Jesse
*Sofia laughed a little* 
''I mean I wouldn't have asked you if knew what you were... I've heard of centaurs before, probably heard one of the noble talk about them while I was on bodyguard duty back home but that's another story...'' 
*She scratches the back of her hair*
''You are the first one I see though, it's nothing of what I imaginated... I thought centaurs were the other way 'round but the way you are is more logical I guess...'' 
*She was feeling dumb*
Ralph
*Olive couldn't hold back her laughter and let out a chuckle, she had just imagined what a reversed centaur would look like*

"That would certainly be something I would want to see, a centaur that is the other way around? Never heard of that before"

*She kept glancing at the small griffin, she still thought that it was an interesting creature in such a tiny body*
Jesse
*Sofia noticed Olive's interest for Crimson and looked at him* 
''Don't be shy Crimson''
*She looked back at Olive* 
''Wanna hold him and pet him? It purrs you know? Because I sure wasn't expecting it!''
Ralph
"Can I?"
*Olive was surprised that she would let her hold her pet since she seemed really attached to it, she holds out her hands not really knowing how to carry an animal that small*
"Sorry but... H-how do I do it?"
Jesse
*Sofia looks at Olive confused*
''Did you ever hold a cat or anything?'' 
*Sofia demonstrates by taking him and putting him on her lap and started petting, then she realized*
'' Oh wait, you don't have laps, or at least you dont sit like us...''
*She picked Crimson up again and put him on her forearm petting him with her other hand*
'' Try it, but I can't guarantee anything... Just be careful okay?''
Ralph
"We don't really have pets in our tribes"
*She was embarrassed that she didn't knew how to do something so simple like hold a pet, she got nervous and she carefully grabbed the griffin on my arm and gently pat it on the head*
"Uuuhh... Am I doing it right?"
Jesse
*Sofia looked at Crimson, he was calm and most importantly tired*
''I think it doesn't mind just pet him up from the head to the back, caress him if you will, he usually likes that better''
*Sofia then looked at Yae Kim*
''You mentionned that you had a dog earlier, no?''
Ralph
*Olive did as she said and she carefully caress Crimson from the head to his back, it was a cute any and she wanted to be carefully with him on her arms*

"He's so cute~"
Aurora
*Yae Kim nodded as a response to Sofia. He had been exceptionally quiet as he glanced around the room, not realizing half the things he said were to quiet to register in this environment. He sat up, raising his voice a little more now.*

"Yes, I've a few dogs, but only one with my at a time. Well, usually. They're not pets in the way you'd consider most pets..."
Jesse
*Sofia's attention was now on Yae Kim* 
''Several dog? Only one with you at the moment and not a pet? Could you explain?''
Ralph
*Olive turned her attention now to Yae, with the griffin in her arms, she wanted to hear about his dogs but would stay quiet while he explained*
Aurora
"More of a summon, really."

*Yae Kim always felt explaining the situation with his dogs to be a bit awkward.*

"I have 5 dogs I can summon, and I'd say they're more like familiars. I try not to walk them around much as magic dogs tend to catch people's attention, which I don't want. So yeah, they're not exactly mundane. Kind of like ethereal companions that I've formed to look like dogs. That sounds weird."
Jesse
*Sofia looked at Yae Kim with confused look*
''First, what do they do? Second, can you still pet 'em? You said they were ethereal or something ''

*Sofia looks at Yae Kim*
''You know what, dont even answer im so tired i'll just take a room and go to sleep''
*She pays the bartender for a room, takes the key and comes back to take Crimson*
''I know he's cute but I would like him back, I'll let you pet him another time.''

*Sofia then goes to her room locks the door and goes to sleep after removing getting into sleepwear*
Ralph
*Instead of paying for a normal room, Olive pays for a space on the stables outside the tavern, where she would spend the night*
Matthew
*It seemed to take a few days, if even weeks, for Nagnis to finally reach his destination with Millie, his horse. The two of them looked just as tired as each other, and Nagnis seemed to empathize with his horse. As they came closer towards their destination, he leaned forward and patted Millie's neck.

**"It's okay, girl, you can rest shortly."** He spoke with a soft voice, the horse huffing softly in response. He then sat upright as he soon approached Wakazu. He was a little taken aback by how much of his kind were there, having grown up in an area where Dark Elves were not too common. His bright eyes looked side to side as he entered the capital, his eyes watching everyone as they walked past from place to place. 

