Jerrar glanced at Kiriei and saw that she wasn't sure how to proceed. He looked around the cavern and though for a moment. He then motioned for Kiriei to follow as he approached the small shore line. He sat down just out of reach of the waves and waited for Kiriei to do the same.<br/><br/>When she had, he looked down and as the waves rose up towards him he placed a paw atop the water. The water suddenly drew back, the water elder inhaled deeply and her eyes shot open. Her head rose slowly and looked upon the two.  Jerrar could see his orange scales reflected in the dragons aquamarine eyes. She seemed to being judging them, sizing them up.<br/><br/><span style="color: #008080">"No."</span><br/><br/>Jerrar was drawn back by this sudden answer, especially since no one had asked a question. After a long while of silence, Jerrar and Kiriei sitting in shock and the water elder glaring at them.  Eventually Jerrar was able to mutter something.<span style="color: #BF4000">"W-what?"</span><br/><br/>The water elder's expression changed to disappointment.<span style="color: #008080">"I said no."</span>She turned around and sat on her pedestal with her back to the two dragons.<span style="color: #008080">"Whatever is it you came for. The answer is no."</span><br/><br/><span style="color: #BF4000">"But--"</span><br/><br/><span style="color: #008080">"Just because I'm the water elder, doesn't mean I know where the fountain of youth is. I can't give you eternal life, or tell you where ships full of gold sank. I won't do business with greedy creatures."</span>Her voice was rough, like the waves crashing against rocks, and stern, not accepting excuses.<br/><br/>Dumfounded, Jerrar remained silent, not sure of what to say next.<span style="font-style: italic"><span style="color: #BF4000">So much for a warm welcome...</span></span>