<b>Pegawen studied the stranger from behind her mug. He wasn't like any of the elves she'd seen in their own lands. Even those who spent much time in the sun tended to be fair-skinned. She glanced over at Allasea then back. He spoke more like the humans as well, his speech clipped and gravelly. Perhaps he'd not spent much time around elves in his life? How could that be though, as most elves stuck close to their own. But he was what they needed right now, someone with a boat and little fear of their destination. <br/>
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She hoped.</b><br/><br/><b>Allassiel, on the other hand, was leaned into the table. Food and drink forgotten, she listened as the newcomer explained how he intended to gather a crew for the trip. She thought about how much such a crew would cost them, as the little coin she and Pegawen had wouldn't last long if they had to pay a large amount. <br/>
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After the arrangements had been made and Ellyah left, she chewed her lip wondering how to bring up the subject.</b><br/><br/><b>Allasea was the firs to stand, and the lynxes followed suit with long stretches. “I should go upstairs and feed Ari and Ani.” As she moved off, Haldir took over her seat, leaning in to talk to the others. “This elf is a strange one, but if he can get us what we need then he'll be a boon to us. Still I wonder what he'll wish in return.”</b>