Michael
*Mizu would admire the unfinished painting. While rather a bit dull looking at the moment, with a bit of imagination she could visualize the beauty it would have once finished.* "Fascinating. Paintings reinforce the idea that they are more than the sum of its parts. Much like one's heart"

*Mizu gaze would turn sympathetic as Ryza explained how others had viewed his artwork*

"I say it is better to let things out than keep it in. The fact that you can draw what you feel at least tells me that you are capable of understanding it. Lack of understanding from what I've seen is what led many to insanity. Impossible to maintain stability over something you don't understand. So please don't let those reactions discourage you, as it would only harm you in the long run"

*Her gaze would follow Ryza's and look over the 'The Dancing Demon' artwork. She would also let out another chuckle at Ryza's inquisitive question* 

"You really shouldn't ask a woman her age you know?~ But I suppose you've been kind enough to show your art to me"

*She would tilt her head and look up to the ceiling, pondering on how to best word how long she had been 'living'*

"I don't know if I could say I was 'alive' per say, but I've been wandering the land before I even turned 1. I am now a little over 25. How about you?"
Paul
Ryza was intrigued by the mention of her age, he seemed quite apologetic about his question but he was more interested in Mizu mentioning the absurdly young age, he was quick to deduce it as a differing perspective in time, but he decided to stay silent about it.

"My apologies, my curiosity got the best of my manners. I myself have been living for around sixty years in Lathian age, though it feel much more like a century in Macen perspective. Perhaps i am like ten in Oriates year? Time is relative for the both of us, and it seems that time pass far more quickly for you than me." 

Ryza stopped to think, he was not sure how to put it but his more scholarly self was very desperate for the answer to this question.

"Do tell, do you feel like things change too fast when it has been only a few moment for you? I'm curious."
Michael
*Mizu wasn't all that surprised by the different measurements of time, but she would be a bit surprised to deduce that the region Ryza had come from measured it in biennium. She assumed the smallest unit of time the longer lived races used were Olympiads. But seeing the amount of violence in his paintings, perhaps it made more sense to have smaller units of time since they didn't live as long as one would expect...*

*That said, she would let out a chuckle over the term 'Oriate year'* "Ah yes, years. Not a huge surprise that each race and culture would have different measurements for time, but they are all pretty similar. For us oriates it makes more sense to measure things in... Decades is what I think the macen's call it. It seems for Lathian's it would be equivalent to the macen's biennium."

*Mizu would then press her hand's together in delight at the mention of time going by too fast*
"Why yes, I'm glad I'm not the only one that feels that way!~ It's why I like taking souvenirs, as I often would just turn away for a bit and when I look back something new has taken it's place~"

*She would then press her hand to chin, reminiscing about the past* "Can't tell you how many times where I come back to a region to visit an old friend only to find their grandchild or even their great-grandchild instead~"

*Her gaze would then turn a bit downcast, recalling the less pleasant experiences* "It sometimes takes a turn for the worse though. It is also common for me to find out they've been dead for a long while and that everyone else had forgotten about them. A blessing and a curse. Blessed to have met them, but cursed with the burden of being left behind..."

*She would still maintain a grin on her face, but her eyes would be clouded with bits of sadness* "Makes it hard at times to form bonds when you know they can end in the blink of an eye..."
Paul
"Very much as i expected, you see life in matter of decades where us Silnarian see it more like two to four years, whilst Macen unfortunately see life in a matter of years, though the disparity between elf and human years are a slight annoyance, Oriates perspective in life might be more jarring and frustrating."

Ryza looked out of the window, feeling the cold breeze when he opened the window slightly.

"Yuzu, perhaps you should sleep now? You would tire yourself if you keep your child in your hands the entire time, wouldn't it?"

He yawns slightly, shaking his head and letting his long hair free from his ponytail, feeling the breeze of the night air.

"Don't worry about breakfast, i will prepare it, you can just take a break, you probably need it after listening to me." He let out a slight chuckle.

"The door are sliding ones, not the usual door most people are used to."
Michael
*Mizu would nod in agreement. She was pretty tried from her day's worth of travelling, and taking care of Yuzu was pretty exhausting as well*

"I'll take you up on that offer. Thank you for your hospitality"

*Mizu would then head up the stairs and slide the door open. She was a bit curious on why an elf would have a cottage with eastern style doors, but shrugged it off. Despite being an oriate there were western style objects/cultures she enjoyed as well, so the same would likely apply to the elf.*

*Once in the room she would change into her night clothing and create a swaddle for Yuzu next to the bed. She would lay him inside carefully and then look over her gear. Tired as she was, she would make sure her spear was within grabbing distance of the bed and that her gear was easily accessible so she could grab it and run if necessary. Only once all her preparation was set would she lay in the bed and try to fall asleep*
Daniel
/ sure, we'll continue it later