Valen smirked a bit at the time when he received a kiss from Koko, even if it was on his forehead, but then again it was a whole lot better than being a target for a throw, especially if her hand had gone for that paperweight again. Valen smiled calmly, though he had enjoyed the view she had given him for a moment, wondering passingly if she was aware of just how she was teasing him at that time, but smirking a hint at the comment of hard labor.<br/><br/>"I guess I'll never know what kind of work you had in mind for me then, but I'll try to avoid going into such a debt that I'd have to work for you because I -owe you-. I much rather working for you because I choose." He winked and let out a small chuckle. "As fpr the payments, I guess I'll have to ask for those, I wouldn't want any other seeker-candidates to think that a fine young lady like yourself is tempting seekers to work that way. Although I must say they are a lot more personal reward than coin can be, but a kiss still cant pay for lodging or food from time to time, so I do see the benefits of having a little coin along too." He winked at this, trying to keep both work and joy in life.<br/><br/>"Anyhow, thank you for the concern, and see you the day after tomorrow, or possibly tomorrow if I get my research done early." He winked, and then began to fold up the portable hole to be able to carry it safely. Then he'd head off to the hooter with the scroll, to show that then and see what the hooter would say. Though the rush for kingdoms seemed a bit troubling to him. He hoped that it wouldn't lead to a lot of deaths, but in big tasks there were also big risks, and big consequences.<br/><br/>Yet he also couldn't help but think about the idea of establishing a place where good ruled, and where laws were guidelines. Somewhere that a law would be established but anyone caught trying to abuse its letter against the spirit of it would quickly find themselves on the receiving end of a barrel of glue and a few torn pillows before being run out of town.