Listening to Mara's words and the offer she made, Nirael nod his head approvingly, showing a smile in a warm manner, though wincing as the reminder of his own failings with Mara. He should remember to not let her starve in abstinence when she craved the sexual games that he had neglected. It had been a few days of journey but yet if she was used to plentiful amount of play before then his focus on chasing after Lunari the way he had was likely a painful experience in starving while having her cravings play havoc on her. He could not help but wonder how he would manage this time around, but wanted to make sure she would not be neglected.<br/><br/><strong>"I would prefer you call me by my name at least in public. In private, that's up to the people in question I'd wager. Nevertheless, I am grateful for your aid, and will keep your needs in mind as we move forth. There is much to be learned, after all."</strong>He smiled a hint while looking at Mara and Sirana, nodding in a relaxed fashion on hearing that violence would be limited here, a calming thought to be had certainly. It would take off some of the pressure at least.<br/><br/>The sudden lesson in planar matters had him pause and listen, thoughtful while brushing his chin and thinking. This very place was a treasure trove of ideas, of wonderful environment to explore the powers of the primal, and a place with peaceful people that would hopefully prosper and enjoy thier lives away from fears now. He could just thank the divines for the help they had received, escaping the worst that could have befallen them all too easily earlier.<br/><br/>The talk about the way this world affected people drew Lunari's attention though, and left Nirael to mutter something under his breath, possibly entirely unnoticed but still slipping from his lips.<strong>"Sometimes a story has more layers to it than one might think at first..."</strong>He thought about the importance of the key, of Mara and Lunari by his side, the rushed chase while he was unaware that they had the fiend by their side the whole time. Yet the revelations here with the elves calming his mind from most of it, putting him at ease even as the last battle aprpoached. Even as the last fight befell them.<br/><br/>The high priestess' voice drew him to focus, listening to the tale to be heard, curious but holding quiet as he learned more of the people he was now standing with. The thought of Primal powers leaving a lasting effect that could bring them harm made him feel a bit of sorrowo, but it could be understood that if one grew accustomed to living with a fair share of those effects then going entirely without all of a sudden would likely end up feeling empty, or suffering from withdrawal. It had been a sad fact to learn that people had suffered because of holding back from their desires, but still.<br/><br/>Sirana's question brought him to wonder about the same effect, or rather if it would be a lasting effect on himself while here, but yet the answer still left him wondering. If he had offspring with people here, they would carry the effect forth. Then again, he figured if he came enamored with someone and brought them here as well, then they would probably have little reason to hide their desires with the people here already accepting of such. He could see himself pursuing a very long life, or to reach for the gift or curse of immortality in time as well, so he would have to consider it. Yet he felt a bit of warmth at the thought. A lone wanderer forever on the move had its charm to a young mind eager to roam, but there was a calming influence with the people he'd come to know that made him think he would not mind settling down to stay with the people here.<br/><br/>Hearing the matriarch's words as Mara was comforting Sirana in her own fashion, Nirael chuckled and smiled to the people there in a warm manner, letting out a long breath and sighing, scratching on the back of his head at the time. She was right, but there was a bit more on his mind as well.<strong>"I am grateful for all your help and your welcome, and I have felt in the last few days that while I might still like to wander the realms, I would also like to stay. Even if I set out on the road, I would find my way back. There is just something comforting about this place, and it too has a lot to explore yet."</strong>He smirked faintly, brushing his fingers back through his hair.<br/><br/><strong>"As to rest, yes I believe I should, soon... and I agree that such a conversation would be wise. I will seek to make time for it as soon as possible. Right now, I figure I should get back to bed and rest, but I am tempted to do something else first."</strong>He cast a look at Sirana and Mara.<strong>"While I believe that Mara is better off staying here than returning to her realm of origin, I believe there are few that believe that she is getting off too lightly. With that in mind, I think a modicum of discipline would soothe their anger somewhat at least."</strong>He looked at Sirana seriously at this.<strong>"I would like to ask you to see to it that she is fine afterwards, I will hope to speak with her again tomorrow. In the meanwhile..."</strong>He cast a look at Mara.<strong>"I believe a proper spanking would be a good reminder to behave, and not too violent for this place."</strong>He smiled faintly at this.<strong>"Besides, I figure it'll also give my hand some time to heal while we all rest afterwards."</strong>A bit of a mischevious glint in his eyes. If he planned to spank her enough to have his hand hurting, it might just imply a good bit of swats along that bottom. Stepping closer, he lowered his voice to whisper near the two.<br/><br/><em><strong>"Besides, I don't think our lady here would be too bothered to put her hands to soothe an aching bottom of someone they've shared a lover's caress with, mm?"</strong></em>