A New World; A New Life (OPEN)

[Viktor]

"Well, curiosity leads to discovery, so it isn't always a bad thing." Viktor shrugged, watching the slight movements in what he supposed was considered her hair. "And I'm just as shocked that people live in the water, although I suppose wierder things exist." He noticed the teeth and wondered if he had really saved her from Breyvin, or the other way around. He doubted that Charoda ate people, but it was assumptions like that which got people killed. Still, she hardly seemed like the man-eating type. Wait, is there a man-eating type? I mean, it would make my job easier but... He shook his head to clear the thoughts from his head. Any assumptions tended to be either wrong or just plain foolish. "Are you just passing through? Not that life up here is impossible, it's just, well, I'm not really sure how being a Charoda could complicate life up here. I would hate to be on patrol and find you frozen in place." He tried not to sound like he was suggesting that she leave the city, but the idea of a lifesize fish-sicle wasn't sitting well wasn't very appealing. "Although, it's the desire for a challenge that entices a lot of visitors to stay. To be able to rise up against the elements, to use them to your advantage even. All you need is some warm clothes and I'd assume life here is just like life anywhere else."

[Ardra Mallaidh]

Ardra blinked at the Kelvic as he questioned her about her motives of coming to Avanthal. His concern for her safety and well being confused, yet excited the Charoda. To have someone looking out for her was beneficial; he would most deffinately be a source of knowledge and protection, yet why would a stranger care for her well being? He did not know her, nor did he seem to understand what her Charoda were like; she could have been a deadly warrior for all the Kelvic knew. "Thank you for your concern, though the climate of Avanthal is not really a concern for me. The Charoda live beneath the surface of the water, where temperatures drop far lower than they do here on the surface. The cold does not bother me. I simply have to ensure that my skin does not freeze over."

Taking another sip of water, Ardra once again looked around at her surroundings. It seemed that the stares which had been so intently focused on Ardra were now declining, the occupants of the hall returning to the company of their own comrads. This was comforting to the Charoda, her being one who was not too fond of attention. Returning her gaze back to her own company, Ardra smiled, "I am no warrior who is seeking enemies and glorious battles to prove myself. Hiding at the bottom of the sea, what could I possibly learn about the world outside if I kept hidden? I want to learn everything there is to know! I want to see new places, meet new exotic people." As she continued going on about her dream, Ardra's smile grew. It was obvious that getting out and exploring meant a lot to the girl. Knowledge meant so much to her, if asked, Ardra wouldn't even be able to explain why it was so precious to her. It simply just was.