Chieko
*Zeras came down from the stairs of the tavern, its shoddily built wooden foundation shook with every step every patron took, the frail building almost danced with how much it rattled, a small and not so comfy establishment, Zeras wasn't to fussed about were he slept, all that mattered was that there was a roof over his head for the night.*

*He took a chair out on his lonesome at a free table in the corner of the bar in the tavern, he may of been the only dark elf there, but he wasn't the only foreigner. It was obvious if you looked at the number of foreign merchants and travelers that came to these lands and stayed in these types of taverns, Quaha was the new frontier, a nation on the rise, and everyone wanted a piece. He wore his cloak openly, not draped over him so he looked like a mass of black cloth, but his hood was up and his features were slightly hidden, though you could likely tell he was an dark elf.*
Yvonne
*As Zeras took his seat in the corner of the room, another foreigner entered the room. The girl stood well below the average person's expected height, though that was not the only feature that caused her to stand out from a crowd—in place of her legs was a long, trailing snake tail, the scales a pattern of dim yellow and green stripes. She was wearing a corset, as well as a pair of thick, leather gloves. On her back she carried a spear, and a pouch hung from a belt upon her waist.*

*She looked about the packed room, finding few places to sit. She settled upon the corner of the room, slithering over to an empty chair, and, with great difficulty, sitting upon the chair, her tail coiled beneath her and upon the armrests, trying to find a way to be comfortable. She seemed to avert her gaze from her tablemate—the dark elf—and one could notice a peculiar-looking scar upon her cheek—a square with a horizontal line through it.*
Chieko
*Zeras noticed the stranger and gave a warm smile and a nod, as they got close she would see his features, sharp green eyes and blue skin that was typical of a dark elf, he looked youthful, but for an elf that could mean anything*

"Good morning friend, hope the budding hours of the day have been kind to you." 

*His voice was far too deep for his small frame and gentle face, but it was warm and homey, Zeras thought to break the ice, never one for silence, and never opposed to making friends with strangers*
Yvonne
*Contrary to Zeras' optimism for making friendships, the Naga girl seemed not to be so friendly. Though, despite a hesitation before responding, she responded nonetheless.*

"I... Hope the same for you..."

*The response seemed purely out of courtesy, as she seemed more than willing to avoid conversation. Her hair is around jaw-length, and fairly straight, being some sort of greyish, almost teal color. Her amber eyes seemed to avoid contact with him as much as possible, and she kept her hands off the table, shifting around various positions on her lap to find which is the most comfortable.*
Chieko
"Surely I have not seen so many of such different ilk in one place, the world has changed since but a hundred years ago, the Itchsunian Confederacy is a feat in of itself because of that alone." 

*Zeras crossed his arms and gave a small laugh as he surveyed the room and out a window to the right of them before turning his head in the general direction of the naga, he sensed there unease, and he knew looking right at them would put them under pressure.*
Yvonne
*She again hesitated before speaking, trying to analyze his tone of voice, as if that would tell her what kind of person she was talking to. She knew as much as any how looks could deceive.*

"Yes, it's... Uh... Impressive..."

*Once again, her response seemed forced, the tension easily felt, despite the loud and rowdy atmosphere of the tavern. Her gentle voice seemed careful, as though she were treading upon a verbal minefield, choosing each word carefully. She shifts uncomfortably in her seat, though it's hard to tell if it's from the tension, or merely an uncomfortable position.*
Chieko
*Zeras watched them struggle to get used to the chair and gave a small giggle* 

"Those chairs are surely not made for Naga, you do not need to fit in at the cost of your comfort friend, please, one second."

*Zeras stood and ran to the front of the bar, he began discussing something, his gestures pointing up and then to the naga, he left upstairs with the barkeep for a minute or two before coming back down with a big duvet in one hand and some pillars in another arm, approaching the table.*

"These are some fresh pillows and a fresh duvet, the tavern owner has them for spare, I hope you don't mind if i lay them out on the floor for you, I assure they are clean, and more than likely much more comfortable then that thing, those with two legs could barely sit on it, I doubt its any good for you."
Yvonne
*She hesitates once again, though this time glances into Zeras' eyes, before turning away again. She seems visibly conflicted, before inevitably getting off the chair, using her hands to awkwardly lower herself to the floor, and slithering until her tail unravels from atop it.*

"You... You may do as you will..." *She waits for Zeras to do as he will, looking around the room as he proceeds.*
Chieko
*Zeras lays the duvet and pillows out gently, next to the table, before sitting back down* 

"The choice is yours of course, I am not naga, but you looked like knight in a brothel sitting on that thing'

*Zeras gives another hearty laugh, before waving over a waiter, and giving them 5 copper* 

"Just some tea please, thank you. Ah, were are my manners, my name is Zeras Tassadar."
Yvonne
*She slithers onto the new cushioned seating, coiling up onto it, looking significantly more comfortable. An unfortunate effect of this seating, however, is that her head barely reaches above the table as she sits up straight.*

"This... Is much more comfortable... Thank you, Zeras... You uh... You may call me Elli."
Chieko
"It is good to meet you young Elli, what brings you to these lands?" 

