Helen
*He came into the town, cautious at first till he saw other folk from the jungle he so loved. Relaxing his slithers were more natural and less cautious as he moved. He needed to find a hot spring or water of some sort* ``hot spring would be nice`` *He thought as he looked to his scales, they were starting to be mute in color and he had some places where the shed was starting to pull back. He was wearing a cloth Waist sash, the colors on it were blue, with yellow and red markings, It helped hide his more sensitive parts. He Looked to the various buildings as they passed, Far from the huts of the jungle or tree perches these buildings were more Eastern structured and beautifully designed. He paused admiring some artwork in stone on one of them when he saw something form the corner of his eye.* 

*Turning his eyes waited as people passed and he saw her. It had been way to long since he had seen anyone he use to spar with or even be remotely a friend. Sliding over as it the ground was ice he had to get closer and make sure it was her, He would know once he heard her voice, his eyes focused in. Parting his lips his tongue flicked out as he test the air seeing if her scent was the same as he remembered it being.* "Well... I did not expect to see you here, but it is quiet the pleasure" *He smiled leaning on the building as his long tail coiled into a pile under him so others wouldn't trip and so he wouldn't knock over the traveling passer-by.*
Jill
*Svilena had been making her rounds around the town as she often did, she almost didn't notice Ko'bale until she spoke to her when she stopped to talk with a few elves. She'd cast her eyes over his way, and tasting the air with her tongue she'd blink a few times before speaking up as she appouched him.*

"Ko'bale, by all the winds you are a sight I didn't expect to see at all in this region - whenever did you come over from the east?" *It was rare at times when she saw old faces from her homeland, leasts ones that she knew.*
Helen
*He chuckled,* "Well... The village female were getting restless and I actually value my life so I left, that and I dont like the idea of being used so.." *He waved his hands back and forth* "So.. Emotionlessly" *He spoke and signed as he did, his hands moving fast* 'i know its ..Odd for my tribe" *He laughed some and his hand moved up holding his shoulder* "I have been on Mercenary jobs now, i was close by and since its my time to shed i figured a respite here for two weeks would be fine." *He gestured to his scales as they were mat and not shining, He looked to Her* "Is this where you have settled? Or are you still traveling about? " *He moved to where he was curled around her some but not fully, just to move out of the way of a cart. His tail knocked over a sign and he hissed moving over and picked it back up then re staked it into the ground* 

"Ehe... Sorry ...Still the same as ever " *He laughed and rubbed the back of his neck then moved back over to her.* "Do you happen to know if they have a spring here? " *His weapon was strapped to his back and a Rich brown leather across his chest was part of what was holding it.* "Hey Other then, that how have you been?, and what kind of adventures have you gotten into?"
Jill
"Well ye are looking at it, Wai Oromarde here is the town I've established along with others that work and live at the Dojo with me" *She remarked with a bit of pride.* "Aye, we have a few local bath houses that have been established, a fair number of our more serpents and even lizard kin often go there during their shedding periods, and the warm waters do wonders for relaxing" *She said, motioning him to follow her over towards a set of buildings that looked to have steam coming from the tops of them.*

"As for other matters, I still do traveling from time to time - often I assist in helping with caravans coming to and from the town - and you've done some Mercenary work ye say? Well never a shortage for such jobs as I've seen..."
Helen
*He followed her and saw the steam rising from the buildings, He breathed in as his tongue went out then in fast* "I smell fresh and salt baths this is nice, you established this?! " *He looked to her with a Proud expression while he signed, he spoke to her but others he didn't* "This is amazing Svilena..." *He smiled at the word of jobs* "Good, I will not need to look far then, Yeah I have been, my only request is others set up the camps for us if i am in a band of mercenaries. Other wise i use my tail to sleep" *He admitted with a very faint blush but it went away as he looked around* "Truly amazing Svilena... So far you have come..." *He twisted as he looked* "You have a dojo? Hey maybe we can spar when my tail stops being so sensitive! I could today if your free but i think my full shed will start tomorrow with how things are looking." *He moved his tail close as he looked at it* "Yeah after a good soak it should start, i will be renting a room for that long. Do you know if the Inn has any openings?"
Jill
"There is little rush in doing everything at once Ko'bale, I'd be glad to give ye a tour of the town" *She'd look over towards the inn they had come by, it was one of the first ones established when the town was getting started. It was run by a family of Tortle if she remembered, many of the local beastfolk and lizardfolk often chose to relax at this inn and its springs.*

