pipe dream, is a Tahtoalehti (Wishfern)... They are incredibly rare and valuable. I'm hopeful but it's not likely I'll be able to find one."
*Phi's face lit up with excitement as she spoke*
Kristin
*She'd give a glance over the list, though she herself was too familiar with all the local flora - but she gathered Phi could likely find some things on her list. The pair would walk over to one of the other smaller ports, this one seemed to have various fishermen about - but of note there appeared to be a visiting group of merfolk that were doing some trading with the locals around the port - some were in the water while others were in a more humanoid state to trade.*

"We can have a chat with some of those merfolk, they visit from time to time to trade" *Svilena remarked, calling over to the merfolk of whom seemed familiar with the Bhante of the island.*

*Svilena would begin making small talk, their manner of speaking seemed akin to elvish of which Svilena could understand decently - she would explain the list that Phi had given her to them; seeing if they had any themselves.*
Latoya
*Phi gave a coy smile at the Merfolk as she stands next to Svilena. She was unable to understand but watched curiously as they spoke, waiting to to if Svilena would have any luck*
Kristin
*After a bit of conversation, she would turn back to Phi* "They've not yet found or seen any Tahtoalehti, but they do appear to have a few other items on ye list and will gladly trade with you." *She'd hand back the list to her, before moving to show her some of what the merfolk had to offer at the current time - allowing her to figure out what she needed and speaking on her behalf due to the language barrier.*