<blockquote class="uncited"><div>“Oh! I must apologize. We received word that a few would be provided for under the care of Helix. Of course all of your expenses will be taken care off! It’s quite a privilege to be so cared for by the general. I will attempt to fulfill your needs as he would!”</div></blockquote><br/><br/>As Kahmori offered his rather meager monetary possessions in exchange for the inn’s services, Alexei drooped his ears against the back of his head. He could tell Chelsie was lying about the cost of a night’s stay at their establishment, and like the kitsune he didn’t have a particularly large sum of cash about him either. Out during his travels, he simply never found much of a need for sizeable quantities of gold, but now he found himself rather sullen that he would have to put himself in such a situation.<br/><br/>Needless to say, when it was announced Helix would pay their way this night, a wave of relief washed over the wolf, along with a rush of excitement. Not only would they be able to stay at such a fine place, but they’d get to do it for free? It was more than Alexei ever thought to expect from joining the military, and a once-risky fluke in his mind was slowly becoming a good idea.<br/><br/><blockquote class="uncited"><div>“Wonderful! I can prepare anything you’d like, from roasted chicken to a succulent pork roast. If you like I could send a masseuse up to your room as well while you bath”</div></blockquote><br/><br/>Alexei’s eyes widened further upon hearing her offer, his tail beginning to swish slowly behind him. When he had mentioned snacks, he had thought of ale and beer nuts. However, when Chelsie suddenly brought up those delicacies, he knew he couldn’t settle for salted peanuts then. “Roast chicken sounds wonderful, miss. It’s a pleasure to be able to enjoy something so fine my our first night here.”<br/><br/><blockquote class="uncited"><div>"I think our new friend is not quite so innocent as she appears. Still, it is good to see that Kahimori will have some means to amuse himself while I am occupied with Arcane matters."<br/><br/>Her eyes sparkle slightly as she looks at him closely."Hmm, perhaps you could give me some assistance later on? I understand you're something of a practitioner yourself, and I can always use another set of hands to dip quills and hold candles. And in return, perhaps you would like to see some of the more interesting enchantments I have collected over the years?"</div></blockquote><br/><br/>Not haven noticed the exchange between Brady, Kahmori, and Vendra earlier, Alexei was quite surprised when Xali approached him while they entered the Shattered Talisman. As far as he knew, she had been more interested in the kitsune farm more than he had, haven gone through interactions far more extreme than a chess game during the caravan trip. However, that wasn’t to say he minded that the leopardess had abruptly turned his attention to him. Her beauty was as eye-catching as ever, and she had a mysterious allure to her that he wanted to explore.<br/><br/>“I don’t believe my abilities in magic are as potent as a dedicated practitioner such as yourself Miss Xali,” he spoke with a small grin on his face. “But if you would like my assistance, I would be glad to be able to help. After all, even without magic a lot of your enchantments have already captured me.”<br/><br/><blockquote class="uncited"><div>"Heeey there! Yea, nice place you have here! Going to have to ask Helix if we can bunk up here more often! Would be nice to do it on the return trip, eh? When we are all tired and worn out from kicking the crud out of necromancers and all things related, eh?"<br/><br/>"Ahh, our gracious host. Though I dare not pass judgement so soon after passing through the threshold, I must say that I like what I see so far."</div></blockquote><br/><br/>“Likewise. I’ve seen many inns during my travels, but this is easily one of the finest of the lot,” Alexei offered Veryn with a smile. “It will be an honor to be served by your gracious staff in the future if we can.”<br/><br/><blockquote class="uncited"><div>”Ah. Since it’s upon another’s dime I suggest you spare no expense, we have lovely wines, sweets and the best food in all of Southmourne indulge your desires and I will see them well satisfied”</div></blockquote><br/><br/>“Lovely wines?” Alexei noted, his ears perking up as he settled into his seat at the communal table. “I’ve always enjoyed that refined taste. What is your suggestion for a good full-bodied red wine? I’d appreciate it if you could send a whole bottle my way, good sir. I’m willing to pay extra if needed.”