"Thank you SO much for returning the money for us! As a reward, we'll give you as much food as you need in your travels, kind sir!" The young shopkeeper nearly sang, grabbing handfuls of food, and shoving them into a bag

Dextrin, a little worse for wear, but smiled genuinely.

"I really appreciate this, ma'am. And it was a pleasure to help."

As the shopkeeper diligently worked, the giant knight looked around the little market, sticking out like a sore thumb against all the people passing by, several couldn't help but stare at this massive man, which Reinhardt simply smiled and waved at those he noticed staring, and the gawkers would turn around, and continue on their way.

Dextrin noticed the attention he was getting, frowning a bit.

"I can imagine this is a probably a common thing that happens to you, right?" the dark skinned man asked

Reinhardt simply looked down at the man he had saved several hours previously, a small sigh escaped his lips.

"When you're as large as I am, there's a lot you can't do, hiding in a crowd, or going into most buildings are two of my least favorite ones."

Dextrin raised an eyebrow.

"You don't seem like a man who would want to hide, but it must be terrible trying to relax outside a campsite..."

"Most of the time, I end up having to sleep in the stables of an inn, if I don't feel like camping. Only once did I ever get to sleep in a real bed... But at least they knock down the price that they'll normally charge for regular patrons!"

The icy blue haired man sighed sadly.

"Still... Doesn't that bother you...? Being treated differently than others...?"

The giant's sapphire eyes locked with the wizard's, then pat him on the shoulder carefully.

"I think she's done."

Nearly forgetting about the shopkeeper, she presented the large bag of food to her hero.

"I heard you two talking... Do you two need a place to stay...?"

Dextrin was about to protest, but the large blonde smirked inquisitively.

"Do you have a suggestion, das Fräulein?" he asked

She nodded innocently.

"My uncle owns the nearby inn! The Mystic Lion! If you'd like, I could see about getting you two a room at a discount! I'll bet there's even a place for you to stay, good sir!" she replied

"Oh, we're not-" Dextrin was about to protest, but Reinhardt stepped in

"That would lovely, das Fräulein! Danke!"

She giggled, as she left her husband in charge, and dashed out the door.

"Uh... S... Should we follow...?" the little magic user asked awkwardly

"Forgive me, Mein Freund, but I wasn't entirely thinking before I spoke. I hope you wouldn't mind sharing a room for a night with a stranger..."

Dextrin fell silent for a moment, before sighing and nodding.

"You DID just save my life... And helped me into town..."

"Great! I appreciate this greatly!"

The wizard couldn't help but chuckle at this soft, sweet, but confident man. He'd only just met him, yet he honestly didn't mind having the large man around... So far, at least...

They slowly made their way out of the market, and towards the inn the young woman had referred to, even bumping into her on the way over, and she reassured them of their arrangements, before she left to return to work. The two waved to the kind woman, before reaching their destination, paying for their room, and settled into it.

"I'm sorry I couldn't get a room for just you, Reinhardt. Guess we're going to have to share this one together..."

The large man laughed jovially.

"I do not mind at all! I am more sorry for yourself, since I invited myself to this place!"

Dextrin smiled.

"It's alright. I admit that I haven't had a companion on any of my travels, even just a temporary one, so I honestly don't mind at all! I hope you don't mind if I lay down a spell or two in the room, however."

The blonde haired man scratched his chin, thinking deeply, before turning his gaze back on the man, and nodding.

"This is YOUR room, not mine, so that is only fair. After all; you barely know me anyway... I doubt you would trust a complete stranger after only just meeting them today..." he stated as he began to remove his armor

The wizard felt bad, but he was right: traveling in this day and age was dangerous, and it was so easy for someone to get mugged or robbed, sometimes even by those you know.

"Before you lay those down, however, we HAVE to look at those wounds! You look like a complete mess from that fight!"

"Reinhardt, wa-!" the wizard began to protest, before the massive beast of a man was hovering over him without any armor, bandages and a vial of what was probably a police of healing in one hand, as the large man forced his roommate to sit down

"Take your shirt off! We should have treated it at the cave, but-!"

Dextrin groaned annoyingly, crossing his arms.

"I can take care of myself, thank you! Besides, I cauterized the wound, so I should be ok!"

"Nonsense! Take your cloak off, or I will do it myself!"

Peridot eyes grew wide, and his face flushed, as he finally admitted defeat, and removed enough of his clothes to reveal the poorly cauterized wound. Sure, it wasn't bleeding, but it definitely still needed medical attention.

"THERE! What that so hard?!" the knight huffed, setting his supplies onto the nightstand, grabbing a cloth from his pack, and began to work, a slight bit of irritation in his actions

Why was Reinhardt so agitated?! Shouldn't I be the one who's upset, not the other way around?! Dextrin couldn't help but think as the large man worked, hissing from the sting of the medicine working

But he gave up trying to fight the strong man as he worked, making it seem like Dextrin was light as a feather, but slowly the man began to calm down by the time he had expertly finished his task, smiling with satisfaction at his handiwork.

"... Reinhardt, why were you so persistent in bandaging me up...? You... You barely know who I am..."

The normally lively and loud individual fell silent, even dropping both his gaze and his hands from his companion.

"... Because you were hurt, and if you didn't take care of that soon... You probably could have died..."

A feeling of tension and depression seem to slap again the massive man, and Dextrin realized this, biting his lip.

"Reinhardt, I-!"

The giant lifted his hand to the wizard, stopping him in mid sentence.

"...Maybe one day, I will be willing to share my story with you. But for now, I am not ready, and I understand you never meant to hurt me with your questions. I will be fine, Mein Freund."

The young mage simply looked at the now hurt man as he turned away from his roommate, arranging his things for bed.

"... You need sleep. Lay down your spells, and please... Get some shut eye..."

Dextrin hesitated, but he nodded, getting to work on the necessary spells he would need to place.

"... Reinhardt, I'm still sorry for being inconsiderate of your feelings."

The mountain of a man didn't even bother looking over as he climbed into bed.

"It really is ok. Gute Nacht, Mein Freund."

„...Good night, Reinhardt..."