Alice
*She exhaled softly, and lowered her hand... That ought to do until sunrise. She went back to retrieve her clothes which, were still damp to the touch but what else could she do? Changing into them, she would quietly creep downstairs to the tavern, and then out the door. Making her way over to the carriage, she'd try to inspect the roof to see how much damage was done to it. It looked alright, but she was no carpenter. The breeze and cool air made her feel really chilly... Maybe damp clothes wasn't the play but ah well- wait a moment.* 

"Aslan.." *She'd whisper, finding him grazing nearby she hugged her arms against herself.* "Could you please help me?" *She just needed a fire to sit by, just to dry her clothes... And he would oblige. It was a small little blaze ten feet or so away from the carriage, and she sat on the ground with her knees pulled against her chest. Sometimes... When it was just her. When it was just her and no one around, she'd close her eyes and pretend that the embers and flames of a bonfire were the warmth of that which was most hateful of her. Sometimes... She just wanted to feel sunlight too.*
Roberto
*As she ran outside the carriage didn't have any damage only claw marks on the top. Another thing she had missed was the little hobbit that was trailing behind her waving at her trying to get her attention as he made his way towards what appeared to be human*

`"Excuse me miss I was trying to get your attention but it seems you may have not noticed I was going to ask if you needed anything as you had left some wet stains like small drops of water on your way out the room maybe need me to dry the clothes for you so you don't freeze to death?"`
Alice
*Looking up from the fire, she stood and turned to face the little hobbit who had addressed her.* "Ah, no. No, no thank you. Asla- I have- he made.." *She turned to the tiny fire, and then back to the hobbit with a small bow.* "No need to trouble yourself.." *Or surely she would be scolded. What was ironic was the mentioning of freezeing to death... Because she was already- well. Anyway. She would bow again so as to deter him from going out of his way. Nothing to see here, just a normal human doing completely orthodox human things.*

"Oh... Actually, if you could perchance tell me, if there are any fabric merchants nearby? I'd like to seek one out in the morning.." *Because daytime was oh so great. Of course! Who wouldn't want to shop in the sunlight like the fellow humans do? She always let Faedon do the talking, and was internally very on edge. Could he tell? Did he know? Did he figure it out? Be calm. Play it cool... She could do this.*
Roberto
*The Hobbit would look at the small fire then as she bowed he was confused he never had hobbits bow to him was this apart of human culture, but he would be very confused at her behavior, he would take note of her very pale skin as she would continue to speak he tilted his head and saw her sharp like fangs he was short so it was pretty easy for him to see her teeth in her mouth. Most humans were taller then her so didn't take to much notice to it but he did.*

`"I insist please come inside we have a fireplace no need to be outside, I'll have some of my people come tend to the horse. I know you must be cold... But you aren't shivering... You don't even seem the slightest bit of annoyed by the cold breeze... Your dress even looks wet... Why are your.. Tee..."`

*He would shut his mouth before asking anymore questions yet he would wave her inside the tavern.*

`"We are actually an all purpose tavern we sell top of the line cotton and fabric. But if you choose to go in the morning you'll have to go a town over we don't sell to much clothing here only our tavern."`
Alice
*But she liked it out here... Was that not acceptable? But then it was question after question. She didn't like being analyzed, it made her feel cornered. And it was obvious. She didn't know where to go or what to do... But this was a trap. She knew he knew... And this was a ploy to get her inside to end her. She was not so naieve... And that for once was a shame. She didn't know what to do, so she had to weigh the pros and cons.

Right now, she had the advantage. She had Aslan, and the night, and all the space in the world to run. If she went in there, and he called whatever guards or means of defense they had... She couldn't fight. Faedon would be in danger. There was no upside to this at all. She came out here to be out of the way, how did this happen?*

"Ah. Thank you so much..." *Her voice was far quieter now, and she lowered her head so that her eyes were hidden beneath the shadow of her bangs. She didn't want to, she really didn't want to, but she'd follow the little hobbit back inside the tavern.*
Roberto
*The Hobbit would look at her behavior seeing her face change to her thoughts which he couldn't read or whatever she was thinking it concerned him hopefully he didn't scare the lady to much! Maybe he was to upfront with his approach? Or all the questions? He would stop his foot a little upset and call himself stupid under his breath first guest in 5 years and he made them uncomfortable.*

`"This way!"`

*He would say in a happy upbeat tone as she entered there would be no guards no people to attack her just other little hobbits running around cleaning the tavern as he lead her to the shop area where they had all kinds of dresses for nobles ladies, and regular commoner clothes but no clothes like rags of peasant clothing.*
Alice
*She sort of shrunk inwards to get out of the little people's way as she walked by. Following slowly behind her guide, she jumped at every sudden loud noise and seemed really tense. Once they arrived at the shop, everything... Looked normal enough. Hugging her arms against herself... She slowly walked forward and looked at all of the dresses. One by one she admired, but never touched... And even squished herself in to avoid brushing up against them. 

