It had been a pleasant venture through the jungle forests surrounding the capital of Suna; Jaeris had been blessed with several days worth of glorious sunlight, and he felt quite invigorated after the quiet calm of unfettered solitude. Nevertheless, the need for rest and a restock of supplies warranted a return to civilisation.
The once-again friendly sun was high in the sky when Jaeris passed through the grand gates of Suna, and he was quickly reminded why he preferred the keep his distance from the busy capital. By the time his provisions were in satisfactory order, he was already tired and weary, with a steadily worsening headache from the sheer noise of the place. On his way to seek lodging for the approaching night, he passed a help wanted sign, new and recently re-shuffled to cover its duller counterparts. It told of a lost child, from a cabin not far from here.
Jaeris paused to consider for a moment. He had just purchased everything he needed for the road, and an excuse for an early exit out of the city was indeed welcome. Throwing caution to the wind, Jaeris noted the location of the cabin, and set off.
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Jaeris gazed at the size of the "cabin" before approaching the large doors. He lay his hand on the carved wood for a moment before raising his fist to knock, and was interrupted by a familiar voice. It was the well-spoken man he had encountered earlier, who thankfully had the foresight to re-introduce himself. Jaeris was not one for names.
"Jaeris," he replied, "It's good to see you are well. It appears we are once again on the same path."
He turned back to the door and rapped his knuckles on the wood. A pause ensued while they waited for the door to open; Jaeris placidly watching an errant cloud, seemingly oblivious to the potential awkwardness that usually came with lack of conversation. The door opened with a sharp creak, and Jaeris beheld the author of the poster.
An aged and weathered man stood before him, the crinkles around his eyes highlighting his age as he smiled tiredly. He reached out with both hands and shook with both of the men. As he drew closer, Jaeris noticed the darkened bags under the mans eyes, this man hadn't slept in what must have been a long time.
"You gentlemen must be here about the poster, thank you so much for coming. My name is Gerald, please come in, we have much to discuss."
Somewhat startled by the sudden brisk contact, Jaeris fumbled out a stuttered reply. "Uh y-yes, I was hoping I, erm, we could be of assistance."
He looked to his new companion Rad for help, Jaeris wasn't what anyone would consider a conversationalist, and the man already seemed to be launching into a series of welcomes and greetings amidst stifled yawns.