Sally
``` one week later ```

*With his cloak on,* "It's best we keep our cloaks on. Kal is far from the capital, but I'm sure danger can come around the corner when we least expect."

*The Elf peered out from the forest and casually stepped his way forward into outer part of the city. He then gestures for his companions to follow suit.*

"Theron," *He called to him.* "You take the lead now."
Arthur
*On her cloak goes. She had put on her armour and... Weapons of course. But most is concealed, except for her Halberd. It was quite convenient to have such a long cloak.

Again. She used her family brooch to hold her cloak together, letting the excess kilt fabric just... Hang. Nothing interesting there. After the week passed, she started to... Well feel more comfortable with Theron. Of course, she didn't... Feel like advancing their romantic level yet. Unless he wanted to progress. 

If he did, she wouldn't protest, thinking it was the natural flow of romance. But she'd find it as quite rushed. It's only been two weeks and they only have been courting for just over a week*
Al
*Theron was oki doki with the week. Hunting every now and then and listening to some lute music was good. He had almost fully learned that one about the castle, too!... He just couldn't recall the name right now...*

*His Hood&Cowl basically worked like a cloak, so he didn't bother with putting the other one on. There were plenty of adventurers that looked similarly to him, aside from the patchwork ears he had built into his hood... He didn't want to get rid of those. Aside from this however, he could now visit his family. It had been at least a year or two since he last saw them, so this was needed... It was just the information he had to share with them that kept him from fully enjoying this prospect.*

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"Where should we go now? The city has changed much, in my memory, so I could take the group practically anywhere."
Sally
*Leaning over to Theron, and whispers,* "Let's not get distracted here. We're here to find your home and nothing more."
Arthur
"Honestly... I feel quite tired and feel... Like just going somewhere warm and nice. Maybe... We should just go to your home? We can always visit places when it's less full of people. It's usually safer then!"

*She said, squeezing up to Theron. She even looked more comfortable around him. She didn't hear what Morwe said... Most likely because of the fact she doesn't have enhanced hearing!*
Al
*Theron sighed. True, they should just focus on spending time at his family home. If they needed anything necessary, they could quickly go get it before they set off for the mountainside.*

"Alright then... We'll go straight for the old home, then. We'll resupply if we need to before we take off, or if my parents agree to get the necessary things themselves."

*With that quick statement, Theron begun walking down the road... Heading to his parents! Almost dragging along Ein was something, but it didn't bug him in the slightest. It was good to know that they were getting closer, since now she was going ahead and doing the very thing he had gotten used to.*

`transitions are weird when the other people don't speak`

*Theron had somewhat quickly brought them over to the home... It was about ten minutes, as it was rather close to the central area where you would have found the capital. It was no longer considered as such, but a powerful noble family now resided in the finely built structure.*

"My parents live below in the fields, as my father works as a drill sergeant in the noble's company. He was well respected when fighting alongside their son, so they took him away from the battlefield and use his experience for the new footmen that are introduced."
Arthur
*Ein allowed herself to be dragged. She felt comfortable to be dragged. It felt nice to be lead, instead of leading. Wonder why that is? Anyways, she'd keep her pace up so... He doesn't end up dragging her across the street.

There was still something she felt skeptical about. That was meeting his parents. No matter how much time she has, she will always feel cautious around his parents. She must do what she was taught by her parents when talking to people of higher class! Why would they know that? They weren't exactly... The most noble people. How interesting* 


"I see I see. A drill sergeant? A big role indeed. Hope I can impress him enough for acceptance!"
Sally
"From what I know of military men," *Morwë quietly commented.* "You're the type to annoy them..."

*He kept to himself most of the time being, listening in when he can. All he did was simply look around and watch the goings on in the city. There wasn't much to say but to comment to Theron's little story.*

"... I'm just saying out of observation that is."
Al
*Theron sighed. There shouldn't have really been a need to try and spark Ein into worrying more, but Valmir decided against it. Whatever, he guessed... Ein had impressed Theron, so she should have a easy time impressing his father.*

"You're putting too much worry on impressions. It's just a civil talk, and whether they like how you've introduced yourself... In what my mother had told me when I was young, anyway."

*Theron continued walking along, then another minute passed and he pointed out to a wooden building along a small gathering of others along the road.*

"That is where the officers were asked to live. The nobleman who owns the castle wanted officers to live close to the home, so the ones who hadn't already a permanent residence they were unwilling to move from now live there. My parent's home is the one with the iron cross laying against it."
Arthur
"These... Look much better than the place we lived in. I lived where the animals slept. We didn't have enough space in the house and... It was warmer near animals. Turns out sheep were very comfy pillows!"

*She said, looking at the buildings they passed by. Honestly, she wouldn't mind living there. It was such an upgrade to where she lived before. Her steps still had that classic clink clink, which Ein should trademark!*
Sally
"I've seen far better," *Morwë quietly muttered to himself.*
Al
"In any case.. I haven't kept track of the time of day, but my mother should be home. We can speak to her about our situation and if they would allow us to stay for some time."

