Heather
*Nagnis was currently sweeping the floors of his inn, a big smile on his face as he did so. He had the door open as he pushed the dust out from the inn and outside. Nagnis, the dark elf, had been in this Inn for a little under two months now and was enjoying every single moment of it.

Once finished with his sweeping, he propped the broom and moved his way over towards the bar counter. He went behind the bar counter and begun counting out some money as well as making sure there was enough mugs laid out.*
Earline
Coming with the airy night breeze was a rather short lass: the gale erasing the noise of her entrance.

..Or at least, the height would indicate such. Dirty blonde, neat civillianwear.. Seemed like a lost child despite the confidence in her steps. Light steps would soon make their way to the counter; a scoff briefly elicited before hupping up on the rickety bar stool.

Light pink eyes would scour the bar interior before she propped her head upon the tavern's countertop. Cheek pressed firmly against the wood, a light huff followed Ava's shrill voice before the murmur. "..Please tell me I'm *Finally* In New Salvainia."
Heather
*He turned to look towards the girl and followed up his turn with a smile.

**"Why, yes you are! Welcome, newcomer. My name is Nagnis Emberripper. I own this tavern."**

He leaned on his arms on the counter to look at her a little closer. Seems... Unique. He's never seen such a creature like her, but regardless...

**"What brings you to this city, madam?"***
Earline
A lazy side-eye would be shot at Nagnis, not wanting to move her head just yet. Noting the tavernkeep's darker skin, pointed ears.. Dark Elf? Dark Elf.

Her gaze rolled back down to see her lithe fingers plopped next to her head, rather broody. The digits drummed lightly against the countertop. "No idea."

A rather hefty silence, interspersed by the occasional summer breeze, hung in the air before Ava's next words.

"..You know where a *Bank* Is?" Ava hoped that was what the folk here called it. Money keeping places right? It'd be embarassing to just admit the Fae got lost from exploring out the wilds..
Heather
***"Hm. Can't say I do know where it is. You'll need to ask someone who has stayed here a little longer than me. I just know where the drinks and beds are."** He said with his smile.

**"If you'd like, you can have a drink. Ale, on the house, all for your troubles. That's only if you need it though, I shan't force you."**

He raised one arm and used his fingers to brush some hair back and out of his face. On his index finger was a golden band.*
Earline
Even without the proper answer, the sour look that had rested on Ava's face since her entrance into the dim tavern would melt into a smile. Briefly.

Dark Elves always had that nice reputation..

As the lass sat his back up straight, Nagnis would notice the pointed ears similar to his—assuming he hadn't taken note until now. Fair considering the lateness and-

..Those pink orbs of hers immediately darted to the band on the Dark Elf's index. Gold. *Shiiiiiny.* Ava would find her gaze linger a bit longer than what she liked before the rapid blinks. "H-huh? Oh, um, I'm good. Thank you for the offer.. Mr. Nagnis correct?" The lass said, trying best to act more dignified to compensate.

After giving time for the Dark Elf to respond, she'd look over her shoulder for a moment before commenting. "..Might head back out instead. Safe enough around these parts, hopefully?"
Heather
*He gave a little smile towards her. He seemed to be very attentive with her actions and movements, especially her facial reactions.

**The area is safe enough. Very."** He assured her.

**"Seems you like my wedding band, ma'am."** He mentioned while taking it off for a moment. **"Would you like to take a look at it?"***
Earline
Reassuring statement otherwise, the next oart would get to Ava. Slightly taken aback, she'd pause before quietly responding. "..If you don't mind."

Her feet would be swinging lightly as they hung from the tall stool she sat on. Maybe Nagnis would even notice a light fluttering sound despite the breeze—though none would be in plain sight. Inwardly Ava was 100% ready to 'squee' from the mere *Chance* Of poking at the shiny accessory. Childish? Yes. Not that it showed too much.. *She thought.*

Enraptured by the wedding band, an eyebrow would now be raised at the Dark Elf. "Who's the lucky person?"
Heather
***"Well, my wife. Once. A Macen by the name of Agalossa. Unfortunately, I outlived her, but I decided to keep the wedding ring. She got her father to craft that very ring, engraved with our date of marriage in the middle of the band."** He smiled longingly. Almost... Missing her.

**"She was a beauty. I'm glad I could have her, make her happy in her last few years of living. We never had children."***
Earline
"Oh."

Nagnis need not delve further in his tale to know the Fae has been wrought, the droop in her expression quite obvious. A seemingly ordinary band, scuffed here and there holding a bittersweet romance..

This ring was definitely ranked up there in her personal list.

A sincere smile made its way up to the tavernkeep. "..I'm sure she was happy." Then, finalizing her thoughts, the lass would hop off her barstool. A brief hover could be noticed before her boots touched the wooden flooring.

"Should head out soon. Thanks for the chat." The blonde said, already heading out the door. She'd pause by the doorway before disappearing into the night. "Ava, when we meet again."

In the morning, a sole flower would have bloomed from the wooden frame of the doorway.
Heather
*Nagnis would take note of the flower in the doorway as soon as he opened the door. Quite curious that was, however... It added a nice touch.*