Aetheiria welcomed Fraener's embrace after a quick realization they were amoung peasants. His body was warm against hers and she tried to dismiss the unwanted nervous feeling that was creeping into her body. They continued listening to the dragon's ranting; watching as some people stayed, while some of the crowd dwindled away. She sent Fraener her thoughts and explained how they should leave soon to seem inconspicuous and with that thought Fraener led her away and inside the small building that stood behind them; a tavern. The tavern only consisted of a few people, it being to early for most drinkers to start their day or end their day for drinking. They picked a spot against a window, using it to watch the rogue dragon from the corner of their eyes. She ordered them food, biding their time until the dragon would make a move. Fraener made small conversation with her out loud, leaving private conversation for their thoughts; looking as if they stayed silent. Aetheiria was watching the barkeep wipe down tables as Fraener alerted her of the dragon's movement. She made her way outside, taking a left, keeping her distance from the dragon. She looked up at the castle towering over them, the large gates surrounding it. She watched as the dragon made it up the walk way leading towards the castle. She stopped in her steps and watched him disappear through and behind the wall guarding the castle and the important people inside. "Wish I had the ability to see through walls" She said quietly before she turned around, making her way back towards the inn. She heard Fraener's voice, "Why aren't we following him? He's close by. We can just go in and...." She turned around looking at him, "We can't...not looking as we do now." She continued the conversation privately,<span style="font-style: italic">We need to look presentable. And with your ability to influence people, we can slip right in.</span>She explained as they walked,<span style="font-style: italic">It's a lot like our hierarchy. We need to look the part.</span>Fraener agreed quickly and not soon after they arrived at the inn. She could see the ocean vaguely across the hilltops, the sunset disappearing behind the horizon and casting an orange hue across the water.<br/><br/>They made their way inside and up the stairs inside their room. The room held two beds and she eagerly took the one closest to the window on the far side of the room. She undressed, staying only in her undershirt. She turned, seeing Fraener in his shirt and loose trousers. She sat on her bed and watched as he moved his covers, seeming surprised as it moved. He sat onto it, his eyebrows raising as it squeaked and obviously felt the soft cushions underneath him. She smiled; a soft laugh beginning as she watched him maneuver the bed. She watched as he frowned at her, "Don't make fun of me!" and she continued laughing, teasing him as he settled in. Aetheiria laid down, pulling the covers over her body. She thought about her first time in a town with Arcaeus; her eagerness to see everything around her and her chipper attitude.<span style="font-style: italic">I should take him to look around</span>She decided. She began drifting off to sleep, the sound of Fraener's breathing putting her at ease.<br/><br/>It wasn't long into her slumber when she awoke, the dark night still flooding into the room. She sat up, pushing her hand through her hair before looking at Fraener; his body rising slowly with his even breaths, his white hair striking. She stood up, following a random thought she wasn't sure of. She quietly moved and pulled the covers off of Fraener's bed before making her way underneath, pulling the covers over her body; the warmth flooding over her body. She felt Fraener startle and move before saying, "Oh....hi." She stayed quiet as she felt him shifting, his arm lightly draping around her waist, pulling her close to his body comfortably. She snuggled into him before falling asleep once more.<br/><br/>Aetheiria awoke, the sun breaking its way through the thin drapes. She pushed the heap of hair from off her face before wrapping it around itself in a loose bun. She stood up and made her way to the window, looking outside before she heard Fraener's grumbling good morning. "I was thinking we could go site seeing. I've never been here, and I was thinking you would greatly enjoy it." She suggested. He nodded and she made her way to her bag to fish for clothes. She found some for him and threw them in his direction before finding her own, "It's a dress...and you can't laugh okay?" She told him without looking. He replied quietly, "I don't see why I would laugh..." His accent thick and she silently smiled. She dressed quickly, leaving the back of the corset loose. She made her way towards Fraener and turn her back to him, "Can you do this for me?" He offered no response before he went right to work, her body moving as he pulled the strings tighter. As he made it to the top she felt him slow down, his face close enough to her neck she could slightly feel his hot breath. "There" she heard him say quietly in a husky voice. She felt her body shiver and stayed still, silently enjoying the moment. She felt his soft lips brushing along her neck before he kissed her, making his way underneath her ear. She pushed hand back and onto his neck, grabbing fiercely as she sighed. She turned around, meeting his gaze with her own before she kissed him, her hands making their way into his hair, pulling slightly as she felt his tongue; his lips soft against hers. She felt his hands on her waist, pulling her closer to his body hungrily; her body feeling the want. The kiss lasted minutes before she pulled away, grabbing one last kiss as she looking up into his eyes. "You dressed yourself correctly this time." She said smiling, her heart beating quickly, her stomach fluttering. She led him outside, spending the afternoon watching the people and admiring their surroundings, "Just wait until you see the castle, it's always better" she mentioned as they walked.<br/><br/>As the sun was near setting they made their way back to the inn to quickly change, passing the dragon ranting as they went. She changed into a simple elegant white dress; Fraener in formal wear. "One more thing before we go" She said before grabbing hold of his hands. She changed her eyes to a gray and her golden hair a mousy brown curl and followed the same with Fraener, his white hair disappearing. She watched his eyebrow raise, "I learned it to look normal" She shrugged.<br/><br/>They made it inside the inner wall of the castle with ease; the guards not taking a second glance as Fraener convinced them they were welcome inside. Houses surrounded the inner wall, around the castle. An obvious home to some workers and duchess. They stood off to the side on a walk way for a few minutes before Aetheiria noticed the dragon making his way inside one of the homes and she gracefully followed, the door easily opened. The dragon turned around quickly at the noise, though not quick enough to avert Fraener's actions. He pushed the dragon into a chair, holding him down. Aetheiria moved closer, "Odd how you know about our arrival here. It's obvious you have important insiders.." She neared him, grabbing hold of his chin forcefully; his body making an effort to pull away. "What is going on? There is no reason to expose us. I know you must be clanless, but most go about their own business....so what is this about?" The dragon spat in her face and she saw Fraener forceful hurt him, the dragon yelling out in pain, "Okay okay...I'll talk..." They waited, "The elder dragons....the ones you hold so high, yes? They took away my ability to change. You know what this means right?....I'm only a human yes. They took it away you see." Aetheiria pulled away, immediately surprised. Fraener kept the dragon held down, though Aetheiria's thoughts were elsewhere, her thoughts confused. She walked out of the house, distancing herself, her thoughts raving. Fraener met her outside; hopefully coming to an agreement. He approached her angrily, "What the hell was that?!" His voice was hushed, though harsh. "I'm sorry. I have never heard of that before...I just...it's heartbreaking." She said confused. "There's a lot you don't know."<br/><br/><a class="postlink" href="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fb/Castle_Church_and_Harbour.JPG/300px-Castle_Church_and_Harbour.JPG">Inn</a><br/><br/><a class="postlink" href="https://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2009/7/30/1248968584208/The-Keep-at-Dover-Castle-007.jpg">Castle Inner Wall &amp; Tavern outside</a><br/><br/><a class="postlink" href="http://img.escapade.co.uk/SALEHIRE/Medium/49180.jpg">Peasant Clothes (Aetheiria)</a><br/><br/><a class="postlink" href="http://faqgo.com/images/2008/01/246491heath-ledger-posters.jpg">Peasant Clothes (Fraener)</a><br/><br/><a class="postlink" href="http://hoholi.com/2011/10/03/victorian-ivory-lace-wedding-dress/medieval-wedding-dresses/">Formal White Dress</a>