"Aye I do believe this one has some rooms open, I've already sunbathed myself for the day but we can still chat while you relax in the waters yourself - I believe there's a main public bath and some private baths - the inn has some a fair long ways since it first opened."
Helen
*He Should have expected her kindness, but given what he has been through he was taken back by how kind she was in the moment.* "That's very kind of you, I don't want to bother you if your busy but if you have time that would be nice, i saw Wai-oromarde from a distance." *He looked to the Inn, Looking back to her he blinked, her offer to talk to him while he soaked made his tail to stiffen up a moment then relax as he uncoiled from around her and moved looking. His muscles flowing like dies moving to and back into an ocean. He turned to face her as fast as he had turned to face the in.* "That sounds wonderful, its been a while since i have had anyone to talk to." *He still signed his words as he spoke, Looking to his hands he sighed and spoke again* "I do need to bathe off first though, i have been through ...A lot to get here. "

 *He moved with her toward the in, Her scales were still as pretty as before, Remembering the first time he saw her took his mind back to when she had caught him struggling to get the last bit of shed off his tail tip. He chuckled to himself quietly remember it, He was young back then. He's still young but in his mind that was forever ago. Battles and Constant work made the days a blur and the years feel long. As they neared the Inn he pulled up a part of his belted sash around his waist and covered his nose. Being so sensitive to the scent of Alcohol, mead and ammonia made him cautious when enter inn's.*
Jill
*They stepped into the Inn, of which they were met by one of the Tortles that helped manage the place - he looked to be a bit on the older side, but he bowed his head* "Ah good Bhante, lovely to see you here - here for a bath yourself?"

*Svilena would nod her head to the man, before motioning to her friend* "Not for myself today, but my friend here is in need for a bath in order to address his shedding - you're familiar with that period of time."

*The inside of the Inn was decorated much like the outside, various plants and flowers grew about - the space felt and smelled very clean overall.* "Ah I do see, we always get locals coming by during shedding - I believe we should have some private baths still open, if that works fine for you lad?" *The tortle would ask, addressing Ko'bale directly.*
Helen
*Looking to the tortle he bowed his head in respect, He nod when Svilena gestured to him, slowly he lowered the cloth and didn't smell a drop of ammonia or mead or any alcoholic, strong scents. He was perplexed as he looked around. It was beautiful and the most clean inn he had ever slid into, the plants made it feel more like an Oasis then an inn. It wasn't just beautiful, but tranquil and relaxing, he could see why this would be a great spot to shed. Looking back he nod* "Please, How much do I owe you?" *He reached into the folds of the cloth pulling out a leather coin pouch, The leather was a traditional made pouch from bat hid. Men from his village made them and would offer it up as part of a small token to their loves. He had an old scar that was almost gone, with this shed it wouldn't be visible, among many more along his long body and tail.* 

*After handing over his payment and given his private room/bath he slid in, There was a shelf area for items on ones self. He put his weapons on a shelf, then his waist sash, inside he had a dagger and five small shiny stones he had picked up from a river. He slid over to the shower section, he did not want to get into the fresh spring with all the dirt on him from traveling and started to wash his body, he did not mind if Svilena was in there, His privates were hidden behind his scales in their perspective inverted pockets. With the Shower being completed he moved to the spring and at first his entire body tensed then relased as he slid in and sighed, his coils slithered in and moved around, the stone wall was perfect to slide them against and get his shed off. Steam rose up and The stones even felt warm on his back. Ko'Bale leaned back stretching onto them with his upper body* "You didn't tell me how much of an Oasis this was Svilena... But i see why it is so nice and beautiful..." *He said that looking at her from a side angle with how he was stretched back on the stones.*
Jill
"Ye should share your words with the owner, he and his kin are the ones that put all this together" *She remarked with a chuckle, moving to sit down by a table, while Ko'bale relaxed in the waters.* 

"So how long have you been in the Western Lands, I would guess a fair while if you've been doing mercenary work?" *She'd ask him, glad they had some time to catch up.*
Helen
*He was relaxed fully when he heard her talk, his tail moved around in the water to move along the sides.* "Mn I will have to talk to them..." *His eyes were shut when her next words caught his attention, He opened one eye looking at her then closed it again* "After coming from the jungle... I found a barge that would take me across the Sea named after our kind..." *He leaned up on his elbows, his eyes looking to the water* "In miller dale I found a job to hunt down a thief, He went by the name Oliver Rhes... Young half orc, i tried to get him to back down and turn himself in but he ran at me ..Straight ....It was easy to avoid his attacks and my blade found itself in his ribs... I carried his corpse to the Local Enforcer and was paid for it. Travling down i had taken another job that brought me to a purple forest... It was odd in nature and felt like magic bloomed from its core. There i found a Sprite who had been causing Chaotic damage to Travelers, resulting in deaths that were punishable by their own life.." *He looked to the side* "She was young... And full of Chaos energy... As if someone had cursed her... There was no going back and she too was taken down." *He seemed saddened by that one as he brushed the surface of the water with his hand, his reflection rippled* 

