"Pleased to meet you as well, Jules!" A small but genuine grin slowly crosses the kitsune's face, and she turns a little more fully towards him "As far as important things in the port...well..." Lifting one side of her hat to scratch herself behind and ear, she 'hmmms' thoughtfully. There were a few things, but they could be explained in time. The most important things were pretty simple and straightforwards. Once more replacing her hat atop her head, Ryla's smile slowly devolves into a cheesy little grin "Well, let's see. Don't go swimming in the harbor unless you like seafood. Or, want to become some. Sharkfolks, merfolk, that whole thing kinda frequent the waters. Doesn't do to fall overboard, or trip off the dock, let me tell you. Beyond that? There's a few groups to steer clear of, but with THIS many in your party, I doubt it'll be anything you have to worry about, unless they're feeling REALLY froggy." A few of the crazier groups might try something, but after having a glance around at the assembled group, she couldn't imagine them being incredibly successful.<br/><br/>"Beyond that, don't buy from the shysters on the docks, and you oughta be golden."<br/><br/>Misha's mention of 'treasure' draws Ryla's gaze, her eyes practically sparkling at it's implications "Treasure? Well, um..." A part of her wanted to decline. After all, she had no intentions of following them OUT of the port, and what sort of goodies could they actually find *IN* the port, unless they went looking for trouble? Yet, another part of her was..well, greedy. What if they DID find something worthwhile? It might go above and beyond her normal fee, however substantial that might be.<br/><br/>Fifty gold a day, plus room and board, or letting it all hinge on the prospect that they might actually find a few things of worth in Port Verge...?<br/><br/>Well, she'd always loved taking chances that DIDN'T involve her getting into too much danger. Why not?<br/><br/>"A share, huh? Well...I normally charge for my services up front. That offer, though..." She meets Misha's gaze briefly, a little smile creasing her face "...I do owe you one. So, deal. Whatever you need while you're in town, I'll see if I can provide it. Within reason, of course. I'll just take a share of whatever neat things you happen across, and we'll call it even!" It was a little more simplified than her normal methods of doing business, but after the harpy had pulled her bacon out of the fire, it was the very least she could do to return the favor.<br/><br/>Again, Xarces usurps Ryla's attention, her intense gaze locking on him as he steps forwards to engage in further introductions. She nods enthusiastically to his recap, her sweet voice piping up just enough to say "I deal in a great deal of information! I bet I'll have exactly what you need, or at least know where to look for someone who does!" The rest of his introduction, however, draws a rather coy little look from the kitsune. An entertainer? No doubt a step above the normal 'entertainers' who plyed their trade on the port. However, that was not what really drew her attention. It was the little implied bits, the little verbal hints that made her lips curl in a sensual little smile "Ohhh, a myriad of ways, hrrrm? Well...maybe, while you're in town, you can give me a sample of those services? I'm sure I'll find one or two I enjoy...." With a playful little wink, Ryla takes a few seconds to look Xarces over a little more intently. Hrrrrrm....yes...she could think of a few things she'd enjoy, honestly...<br/><br/>When Xarces takes her hand, Ryla's coy little smile only further broadens "Well, what more do I have to offer? I guess you'll just have to find that out as we go. I'll just say...I cater to many different tastes, and generally find myself in many different lines of work, all based on what's needed at the time. I'm sure you'll find plenty of uses for me." Again, she offers up a little wink, gives his hand a little squeeze, and releases it, stepping back alongside Misha. She couldn't help it - the little verbal tease was just too good to pass up.<br/><br/>When Misha and Xarces begin to chat between themselves, Ryla takes the time to examine the rest of the party, her eyes flitting amongst the other members. Eventually, it lands on Synys, not so much because she was an oddity, but because the girl was eyeing her up with an intensity that was slightly disconcerting. A couple of times, Ryla averts her own gaze, only to have it drawn back when the girl continues to stare, seemingly drinking in the sight.<br/><br/>Suddenly, she realised why. It was a kitsune. Another kitsune. Blinking owlishly, Ryla promptly returns the stare, her curiosity piqued. Another kitsune, though this one was...well, far more furry. It was surprising - she'd always expected other kitsunes to look like her, not the more anthro species she saw around from time to time. Even her sisters - both of them - had her own more humanoid appearance, though admittedly, her oldest sister was able to shift back and forth between a few different forms at will. Again, something Ryla, with much frustration, was unable to do, at least currently.<br/><br/>Even her two tails brought about more than a small measure of curiosity. Her oldest sister hadn't even managed three, and the middling sister only had two...Ryla, herself, had grown into all nine of her tails rather early, the only thing she actually got to flaunt over her family. Ohh, how much displeasure it had brought them...and she still loved rubbing it in their faces.<br/><br/>For a moment, Ryla considers stepping forwards to speak with the kitsune, but the sudden appearance of the creature from nothingness beside her tempers that desire. Maybe once they'd settled in somewhere, she'd get a chance to talk. She was curious....very curious...<br/><br/>"Uh, er..." Snapping her attention back to the conversation at hand, Ryla nods, sweeping a hand forwards in a 'lead on' gesture "Right! Of course. I'm no stranger to d'Lyranar hospitality, I've worked for them a few times. Lead on! Right behind you!"