(Xarces)<br/>Jaas giggled softly, standing just outside the door of the restaurant with Xarces, looking him offer. Slowly, she raised her hand up, tracing the lines of his face. A finger ran softly over his lips before goin downward, over his chin, down his throat. She stopped just above his heart, feeling the beat. "You clearly enjoy being in the company of beauty. Do you see beyond the mirror of the water, though? Past the reflection and what you believe that you see?" She asked, grasping his chin softly and bring his head forward. It seemed she was to kiss him for a moment, but instead she was giving him a good look into her gaping maw. Jet black flesh pulsed, framed by curved back teeth, designed to stop prey from backing out. She closed her mouth and released Xarces, smiling as though nothing happened.<br/><br/>"You cannot be Queen without strength. That not only of raw power, but also strength of character. While I may fool around, I cannot make a life of it. Most who bed with me have ill-intentions that they may create ripples in my heart and use me for personal gain. Casting a line out to catch a Leviathan. They are the ones who end up as dinner. I offer my self to anyone but my kingdom."<br/><br/>She opened the door and allowed Xarces to walk in ahead of her. It was fancy, obviously for the upper class or high class bounty hunters or knights. Upon Jaas' entry, a few waiters rushed to greet her, and guided her to a table. A couple waitress rushed to Xarces' side and pulled him along as well, seating he and Jaas at a table for two, seemingly in the center of the room. All eyes were drawn.<br/><br/>"The heart is a funny thing, you know. So easy to manipulate, and her if tells you so little." Jaas said, eyes locked on Xarces, ignoring the waiters as they poured water for the two of them. "Tell me, what is of that I should know about you that your heart cannot tell?"<br/><br/>(Nooguy)<br/>"I am fine, miss. Please, do not concern yourselves with a withered old husk as I. I am nothing more than a relic of history and old tales." Hubert said with a kind smile.<br/><br/>"None of that, old man. You are an important piece to Oath. Even as much as us who represent out kingdoms." Gina said, shaking her head. "You've filled much of the Library, and even taught the Cartographers the methods of Projection. Your reputation proceeds you everywhere. Just because one tale is harder to swallow, that makes you no less credible."<br/><br/>Gina sighed and grinned at Sasha. "I appreciate the vote of confidence, but I'm nothing compared to our Elder. Healing is my expertise, be is the one who moved mountains to give us our home." She turned and offered a hand to Sasha. "If you wish, I could teach you a thing or two. I've been looking for an excuse to have a travel partner."<br/><br/>(letsgowiththat)<br/>The naga would never admit to feeling a bit of a spike in her pride from Garrick's comment. She simply set down Garrick's second drink silently as he observed the tavern, going back to cleaning the bar top and glasses.<br/><br/>Garrick wouldn't be too far from the truth. That even at times where nothing was wrong, something was still off. Like the fact that someone stood out from the crowd, tucked in the corner with his drink. All that could be made out was the long, slender object wrapped in cloth beside him, while be himself was shrouded in an elegant cloak of white silk, hood pulled up to hide his face. He seemed to be observing as much as Garrick was, though he seemed to be...waiting for something. Glancing out the window at the Meeting Hall, at the dragon who still stood there, unsure of what to do with himself.<br/><br/>(Bright)<br/>The history book that Jules had chosen was standard, recent. If told of the discovery of the lines that held the Stones, and of the first people who connected with them and used their power. If told of the first breeds of creatures that spawned from humans who became part of the 'Roots' and came in touch with the 'Source'. The 'Source' became known as Guardians, manifestations of the Earth's power through the Stones, the ones who created the Stones and breathed life into them. It told of the war, the devastation that tore the countryside apart. Finally, it told of the rebuilding of the four kingdoms, and the creation of Oath, the centerpiece to a brighter future.<br/><br/>(eatablecarnage)<br/>The blacksmith looked a little surprised, but nodded and smiled. "Thank you for your patronage. Is there anything else I can help you with?"