Every now and again she would look back to make sure she was still ok. Eventually, she would warm up to the clothing because of its familiarity. Some of these dresses reminded her of the little doll shop... She hoped the old man was ok. She hoped... He was still alive. In any case, she began to hold more and more interest in the shop, glancing at hair accessories and jewlery. She wasn't a wearer of anything shiny herself... But she did like to admire.

As she perused, she did a double take on a dress that she fancied most out of all of them. Black, and white. Littered with ribbons and lace... And she was quite taken with it.*
Roberto
*There was many dresses as he showed them all there would be dozens and while bunch of clothes for men as well.* `"We also have clothes in the back and if you really want you could buy your friend some new clothes as well as of now he looks like some beaten up adventurer, that looks depressed and sad maybe this would make him a little happier?"`


*He would suggest to her there wasn't anything to threaten her seeing her slowly loosening up hes doing it just more patience and she can feel normal! That was his goal to make every guest feel at home!*
Alice
*All of the dresses were quite lovely, but she would go with the oddity she had picked out. It stood away from the rest... And she felt connected to it in that way.* "This one... Please.." *When he mentioned clothes for Faedon, she'd smile, thank him for the suggestion, but politely decline. She had already proposed that idea to him... And he said that they would lose their internal organs in the street. This dress would be alright... It wasn't much different than the one she had now, and she'd even choose a hair accessory to go with it.*

 "I would like to buy this please.." *This would do. They had to save their gold for traveling until they went adventuring to get some more as Faedon said. She would be frugal with it, or at least not go on extravagant shopping sprees. One dress to change into would be ok for now.*
Roberto
*Would look at the dress as it stood out from all the others he looked confused upon speaking to her to ask about it.* `"Are you sure my lady that is a dress typically for funerals... And death..."` *As she shook her head to his request for Faedon he would try again* `"Well they do have clothing that may suit him best look here."` *He would point to commoner clothes and then a few good nobility ones he didn't know of her motives or there goals he wanted to be as helpful as possible he would grab the dresses she wanted before he would say anything.*
Alice
*Well, that hurt... But that was ok. She was what she was, and there was nothing on this earth that was going to change that.* "Yes, I am certain. While all of the dresses here are lovely, I would wear and enjoy none... But this one." *When shown the clothing for men, she would again politely decline. Faedon expressed how he felt about it, and she would respect those wishes. She would pay for what she wanted and only what she wanted, before asking for a changing room... Or somewhere she could switch out of the dress she was wearing.*
Roberto
*Would nod the lady was stubborn but as a shopkeep owner maybe he should learn his boundaries* `"Apologize if I offended the young miss the dressing room is this way!"` *He would wave his hand and happily move along to show her where the changing room was* `"One last thing I could have your friends clothes replicated if that would be a better option, no one has the same pair of clothes in bulk"` *He would smile it was brilliant idea he could have new clothes exactly like faedons tailored made it was a last ditch effort to feel useful for the male as well* `"I'll be outside if you need anything all that's needed is 10 silver's and 5, coppers."` *It was cheap indeed and for good quality it wasn't the city so everything would be cheaper.*
Alice
"If it would please you, I will have him look at all of the options. I cannot speak for him however, I will surely get scolded.." *Or a forehead flick.* "But I would like to change now, please excuse me. " *And into the changing room she would go. The dress felt really nice, and she was of course incredibly fond of it and so she would wear it out with her soare clothes in her hand. When it came to price, she would hand him more than what was asked because, well, all she had was gold. She didn't have any silver or copper.*

