[center][color=orchid][h2]Aiko Yume[/h2][/color]
[img]https://i.imgur.com/U1kgmC3.png[/img]
[color=orchid][b]Time:[/b][/color] Morning
[b][color=orchid]Location:[/color][/b] Avian City Landinng
[b][color=orchid]Interactions:[/color][/b] Yuka [@princess], Orias [@Helo], Xavier [@Omni5876][/center]

The shot was a nice addition to the morning. To blend in better, Aiko didn't tend to do such things, At some point, it had occured to Aiko that they would be going higher. The sunlight would be brighter and more annoying. Hmn. They didn't normally put themselves in a position where they had to deal with a lot of sunlight, so their skin was extra sensitive. As luck would have it, one of the shops on the street had some of their merchandise on display outside, prices marked. Aiko fished an appropriate amount from his pouch, grabbed one, and slapped his payment down on the counter before running off with his purchase to keep up with his companions. Maybe he would have to find something a little sturdier, this one seemed replaceable. It would do for now.

The ride was pleasant, though they could feel the presence of Solaris grow stronger with the altitude. He was grateful that he got the parasol. Apparently, the next ride would cost? Tsk, if only they weren't trying so hard to blend in. They could just fly on their own power.

Ah well. Upon landing, Aiko spread their parasol, to spare his body the sting of the strong starlight. Yuka was eager to discuss plans for moving on, but Orias made another compelling argument. A find balance between stocky dwarves and beautiful yet magically sensitive river fae.

Not that dwaeves were unattractive, just that... Their conventions were not... conventional. Stuck out like a sore thumb among the races. The thing that threw Aiko the most was the appeal of their bearded women. They were accustomed to beastkin ideas of beauty. It was in the dreams they were surrounded with, and the waking reality in which they lived.

"[color=orchid]He's right. Let's make some friends while we're here.[/color]" Aiko smiled softly, catching a nearby worker gently, "[color=orchid]hey, what's the latest, friend? It's good we were able to find our way up here, it's starting to smell mighty dangerous.[/color]"