" I had many other smaller jobs and finished one just before i came here, It ...Was one of the more challenging... I had to take down a camp of men... I am lucky i had my abilities, it had been a while since i had a challenging fight. Thats when i realized it was time to rest, After that fight my scales hurt... My skin burned, and my muscles felt like they were on fire... It didn't help that i felt worse then i had in a bit. The week before and two after a shed are almost unbearable, I'm thankful I found this town. More so that I ran into you Svilena, Its been a while since I seen scales as Easy on the eyes as yours." *He watched her a moment with half lidded eyes and his entire lower body shifted, th

E water sloshed in soft waves as he settled down some.*
Jill
*She cast him a somber look as he spoke of his travels and his line of work, being a Mercnary often meant one had to get their hands dirty - such work wasn't for every soul that much is certain.*

"Ye must remember to take care of yourself, once you leave your tribe its often a whole another world out there - you like others from our homeland - are welcome to begin new lives here. Though some of them have made homes here, a few of them still travel outside of the town for work - but least they have somewhere they can come back to."

*Her offer was very clear, if Ko'bale so wished to live and even work in Wai Oromarde - Svilena could make that happen as she had done for others.*
Helen
*He was relaxed once more as his tail stayed still, His chest rose and fell with heavy deep breaths.* "I know Svilena... I have gotten better at that, seen some time since I let myself get this close to a shed in the wild... I don't want to do that again" *He scoffed as the memory flooded to him and washed away just as fast. He shook his head slowly as if it would help the memory fade. Stopping he looked to her* "Your... Serious?.." *He looked around* "I wouldn't mind... Setting up home here, this place would ..Be perfect." *He slowly smiled as he nod* "Its settled then Svilena... I would like to set up a home here.." *He could feel some of the old skin loose now and knew it wouldn't take much longer for his shed to start peeling away, He knew not all of it would be ready yet but the more he got off sooner the better. He looked to her wanting to ask an obvious question but kept it to himself.* 

*Ko'bale leaned forward to check his tail tip, as his did he nod and slid out of the water. There was a place for snakes to sit while they pulled their shed off and he moved to it, the sun warm on his scales hile he slowly carefully started, The sound of his shed peeling from the fresh scales underneather was always a odd pleasing sound to him. His scales were shiny and had a metallic sheen to them while fresh, He peeled till that shed broke then started on another piece, laying each shed down carefully.* "How many classes a week" *He was distracting himself as he worked on his tail* "Do you teach the locals?" *He hissed and slowed down on his shed, being careful around an old scar, his hiss had been deep and through slightly parted lips.*
Jill
"I certainly am not one to jest on these sort of things my friend, we are a growing community and faces from home are always to be welcomed here."

*Her tone was full of honesty on this matter, when he asked about classes and teaching she chuckled* "Thinking of working at the Dojo? Ye would be welcome for sure, and yes I do have lessons from time to time - those that live and visit the Dojo come for various reasons beside learning the art of combat. Some come to talk with others on various subjects, or to simply get away from the hustle and bustle of things."

*She noticed his trouble with his shedding* "Ye should take it slowly, we are in no rush Ko'bale."
Helen
*He stopped and looked to her a moment of recognition flashed in his eyes. He closed them and breathed in deeply* "Your right... I am safe here... I don't need to rush this.." *He moved back into the water, His tension that had been building since he was out of the water sagged from his shoulders and he moved closer to where she was but kept his body in the water.* "Working, i could do that or help take on quest as a merc here... Its different seeing you now " *His eyes looked her up and down searching her appearance for the warrior he knew* "But ...I like the new you..." *He smiled warmly and closed his eyes, laying his head on his crossed arms, his cheek on his shoulder.* 

"How would i go about a home here? Do i need to build it? Or buy it? " *His tail twitched hard and he winced, his shed was loosening and it made his scales more sensitive* "This never gets easy for me... I remember my brothers in arms in the village telling me it does... But ...It has not... Be lucky if your's isn't this way.." *He was growing sleepy but knew he couldn't yet. Her words that he could take his time and her being here was making him let his guard down. He could be venerable here in her presence.*
Jill
"I have changed much, but ye never let go of everything - I still carry the jungle with me in some manner, and I've been working on bettering relations from home as well. We've managed to establish a bit of a trading system with a few of the tribes, though I can only send our beast brothers and sisters over - the tribes are still wary of Humans, but Elves and Dwarves are also lumped into that as well."

*Those relations were a long held wounds in the hearts of many in the jungle, it wasn't something so easily forgotten - but she moved on from such darkened thoughts* "We have a number of builders that have been working on putting up new homes and shops, often the manner in which one obtains a home here is rather simple. Ye just need to be able to offer something back to the community itself, be that through one's work - or offering ye aid to others in and around the town itself."

