Vultog Stepped off the boat and followed the rest of the travelers, staying silent as they walked through the settlement and straight to the inn. "Oh, and welcome to Iadia, colonists." Shri-Rah said, walking off. Before he could get far, Vultog stopped him with a hand on his shoulder.The Scael archaeologist turned quizzically.

 "I have a question." Vultog said, "I didn't notice any form of guards or such. Are there any here? it seems like it would be a good idea to start one or upgrade if there is one. I would like to volunteer for it if there is, because I prefer to protect everyone rather than just one person," Vultog said, motioning towards Linara.

Shri-Rah blinked at the all the incoming information. "Your first question.." He trailed off, trying to recall what it was. "Yes, there is a guard unit. They spend the majority of their time patrolling the parameter." Shri-Rah gestured with one clawed finger to the top of a nearby hill where a squat watchtower stood. There were several like it headed off eastward. From where they were standing, the Inn hid more towers that headed toward the bank on the southern side of the town. "They inhabit those towers usually. We have a small barracks near the dock. If you wish to join the guards, I would speak with Rynald Nekt, he is the captain of the guard here." Shri-Rah shifted the bag on his shoulder. "I would claim a room before you go, however. There are few enough as it is before we build new housing for all the newcomers." 

Vultog bowed down as a butler would. "Thank you sir. I appreciate your help. If you would like, I am inviting you for a drink tonight in the inn. Goodbye now, I am going to claim a room." Vultog turned and walked up to Linara. "Miss Samachi, if you would allow, let's claim a room."

"Just a moment Vultog" Linara said before she could be led away. She stepped up to Shri-Rah and extended a hand.
"Linara Samachi of the Samachi Mining Company, you've probably heard of us"

"Indeed I have" Shri-Rah said, taking Linara's hand. "Quite a surprise to see the daughter of such an esteemed man in such a dangerous place." He clacked his scales together on his arms in a ruffling noise. "Keep a vigilant watch, Miss Samachi." He turned back to the odd-eyed Vultog. "I may take you up on your offer tonight. It would be nice to know more of the guards that accompany me on my expeditions. Shri-Rah gave a knowing smile. "But for now, Vriis-Nar and I have business that needs attending to. You see, we run the alchemic studies here as well, and our facility has been vacant for some time. We must see that everything is in order." 

Linara nodded "Of course, I understand... There's just one thing" She turned towards the Inn with a silight grimace. "Seeing as you know of our high standing reputation, I was wondering if you might be able to find us some accommodation a little more suitable?" She smiled politely. "Maybe a nice hotel or a private house?"

Shri-Rah gave Linara a narrowed look. 

"Miss Samachi, your wealth means nothing here." His tone was dead and practised, as if he'd spoken of this many times. "You will take what room is given to you and be happy there is any room at all. Our colony is not a place of luxury. Nor is anyone not immediately useful-" He gave a sidelong look at Vultog "provided with extra space. Everything here is functional." As soon as he finished his resolve seemed to tumble out. He grumbled slightly under his breath and gripped his bundle of scrolls tightly before coughing.
"But...I..." Linara paused for a moment to collect herself. No one ever spoke to her like that! Who did this oversized lizard think he was?
Thankfully, she came to her senses seconds before giving the Scael a piece of her mind. While she may not like it, she really was a long way from home. Insulting Shri-Rah would likely make things worse and almost certainly wouldn't make things any better.

Folding her arms and suppressing her anger into a derisive 'Hmph' she nodded.
"I understand" she mummbled at last.

Vultog smirked at Linara being knocked down a notch, and although it was funny, he would still have to share a room with her now. "Well now Miss Samachi, I guess we should be on our way. Time to make sure we still have a room now." Vultog turned to Shri-Rah once again. "Forgive me for her behavior, she seems to not be exactly used to this kind of thing. Thank you for answering our questions, no matter how silly they sounded. We will be on our way now if you don't mind."

Shri-Rah nodded to Vultog and the pair opened the big oaken door into the inn and disappeared from sight. He coughed once more, feeling rather apprehensive at the idea of the tense situation that could have turned into. As if on queue Vriis-Nar appeared to his right and placed a hand on Shri-Rah's shoulder. 
"Is everything alright love?" She said in a low voice. "I felt your tension." 
"Yes.." Shri-Rah trailed off. "We may need to keep an eye on miss Samachi. I fear she may have problems.." He searched for the right expression, "fitting in." He finally finished. Vriis-Nar hmmmed at that. 
"Come, Shri, it was a long journey, we should attend to our lab. Who knows what changes have occured since our last experiments. Vriis-Nar began walking across the dirt square that could hardly be called a plaza toward a two-story cabin with an odd square tower on the corner. Shri-Rah stood for a moment, fidgeting with his scrolls and clicking the scales on his forearms against one another. His nose twitched and he sneezed hard. Then he narrowed his eyes as if that were curious. 
"Interesting." He whispered, before walking out after Vriis-Nar.