A slight frown marred the old dragons human brow before she hummed and nodded "Have you not gotten questions yet about why you do not look as though you have worked for the company for thirty years? This is why we must be careful when we have jobs among the humans, we do not age as they do." she said, glancing over at Aella when she heard her suck in a breath. It seemed the young gryphon was having some di"fficulty staying awake and had caught herself drifting off. Turning back to Skyra she added "It is also always a good idea to try and listen to the feelings like you described, they are what keep us safe, keep us alive."<br/><br/>"Mum, may I go get coffee?" Aella asked then, having risen out of the chair to set it aside and stand once more.<br/><br/>"Of course dear, just please do not be too long."<br/><br/>"Coffee machine sludge it is." she said, slipping out the door to go and get herself the dark substance in hops that it would help keep her awake.<br/><br/>**<br/><br/>Nate nodded at what he was told, and while yes, he was sure the mall work would take much longer, he didn't know if he could stay still here long enough to help complete the work, though he was making friends, he wasn't sure he would hold onto them. So, he decided to see what the work closest was. He was sure it wasn't going to be much, but was positive it was going to be much more satisfying work. It didn't take long to get there, but he wondered around for awhile before he was sure that he was in the right place. Taking a deep breath, he squared his shoulders back, rose to his full height and knocked on the door as he pushed it open.<br/><br/>It was renovation work, from the look of it, repairing, upgrading, and costumizing what appeared to be a small family run business. The kind of work he honestly prefered. With an easy going grin he walked to the middle of the large space "Hello? I know it might be asking for much, but you wouldn't happen to be looking for help? I have my own gear, I don't ask much for payment, it would be under the table, but I promise it will be more than you paying. Just need some money to get by." he said, pulling his bag in front of him to pull out a pair of jeans and his boots. "I'd even be okay if you only fed me." he decided to add when he noticed the indecisive looks. They were too quiet, so he heaved a sigh "Then might I ask how long a walk it is if I were to go into town and find the new mall they're building?" That seemed to settle it, and the one in charge took him out back to discuss work and let him change.