*She explained that the only times coin itself was needed whenever one needed to buy something from the visiting merchants, but much of the town often operated via a trading and bartering sort of system when it came to needing certain items.*
Helen
*He needed to do jobs, He mentally noted that as he listened to her, She wasn't wrong even his tribe might not join in on the trades* "Have you had any contact with my tribe?" *He wondered as he worried the women would be too stubborn. He moved his head to scratch his arm as he contemplated what he could teach* "I could teach others how to use my unique weapon, its not well known and would be nice to have others know how to use it. " *He looked to his items and his weapons* "I could also teach some of the battle techniques taught to me" *He smiled at her* 

"You have done so much... Has anyone done anything for you?" *He asked sincerely as he moved and rubbed his long tail along the underside of the rocks. It felt good to feel the shed loosening off his body. He Listened to how the coin and trade was done here, He might need to start a small garden as well, having food to trade was a good thing, he could also hunt, but seeing the turtle folk made him wonder if they ate mean like fish can or if he might need to make a good leavy kind of vegstable to grow.* "Kale..." *He murmured and looked to her Svilena* " I have a lot of work to do it would seem" *He smiled warmly knowing he had security in work here.*
Jill
"Your willingness to share your skills speaks volumes about your character, my friend. Ye would always be welcomed at the Dojo" *She began with a nod of her head.* 

*Though when he asked of his tribe, she had to ponder for a moment before shaking her head* As for your tribe, I haven't had direct contact with them recently, but I understand your concerns... At of now we mostly have contact with the the tribes that work closest to the shores and beaches."

*She chuckled just a tad at his question, but in good humor* "And regarding your question about whether anyone has done anything for me, I appreciate your concern. In truth, I find fulfillment in supporting others and fostering harmony wherever I can. But your inquiry reminds me that it's important to accept help when it's offered, too. We're stronger together, after all... It because of others that I felt the encouragement and drive to establish Wai Oromarde in the first place."
Helen
*He looked at her with pride on his face,* "Your amazing Svilena and so humble.." *He moved again and nod as he pulled half his body out of the water, he checked his shed and it was coming off.* "Today this might be all i can get, i wonder if i can rent out this bath for a few days?" *He made sure to get any shed out of the water and put it all into the trash, His new scales showing shimmered with a metallic shine. His old shed still on him was greying which showed in the next day or two it would fully be off.* "Again i have to thank you... If it wasn't for you i may have wondered around... Possibly knocked a few things over.." *He laughed and rubbed the back or his neck with a damp hand.* 

*He moved to the shelf and looked to the stones then back to her* ``i ..No... She's got a good life..`` *He picked them up and put them into the small bag that had been inside his cloth belt sash. His thoughts written on his face as he raced through them. His tail brushed the wood bench and recoiled as he hissed in pain* "Ohh not this... Sensitive..." *He growled out in his his and turned checking his scales. He felt like a child as he rubbed them and looked to her with an apologetic embarrassed expression.*
Jill
"I'm sure the owner will be glad to work out something with you, we have a number of scaled folk that use these baths during their shedding season - so the owner is used to seeing them."

*While they were having their conversation, a heavy sound seemed to echo from high above them - like a ripple it seemed to repeat itself. Svilena looked up towards the open sky, trying to judge the time* "Goodness time certainly does fly by, its soon time for the afternoon meditation session if they are ringing the ōgane bell at this time."

*She'd give a nod of her head to Ko'bale* "I must be getting back to the Dojo, but should you need directions there, nearly everyone in town will show ye the way - for now see to letting yourself relax for another day?"
Helen
*He was thankful to hear that about the owner, Hearing the loud sounds he looked up, then back to her.* "Oh okay, yeah it does when your having fun, I might join for meditation. Its possible it will help me be more relaxed through these next two weeks..." *He moved so she had a clear path to the door and his tail wouldn't be in the way.* "I will Svilena, thank you for showing me around and to this place... Maybe i will stop by for a spar or two with you" *He smiled and winked as he watched her leave.* 

*Left in the silence he looked to his tail angrily now, he hated feeling like he was, an illness while being a normal bodily function.* "Most snakes just shed, but no i have to be a big sensitive sliding touch me not..." *He breathed in deeply and nod* "Yeah meditation sounds nice..." *He put on his gear and headed out himself.*
Joseph
*The owner would bid Ko'bale a farewell when he departed from the bathhouse. Heading out into the main town, he had a number of options and paths he could take depending on his choosing.*

*But as Svilena had said before, if he wished to visit the Dojo he would easily be able to obtain directions there. It was settled on one of the higher points of the main island itself.*

*He might have seen familiar faces from the jungle mingling about the various streets - while locals were coming and going from the main or seaside markets.*

*Yet the town never would feel too overwhelming, there was a fair bit of space for all.*