Marilyn
Overheat was currently in Possibility's marketplace area... She had bargained with a stall owner, and they agreed to let her sing in front of the stall, which would inevitably attract some dragons, and she would get a small portion of the coins from any dragons who decided to buy the stall owner's product. 

So the hybrid got herself ready, humming a few scales to warm up her voice, and then she began to sing, her melodious voice carrying over the bustle and noise of the dragons around her... It drew the attention of some dragons, but there were also dragons who were just too busy to really take a look around and discover the source of the noise.

Overheat sang a few different songs with just a short break for a bit of water in between, and in the end she had gotten some coins, just enough to get her through the day! The hybrid thanked the stall owner happily, and began getting ready to mingle in with the crowd, still humming a bit to herself, checking to make sure her earrings were on her ears, and that she had all the coins in a pouch she wore around her neck.

Ver was a bit thinner than to be expected, as she used her money sparingly, sometimes not getting enough to eat... Sometimes there would be a good reason for that however, as she could donate some coins to others who needed it more, which made the hybrid happy! It was her sole goal in life (besides surviving to see the next day) to spread joy and happiness to those around her!
Johnny
{^~ she had sat to listen to the dragonet, waiting until their show was done and they didn't have to worry about sharing with the merchant before stepping up to the dragonet ~^} " Hello there"

 {^~ they said warmly, their voice calm and collected as she didn't want to scare the other dragon by randomly speaking to them, their longer tail curling around their front talons as they sat to talk with overheat ~^}
Marilyn
Overheat glanced up as she heard a warm voice, spotting what looked like another hybrid... Rainwing and Icewing, she guessed. The dragonet gave a slight smile back, and nodded. "Hello!" She replied cheerfully, waving a talon as she hung her coin pouch around her neck.

The night-sky hybrid remained seated and facing the other dragon, though she did scoot away from the stall she'd been next to... She was now on the edge of the street, waiting for the other dragon to continue the conversation, curious as to what the other hybrid wanted.
Johnny
" I enjoyed your little songs, tho I didn't see it quite far you had to relie on a merchant to split what was owed, they don't always do it fairly, so I was hoping I could give you some scales for your performance"

 (scales are supposedly the official money in the wof series) 

{^~ she said holding her talon out with a decent amount of coins, her frills relaxing some against her neck and head as she didn't want to seem threatening ~^}
Marilyn
Overheat blinked. "Oh! Well, thank you! And I just like to help some of the merchants around here out... A lot of them know me, I stop by Possibility often." Ver gave the other dragon a smile, before gently shaking her head at the coins.

"No, no, it's quite alright! I appreciate the offer, but I don't want to take all that money from you, I'll be okay!" The little hybrid said cheerfully with a warm, appreciative smile.
Johnny
" It really isn't a problem, your looking alittle, thin, and I have plenty of money to spare, my father works as a guard in the ice wing territory, and I sell furs and meat myself, so I have plenty," 

{^~ she said watching the dragonet, she couldn't help but feel alittle bad for the dragonet, not understanding why such a young dragon was having to work for their coins so early and looked this thin ~^}
Marilyn
Overheat was subconsciously aware that *Yes*, she was thin, but she'd learned to deal with it. It wasn't an issue for her exactly... Usually. Her smile froze slightly, growing a tad bit wary. She understood others concerns for her, but... She disliked getting into her personal life with others generally.

After a moment's hesitation, she replied... "...How about a quarter of the amount, if you insist on giving me something? Because I doubt I'll be able to walk away without at least a few coins, huh?" She said lightheartedly with a soft laugh, seeming to ignore the comment about her being a bit thin.
Johnny
{^~ she nodded slightly, separating out the amount of coins the dragonet wanted from the others and returning the rest to her bag ~^} ' sounds fair, " 