Millie appeared to be getting somewhat spooked, and Nagnis felt it. He stopped Millie and lowered himself down from her back. He took her reigns and led her, walking beside her. Millie felt comfortable so long as he was in her view.

**"An interesting place."** Nagnis noted out loud. **"So many Dark Elves... Perhaps we should move here."** He gave a faint chuckle.*
Kathleen
*Quiss, who was just going to work from home happened to walk by the elf as he said that. He would turn around to face him. Eyeing him up and down before deciding wether he should say anything or not. Communication doesn't hurt so he spoke up.*

"Not from around here I take it?" *Quiss would have a friendly face despite the scars, something he learned to do in his years of work as a bartender.* "Welcome to the capital.~"
Matthew
*He turned his head to look at Quiss. Although he was taken aback by the scarred face man, he smiled and gave a nod of the head.

**"Thank you. We're certainly not from here, in fact the both of us are from Archidan."** He responded. 
**"My name is Nagnis Emberripper, and this here is Millie. We've been travelling for a while and are hoping to relax somewhere. Anywhere you can recommend, that has space for Millie?"***
Kathleen
*Quiss would extend his arm forward for a handshake.* "Quiss Enneh. A pleasure."

*He'd then think about the question, mostly about where to put the horse, since he knew where the tavern was. After a few moments he would come to a conclusion, raising his finger in the air.*

"As a matter of fact, I work at a tavern nearby. As for Millie, there should be stables about one street down from there. You can rent a space for the day. Pretty sure hay is included too! Follow me. Provided you're still interested in having a place to relax."
Matthew
*He gave a big smile, so thankful for the man to help them. Judging by Millie's slow movements, one could conclude their travels were long and drawn out.

**"Ever so kind of you, Sir Quiss. This will certainly benefit the both of us."** He looked towards his horse. **"Hear that, sweetheart? A stable with hay and a place to rest your feet."** 

Millie gave a little huff, acknowledging the offer of rest. Seems she needed it the most.

Nagnis then turned to looked at Quiss. 
**"Lead the way!"***
Kathleen
*Quiss would adjust his belt and spin on hes heels to walk in the direction he was initially headed. Not too much time passes as they approach a taver with a wooden door which looks quite heavy. Quiss comes to a halt then looks at Nagnis.*

"This is where the tavern is, so that's where I'm stopping. The Stables are at the bottom of this street. If you want a place to relax after you got Millie there, then come by here. We have all sorts of alcohol."

*He offered Nagnis a smile and entered the tavern, for a moment releasing all the noises coming from isnide as the door opens, then shutting them out when it closes.*

*Quiss would have just finished serving a patron, noticing Nagnis. He'd raise his arm and beckon him over, putting it down once he's sure that the elf got the idea behind his gesture. He would then procede to clean a glass until his new acquiantance arrived. Once Nagnis was close enough, Quiss would do his usual job.*

"So... What will this adventurer be drinking today?~"
Matthew
*Nagnis approached, and once he got close enough, he would sit himself onto a stool by the bar counter.

**"Gosh, a delicious beer would do for now. What's the strongest beer you got?"** He asked with a grin. He actually was not too sure if he was capable of drinking alcoholic beverages without getting too drunk. Or whether he could get drunk at all. Best to try it out!*
Kathleen
*Quiss would look back at the stacked barrels behind him hovering his finger over them until he reached one labelled E.M. He'd take a tankard from the bar and pour the golden beer inside until it almost overflowed, then he'd turn around and carefully place it infront of Nagnis.*

"The Earth Macen make this, I've heard it's a killer. Something about the process makes it both more alcoholic but also makes it have a richer taste."
Matthew
*He nodded his head as he raised the mug up, bringing it to his lips and taking a very quick sip. Once he lowered it down, he hummed in thought and then nodded.

**"Delicious and strong just by the taste. Much appreciated, those Macen know what's good."** He chuckled faintly as he took another longer sip. He then lowered the mug again.

**"You are a bartender as well? I recently left my old bartending job in hopes to start elsewhere. You don't happen to know any places free for a bartender?"***
Kathleen
"Can't say I do, no. I could ask the boss to see if we can alternate shifts here if you wish. Since I'm gone half the time doing odd jobs here and there. But yeah, no promises."

