"Alright then, we'll get you the adra shells and other items of interest when we clear up the next floor. We'd like to rest a bit first though, do you mind if we look around your colony?" Jarudiel asked with a smile.
Tcharek seemed to mull over his words for a bit, probably translating them in his head rather than deliberating whether to give them permission or not. After a moment, he did indeed give them the clearance to look around.
"Great. One more thing. Would you humour my big friend-", Jarudiel pointed his thumb at Kana, "-and answer a few of his questions? He's a scholar that wants to know everything about everything, so he's probably full of questions about your culture by now."
The vithrack made a chittering sound, which Jarudiel interpreted as laughter.
"Will answer questions for big animal. Reminds of Krivi. Krivi too a... scholar, yes? Always questions, always searching. Will talk to big animal when elf animal done", Tcharek said, and glanced at Kana speculatively. Kana seemed beyond excited, practically vibrating on the spot despite not having not heard the answer that had been directed at Jarudiel. It was downright adorable.
"Thank you", Jarudiel said, then turned to look at his friends. "Guys, we're resting up. Feel free to look around and make yourselves comfortable. Kana, Tcharek will answer your questions. Remember not to use very difficult words, as Aedyran is not his mother tongue. Aloth, you stay with Kana and make sure that he doesn't overwhelm our host with too many questions. I'm going to look around and talk with the vithrack. Maybe the others will want something from us as well while we're on the next floor."
"Hey, remember to rest as well. You're the one who tends to faint from exhaustion if you don't, you know", Edér said sternly. "If you're not back here and snoozing in an hour, I'll come and get you."
Jarudiel chuckled and waved his hand dismissively before taking his leave to explore. He wasn't planning on sharing life stories with the vithrack, he just wanted to see if he could squeeze some extra profit from any of them. He should be back well within the time limit.
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Edér sighed as he rounded the corner to the last nook of the vithrack nest. The Watcher hadn't come back in time, so now he was doing what he had said he would. It was in everyone's best interest that Jarudiel rested while they were in a safe place, so he had to do what he had to do.
"-and sapphires are used for better enchantments. I plan to buy some the next time I visit Defiance Bay. The last time I was a bit tight on money, but I've made a fortune down here so now I'll be able to buy lots", Jarudiel gushed.
The silly sparkle-oriented elf and his new vithrack best friend were leaning over a table that had a good bunch of gemstones sorted into separate piles in front of each of them. Both of them looked excited beyond belief, and Edér took a moment to feel proud of himself for actually being able to read the vithrack's body language. Only a moment, though. If they ever wanted to leave this place, he had to drag Jarudiel away before it was entirely too late.
"Jaru. Time to collect your shiny rocks and go to bed. So much for the cheeky hand waving."