*Theron continued on to the house, and now that they were closer, it was rather finely built. Nothing extravagant as the wood was the average oak. The stone foundations kept all the craftsmanship grounded, as well as created a chimney that puffed out smoke from a running fire.*

*Theron picked up a little hammer and... Dink! Struck the cross as it rumbled for a solid five seconds. He always enjoyed the sound of the cross vibrating, as it was just soothing for him, even if he couldn't explain it. Ten seconds after, a middle-aged woman opened the door. Her hair was extremely smooth and was as black as coal, which was contrasted in the rich emerald of her eyes. Soon enough, she smiled and spoke to the three.*
 
Le Mother - "My my... Hello there~. My young man coming home after so long, I was hoping you'd at least write. Especially if you were bringing home such interesting people! A young girl on your arm and... Forgive me if I've mistook you, but a high elf from Silnaria, I believe?"

*She had spoken rather calmly, like she knew they were coming... There was a window on the second floor of the home, so that was possibly the right answer.*
Arthur
"Dí dadhúi (Hello!), Theron's Mother"

*She said, releasing herself from Theron, giving her mum a European style bow. Of course! Her culture and language is based on those found in Europe! Of course, she'd also raise herself without being told... She looked at Theron, smiling, deciding that she wanted him to intro who she was to her. 

Seems like she didn't... Realize that Theron's mum would actually know their relationship by the fact she was clinging onto Theron?*
Sally
*The Elf stood up straight, showing his tall stature. There he looked at the woman and politely bowed. He kept quiet, feeling the notion to not offend their possible host.*
Al
"Yes... I often do forget to write do to the nature of quests... But I would like to know if you could allow us three to stay at the home for a few days. I want to discuss something with both you and dad. I apologize for demanding something after such a long time..."

*Theron was quite guilty, almost immediately, upon seeing his mother... Especially because they were only here to tell them about the danger they could face. It didn't really occur to him to introduce the two practical strangers next to him, to his mother.*
Kurt
*Sighing, she would lay against the door frame and give the group ample space to get in the house one at a time*

"You're too formal, dear. I wish I could beat everything your father taught out of your head... You're always welcome here. Now let's not get all dreary and introduce ourselves once you're all comfortable, hmm?"
Arthur
*She didn't have much to say to the mother. She didn't know what she should say. She was too nervous. This obvious of course. It could be her awkward posture... Or her flushed face. Or that is by the way she was holding Theron's sleeve.

Interesting! Anyways... She nodded towards the woman*
Sally
*Noticing the sudden awkward silence lingering among them. Morwë took it upon himself and politely speak up.*

"Perhaps when you invite us inside, then we shall properly introduce ourselves, my lady," *He pointed out.*
Kurt
"Ah... Your friends are all so polite, Theron. Needing a cordial invitation to get into my little home. Practically begging for it... You'd think them to be vampires~."

*She smiled, giggling to herself as she walked back into the house.*
Sally
"Hopefully none of us are," *Morwë sarcastically joked, glancing at Ein.*
Arthur
"I am no vampire, Valmir. I'm very human" 

*She said, giving Morwe a stare with her purple eyes. It still had the playful look that Ein would usually have. She was quite happy to have gotten this far! But of course, it was somewhat difficult to make out some of her features as her hood did a good job at concealing her face... Of course they could see her eyes. It;s mostly because light is simply shining onto them*
Al
*Theron sighed as the two joked with each other, catching the door before it shut and holding it open for them... While slowly directing them to go ahead.*

"We can all have a seat in the main room. There's enough seats for you two... And I'll inform her about our intentions later. Just focus on being good."
Sally
*As Morwë got inside, a homely feeling came to him. There was this warm smoky feeling that he often smell in homes like these. He politely nodded to Theron's mother along the way once more and settled himself down at a corner.*
Arthur
*She walked in, taking off her hood to show her features. She gave the woman a small bow before settling herself in the Main room... Wonder where she ended up settling herself? A chair? A couch? Or the floor. Unsure. But either way, she had taken off her Cloak, armour, and weapons, covering it with her cloak!

She didn't want to look like a soldier. She isn't one of those. She was just wearing her hemp shirt, which had turned into a more... Bleached brown as she had been washing it a lot!* 

"Feels so... Homey"

*She mumbled to herself, enjoying the new place! Great feel*
Kurt
"So, who do I owe the pleasure of spending the afternoon with? I'd love to hear about how you two met with my little boy."

*She looked to the two, after sitting down on a chair in the living room. Taking a few seconds to lock eyes with Ein, then with Morwe... Implying they should start introducing themselves.*
Al
*Meanwhile, Theron was busy going into a side room and taking off all his armor... He had built up quite the sweat.*
Arthur
*She took a deep breath, deciding to just start with*

"I met him in the Tupla Region Docks. He is quite a fine man, if I must say"

*She said, her way of speaking having changed to something less crude to... Something much more formal. Seems like she has a surprisingly large vocabulary if she must say so*

"We decided to stick together for our travels around New Salvainia"
Al
`to each their own`
Sally
*Morwë pulled back his hood, revealing his long elvish ears. He kept a long and intense gaze at the woman, hypnotizing her with his deep ebony eyes.*

"Likewise..." *He added.* "I was accompanying them at that region as well."