{^~ she giggled alittle, her scales that reflected a geode like look having a light pink sparkle to them that didn't show over the rest of her scales ~^} " I do not mean to be persistent- I just want to make sure your getting what your talent is worth"
Marilyn
Overheat scooped the coins into her pouch carefully, a bit relieved by the change of topic, relaxing slightly. She also couldn't help but admire the scales... Ver had always thought Rainwings were cool looking with their color-changing scales, and she did quite like the sparkle of an Icewing's, but this dragon seemed to have both. Scales aside, however, Ver nodded. "It's alright... I do need coin to get food and all that, but I also don't want to deprive other dragons of coin that they could very well need themselves." She explained cheerfully.
Johnny
" I can respect that, I normally have more then I need so I tend to help out other dragonets, my dad says I have a heart bigger then some other dragons and far less cold then most ice wings," {^` she quoted, her tail flicking alittle as she watched the dragons around them a bit as she wanted to make sure no one would randomly attempt to take anything from them ~^} 

"The possibilities market is so much more busy then the one in the ice wing territory, might have to see at setting up my own shop some where around here,"
Marilyn
Overheat nodded slightly. "I always take joy in helping others... Of course, I have to avoid some certain dragons who pretend to be in need just to get some free coins from others, but I've gotten pretty good at figruing out whose faking it and not..." She sighed, before nodding to Kitti's second statement.

"Oh I'd recommend it! Possibility is always busy, it's a great place for shops!" She beamed at the other hybrid, "You should totally try it at some point if you want to!"
Johnny
" I normally give coins to younger dragons or dragons that seem to need help, I rarely get out of the ice kingdom tho so it is a tad harder to help out '

{^` she smiled, her pattern shifting to a yellow color to show her excitement ~^} " I'd quite like to buy I need to bring it up to my father and see if I'd be able to around here, ice wings don't really socialize with a lot of tribes so we do tend to be turned down when trying to find a way of living outside of our tribe-"
Marilyn
Overhead nodded understandingly beaming at the other dragon. "Oh yeah, I've uh... Never really been to the ice kingdom, way too cold for my liking, but I have heard that a lot of Icewings tend to be kinnnndaa strict with lifestyle rules usually, or something like that." She replied sympathetically, "What's your name by the way? I'm Overheat, or just Ver."
Johnny
=^~ she nodded alittle at the dragons words ~^} " I'm kittiwake, but you can call me kitti or dew, daughter of one of the higher ups in the guard rank of the ice kingdom," {^~ she said tipping her head alittle in greeting ~^} 

" It is quite nice to meet you ver, I hope I am not stalling any more business deals you have going on,"
Marilyn
"Nice to meet you Kitti!" Ver replied happily, also tipping her snout in acknowledgement and greeting. "And nahhh you're not stalling anything. I might sing a bit more just for the fun of it, but I'm about done for the day!" She explained, "Don't worry about it."
Johnny
" What else do you do for fun? I know a dragonet like you must of more then just singing as a hobby" {^` she asked tilting her head as her tail swayed slightly, being careful of her spikes to make sure she didn't accidentally hurt ver ~^}
Della
Sorry I got caught up)/
Marilyn
"Well, i like to travel a lot and visit other kingdoms!" She replied cheerfully, "But it's pretty much just that, singing and traveling."
Johnny
{^~ she nodded a bit, ~^} " At some time I can make you some fur clothing (?) So you can come see the ice kingdom?"
Marilyn
"Hmmm..." Ver pondered the request, and then finally nodded. "Sure, why not! Only if you want to though. Do Icewings generally like singing, or would i be more likely to get met with icy stares of disapproval-?" She inquired, "Just like, don't want to go there, start singing, then find out I've immediately annoyed the whole tribe, y'know-?"
Johnny
" Ice wings are very welcoming, and tend to enjoy the art of music and song " {^~ she smiled happy she seemed to make a new acquaintance~^}
Marilyn
"Really?? Cool!" She perked up at the thought, "I've always wanted to see the Ice Kingdom!" She said cheerfully, beaming up at Kittiwake.
Johnny
" I'll get to work on making your attire, is there any place I may be able to find you?"
Marilyn
"I'll hang around in Possibility, so... Just follow the sound of my voice singing once you need to find me!" She said cheerfully.
Johnny
"Alright perfect, I should be able to have your attire done in a couple days, any kind of fur you would prefer it be made out of?"
Marilyn
"Nahhh anything's fine, just as long as it's soft and warm!" Ver shrugged, "See you in a couple days?" She grinned at the other dragon hopefully.
Johnny
" Yup, I'll be happy to show you around the ice wing territory" {^~ she smiled before getting up, bowing her head to the younger dragon ~^}
Marilyn
"Alrighty! Bye for now!" Ver waved, and trotted off.

