Katherine
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James
*A rather under-feed woman with fairly costly garments would be leading along a decent sized wagon loaded with barely little provisions that could be seen from the outside. She'd ever so dully glaze right to left, examining those around her and scuffing ever so often at those that were uncleaned, at least in her standards.* "What a dirty place... And the odor of the city itself just seeks to choke the breath away from me." *She muttered to herself as she continued on with the wagon and kept the draft horses guided across the busy streets.*

*Only for a moment would she stop the wagon entirely and dismount from the top of it to catch a bit of air in a less crowded side of the city street.* "I can't wait to finish my business here... The quicker the better." *She muttered once more in spite of the city, the young lady had always preferred the more rural areas of the country-sides where there was less troubles and worries to be had. After a few minutes of resting, she'd take out a loaf of high quality bread taking a few nibbles at it with a disdained look on her face.*
Katherine
*A man fully dressed from head to toe in cloth and armor would be dragging two crates on a flat, yet somehow sturdy, piece of driftwood. Pulling the cargo by rope, he was looking around for something... Few people could guess that he was looking for someplace to stay. Havin just come in from two years of adventuring through the beastkin tribes and other such foreign areas, the odd jobs he would do from time to time had given him a small amount of wealth that he begun worrying about carrying on his person.*

*Therefore, he travelled to the city that once held only his contempt, as it now held his spirits in a state of curiosity. He looked in a state of disbelief, taking in the sight of all the different people that lived in such close proximity to eachother.*
James
*Syele let out a disgruntled sigh and continued to look at the various people that crossed her path and that of the wagons as she continued to barely eat at the piece of bread she had started to pick at. She never had been one to eat much since the taste of food never generally settled well with her, but nonetheless she still eat what she had to stay alive and at least in a healthy state.* "Two days... Four? How long will I have to be here I wonder." *She muttered aloud once more, a bad habit at the most and a annoyance at the least she thought to herself.*

*She'd then take notice of the man dragging along two crates with a simple thought of profit smacking across her face metaphorically.* "Hey! Mister! Do want to ditch that nasty rig system of yours and put some of that stuff on my wagon?" *The young lady yelled over to the man hoping to catch his attention while walking toward him. She had made the offer not out of generosity, yet more out of the desire to make a few coin off him.*
Katherine
*Theron would look up at Syele and be slightly confused... After looking around, he had remembered that he shut off his innate skills so the guards wouldn't get spooked at the front gate.*

"Uhm... I should be okay... I'd like to keep this going for a bit longer, since I haven't had a job in quite some time. Have to stay fit for duty."

*He did a half-hearted wave and begun to walk his way off, but then remembered something that he wanted to ask.*

"Actually! Do you know where I could find a place to stay? I heard there are many taverns here and I don't know much about this city."
James
"Well, not to be rude or anything, but you're kind of making yourself look... Silly to say the least carrying your... Equipment? I suppose like that." *She stated quite plainly while examining the crates more closely and the man entirely, her eyes were could of dull and shallow without much expression in them as she looked him over. She'd wordlessly mouth out a few attempts at words in reply, yet she struggled to find the correct thing to say for a moment.*

"I wouldn't quite suggest the taverns here primarily for them being such an unclean place. Pests, diseases, and other strangers who have rested in those beds are bound to only make you're first experience here in the city all so more... Depressing." *She'd lightly move her hand up to her chin in thought and continued to look about in thought.* "I can however offer you a chance to stay at my home on the outskirts of the city if you do wish and forewarning, it does come with a price, but I can arrange something quite reasonable to a individual of... Your caliber for a fair deal."
Katherine
"Hm... That would help as I could leave quicker if I gain a quest..."

*Theron whispered to himself as he contemplated the situation. As he was walking around he did see that there were a few problems due to the large population stuck closely together in this city.*

"Can I ask for details about what I'll have to do? Staying in a person's home rather than a tavern is a pleasant experience, as more care is put into everything... From my past experiences in people's kindness."

