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In which; we contemplate the misuse of travel.

[The experiment was a perfect success! Except, no. Not at all really.

Arro looked at the latest results of opening a rend in the dimensions, and arguably this was stranger still than his own wanderings to an fro; he hadn't quite realized that it opened an actual doorway--back and forth travel. He was under the impression he'd been opening one-way holes that only would allow him to go through.

Which brought him to the girl. Cute, which was perfectly acceptable. He knelt, looking her over carefully. Undeniably curious if the rend had done this, or if she tripped into the doorway, he looked her over from head to toe. Regardless, he sighed softly; it would be quite a bit before he could open another. Still, might as well see if she understands the Low Speech or if he'll have to try Common instead.]

Ma se Sicuz, Femma?

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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.]

[While it does earn a raised eyebrow, he doesn't pause in his eating and eats just as quickly.]

Mm. Still hungry?

[It had been long enough, so after he dabs his mouth with a napkin, he pours their tea.]

Cream and sugar~? Or honey?

[Fortunately she has enough manners to not try talking with her mouth full. Instead she'll shake her head, making sure to absolutely destroy that chicken before starting on her tea at a much slower pace.]

[He sips on his at a slower pace. Since he is trying to relax, the tea is very nice for that, it gives him time to think about what they should do next. Of course, he can't quite stop chuckling at her manners; he figures food is slightly hard to come by.]

Now, Miss Euri, what is it you were doing when we met so unexpectedly~?

[The tea does relax her, at least. It isn't as good as tea from back home, but it works well enough and soon she's sighing, leaning back in her chair as she sips her mug.]

Hunting a bounty. I'm a bounty hunter.

[This has his interest, and he leans forward finally.]

Such hard work for a pretty woman, Miss Euri. You make me curious why you're in such a profession.

[He moves his mug aside, clasping his hands together in front of himself, hoping for more.]

[She frowns a bit at him, giving him a guarded look.]

Because it's fun. And it's going to make me rich.

[Oh. Well, it seems learning about her is almost as hard as learning about him, but that's fine. He stands, pacing a bit around the room as he thinks on her words. She likes money, and a thrill. She also doesn't like talking about herself. Perhaps a small, quiet home with less than pleasant living conditions? Though. There's something about her that's just off. Human, but not quite and likely this is what's got him in such a fit.]

Miss Euri... [He places his hands on her shoulders, his meandering having naturally brought him behind her chair, of course.]

I just wanted to apologize for bringing you here so unexpectedly, and hopefully we can find some fun things for you to do here~ [He leans in closer, his head clearing her shoulder so he can tilt it to look at her.]

Now, I'm a big advocate of sharing, so why don't I show you the bedroom? You must be curious where you'll be sleeping~

[A full stomach and a hot cup of tea has her feeling much better about this whole situation, so even though she's still a bit cautious she's nowhere near as anxious as earlier. She's actually focusing on her tea when Arro gets up, trying to pick out the different flavours.

Of course, that means she's jumping a bit when she feels his hands on her shoulder, and she's quickly glancing back at him.]

O - okay. That sounds fine.

[A nap sounds amazing, actually. What's better after a big meal? With a little nod she stands, still sipping at her tea and totally intent on taking it with her.]

[He smiles, and a hand glides down her arm, his fingers finally resting on the mug.]

Only if you promise not to spill~

[After that matter is resolved, he takes one of her hands to lead her down the halls and by the many rooms, several of which have books. It's all decorated in much the same way, and it all has an old feel to it as if the decor has seen history made. The bedroom is large, as is the actual bed, complete with a small balcony to look out at the city, though the doors are shut, and the curtains drawn over it.]

Here we are~ It's a bit plain, but I hope you enjoy it.

[He leads her to the head of the bed and his nightstand, a lamp resting on it and a book(of course) with a bookmark in it. Motioning for her to do the same, he has a seat on the black sheets.]

[Old maybe, but this place is decadent to her. She ends up squeezing his hand as they walk, momentarily forgetting her tea in favour of staring wide-eyed down the hall. When they pass by rooms she slows down a little, peering into them curiously. Geez, is this guy rich? Maybe he's royalty. Where the fuck are they anyway, a castle??]

Plain?

[She's staring in absolute awe at the room when they enter, pausing in front of the bed to look around some more. But when she realizes he's sat she's quickly doing the same, setting her tea down on the nightstand and proceeding to stare some more.]

This is amazing! I've never been in a bedroom this nice before!

[He's hardly royalty, and really, it's due to the fact that Ataelic style runs extravagant. To be fair, he's also got quite a lot of savings.]

I'm very glad you like it~ I'd be very hurt if you didn't like your new lodgings, for the time being.

[He really does intend on helping her home, though he's also planning on enjoying this as long as possible. He leans, pressing a kiss to her lips, a hand moving over hers again. It was a pitifully slow start for him, but he was attempting to consider she might have trauma from the trip.]

[Well, that's unexpected.

She should have been more observant, they're in a bedroom for goodness sake, but suddenly showing up in a strange world and finding out it'll be months before she can leave and his whole home -

She's freezing up, before a deeply red blush darkens her cheeks and she quickly leans back, flustered and unsure if she should slap him or what.]

H - hey!

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