58th of Fall 513 AV
Save` waved to Vysia as she headed towards her room in the Safe Haven Inn. She had a knapsack from work and in her hands she held a three foot sikuva snake who seemed happy to be out of the noisy market in Nyka. Save had decided to take a side trip to the market after work while it was still open. The solid black snake analyzed her new surroundings as Save` closed the door to her room and placed her new companion on her bed.
With a deep sigh, Save sat on her bed and closed her eyes. She concentrated on shifting to her snake form. She could feel her limbs bind together and her bones shift and reorganize themselves. Her hair receding to where ever it went in her transformations. It was such a drastic change in such a short amount time. But it never ceased to please her that she had freedom of form. When Save opened her eyes, her snake companion was staring at her slightly confused yet calm as she rested her head on her bed with boredom. The dhani woman thanked the gods she remembered to lock her door.
“Hello there. My name is Erosynielissave but please call me Save`.” She tried to stay as calm and welcoming as possible. The snake just stared at her wordlessly, flicking her tongue to taste the air.
“Do you have a name?” The snake looked away as if losing interest in the dhani woman in front of her. Save` took that as a no. She closed her eyes again and pictured herself growing into her human form as she felt her transformation mold her body. As she finally sat cross legged on her bed she began to think of names for her silent serpentine companion.
“Rayne!” the snake looked back at Save` and tilted her head as if listening to that name was pleasant. Either that or the newly named Rayne was just happy to be in a place that was a little bit warmer and less offensive to the senses than the market. Regardless, Rayne seemed happy and so was Save. Rayne slithered under the sheets as Save` added wood to the fireplace to warm up the room.
Silently returning to her bed, careful not to disturb or sit on her pet snake. She began talking to it, as if the snake would listen and respond.
“Today was awful. This weather is so dreary and it makes me feel sickly. I managed to deliver all of my parcels without going to the wrong address ever but I didn't get a single tip and anyone that spoke to me was rude or hide from me like I am some sort of monster. And the old man gave me a few extra deliveries today because we were really busy. But I have tomorrow off so I can at least rest.” Rayne didn't react or move.
She must have fallen asleep. I guess I should do the same. Nothing else to do.
Just as she began to take off her close and replace them with her chemise and other sleeping garments, there was a faint knock at her door. Wondering who it would be, Save grabbed her steel fan and slowly walked towards the door unlocking it quickly. Hesitantly she whispered through the door.
"Who is it?" She didn't want to take anymore chances in Nyka.
Translation :
Ero's thoughts.
NPC Speech
"Ero's Speech!"