A couple of days later, Overheat was happily singing once more, this time just in the middle of the marketplace. She hadn't forgotten Kitti, but today was particularly busy for the little hybrid, and she was almost done with her performances for the day...
Johnny
{^~ she had a bag slung over her back as she walked through the markets, looking around to try and spot the younger dragon ~^}
Marilyn
Overheat did her last song for the day, unaware that Kitti was nearby, her voice ringing out above the marketplace noise... Once she was finished, the hybrid began packing up, not spotting the other hybrid as she began to weave her way through the crowd.
Johnny
{^~ she spotted the hybrid before trying to follow, having alittle but more trouble weaving through the crowd do to her spikes ~^}
Marilyn
Overheat happily trotted on her way, continuing through the crowds, unaware that she was being followed... Finally, she made a sudden turn into an alleyway, where her current residence was. Overall, it was quite cozy and sheltered, but... Definitely not what most dragons would expect... She sat down, drank some water, then proceeded to wrap a couple of somewhat travel-worn blankets around herself, settling down, simply just resting.
Johnny
{^~ she came into the ally, looking around and feeling bad for the dragonet, proceeding alittle slower into the ally ~^} " ... Ver?-" 

{^~ she said looking at the dragonet, she couldn't help but feel bad, as if she could of prevented this ~^}
Marilyn
Overheat jumped slightly, getting tangled up in the balnkets and letting out a surprised yelp. "Wh- oh uh... Hi-" She stammered slightly, relaxing slightly after seeing it was just Kitti. "Erm... Well this is awkward..." She said slowly, untangling herself from the blankets.
Johnny
" Is this were you stay-?.." {^~ she asked, a pinch of sympathy noticable in her voice but she tried to hide it best she could ~^}

{^` her scales reflected a deeper blue color as she looked back at the dragonet, now understanding why she looked so thin ~^}
Marilyn
"Nnnnnnnoooooooooo...?" Overheat replied slowly, fidgeting. "Erm, i was just about to go get something to eat..." She began to try and excuse herself, gently patting the coin pouch around her neck
Johnny
{^~ she watched her a bit, nodding slightly as she didn't wanna push ver ~^} " I have your attire ready-"
Marilyn
Overheat rubbed her head. "Er... Thanks-" She replied, trying to keep her tone light. She really wanted to go to the Ice Kingdom with Kitti, but she also hoped the other hybrid wouldn't immediately go questioning her about her life... "You uh... Want to go get food with me...?" She offered after a moment, trying to ease a bit of the lingering tension.
Johnny
" Sure- sorry- I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable at all," {^~ she said pushing down any worry that did show over her scales, the scales shifting in color again ~^}
Marilyn
"It's fine..." Ver shrugged, scooting out of the alleyway. "...You know... You're one of the only dragons who hasn't gone and questioned me about literally everything the moment you even found out one thing." She confessed after a few moments, "And i appreciate that. Thank you..."
Johnny
" I prefer to not stoop that low- I know everyone has their own issues- tho- if things ever get- to tough for you, I do offer that you can come stay with me for a bit, only if you want or need to, I have a home near the edge of the ice wing territory and it stays warmer there, your welcome to stay there if you ever need to,"