*Theron had now dragged over his crates and driftwood to Syele's cart, so he didn't have to speak loudly and bother the other common folk who were minding their own business on the streets. He left a few feet of distance between them, and was looking into their eyes from under the hood of their cowl, waiting patiently.*
James
*Syele walked back over to cart while taking a fairly deep breath while pondering the terms of how she would allow the stranger to live in her home. It was a rather big place to begin with and had enough space to support at least five people... Yet there was also the concern that he may cause damage to the property itself.* "I'll tell you what, my friend, ten gold coin deposit and fifty silver a month rent. If you can manage that than you're more then your more than welcome to stay at my home."

*She'd take a seat back on her wagon, now looking down on him in a way from her new position.* "It's a fairly sized home that is two stories large, it's fully equipped with all your necessary needs along with a built in shop and work area. In addition, I have a large supply of high quality bread and a select amount of chickens for a provided meal on a daily basis almost. If you do happen to decide to move that deposit will be returned if you have caused me no trouble or trouble to the home itself." *She'd explained rather sharply while kicking her legs back and forth against the wagon in thought.*
Katherine
*Theron seemed to have no qualms, having not moved a muscle during the entire explanation. He did however cast a downward glance while thinking about the situation... He would be getting the ten gold back as long as he did only good things for the time being.*

"Alright. You can keep the ten gold deposit for two months and I guarantee I will cause no problems for your homestead. I also agree with the rent, so I hope there will be no problems during my stay..."

*Theron then nodded his head to emphasize his agreement, grabbing onto the rope of his driftwood and spinning the piece around to face the direction her wagon was going... Waiting for her lead, so that he may follow.*
James
*She'd simply nod a few times before slightly lashing the draft horses forward once more going at a simple yet steady pace as they went for theron to keep up with them. Syele would rest back against the wagon letting the horses do most of the guiding through the crowded streets until they had exited out of the city and into the more urban area. The two would only travel for a short while to reach their destination to the rather fairly sized home that she had mention planted along side several others scattered in the area.*

"Well, this would happen to be my home... It is quite a lot to take in and probably more luxurious than you probably have seen in your time for living. Now, I do believe you'll be taking one of the rooms down on the bottom floor and as stated with the terms it is in your best interest to take good care of it." *She'd gently land on her feet after hopping down from the wagon and taking in another gasp of air with a more satisfied look on their face.* "When we get inside we will do the exchange of coin and sign a more official paper to the matter, only shame is we don't have a witness to verify the signing."
Katherine
*Theron had one of his brows raised in slight confusion, but decided not to say anything about it. Once returning to a neutral expression, he continued to drag along the driftwood with the two crates atop it. He had managed to keep up with the wagon, but at the price of building up quite the sweat... As he had been dragging his cargo around for practically the whole day. Now that they had stopped, he focused on the area around him and nodded to himself for whatever reason.*

"Would you like... Help with your things? After I sign the contract I would like to prepare my room and get some rest. I had spent a bit too much of my time having to carry all of what I purchased from a merchant just outside the city."

*He looked back to Syele, lowering his hood and wiping some of the sweat off his forehead with his forearm.*
James
"Things?" *She blinked slightly, and looked at the spare box of bread she had simply brought along with her for the ride along with some of the empty boxes.* "Oh no, that'll be quite fine." *She'd lead her way into the kitchen of the house and sat down at the table while preparing a simple agreement note for the arrangement.* "Additionally, I would have a request that you also alert me of anything that may provide a bit of coin to the residency. I'm always looking for work as a healer and I also provide a fair load of merchant goods on the side."

