Oh lovely.. another giant... blue one....

[Aleksi]

With a smile on her face and eyes looking idly towards an empty wall across the room, she kept braiding her hair until she had nothing more to braid. Moving her hand almost blindly over the bed, she found the leather strap and tied it around the end of the braid, making sure it's tight and not easily pulled off. Her little frame moved up as she grabbed the bag, putting the leather top in it, along with the remaining apples, her whip, a piece of cloth that resembled a smaller towel, folded cloak was shoved over the top of that all and she just tied the bag up. Smiling, still, she sat back down, putting one, then the other boot on, tying them up tightly, before taking each dagger and then tucking them safely between her leather pants and the boots. Standing up, she pulled the pants to make sure they were fitting perfectly, since they restricted her movement if not. Tilting her head to the side, she heard her neck crack. Thinking with a puzzled face for a second, she mumbled He should be fine before stepping towards the door. Opening them and heading down the hallway, while passing Xi's room, she smiled again. When she was downstairs, she added Hello Vysia, uhm.. Count the Akalak staying at my room tonight.. I'll pay an additional bit to it.. he will get his own tomorrow, if he doesn't leave... Also, could you please give me some food for both of us.., taking the piece of bread and some water that was always given to them with her and heading back upstairs. Half way up the stairs, she heard the man yell ENOUGH! and with horror on her face, considering the only valid option in her mind being that Xi found him naked in her room, rushed up, nearly tripping over her own feet. She slammed the door open, now nearly actually knocking them out of their frame and almost headlessly running inside just to see herself bumping into a tall, blue statue and ending up on her butt, with half of her body just out in the hallway. A loud grunt escaped her lips, as she looked at the food wrapped in a piece of cloth next to her. The water was spilled, but luckily the cups were made of metal, so they didn't break. Her eyes looked up, just to notice him standing alone... She was, to say the least, puzzled. While trying to make her way up on her feet again, growling at herself and her crazy mind, she mumbled What, for the life of Ivak, happened? I heard you yell... oh and... sorry about that...

[Aren]

After barely noticing that he had hit something, Aren looked down at what had collided with him, only to see his host looking up at him, "I am a guest in your home, it is I who should be apologizing," the akalak remarked, realizing that his earlier outburst had probably prompted her haste, and that it was he who was at fault here. "I'm sorry you had to hear that... it's a very complicated story," he explained, although the details of said explanation were sorely lacking, and for good reason. Who could, after all, trust a man after he told you that somewhere in his mind there was another person who was just itching to get out. That this person was a highly intelligent, but utterly remorseless killer. That you could be talking to that killer at this very moment, and there would simply be no way for you to tell. How would most people react if you told them that the only thing keeping that monster in check was the discipline of your mind, and that a moment's distraction or weakness could unleash him? The answer was simple: probably not very well. Would you ever look at that person the same way again? Despite your best intentions, could you really be around him without suspecting that the man looking back at you is a blink away from attempting to murder you? "I see you are almost ready to go," Aren stated, noticing that her hair had been braided and secured, along with at least some of her weapons. Unfortunately, he was not quite as prepared. "I will be as well, shortly," Not even realizing that he was half naked, or that he had come out of the bathroom to acquire a secondary towel, the akalak turned right back around and headed for the bathroom once again. His clothes and possession were strewn all over the floor at the foot of the tub, but Aren quickly scooped them up with practiced hands and they were once again on his person within scant minutes. Feeling refreshed, if not completely clean (thanks to his yet unwashed attire) the blue giant exited Aleksi's bathroom amply satisfied with the facility. "Lead the way," he said, before he could even confirm if the drykas had not already left without him.

[Aleksi]

She shook her head and bent down to pick up the food, cups and see if there was any damage to the hostel. After noticing that her weight alone would probably do no harm to anything, she shrugged and looked back up at the man. His explanation for the scream was not satisfying at all, but she decided she'd warm up to him a bit more before asking something that seemed a lot more personal. She closed the door and stepped past him, only then did she notice that the man was half naked. Even the covered parts were not... very well covered due to the size of that towel. Her eyes went back to him to make sure she was not starting to imagine naked men around her, since she came to Nyka, but when they finally reached their destination, the poor Drykas girl gasped for air and sat.. well, more like fell onto the bed. Her cheeks were bright red and hands holding onto the little cloth bag-like thing that held their food in one place. She didn't really understand what was so strange about this particular man that made her so shy. She's been fighting alongside men all her life and has seen at least a few dozen of them completely naked, but this time.... Her face was flushed... completely and utterly red. Looking away in hopes that he did not notice the way she reacted, she took the bag and tucked the food in it for later. What in all of Mizahar has come over you Aleksi? You just stared at that man with your jaw open and fell onto the bed... pull yourself together Drykas, or you will lose it completely. Not even noticing he went back into the bathroom, she almost like he scared her, moved her head up as he asked her to lead the way. Forcing a smile, to try and hide the redness of her cheeks, she stood up and put the bag over her shoulder, heading towards the door. Just when she was past him, not being able to see his face did she add You can... wash your clothing here tonight.. I will get something for you to wear from Vysia.... or at least a bigger towel... holding back a giggle at the end of that sentence

[Aren]

Only now, that he saw Aleksi's reaction to his previous attire, did Aren even realize that he had walked out of the bathroom in nothing but a rather small towel. Oddly enough, it wasn't the first time he had presented himself before an almost complete stranger in nothing but a towel. He didn't really notice the act then, either. He had his upbringing to thank for that, and as such, he doubted this would be the last time the occasion would repeat itself. "Apologies miss Aleksi, I have my mother's sense of modesty, which is to say very little," Aren explained with a mischievous grin, not really all that sorry. "That is very generous of you, but I couldn't impose any fur-" the akalak tried to, once again, reject his host's most gracious offer. Before he could complete the sentence, however, he realized that she probably wasn't too likely to let him. "That is very generous of you," he swiftly corrected, having resigned himself to his fate. Aren only followed now, as the drykas turned to finally get underway, his eyes wondering up and down absent conscious command from the mind that controlled them. It was strange that the prospect of spending some more time with the young woman was a pleasant one now, when not too long ago that same prospect would have seemed terrifying.

[Limey]

Aleksi Skill and Lore Rewards Skills Lore Observation 2 Adrift Intimidation 1 Aren: Familiar But Not Welcome Investigation 1 Getting The Truth Rhetoric 3 The Dangers of Monks Socialization 2 Aren: Not So Bad... Perhaps Aren Skill and Lore Rewards Skills Lore Observation 2 Nykas: Why Here?! Rhetoric 3 How Do You Hide A Giant? Persuasion 2 Memories of Manged Manbits Investigation 1 Setting The Crusher Straught (Hopefully) Socialization 2 The Wrong Foot An Akalak-Sized Human?! Seros: Everything You Don't Want To Hear Additional Notes : Not bad, overall. I loved Aren's sheer terror of a being half his size, and the gradual thawing of their relationship was nicely done. Any questions or queries, please PM me.