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Rhindeer

Misae might have said more, but if Ky's words hadn't put an end to the conversation, his sudden stillness and light breathing did. Was he asleep? Just like that?

With a sigh, Misae laid down and got comfortable, slipping beneath the blankets and curling up. It may have been a desert, but it got surprisingly cold at night, and without her robes, she could certainly feel it. It had felt nice at first after wearing them all day, but now she was just feeling chilled!

"Good night, then," she said quietly, closing her eyes. "And...thank you. For everything."
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DaGlobster

Ky heard her words, but chose not to reply. Perhaps she thought he was asleep? Many humans before her have mistook his meditation for sleep, and quite a few of those had paid the price. No, Ky would not sleep that night, he'd spend it in vigilance, silently meditating against the wall.

Breathe in...

With meditation, came clarity, and an expanded consciousness. He discarded his sight, falling into a light trance in which his senses of hearing and touch were the only inputs he recieved, and were greatly amplified. He could hear the patrons downstairs, even make out some of their conversations. He felt the vibrations as someone two rooms down turned over in their bed, and the shudder of the foundations as someone ascended the stairs. It was a state he'd spend the rest of the night in.

...Breathe out.

Rhindeer

More exhausted than she'd realized, Misae slept a nearly dreamless sleep until the heat of the morning woke her. She roused with a yawn and a languid stretch, arms reaching over her head and toes pointing, and finally she sat up and rubbed at her bleary eyes. She'd kicked the blankets off sometime during her sleep, when it had started to get warmer, so they had landed in a pile on the floor.

Her braided hair was only slightly disheveled from sleep, for the braids held up well! Still, they would have to be fixed, for one had come loose and unraveled, and some shorter hairs on her head were sticking up wildly. With another yawn and back-popping stretch, she looked around the room for Ky, and caught sight of his blurry form on the other end, up against a wall.

"Mm...good morning," she said, with a little wave at him, her eyes still heavy and groggy.
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DaGlobster

"Mm...Good Morning,"

And with that, he was out of the trance. He opened his eyes, glancing about as they quickly adjusted to the morning light. He caught Misae with the light coming in behind her, and couldn't help but notice how radiant she looked. Dismissing the thought, he stood up, not even stretching or anything.

"I trust your sleep was restful?" He asked, dusting himself off.

Slowly, he stepped over to the blankets on the floor, and picked them up, getting close enough that even in her near-sightedness, Misae could make out just how exquisitely muscled Ky was. He used all four of his arms to fold up the blankets in a flurry of motion, and in a few seconds he held a neat bundle in his lower pair, his upper pair crossed over his chest.

Rhindeer

"I slept like the dead," Misae said with another yawn. "Or like the very exhausted," she added with a grin.

Turning, she swung her legs down from the bed and lowered her feet to the cooler ground. Already it was warm; the days warmed quickly here, going from freezing cold to scorching heat with little transition, and today felt like it was going to be especially hot. The city would likely be sleepy today, with most people choosing to stay indoors.

Which meant it would be perfect for her, because traveling would be safer, but also terrible, out in that bright sun in her many layers.

She watched Ky fold the blankets, fascinated with how his arms moved. "I could probably sleep longer, in fact. I'm not looking forward to braving the sun," she continued as she rose to her feet with another languid stretch. "But the innkeeper will likely be kicking us out soon, and I...had better get a move on."
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DaGlobster

"Yes, we must leave before he becomes adversarial."  Ky siad, nodding as he placed the folded sheets on the bed. For some reason, when Misae stared at his arms, he didn't find it as grating as he usually did. He saw actual wonder in her eyes, and it warmed his twin hearts.

He started to put his rags and robes back on, returning to the fully covered state that he was in the night before. With some morning stretches, he was ready to go. "I will buy breakfast in the tavern downstairs. Meet me there when you have finished dressing."

Rhindeer

Adversarial? Misae quirked a smile at that. What an odd turn of phrase, like the innkeeper would become some sort of epic foe they had to defeat.

She nodded at that though, and started to collect her clothes. "Sounds wonderful. I know I'm famished." And more than that, because she hadn't gotten a proper meal in...days. Oh, she'd eaten, but not an actual sit down meal, and the thought of that had her stomach aching with hunger, though she didn't want to seem too eager, like a starving stray or something.

Though she wore many layers, it didn't take her too long to dress, for she had it down to an art. Before long, she was fully covered, only her eyes visible.

Walking out of the room, she headed downstairs for the tavern.

Time to brave the day.
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DaGlobster

By the time Misae was at the bottom of the stairs, Ky was walking away from the innkeeper's counter, putting his coin purse back onto his belt, which he then covered with his coverings as he adjusted them. He looked around at the many tables. They were all empty, for the most part. Some had patrons who also stayed the night occupying them, drinking the staple Essyrni coffee. Ky sat himself down at an empty table, and he motioned for Misae to join him.

Once she was seated, he'd lean in, and start whispering.

"The Innkeeper thinks we're married. It's best to play along, in case anyone comes asking for you after we leave." He said, eyes shooting back over to the innkeeper, who was busying himself by wiping down a mug, before they flashed back to Misae.

"I've ordered stew for us, dear. Stew and coffee." Ky said slightly more openly (And a tad artificially) as he leaned back into his seat, stroking one of Misaes' covered cheeks with one of the arms he ket visible. "It'll be a comfort, having been on the road for so long."

