As Rukeewei greeted everyone, Ariel had a flash of recognition when he explained Speaks-With-Thread's Jel name. The word for 'speaks' was partially recognisable in the Jel name to Ariel. Even though Ariel wasn't quite fluent, even after many lessons with Meesei, it felt validating to pick up something.

Janius observed Lorag looking across the bar with puppy-dog eyes. "If you're getting a drink, I'll have one of what you're having." Janius mentioned to him, "There's a table just here that we can all sit around." With that, Janius strolled over to a table in the inn with enough seats for the entire pack if they felt like joining in. He didn't want to drink so much that he wouldn't be able to function, but something to relax with was an appealing prospect.

Fendros hadn't decided how he would spend the short downtime. He had spotted a book in his room when he had deposited his luggage, but he might have felt like hanging around with Lorag and Janius, even if alcohol wasn't really on his mind. He decided to find Ahnasha and put his arms around her shoulders. "So, what's on your mind? An afternoon nap?" He asked casually. Fendros honestly didn't feel too tired himself, but with how tired Ahnasha looked most of the time during the last few weeks, he was surprised that she didn't take naps more often.

Meanwhile, Sabine just quietly watched on. When Meesei took their old clothes upstairs, she went and took a seat at the table with Janius. She just looked on quietly at the bowl of seeds in the centre of the table with her shoulders hunched forward.

Back at the bar, Ariel addressed Rukeewei as Speaks-With-Thread recommended. "Excuse me, Rukeewei." She smiled, trying to be friendly. She had gained a bit more confidence after conversing with two strangers already today. "I spoke with Speaks-With- I mean... Neercana-Rei, about different cosmetic items that are popular in the city. She mentioned that body paint and makeup with bright colours that is waterproof and can be removed easily is in demand. I said that I might be able to formulate some, but I would need to test it on Argonian skin." Ariel brought her hands together on the bar top, and glanced away from Rukeewei, "She, um... recommended you as a test subject. I don't want to impose, but would you be willing to help me in that regard? It will be perfectly safe, I promise." Ariel wasn't quite pleading, but she wanted to make sure she didn't sound too demanding.