*She'd then prop her feet up in the chair sitting crisscross while finishing off the note and passing it off to the man.* "Syele Husen by the way, merchant and a slight healer when it comes to it. I'll be the head of the home so to speak, thus if you have any troubles or disfavor with your living here just run it by me and I'll try to take care of it." *Her tone kept a sweet to the ear pitch that made her seem rather friendly at the time even though she was charging a bit of a high rate to Theron for just a single room.*
Katherine
*Theron sat down in the chair opposite to Syele, looking over the agreement note quickly before signing it.*

"I'll be in your care, thank you. In reference to the, 'things,' however, I was asking if I could unload your wagon for you. If my stay makes your home-life easier, then I feel I am doing my part in being a member of the house. If you need something done, ask for it, especially if we may go on a request together... I will allow you to keep a quarter of the pay I earn if we do a task together in a party."

*Theron looked her dead in the eyes for the explanation, wanting to make himself clear about what he had to say. Once he finished speaking, he slid the paper he had signed over to her and folded his hands atop the table.*
James
*Syele would put her hand up against her cheek while leaning her elbow onto the table.* "So, you're offering me a quarter of your pay plus the pay that I would already make from such a quest? I'm flatter for the offer and I will more than kindly accept it from you for that matter." *She'd then raise her spare hand and hold up one finger.* "But as a fair warning I cannot and will not be within any danger to myself, I will be honest, if that did occur I would abandon you if I thought I may die in the matters that may be involved. Simply... Because I am rather... Selfish."

*She put it to the torch and watched him for any reactions to what she had said. It was better to be honest to others at a moment like that then rather them to seek revenge if such things did occur later on.* "But that flaw aside, I would still provide necessary medical care to you or other comrades that we may have with us at the time once the danger is dealt with."
Katherine
"That is fair enough. One's own life above others, I won't judge you on basic needs and wants. I will honor your decision, however, and do my best to shield you in case of such events. I would like to keep your expertise on healing for the quests I accompany you on."

*Theron simply nodded while being un-phased by her blatant selfishness. He glanced down at the table again, about to speak, before deciding against it. He then simply got up out of the chair, tucked it back in, then went to the exit of the kitchen before turning around.*

"I'll be dealing with my own equipment and items now. Would you like me to attend to your wagon before I go out and do so?"
James
"Leave the bread in there and pass the coin deposit on your way out so I can put it up for the time being. I will be leaving here shortly to visit some of the locals in the area to see if we cannot simply strike up more... Company for the home so to speak in a similar manner that I brought you in. It is quite a lonely place and I do enjoy having more quests." *She blatantly lied in the last portion since she didn't put much trust into strangers, but it more or so the coin driving her at that point.*

"Additionally, take some bread if you wish because I may not be in the mood to take the life of one my chickens for dinner today so it may have to do for the time being." *She continued to speak calmly and fiddle with her hand a bit trying to think of who else was in the area that may wish to join her home.*
Katherine
*Theron went through his satchel deftly, taking out ten gold coins and leaving it on the counter. He also placed down fifty silver that he noticed was next to the golden coins, deciding to just pay rent now before creating a hassle for Syele.*

"I've put this month's rent alongside the ten gold coins. Thank you for your hospitality. My name is Theron Farid, additionally, since I had forgotten to introduce myself sooner. Have a good evening."

*Theron then left the room, to attend to the wagon and move his things into the vacant room on the bottom floor. There was much for him to do, and he planned to do it when he could... But for now, he just wanted to organize his things and rest up.*
James
*Syele nodded to themselves while pocketing the coin quite gleefully with themselves. They'd then stand up from the table and walk about the room as they gathered a few smalls bits of pieces of their extra garments and a dagger for the journey they were about to embark on. Afterwords, she'd exit back out to the wagon to ensure that the draft horses were still in fine enough condition to make the journey out to the wilds.*

"Well, hopefully this should be enough for a little trip out." *She muttered to herself and went back to gather up Theron for the trip in his room.* "If you don't mind, I would like you to accompany me for a time while we go about and visit some of the other locals of the area." *She stated plainly while standing in the doorway calmly while looking about the room to see what exactly he had done to it for his move in.*
Katherine
*For now, she just saw that he had carried in the two crates from before. Within them were dozens upon dozens of arrows and caltrops... Their purpose unknown for the moment. The rest of the room was just completely vanilla however, in terms of how it was when she had first bought it. The only difference being that the sheets were neatly tucked in and some dried fruit were left in a bowl by the bed.*

"I suppose I could accompany you out, if you need me... But due to all the lifting and dragging I've done through the day, I can't guarantee I'll be able to perform to the best of my ability... Sorry."

