Emtardas looked at the family, trying to extract more information out of them beyond what had been said.  His lazy gaze seemed to momentarily pierce them in an unsettling way, but the sensation soon faded.  "A place to settle?" Emtardas asked, "How wonderful!  We are a tolerant community, and are very accepting of...unorthodox lifestyles." He said this as his eyes darted between Illithor and Talila, noting their light elf/dark elf relationship.  "You'll get along with our mayor just fine."  He seriously hoped that Reas was getting Malkas right now, as new citizens was definitely something the mayor needed to be notified of immediately.

"Good to meet you too, Ryul," Emtardas said, turning to the younger elf.  "I'll be relying on the goods you bring; I think we'll get along swimmingly as long as you don't mind a few...eccentricities..."

Malkas soon arrived.  Emtardas noticed that Reas was not following him, making him wonder where the child had run off to.  He hoped she was watching the shop.  Emtardas introduced the family, "This is Illithor, his girlfriend Talila, and our new merchant, his son, Ryul.  The couple are looking to settle here in Soren."

"I see, I'm them mayor of Soren, Malkas," Malkas said with some seriousness, "We'll have Harin and Gil build a house for you, which will take some time.  In the meanwhile, we've got room at the inn, run by my wife.  But as you can see, Soren is a small community so every household needs to contribute.  What skill or profession will you be providing?"

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Seeing that nobody had placed any orders on the clipboard, confirming that Emtardas was a worrywart, Reas left the shop and headed to the healer's place.  Being a creature made with magic, Reas felt a special connection with Elizabeth, who was a fairy, and enjoyed spending zir free time with her.  Reas checked to see if Elizabeth was home.