Randy
Lilisandra had to admit that Nord architecture was quite... Basic, the Windpeak Inn to her looked like every single Inn in Skyrim, well except for a couple outliers, the Solitude Inn was nice, and Whiterun was unique... But no this Inn looked like everything else she'd ever seen which was sad. What was even more sad is that Dawnstar had really nothing interesting going on, besides that creepy Temple that overlooked the town and the apparent nightmares plaguing the residents.

She sat at a table a drink of ale next to her barely even sipped as the bard sung behind her and she read a book brow furrowed as she tried to figure out where to head next on her explorations...
Joyce
*Akisrava practically burst into the inn, a huge smile on her face, and a stack of books in hand. Wow this place was amazing! It almost reminded her of Blackmarsh, but cold and without the marsh! Which was basically all of Skyrim- but still! It was such a shame she didn't know more fire based spells, or she'd love to go for a nice swim.*

*She looked around, spotting the only other person in this establishment that was doing something /other/ then drunken singing, or just chatting with friends. Another book lover? How exciting! She ran over to Lilisandra, dropping her books on the table* "Hi! What's that book about? They have so many cool books in this province that I've never even read yet- I bet it's great!"
Randy
Lilisandra jumped as the table clattered with someone running up and dumping their books on the table her brows furrowed in confusion as she looked up her large elf ears twitching as she raised an eyebrow, and quickly smiled politely when the excitable Argonian began speaking to her, she seemed nice, very excitable, just like Lili herself!

**"Feyfolken! Its about a scribe who gets a gift from Clavicus Vile. What about you?"** Lili asked peering over at the book covers curiously trying to see if she recognized any titles.
Joyce
"It's all nonfiction actually! This one-" *She picked up a small, green, leather bound journal, with intricate gold gilded flowers* "Was a gift given to me by my dad's... Girlfriend? I don't really know what they were! But anyways, it was given to *Her* By this really skilled alchemist back in Blackmarsh! According to her that Argonian was even *Part* Plant! I'm not sure if I believe that, but it sounds interesting anyways- unless it was something like what the briarhearts do?"

*She picked up another book, this one with a plain, dull cover* "This one was given to me by my friend and honorary grandpa Dar'amha, it's all about his travels across Tamriel! Did you know in some areas of Morrowind it isn't illegal to use levitation spells? I'm not sure if that's the case here, but you should try it! It's strangely calming to be up in the clouds- with nothing but you and the birds for as far as you can see!"

"And last but not least- *This one* Was... It was..." *Her voice went quivery as she picked up a black, heaving worn down book* "It belonged to my father... I've never actually read it... But it was delivered to me a month ago... I'm hoping it will give me answers, but I've been too... Too scared? To read it..."
Randy
Lili nodded excitedly as she listened to Akisrava a hand moving to her chin thinking deeply as she spoke, **"That's so cool! Part plant? That's so fascinating I don't think I've heard of anything quite like it!"**

Hearing about the next book her ears twitched once more as her eyes got wide and she bounced up and down in her seat excitedly, **"Oh that sounds amazing! I would love to travel around Tamriel myself one day and write a book all about it and publish it!"** She proclaimed in her excitement, she'd definitely have to do some more research on the legality of Levitation spells in some provinces for herself.

Hearing the Argonian's sudden change in tone at the last book she cocked her head to the side, eyebrows furrowing. The vibe got so heavy all of a sudden... Lili didn't enjoy that, **"I'm sorry. You wanna read it together? I'm Lilisandra by the way! But you can call me Lili!" ** She offered a hand to shake.
Joyce
"That would... I'd appreciate that... Thank you" *She smiled sadly as she shook Lilisandra's hand, exhaling sharply* "I'm Akisrava... Apologies, I don't have a Tamrielic version of my name... But the story behind it is rather long..."

