Lips had parted just for the same purpose that Tsuâ??Ro had stopped him from doing, as the other male seemed more comfortable with hiding his face. Brand frowned at that, a bit confused as to why the Naturalist was still self-conscious of his looks, when he was gorgeous. However, he smiled in understanding, as he stepped in front of Tsuâ??Ro and reached both hands out. Slender fingers adjusted the hood, smoothing the edges out between fingers and brushing back the brunetteâ??s hair. The skin was just as smooth as he remembered, reminding him of silk rather than an aged warrior. Then again, so was his, and they both werenâ??t that old compared to the others.<br/><br/>Brand pressed a kiss to Tsuâ??Roâ??s forehead, still affectionate as ever, since he was used to the others lavishing affection on him.<span class="fixed-color" style="color:#ffff00">â??Learn to go without the hood.â?</span>he nearly demanded, tone still pleading, and hating that a habit could steal conscious actions away like that poisonous tobacco did with Valen. After a moment of what felt like to be a long silence, he cleared his throat.<span class="fixed-color" style="color:#ffff00">â??We should find the others.â?</span>the blonde turned and motioned towards both Tsuâ??Ro and the tiger to follow. On the way out of the inn though, he was asked to pay for the service, which made him pout as he shuffled out a few pieces of gold.<span class="fixed-color" style="color:#ff8000"><i>There goes candy moneyâ?¦</i></span>such a sad thought.<br/><br/>He attempted to make small talk with the other male as they wandered out of the inn and into the streets around them. It wasnâ??t hard to find Valen and the others, but it took a few turns here and there, and a moment to backtrack, since he took a left instead of a right. During which, he random would reach down and pet Firuâ??s head, wanting to get to know the creature that had befriended Tsuâ??Roâ??while silently praying that his hand would be spared as a meal. Once the others came into view though, he smiled brightly with a â??Told you Iâ??d find themâ? grin.<br/><br/>He heard the end tail of what Valen said, and nodded in agreement with talking to the Elvin King.<span class="fixed-color" style="color:#ffff00">â??Perhaps we should head into a tavern?â?</span>because he wasnâ??t sure if Altima wanted to publically announce whatever she had to say.