Alta
"Makes sense. Mind if I join you? Sounds more fun than lazing about here for no good reason."
*Ikehara asked tentatively, unsure of whether she'd be pushing her luck. Of course, they'd enjoyed their time together, but Terrel didn't necessarily want her along for his work as well...*
Vanessa
*There would be a moment's pause in his answer, the Silnari lost in thought for a while from being asked the question. It wasn't so much that he didn't want her tagging along than the thought of the complications that typically came in bringing others to his jobs. Some falling apart from morals, others making the task harder. He never really knew if it were the jobs itself that caused it or deeper feelings of those around him being deterred by it, though there was some part of him that would find it disappointing if the same happened to her. Terrel supposed that was the norm though whether they joined him or not. All companions eventually split up eventually, this was hardly different. He'd allow a light smirk to appear on his face, making himself more teasing.*"Sure, if you think you're up for it. They're not always an easy task after all."
Alta
"Mercenary jobs never are. But I was in a mercenary army - I've had my fair share of tough jobs."
*Her expression turned stony for a moment, the light behind her eyes dimming as memories flashed past them - unpleasant ones, to say the least. It soon subsided however, Ikehara grinning at him and nodding.*
Vanessa
*Terrel would tilt his head to the side a bit, silently observing her change in expression. Something seemed to be on her mind, though the look passed just as easily, replaced with something slightly more enthusiastic.*"Consider it a deal then."*He'd say, holding out a gloved hand to her.*
Alta
*She'd take it firmly, winking at him as she responded with confidence.*
"A deal indeed!~"
Vanessa
*Terrel would shake her hand, eventually moving his own away to rest it back on his lap.*"Don't get a view like this just anywhere."*He'd say, mainly addressing the sea out in front of them. The sun, though still beaming from above, now just barely sat out of reach of the horizon.*"I guess that's what makes traveling all the more worthwhile."*That and a few other things of course, but he'd only decide to mention the scenery. He'd glance over to her, asking:*"Ready to go find an inn to rest at?"
Alta
"The sight of the sea from Keguntan is nice, but this has its own charm..."
*Ikehara took a small breath in, the air like soup as she relaxed once more. Rising to her feet with a lilt in her heels, offering a hand to Terrel.*
"If you've found one of sufficient calibre, good sir~"
Vanessa
*He'd look up at her for a while, a hidden expression behind the blank stare of the pig mask with only a smile to give it away. Terrel would grab her hand and rise up to his feet, taking opportunity to allow their arms to interlock as he found place at her side once more. A funny ruse, now seeming to become habit between them, though this was one of the few times he didn't mind it.*"Only the best for us, madam~."*He'd say in return, escorting her onwards along the roadways.*