*The waiter arrives with a small, rather bland white cup with steam arising from it, Zeras simply smiles and nods in a sort of wordless thanks. Zeras swirls the cup in his hands, the motion looks graceful, practiced even.*
Yvonne
"I... Travel a lot..." *She says, still seeming hesitant to share much about herself, despite the kindness Zeras has shown. She keeps her hands folded in her lap, as she simply looks at the table. The table, despite not being exceptionally tall, reaches up to just below her chin, obscuring everything but her head from Zeras' view.*

*She then slides her gloves off, resting them on her lap, as she puts her arms on the table in front of herself. Her outfit is sleeveless, revealing that her arms bear a couple small scars from various cuts. The scars look very old—she must have gotten them years ago, as they seem very faded.*
Chieko
*Zeras gives a small giggle before sipping his tea, his long black fingernails clanking against the cup, he looks over the scars for a moment and a brief solemn look appears over Zeras's face, but he quickly puts on a smile once more.*

"As do I, I'm in search of knowledge, strength, and some friends of course, but I cannot lie, this trip around the world has become very entertaining for me, I have seen things beyond my wildest dreams. When I return home, I imagine nothing will be the same. From where do you hail Elli?"
Yvonne
*After that question, her demeanor shifts. The change is slight, but visible, as she closes her eyes for a brief moment.. Her reply is simple and concise.* 

"Nowhere."

*As she says this, her voice is significantly less hesitant, and she keeps her gaze firmly to the left. She runs a hand over the peculiar scar on her right cheek—a square with a horizontal line through it—before she catches herself, and returns her hand to the table.*
Chieko
*Zeras notices the strange behaviour, the change in tone, his words drawing attention to her scar, he knows better than to breech on touchy subjects, especially when it comes to strangers, he stares out the window, for a bit, giving the situation a moment to breathe, taking another sip and turning back to Elli* 

"You know, if you ever tire of the traveling life, they say Quaha is the place to settle, the rent can only get higher from how low it is, and the weather is... Nice, truth be told I am not one used to the heat but, sometimes we travel because we want to run away from something, I find traveling towards a goal is more rewarding, but finding a goal is harder than most things, the path the world has given us is not often a clear one."
Yvonne
*She notices him backpedaling on his words, trying her best to let the topic fade away. She puts both hands under her head, resting her chin on them.*

"Sometimes an unclear path is better than remaining where you are..."

*She responded in her usual tone—gentle, though cautious. She lets out a sigh, as she turns her gaze towards the window as well, looking at nothing in particular.*
Chieko
"Indeed, the gods have given us homes only for us to leave them, I wonder what they plan, for if they even watch over us at all, seems they curse the children of the world they birthed."

*Zeras too looks out the window, a longing look at the sky. He sighs deeply before looking back at the table, and taking a long slurp of tea, patting down his tongue after obviously and clumsily burning himself* 

"The gods have not forsaken us yet, it would of seemed the beastmen would forever be the downtrodden of those who would abuse there power, but here itchunsia stands mighty! The birth of the new world in the hands of those who the old world spat on, is that not something to rejoice at the least?"
Yvonne
*She continues to look out the window, staring off at nothing in particular, deep in her thoughts.*

"I suppose..."

*Her answer is short and hesitant, and quite underwhelming for such a question. She then turns to Zeras, her amber eyes scanning him up and down, looking as though she has something to say, though she doesn't say it, instead returning to looking out the window in silence.*
Chieko
*Zeras jokingly recoils in his chair from the look, gasping and then giggling as he leans forward.* 

"Often are darkest thoughts unsaid are painted on our faces, you look like your plotting a murder or two friend, might I recommend tea for your troubles? I find the recesses of a mind and soul in great pain are helped little by venting. Tranquility is how I found my peace."
Yvonne
*She looks down at the table, contemplating for a moment, before she instead stands up.*

"I... While I'd like to accept, I think it best if I be on my way... I ought not stay here too long... It was only to rest for a moment..."

*She gives a curt nod, before slithering over towards the door. She stops by the door, looking at him for a moment, thinking about what he said.*
Chieko
*Zeras gives a knowing nod, before standing himself, he's got to pack his stuff before he leaves, but it was good to talk to someone in this strange land, even if they were quiet.* 

"Better to run then curse the road as they say. Stay safe in your travels young Elli, may your journey take you to a place better than you have known, the path away from darkness is just as dark, goodbye friend." 

*With that, Zeras finished off his tea before walking back up the stairs, wrapping his cloak fully around him, enveloping himself in shadows.*