 {^~ she said lightly, leaving it as a open option and not bringing the fact that things already seemed tough to her for the other dragon, not wanting to seem to pushy nor to emotional distant as she has been told before that she seemed to be in her own world a lot ~^}
Marilyn
"It's alright, really... Thank you though." Ver replied simply, trotting to a nearby food stall, getting herself just enough to satisfy her hunger for the night, before glancing at Kitti. "Also... You said the furs were ready...?" She inquired hopefully.
Johnny
" Oh yes," {^~ she nodded, sitting down and moving the bag Infront of her before taking out beautiful polar bear and lynx fur jacket with a part that hung over the wings and lower back/start of the tail (like a cape) the polar bear fur being around the collar of the jacket and the bottom edging of the cape bit ~^} " It took a bit of time but I had plenty of fur ready for the job, "
Marilyn
Ver tried on the jacket, feeling the warm, fluffy weight on her and giggling a bit. "Hehe... This is pretty cool! Super warm too!" She took it off and began to trot back to her alleyway, starting to munch on her food. "Well thank you so much!" She said cheerily, "When do you think you'd be going to the Ice Kingdom...?" The hybrid inquired, pausing at the alleyway entrance.
Johnny
" I live there so I'll most likely be returning some time in the morning, I have some shopping to do for more supplies, can't get things like porcupine quills and snake skulls for threading and hole punching, I've learned using my spikes for that isn't very smart-" 

{^~ she giggled following the other dragon to the entrance of the ally, her tail curled nearly behind her like a rain wings would`°}
Marilyn
Ver nodded in acknowledgement. "Alright! I'll be sure to get up early enough so that i can come with you to the Ice Kingdom." She said cheerfully, before slipping into the alleyway, thinking that was the end of that for the night...
Johnny
{^~ she watched before entering the ally, giving her her space but laying a bit away, watching the entrance of the ally as her spikes flexed to be more noticable, almost as if a protective gesture as she wanted her to not have to worry about any of her belongings for at least one night ~^}
Marilyn
Overheat noticed that Kitti entered the alleyway after her, a bit surprised. "...Kitti, what're you doing...?" The confused hybrid asked slowly, tilting her head to one side.
Johnny
" Watching your back, to make sure nothing happens while your resting, most ice wings do it for their friends?- "



