uisgeannan | In which; we contemplate the misuse of travel.

[Euri has absolutely no idea what happened. One second she was in some grimy tavern, Dog snuggled in her cloak in his puppy form, finishing up a beer and stepping back out into the cool night and the next there was blackness and dizziness and now she's staring a room that is far, far nicer than the questionable establishment she was in just a few seconds ago.]

H... huh?

[It takes her a few seconds for it to really sink in. She isn't in that tavern anymore, she isn't in that town anymore, and when it does her gaze starts darting around, her expression absolutely terrified as she grips her staff tightly.]

What?? What?! What the fuck just happened?!

[Oh dear. Common.

Well, it isn't much of a stretch for him. After all, he found Common almost always worked when he made it to wherever he wound up in his travels--It was just a bit of pride for his own culture that made him mentally balk. Still, one day he'd like to conveniently land somewhere that understood the Low Speech, better still if they understood the High Speech. Clearing his throat, he reaches and takes one of her hands calmly.]

Miss, you may be in shock, just relax and I'll explain it to you~

[He's attempting to be soothing in tone, with a smile on his face, and keeping his eye mostly closed--people tended to dislike the intensity of his gaze. As for the room, well, other than it being really nice, it's full of books! Really, books occupying a chair, almost entirely covering a table save for a spot to read, some lining a bit of a wall. It's really quite silly probably to the average person.]

[With a squeak Euri wrenches her hand away from his, darting back several steps. Clutching her staff she jabs one end of it towards him in an attempt to be threatening.]

Wh - who are you?! Some kind of sicko kidnapper?? I'm a bounty hunter, you know, if you try anything I'm kicking your ass!

[Because that's clearly the most rational line of thinking. What else could this be? Some kind of bizarre dream? Maybe someone slipped something into her beer... but she's sure Dog would have smelled it. He has the best nose ever, he wouldn't have missed something like that.]

Dear me. Aren't you the fierce one~

[Looking very unperturbed by her threatening him, he places a hand onto the end of her staff, moving it just slightly out of his face.]

Since you speak Common well enough, why don't you tell me about what kind of bounty hunter are you? Do you specialize in humans, or non-humans?

[Unable to keep hold of his curiosity, he's already started with the questions, poor Euri will never hear the end of them, but he doesn't betray this at all. Instead he adjusts his glasses with his free hand, and finally rises until he's at his full 5'9" and somewhat thin height.]

[She stays in a defensive position, not quite lowering her staff and instead puffing her cheeks out in annoyance. What's with these questions? Ugh, he better not be the creepy kind of kidnapper. She's already glancing around for possible escape routes.]

Why's that matter? Who the fuck are you, anyway??

[She tenses a little, disliking being so much shorter than him, but trying not to show it.]

Dear me... Who am I? That's a good question; lots of people ask themselves this question...

[He was being ridiculous intentionally. With a smile, he tilts his head and brings a hand to his chin, appearing to consider her question very seriously.]

Well, for now we'll just leave it at... I'm Arro Caine, at your service♥

[He bows and turns away from her, stepping over to his desk and that small section that's clear. He pulls out a notebook and starts writing.]

Thirsty? I have some tea I can make, though I prefer coffee, and we may be able to get something to eat, but not much...Let me see. Oh right~ I didn't ask you for your name. I'm being rude again.

[Spinning around abruptly, he clears his throat.]

What is your name, Miss?

[Her eyes twitches and she makes sure to memorize his name, turning to watch him walk over to his desk suspiciously. Is this his office? It's a weird place to kidnap someone, but what else can this be? What's he doing, anyway? She grits her teeth and tightens her grip on her staff, on the verge of summoning some fire.

This guy is being so cagey, maybe it'll help.]

... Euri. [No way is she giving him her last name, or her full name.]

Want to tell me what's going on? Or do I need to make you tell me?

Miss Euri~

[He smirks, adjusting his glasses.]

As for what is going on...You're my guest, though it's unintentional...

[He turns back to the desk and writes a little more, talking as he wrote.]