*Quiss would continue wiping glasses and tankards as he allowed the patron to enjoy the drink for a while. Then he'd speak once again when he thought of something to ask the newcomer.*

"So, were you planning on becoming a bartender at the capital or is that just a part time thing? Lot's of people are leaving their jobs to go travelling and exploring now days."
Matthew
***"Well, I'm just looking for any place available for a bartender like myself. You see, it's pretty lonesome just... Merely adventurer. I wish for something more exciting, more... Informative. So, I sought my ways and means of being a bartender. I learn so much about people that way."**

He took a sip of his drink.*
Kathleen
"I guess bartenders do get to know a lot about the people around them. General things like cultures and races all the way down to more personal things, life struggles, rumors."

*Quiss would pour a nearby patrons drink then turn to Nag yet again.*

"So. What jobs do you take on as an adventurer? There is a mission table at the back of the tavern if you'd like to take a look. It's empty right now since I snagged the one job on there, but there is space for more."
Matthew
*He hummed in thought.

**"I used to take on any jobs. I used to look for treasure for people who weren't willing to, or for other people like a bounty hunter. Those days are over though. I've gotten bored."** He looked at Quiss. **"Just want to settle down now, relax. Maybe find a girl, who knows."***
Kathleen
"Settling down already?" *Quiss would perk his brows.* "You are either much older than I think you are, or you're far too young to settle down. Just by looking, I wouldn't even give you two centuries."

*He would then shrug. Being a mage he was going to live even more than an average Dark Elf, so it wasn't really his concern when others settled.*
Matthew
***"Well, I am 156 years old... Or, am I older than that?"** He looked to the side in thought for a little bit then shrugged his shoulders. **"I sometimes forgot, but I'm relatively sure I'm above 150 years old."**

He took a sip of his drink.*
Kathleen
"Right. See? You still have over three centuries at the very least! Enjoy the freedom before your joints start hurting and you won't even be able to get on Millie any more."

*Quiss didn't mean anything offensive by it, as was demonstrated by the chuckle that followed soon after.*

"I take it that after all those years you're a proficient fighter?"
Matthew
*He followed along with a chuckle as well, not taking offense to what was being said.

**"A fighter? If only I had that luxury."** He leaned back and folded his arms. **"I grew up in a noble home, with noble blood in me and surrounded by selfishness. I never had the chance to be who I wanted to be. Never had the chance to be a fighter, yet when I was off on my own, I never took that opportunity."** He shakes his head in shame.*
Kathleen
"As my old man used to say 'No time like the present.'" *He'd smile at Nagnis.* "It's never too late to learn how to fight. Especially when you have all the time in the world like you do now. Tell you what, if you want to join me on a job some time, feel free. It's not much but it'll atleast keep your muscles warm and ears perked. Wouldn't want the girl you find to feel unsafe, eh?"
Matthew
*The dark elf rose one of his eyebrows and couldn't help but give a faint, yet cheeky smirk. He then nodded.

**"Ah, you do pose a good question. Perhaps I'm in need of something to keep me active and fit. I will admit, riding on a horse from town to town is not ideally muscle building."**

He took one last sip and finished his drink.

**"Agh, splendid. How much do I owe you?"***
Kathleen
"It's on the house Nag. You mind if I call you Nag? Not a fan of names with more than one syllable so I always shorten them."

*Quiss would smile at the elf and retrieve the tankard.*
Matthew
***"Nag... Sounds like a wonderful nickname."** He nodded. He then stood up from his seat.

**"Well, my friend Quiss. Where can I find a room to spend the night?"***
Kathleen
*Quiss would raise his arm and point to the stairs leading up to the second floor of the tavern.*

"See that cute elf near the stairs? Ask her if there are any rooms upstairs left for tonight. It was nice meeting you."

*With a nod, Quiss would walk to the other side of the bar to serve another patron.*
Matthew
***"Agh, don't say all the girls I meet are cute."** He chuckled with a faint blush, moving from his seat towards the stairs to get a room for the night. 

He asked for a night, to which the elf behind the counter was able to give him a spare room. He paid for it and took the keys, nodding his head and going on his own way to his room.*