"I don't mean to cause trouble, I didn't think to obtain change at all so.." *And she was fine with him keeping it. He didn't kill her, and was actually quite nice. But she did have one question... She read it in the cook book she had found in their room.* "Pray tell my sir, could you please explain to me what a second breakfast is?.."
Roberto
*The Hobbit would see her hand him a single gold coin this was more then enough actually way more then enough to buy a dozen dresses, here and get him his clothes, he decided he would go out his way and replicate the young boys clothes.* `" A second breakfast is smaller dishes like pastries, or fruits or toast with jelly or jam."` *He would smile* `"Oh if you take fancy in the boy it might do you good to cook or bring him food, a way to a guys heart is his stomach!"` *He would give a hearty laugh and hit his belly for a few moments before moving away back to receptionist area.*
Alice
"Ah... I see.." *Where on earth was she going to find jam? Pastries?...She had no idea where to start with that. As she was in her head beginning to take her leave, she heard him jest about taking a fancy to him. She would bow, respectfully of course with a small smile before making her way back to the room. No, no, no little hobbit... A union between a human and what she was would shake the very foundation of anything remotely ethical and humane. It would tear a rift so wide that the very souls they held would be damned to an eternal abyss... So they say.

She'd quietly entered the room, and softly closed the door behind her. She hoped she didn't make waves... She really didn't mean to. Now in warm and dry clothes, she would go back to reading whatever she could find until just before dawn. There weren't any thick curtains to keep all of the light out, so she would crawl under the bed to sleep. Best to not try to venture outside again.*
Roberto
*Was so confused at the girls strange behavior it was nothing of which he has ever seen before, in a human, or an elf, even though he had seen his fair share of races she had him perplexed, as he took a seat at the receptionist desk he began to open his book of races and creatures of the realm, and began to read in alphabetical order he had time. He would start with the most likely, to the least likely and even mix races as he read as the sun began to rise hours had passed he screamed and fell out of his chair falling backwards! `"AAAAH!"` A vampire! After hours of searching through his book of races! Pale skin clothing of a long ago era that would in these times be linked to funerals, sharp like fangs!*`"It can't be true..."` *His other Hobbit friends rushed in as they asked if he was ok he would nod if this was true he had to save the boy! Make sure he wasn't hypnotized or anything! What if he was a vampire to!*
Alice
*The scream was what woke her... And she didn't really think anything of it until she remembered... This was not the carriage. Had they been found? Was the creature back? Rubbing her eyes she looked around the bedroom floor. Through the stained glass windows poured in the sun making beautiful flesh searing colors and intricate patterns. She didn't couldn't move. She'd give quiet little knocks from under the bed to try and wake Faedon.* "Faedon... I believe there may be something-..Are you awake?" *She would give three more careful knocks but not aggressively. She didn't want to give cause for alarm when she wasn't certain.*
John
**Would stir awake slowly the sun hitting his flesh he would wince raise his hand to block it damned sun all in this face he heard the occasional knocks he leaned over his his upside as he looked at her* `"Yes is everything alright?"` *His hair would be mess again as he had just woken up. He would slowly fall of the bed with a clumsy thud! Standing up he found spare blanket and began to cover the windows making the room dark enough for her to come out there would not be a drip of sunlight the candles and torches had illuminated the room and the fireplace* `"What's wrong?"` *He would sit at the edge of the bed waiting for her to come out*
Alice
*Crawling out from under the bed, she remained seated on the floor and looked over to the door.* "We'll be forced to leave.." *Why is it... Every time they got into trouble nine times out of ten it was because she was what she was. Was he ok with that? Was **She**..Ok with that?* "I didn't bite anyone..." *She put on her best human act, she stayed out of the way, but it all came down to- no. There wasn't much time for that.* "And I'm sorry, that we can never find a place to be for more than a day..." *She just knew the moment he walked out that door, there would be panic in some way, shape or form.*
John
*Was confused as he had just woken up what was she in about why would they have to leave? He placed his hand on his head quietly to think, as his eyes closed slowly* `"Why would we be forced to leave? I know you didn't bite anyone."` *He didn't know but he trusted her enough that he would assume they she hadn't.* `"You know I'm your own words if you keep apologizing for things that aren't your fault it will lose meaning. Wait here I'll go see what's going on."` *He stood up placing his hand on the hilt of his sword as he went to open the door outside the door was the Hobbit surprisingly the whole place was blacked out all the windows were covered and not a single ounce of sunlight came through but there was torches and candles lite to illuminate all the darkeness along with magic casted on the ceiling to make it appear as if the ceiling was the sky*

`"What the..."`

*He would be ready to draw his sword as he switched into a fighting stance.,z
Roberto
*The Hobbit decided after figuring it out that the girl wasn't any threat at all, the guy she came with wasn't under any spell she placed as he had read more inside the book of her race, he would pipe up with an apologetic manner* `"I'm so sorry! For my hospitality not being the best you should have told me young sir that your companion was a race that couldn't appear in the sun we would have been more accommodating please forgive me."`