*Theron sat upon the now neatly tucked bed, having been wiping at some imperfections on his short-sword with a piece of cloth. He was out of his armor and only donned some comfortable cloth shirt and pants, as he thought he could go to bed once finishing his routine.*
James
*Syele nodded to Theron and begun to head back outside to the wagon. Along the way she paused and spoke out to him.* "Meet me in the wagon and please at least don a weapon for your safety, we will most likely be adventuring out to find people that are more suited to the rural areas of Salvainia. It'd be in both our best interests that we tread carefully while out and about." *She'd then finish exiting the house and boarded onto the wagon.*

*Once there she'd check how much bread had remained in the box from earlier and continued to pick at the bits that she had originally started on. Dreadfully chewing at each bite with the bland taste feeling their mouth each time.* "Curses to this damn taste." *She spat out a bit of the bread yet continued to eat it. The bread itself was of fine quality, but nonetheless her taste buds prevented her from properly enjoying it.*
Katherine
*After a few minutes Theron walked out of his house, fully equipped in his armor that he had worn previously for most of their time spent together so far. Additionally, he had seemingly taken with him a quiver of arrows, compact bow, and the short-sword from before. He would sit down next to her on the wagon and kept his arms to his sides, gripping the seat.*

"Thank you for waiting."
James
*Syele would simply lead the draft horses down toward*  *While sitting calmly against the back of the wagon as they went.* "It is of no issue, as I said, I required your help and I expected nothing else of you to join me on the trip." *She finished speaking for the time and let the horses guide them on their way once more for the time being. Syele would still remain alert on the journey out the wilds and looked about for any odd sights or sounds.*

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Katherine
*After nearly an hour of going down the wrong dirt path and misunderstanding road signs, Theron had finally found his way back to the homestead... Cracking a rare smile as he was pleased with himself. Pulling the leads on the horses back, as he had learned half an hour ago, stopped them in their tracks once they had gotten close enough to the house.*

*Due to Syele deciding to clock out at an inopportune time, Theron felt as if he needed to deal with her sleeping in the back of the wagon... Sleeping outside was tempting danger to fall upon you. He knew this multiple times from when he would camp outside and forget to set up the proper warning measures. Additionally, she was the head of the house and he couldn't just leave her there. If she had gotten into a incident, like a stray dog investigating the wagon for scraps, he would be responsible and his deposit would be forfeit...*

*After debating it for a few minutes, he settled on just taking her into the house, plopping her down into a vacant room, and wiping his hands clean of the situation... It would be rude to just invade her room without permission, so this was the best course of action.*

*Finished with using his silence passive to do all of these things as quiet as possible, Theron closed the door and felt accomplished. In another stroke of genius, he would unload the bread into the house and ensure that it was secure from any kind of usual farm pests that could invade and contaminate the supplies... Doing so by keeping them on the table in the living room.*

*Now finished with all of these chores, he would return to the outside and draw the horses to what he assumed to be a trough. Having to collect some extra feed himself, he gave them one half of food and one half of water... They had served him well during the war of the dirt paths, so it was the least he could do to the helpful creatures.*

*Feeling the exhaustion now begin to set in after a day of non-stop work... Theron went to his room and begun his before-bed routine of cleaning his weapons and ensuring his armor was still functional. Polishing, testing with a self-made stone hammer the size of his hand, and a few other methods to ensure quality... Once done and out of his armor, he laid back in bed and fell asleep.*

`done with brick of dialogue. I slip now`

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