Rhindeer

"Laying it on a little thick, aren't you?" Misae whispered, and though her mouth was covered, she was smirking beneath the veil. With a shake of her head, she leaned her arms on the table, getting comfortable--though she was already sweating beneath those layers.

Ugh, today was going to be fun. She'd definitely need a bath after all this, otherwise she was sure she'd start to stink.

A serving boy came by with two heaping bowls of stew for them then, and hot mugs of coffee. Misae thanked him, and then winked at Ky. "And thank you, dearheart."

Layering on the cheese a bit? Maybe. But she'd never claimed to be an actress.
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DaGlobster

Ky chuckled,  before taking up the bowl of stew in one arm. He began to drink it, like it was a seperate beverage altogether. He set the bowl down after two short sips, intaking only the liquid for now. In the other arm, he grabbed the mug of coffee and drank deeply from it.

He smiled, pleased by the energy boost the drink provided, and allowing himself to lose his composure so he could lean back into the seat. Relaxing was not something he did often, but he understood the value of it.

"So, what's our next destination, hmm? The bathhouses?" He asked half-jokingly, leaning forwards again so he could place his elbows on the table. "I could rent us out a private bathing room. Just for the two of us."

Rhindeer

Misae used one hand to lift her veil, and took up the coffee with the other so she could sip it daintily beneath the fabric. It was hot, and the first sip burnt her tongue, but she slowed down after that and carefully blew on it before taking the next sip.

At Ky's question, she gave him a look from over her veil. Then she grinned, though her mouth was still concealed. Still, he could probably see it in the crinkling of her eyes.

"Are you trying to tell me something, darling?" she asked sweetly as she took another drink. "Do I stink or something?"
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DaGlobster

"We probably both stink. We've been on the road for so long." Ky said, stretching his neck. "After that, I suppose it's to the artisan's quarters to get you something to help with your eyesight." He added, and took another sip of his coffee, giving Misae a knowing wink.

The tavern doors creaked open, followed by the sounds of armored boot steps. Ky glanced over to the bar, catching the reflection off one of the metal plates hanging there. Some city guards had just entered, but Ky made no indication of having any concern, other than shifting the grip on his coffee mug, and shooting Misae a look that just screamed the possibility of trouble.

The guards were talking to the barkeep about something, and it was obvious Ky was in thought about how to proceed.

Rhindeer

Misae didn't need to look to know they were in trouble. She was all too familiar with the sounds of armored men, and the look on Ky's face spoke volumes. She froze, her hands trembling on her cup of coffee, making the liquid inside slosh around until she realized that might be obvious, and set the mug down without spilling any, miraculously.

"Perhaps we should head to the artisan quarters now," she said, proud that she kept her voice steady. She couldn't hear what the guards were talking about; their voices were hushed. But it didn't matter, they needed to leave, she needed to be out of there, now, every instinct screaming at her to run.

Subtle as she could, she adjusted her sleeves and covered her hands with them, balling the loose fabric up in her fists. "All this eye strain is giving me a terrible headache!"
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DaGlobster

Silently, Ky stood up, finishing his coffee and leaving about half of his soup. Ky's eyes told Misae that she didn't need to be nervous, that she was safe with him. He extended one of the two arms he kept visible, and placed it under Misae's own, before he'd start striding towards the exit of the tavern.

Both of them being heavily cloaked and pale-skinned, Ky was confident they'd just look like foreigners, or be mistaken for non-humans, but the comment Misae gave about her eyes might tip the guards off, if they knew about her eyesight problems. Hopefully, they wouldn't figure it out immediately.

Rhindeer

Misae rose with Ky, and headed for the door with him, not daring to look back at those guards.

They had just about made it to the door, too, when a gruff voice called out, "Hey! Hey, you two, over there! Halt."

Misae's heart seized, her breath catching in her throat. Oh dear. This was it. They were caught. Something had outed her. She drew in a shaky breath and closed her eyes as she heard the boot-steps approaching, her grip tight on Ky.

The soldier came around to their front, one hand on her hip. "You two wouldn't have happened to see anything funny, would you?" she asked, expression severe. "We're looking for a young woman, albino. Have you seen anyone like that?"
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DaGlobster

Calmly and slowly, Ky regarded the soldier woman with his black, slightly almond-shaped eyes, the only part of his body visible under all of his covering. He made a low "hmm" sound, directing his eyes to the ground as he pretended to think.

"No, we haven't. I apologize if we couldn't be of any help." Ky replied, and he stood there, waiting for the guardswoman to move.

Rhindeer

The woman flicked her eyes between the two of them, seeming to consider that, while Misae sweated beneath her robes and tried to force herself to breathe normally before she passed out. After a moment that seemed, to Misae, like days, the guardswoman shrugged and stepped out of the way.

"Well, if you see anyone like that, be sure to contact the guard immediately. She's a wanted criminal."
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DaGlobster

"We will." Ky said, walking past the guardswoman with a polite nod. leading Misae out of the tavern by the hand. Ky could feel the poor girl's nervousness as her hand shook in his own. Once they were out and a fair distance away from the tavern, Ky stopped, turning his head to Misae.

"Where you headed?"

Rhindeer

"For starters? Away from that tavern," Misae said, letting out the breath she'd been holding. Then, with a smile beneath her veil, she added, "Now, are you asking short term where am I going, or long term where am I going?"
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DaGlobster

"I'm asking you what your final destination is." Ky said, looking at her as if he expected her to catch it the first time around. Although they were clear from the tavern at this moment, he was still alert and attentive, as if a battalion of city guards could round the corner at any moment.

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