*He would bow in an apologetic manner he was being genuine.*
Alice
*Using her own words against her struck hard. And as she sat on the floor, she had decided that... It would be time to depart from her human so that he may live a more fulfilling life. Find a peaceful place to thrive... He wouldn't be able to obtain that with her. Not in this life. Standing to her feet, she would fight by his side one last time before departing within the next night. That is what she would do. Looking towards the door and the darkness, her eyes widened with panic as she ran to see if he was ok.* "Faedo-"

 *Candles? Candles everywhere. Slowly walking into the room, she did a small turn... Her eyes looking at all that they had done. Listening to the hobits words, and witnessing his sincerity made her eyes gloss over with tears of many emotions. Bringing her arms up to cover her face, she'd utter a small thank you before the tears began to fall.* "Thank you.." *She would lower to her knees at the hobbtis feet, all she wanted was to fut somewhere. Somewhere in a fundamental truth that deemed her not to be a monster. The be treated like a... Well... A human being as odd as it was.*
John
*Slowly removed his hand from his sword as he saw her run to his side he would gently place his hand on her head with a soft smile a sigh of relief as he looked down towards her slowly kneeling beside her as she was crying he would gently grab her arms to see her face* `"Is everything alright? It's ok I'm here for you..."` 

*He gently rubbed her back hoping she was alright he had no clue of what her plans were that she planned to leave however losing his best friend if it happened who knows what path he would take it she took her own path*
Rafael
*Would see the lady going down with tears in her eyes as they began to fall as she had lowered herself, to her knees he would gently place his hand on her shoulder with a smile*

`"No need to thank me lady, it is only right to treat every guest with respect and dignity, no one deserves be treated as if they were some monster I only wish you'd have told me sooner. But I do have another surprise for you the whole community has gotten together for this come come."`

*He would offer her a white tissue, for her before standing up seemingly excited for this he would head toward sthe doors to exit the inn*

`"Are mages are very skillful but they can only hold for a few hours but I'm sure you'll enjoy this."`

*Outside the tavern the mages we're casting a spell into the sky it was the power to nature and earth, there spells would create a barrier around the entire village they had talismans and magical crystal and artifacts around the outskirts of the village it would allow her to walk in the sun but only for a few hours! They had set up an entire festival! He asked his community for help as he wanted to make up for his lack of hospitality.*
Alice
*Gently accepting his handkerchief, she would wipe her eyes as she floated to her feet.* "I thought that I could remove myself, the defining factor in your misfortune..." *She spoke, looking up at Faedon apologetically.* "I thought if I had disappeared, you wouldn't need to fight as hard to bloom in a wonderful place.." *Her eyes narrowed as she tried to make sense of the thoughts swirling in her head.* "I never meant-" *Hearing what the young master hobbit spoke about, she nodded... And went to follow but hesitated. She couldn't go outside... Not for a while yet and she took a step back. 

Quickly shutting her eyes as the door opened, she cowered fearfully* "No!" *But she did not burn. The flesh did not sear from her bones... The light that came from the doorway did not harm her. Looking down at her trembling hands in disbelief, she slowly proceeded with caution.* "What is this magic?..." *She had never seen a world in the daytime, and although she was a little freaked out, she was more so... Amazed. Bewildered. In a state of shock and disbelief.* 

"Oh my.." *She breathed... Just taking it one step at a time she looked back at the door behind her that led to the tavern, and then back to the outside world. She squinted up at the sun, and then smiled... Holding up her hands to feel the rays of warmth it provided. Human for a few hours was it? Well then..*

"Faedon!" *She ran to him, gently tugging his sleeve and pointing to the festival* "I would to go like to partake!"
John
*Listened to her as she spoke to him he had a smile but as her words left her mouth his smile slowly began to fade until it was completely gone. Did she really think that her leaving would leave him better off? Without meeting her he would have been stuck in the streets probably still sleeping on the side of buildings struggling to get by, she gave him a purpose. A purpose to protect her get off his butt and work! Find any way possible to make money to survive to claw his way to the top to make there lives better. Her words hurt him, however it would be ignorant of him to ignore her feeling's did she really consider herself such a burden that he would be better off without her. 