*She tried to smile, but it just turned out... Wrong? Damn... She was usually better at hiding these things-....*
Randy
**"Akisrava... Am I pronouncing that correctly? Such a nice name!"** Lili said with a bright smile as she eagerly shook Akisrava's hand, and when she let go she scooted to the side and patted the bench next to her for her to sit, **"Where are you heading?"**
Joyce
*She eagerly dropping onto the bench, secretly exhausted after a day of riding* "Well, I'm hoping to join the College of Winterhold, but I'm a bit worried that they won't let me in since well... I've heard that they put a lot of value on more offensive spells, but I personally prefer Restoration and Thaumaturgy... Well, I'm going to try no matter what!"
Christopher
Nonetheless* Not no matter what
Randy
**"Oh we're both in colleges! I'm from the Bards College in Solitude!"** Lili said excitedly, **"I heard different about the college honestly, I heard they teach defensive spells in the first class! But that could just be a rumor..."** Lili barely thought for a second about if she was wrong or making something up again based on a dream before continuing speaking.

**"So are you from Black Marsh? I'm from Valenwood!"**
Joyce
"Oh really? Well that's certainly a relief!" *She let out a hiss-like sigh, tapping one of her claws melodically against the table* "And yes, I am. I was born in a small village in it's outskirts but um... I had to leave when I was really young... I spent a lot more time in Cyrodiil and Skyrim then I did there... I still miss it though..."
Randy
**"Ah that's sad, I had to leave my village when I was very young too! I still dream about it, do you dream about it too?"** Lili asked a briefly melancholic smile flashing across her face at the thought before quickly shoving that to the back of her mind, **"I took a boat here, so I didn't pass through Cyrodill, what's it like?"**
Joyce
"I do but uh... In all the wrong ways..." *Akisrava shuddered, silent for a few moments before responding to her second question* "Beautiful, lush... Yet dangerous to those who aren't adapted to it's environment... The diseases there are pretty lethal to outsiders, or so I've heard... But I suppose that doesn't stop men and mer from entering the outskirts... I suppose I miss the Hist however... In more ways then one... You see, all Argonians who drink from the same tree are... Connected? In a way, but everyone... Everyone else is gone now... It's just me... And the emptiness, the loneliness, it's maddening- I'm half expecting to wake up one morning to discover Sheogorath was toying with me- AND IF YOU ARE, OI, SHEO, FUCK YOU AND YOUR STUPID CHEESE."
Randy
Lili physically resisted the urge to agree, she could sense a similar pain in Akisrava to her own, she wondered if people had invaded Black Marsh and slaughtered her village too just like the Thalmor had waltzed in and slaughtered Lilisandra's own village and parents. But Lili didn't like thinking about that stuff, she preferred to ignore it, the past is in the past and she has to look foreword to the future she'll make for herself.

Lost in her thoughts she jumped at Akisrava's sudden yelling at Sheogorath and giggled to herself a little, **"You'll wake up the whole province!"** She joked giggling. **"Excuse me for asking, I don't know a whole lot about the Hist and such yet... But there's multiple saps and hists correct? What happens if you take some sap of a different tree so you're no longer alone?"**
Joyce
"I'd presume that's the case? But then again... It seems disrespectful to drink sap from a different tree? Since it was not the one who gifted me my soul...? I'm sorry, it's rather difficult to explain to non-Saxhleel... I hope I'm making a bit of sense...?" *Akisrava gestured almost wildly as she spoke, despite not speaking with great enthusiasm or excitement. It just... Felt right?*
Randy
**"Ooh okay I kind of get it, I think?"** Lili squinted her eyes thinking deeply, hand to her chin as she nodded with each word Akisrava spoke trying to wrap her head around a concept she found very fascinating. **"I'm sorry, I don't know how to help past that suggestion."**
Joyce
"Well... I'm hoping at the very least when I get to the college I'll make some friends...? That'll probably help a bit... Everyone I know is sort of, well, not in skyrim right now- at least, not that I'm aware of. Wait, apart from Strides-Through-Ashes, but she's generally pretty busy" *Akisrava shrugged, glad that she tried to help.*