You see, I occasionally visit other places...but this is the first time someone else has come through instead of me...I apologize~ Now, tea?

['Visit other places'? 'Someone else has come through'? Euri doesn't understand him at all, which means she's just getting more upset and agitated.]

No, no tea! Explain what the fuck you're talking about! Right now!

[Arro shakes his head, coming closer.]

Dear me. So difficult, Miss Euri~

[He cuts abruptly, pacing around her now.]

I visit different dimensions. I never know where I'm going until I arrive. You came through before I could go through, now you're here until I can open another doorway... A pity, but I think we can make the best of it~

[She's tensing up when he gets closer, taking a small step back.]

What do you mean 'make the best of it'? Can't you just open another doorway-thing? I want to go home.

[He ignores the step back, smiling as he continues circling, pressing his glasses up his nose again.]

It takes time to gather up enough energy~ That depends on how much Mana flows around...it might take around two to three months.

[He shouldn't mention his months are 60 days long...]

Two months?! But - that's forever! Can't you speed the process up??

[Well, it isn't that long for a Witch, but she's already in Overreacting Mode and isn't about to leave it anytime soon.]

It's not that long~ And no, I can't...Though to be fair, in your home it might have taken longer. It depends. Anyway, I suppose that makes me responsible for you.

[He comes in close behind, placing a hand on her shoulder.]

Let's see about making you comfortable~

.... [She tenses, but hesitates. Two months is a long time, and now that she's gotten a little information what else can she do? Collect more, she supposes, and she can't really do that if she stays angry.]

... You mentioned tea.

I did~

[Though, his mind was wandering, arguably like always. Now, he came around her, taking one of her hands.]

This way~ Please. What else can I do for you? I don't mind putting out a little effort for someone so pretty.

[She glances down at his hand, uncertain, but doesn't pull her own away. Instead she just frowns a little and considers his offer.]

If I'm stuck here for that long I'm going to need somewhere to stay. And food. And clothes. And since this is your fault you're responsible for all that.

I'm sure we can work something out~

[Taking her on to the kitchen, he led her on to a table for her to sit while he put on the water. Returning, he sat with her, propping his chin in one hand.]

Tell me about yourself, Miss Euri~

[She follows him, still a little cautious, but when they enter the kitchen she's in absolute awe. Coming from two years of camping interspersed with the occasional shitty tavern, Euri has never seen a kitchen like this before. She'll sit, but she's looking around with complete amazement all the while.]

Wh... me?

[She blinks and glances back over at him.]

You want to know more about me? What about this kitchen??

Yes, you, Miss Euri~

[He tilts his head now, a smile drawing onto his face.]

This is mine, I prefer the Ancient Maran style of decor~ I'm glad you enjoy it, you might like the bedroom~

[Any innuendo is flying right over her head.]

Is it this impressive?

I'm told parts are~

[The worst sort of joke, but he had to make it. Afterwards, he leaves to fetch the water, two cups, and the tea. Sprinkling it into the teapot, he sets it down between them.]

Though, I suppose I should ask you if you want to eat something first? We can have a little tour after if you like~

[She tilts her head a little, wondering what he means. His question about food yanks her attention away though and right away she's nodding.]

If you have any goat! Or, hmmm, chicken would be okay too.

Dear me. I don't believe goat has been served outside of the deserts lands for many years now. Pity, now that I think about it...

[How long had it been? He was sure it was when he was young. After thinking on this for a few seconds, he remembers that she wanted chicken if he didn't have it.]

Ah! Of course, my apologies~ [Moving away again, he steps over to the icebox to collect some chicken to grill. He was getting hungry too, so it's a great idea to eat now. Since he has a small grill set into his stove, it doesn't take long for it to finish, and he splashes it with a hint of vinegar and oil, setting a plate in front of her while he takes his seat once more to eat.]

[It's a bit disappointing that he doesn't have goat, but humans didn't always have it back home so she's learned to get by without it. Chicken is acceptable anyway, and by the time he finishes her stomach is growling hungrily.

So when he sets the plate down in front of her she tears into the meal, barely even pausing to inhale.]

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