While she was captivated by what the hobbits did for her was in his own head his thoughts running rapidly, as the door opened he stood quietly as if in a daze, seeing her hands go up her skin wasn't burning she was ok she seemed happy as he felt her gently tug his sleeve he came down from his thoughts and a weak smile formed.* `"Alright let's go see the festival, it is for you after all."`

*He would Gently pick her up and set her on his shoulders as he walked into the open festival there was fireworks popping into the sky, smells of all kinds of food, being cooked, grilled and roasted, there was dozens of games being set up as well, in the center they're was people dancing happily with there partners*
Rafael
`"It's ok young miss the light won't do anything to harm you."`

*As she freaked out he knew it would fade as she stepped into the sun he would start an hour glass he would carry it with him so he knows when her time is running out and she would need to head back into the inn the biggest smile appeared he felt happy success! He made one of his guests happy! Now his only hurdle would be to see if he could accommodate the young man to see if he could make him happy.*
Alice
*She would point at everything. The stars in the day sky (fireworks) the dancers, the lanterns, puppeteers.* "Ah! I would like to aquire one crown made of flowers.." *Gently resting her hands atop his head, she would fuss about with it.* "You know... We should dye your hair for the festival. You said you do so with magic... Didn't you?" *There was something... A little peculiar. Something she didn't understand and she would watch for a time before finally asking.*

"Faedon... Why do they obtain apples in such a way?" *Bobbing for apples. She couldn't understand it because it looked just so... Bizarre. There was a game that she did see that she wanted to try... She recognized it for they too partook in such a sport. Gently letting herself down, she approached a group of hobbits and asked if she might join. The game went as such... One was blindfolded, and the others ran around to try and avoid them. They had until the music stooped to catch someone... And Ai would be the one to be blindfolded next.*
John
*Walked around the festival happy she was able to enjoy herself in the sun* `"Let's go grab one."` *He would kneel down and gently pick up a flower crown and slowly lifted it for her to take and put on her head. 

Feelings hands on his head and it sank into fluffy hair he would look up and speak* `"Oh yes my hair changes color when I use my blood art but it isn't permanent. I want to dye it that color it's like a light autumn brown."` *Upon seeing the people the hobbits and cyclops people trying to get the apple with there teeth he would explain* `"It's a fun game to see how many apples you can get with your mouth"` *Pointing to his mouth* `"If you get all the apples out or most of all the apples you gain a prize! Like a teddy bear, a dress, or magical items."` 

*As she climbed down his back and onto the ground he would followed quickly and see her playing a game he slowly walked around to a spot that will allow him to oversee the entire field he smiles softly seeing her playing a game and having fun.*
Roberto
*The hobbits would all welcome her to there games as they would all play together happily as if she were one of there own kin.*
Alice
*She smiled, her small fangs glinting between her lips as she ran about with her arms outstretched forward. She tried not to rely on her hearing... But that was a feat in itself as it was just natural. She went left and right and in circles until she ran right into... Faedon. Feeling the palms of her hands against his chest she smiled happily.* "I've got you! I've got you!" *Taking off her blindfold... She looked into his eyes and was just glowing with happiness.* "I've caught you!" *The crown he had places fell a little over her eyes to which, she would adjust it.

She returned the blindfold to the hobits and curtsied. She thanked them for letting her play and then returned to Faedons side.* "There is much human food to enjoy... Would you like to partake?" *She could not, but she knew that he hadn't eaten breakfast yet.* "And then... If there's time I would like to-" *She did a double take of something she caught in her peripherals. Canting her head lightly to ine side... She saw two hobits. One taking a knee, and the other... Smiling and now hugging him. People were cheering and clapping... What had just happened?* 

"Faedon... Why do we cheer?"
John
*As she ran around he took steps around left then right dodging her from time to time but stood still until she ran into him he would laugh softly, as he she exclaimed she got him. He began to enjoy himself watching her have fun* `"Yes, yes you got me you got me."` *Placing his hand gently on her head patting it before seeing her crown slightly out of place he gently fixed it for her.

Seeing her come back he would lower himself kneeling showing his back to her for her to climb onto his shoulders* `"Oh maybe i could eat but only after you have fun play a few more game's."` *Seeing one of the hobbits take a knee and the other hugging him and clapping he took a breath and spoke* `"It's when to people Iove each other it's like a feeling you can't explain something you feel in your chest like butterflies in your stomach when you look into the others eyes, a pressure in your chest one could say. Over here in the realm of commoners there is no pre-set marriages people get to actually experience the feeling of love and know for certain they want to be with that person instead of being thrown in the wilderness and see if they like it or not."`

*He clapped softly to congratulate them.*