{^~ she said looking back towards ver, her wings tucked nicely by her sides ~^} " I may not be fully ice wing but I was raised as one-"
Marilyn
Overheat just... Stared for a few moments, not quite sure what to think. She was touched by the gesture though, and after a bit of hesitation... She scooted closer to the other hybrid. Not quite touching, but now Ver laid on the ground next to Kitti, looking extremely grateful, but also slightly unsure as if she wanted to give Kitti a big hug for her huge show of kindness, but at the same time seemed... Afraid of doing so.
Johnny
{^` she looked at her before lifting her wing as if a offer of more warmth and more protection, her scales not cold to the touch like other ice wings, looking at her alittle ~^}
Marilyn
Ver slowly scooted beneath the wing, closing her eyes and starting to drift off to sleep...
Johnny
{^` she smiled, returning her gaze to the ally entrance as she want back to her mission of staying guard, keeping her close as she watched every little movement ~^}
Marilyn
Ver slept soundly throughout the night... As morning rolled around, she woke up at an early, but not unreasonable time... She yawned, stretched, then glanced around, remembering she had flopped down to sleep by Kitti the previous night. Not wanting to waje the other hybrid, Ver just scooted away from Kitti a bit, giving the other dragon a bit of space.
Johnny
{^` she was lightly resting looking at ver when she moved away before yawning alittle, getting up and stretching, having learned how to rest without actually sleeping from her father ~^} " Did you sleep well?"
Marilyn
Ver nodded. "Mhm, I'm used to sleeping like this." She replied, standing up and stretching again, followed by a yawn.
Johnny
{^~ she nodded a bit, looking around before grabbing her bag with her tail and putting it over her back again, ~^} " I have some shopping to do before I head home, "
Marilyn
"May i come with you?" Ver inquired hopefully, starting to tidy up her few belongings.
Johnny
" If you wish, I do not mind the company, " {^~ she said putting a hood up into her head to hide the spikes along her neck and her frills ~^}
Marilyn
"Okay!" Ver replied cheerfully, packing up her things, soon being ready to go, eager to go see the Ice Kingdom...
Johnny
{^` she smiled before heading out into the shop area, her tail curling so she looked more rain wing like, not wanting to be treated like a ice wing normally would be ~^}
Marilyn
Ver trotted alongside Kitti, coin pouch jingling softly, belongings (and thick, soft, warm fur coat) bouncing a bit on her back... She seemed quite ready for an adventure!
Johnny
{^~ she watched her a bit, giggling some ~^} " You seem rather cheerful, is there a reason?" {^~ she asked not used to seeing dragons so happy to have a chance to join her on a trip ~^}
Marilyn
"Well, I've always wanted to go to the Ice Kingdom. I mean, I've made a couple friends around Pyrrhia, they'll usually come find me, listen to my singing, and give a couple coins, but... I've never been to the Ice Kingdom, and I don't think singing underwater is possible." Ver replied happily, "I've also wanted to go to Pantala, but haven't managed that yet..."
Johnny
" I have a friend that lives in plantala! They may be willing to take us there," {^` she said smiling as she looked back to her before focusing on a shop, paying for what she purchased ~^}
Marilyn
"Really??" Ver seemed overly excited at the prospect, bouncing up and down as she walked, "That'd be *Amazing*!! I would love to do that! Uh... What can I offer to you as repayment...?" The hybrid inquired.
Johnny
" Repayment? What for?" {^~ she asked tilting her head ~^} " I wouldn't charge any friend of mine to take them on one of my adventures, "
Marilyn
"Well I mean, you've already given me a fur coat, and are letting me come with you to the Ice Kingdom, and now you're offering to ask a friend to take us to Pantala too...? Like, I want to repay you somehow!" Ver insisted.
Johnny
" You can repay me by making sure you take care of yourself, that's all I ask, is that your healthy and Happy, I'm not one for making others pay or do anything drastic for something simple '
Marilyn
Overheat bit her lip. "I can't exactly promise that, but I can *Try*." She said vaguely with a shrug of her wings, prefering to not go into detail just yet.
Johnny
" You already are trying, " =^~ she said looking at her before playfully pushing her with her wing, it being more of a nudge ~^} " Plus I like having company on my trips"
Marilyn
Ver shrugged. "...Probably could be trying a lot harder." She said simply before swapping topics. "Well, If you really don't mind, then... The least I could do is offer my voice for singing, I suppose-?"
Johnny
" That would be nice" {^~ she smiled, starting the walk to the ice kingdom ~^}
Marilyn
Overheat happily followed... Though... "...Erm... Wouldn't it be faster if we flew...?" She asked slowly, hesitantly, after walking for a bit.
Johnny
" If you wish to fly we can, most dragons I come across do not wish to fly-" {^~ she mumbled looking back at her, moving her back over her shoulders more so her wings could flex better ~^}
Marilyn
"I'm alright with flying... Plus it means we won't go and get caught in any rain. Speaking of which, uh... How often would you say it snows, and how bad is it to deal with...?" Ver asked of her newfound companion.
Johnny
" The coat can cover your wings so you don't have to worry about it, and we don't get any bad snows, normally just a couple flakes here and there, it shouldn't be to hard to deal with" {^~ she said stretching her wings ~^}
Marilyn
"Whew... I'd just be worried if it were like, blizzards almost constantly..." Ver breathed a sigh of relief, relaxing a bit as she got ready to take to the air, stretching her own wings.
Johnny
{^~ she took to the air, her wings sparkling alittle now that they were in the light, her scales having a twinkle to them as she flew, ~^}
Marilyn
Ver also soared into the sky, wings sparkling and twinkling with the starry patterns on them, following Kitti, full of excitement!
Johnny
{^~ when they got to the ice kingdom she went into a dive, her wings closing before she "Crashed" Into the snow, giggling as she shook off, ~^}