#jurazel

Sitting outside the inn curled up with his books, Kajetan spots a lost bear, Makumu, and offers the hungry creature an apple.

Makumu would utter a gentle growl, his wide eyes moved from apple to the man and back again. He would lick his lips clean of drool if only for a moment.

A soft chuckle left the man's lips as he looked over the bear. "Go on take it silly." Kajetan said not honestly sure if the animal understood a single word."

Makuma would happily, but gently lick the apple from the elven man's hand quick to munch it down. The beast would look up with wide thankful eyes and he would sniff at the man licking his hand if still stretched out towards the beast. The bear was massive in size and easily stood close to if not taller then the man on all fours. His nose had only one scar from cheek to cheek and from what the elven man could tell the beast was battle ready, very muscular.

Another chuckle left Kaj's lips as the warm air from the beast came in contact with his hand. "Sorry I don't have more fella." He said as if he were talking to a stray dog instead of a huge bear.

Makumu would whined but understood and would settle for a lick a the mans knee as he sat. His eyes would wonder over the elven mans form, ears curiously listening and his tail wiggling happily.

Hearing the whine he couldn't help but smile. "Okay... I think I have a few coins left." He said as he dug though his satchel to remove a small pouch of coins. It looked pretty light but he pulled out a silver piece and headed into the inn. "Now you wait here and don't let anyone take my stuff," he teased.

Makumu would follow curiously, ears twitching at the sound of the coin. The beast seemed concerned perhaps the beast didn’t feel it necessary.

Kaj stopped and folded his arms pointing back to where the bear had been sitting. "Now stay. You are suppose to be guarding my books." He said with a warm tease before he disappeared into the inn.

Makumu grumbled but obeyed wandering close to the area he had been before and looked at the beautiful lantern and the elven mans goods making sure no one would take any. His gaze shifted back and forth from the doorway the man left through to the stuff he left behind.

-Inside the inn Kajetan purchased some fish. In the process an deathknight (Anathemas) was having a disagreement with another elf (Vynair). The deathknight attempted to pull Kaj into the situation calling him eye candy.  Kaj walked out with his fish instead to feed his new friend informing them that their eye candy was busy.-

Returning, Kaj held two fish in each hand or rather fingers and he placed all four of them down in front of the bear.

Makumu's eyes would light up and he would growl happily his tail wiggling. The beast was happy to see the small elf return and sniffed at lantern and goods left behind as if to say 'Look, look, its all here.' The beasts eyes were quick to find the tasty offerings the man had returned with, quicklysnapping them up off the ground and even sniffing towards him offering to clean his fingers too if he would have it.

"So where is your home big guy?" Kaj inquired raising a brow having noticed the tooth. "You get separated from your master?" He smiled noticing his belonging still there. "Thank you for watching them." Makumu's features melted into ones of sorrow, seemed the beast was at loss without his master. The bear seemed a bit older and the elf would know dire beast may have actually outlived his master given dire beats can live much longer then some races.

Kajetan looked over the beast and pondered. "Well I would take you home but I am not sure if I can afford to keep someone like you." He thought about it for a few minutes. "I do know a hunter though. Ravens and wolves are usually his thing." Tapping his fingers over his lips he thought about it only to wrinkle his nose at the fishy smell on them.

Makumu tilted his head at the words and utters a playful growl. Stepping forward the massive beast would gently lick the elf's hand then poke him with a cold wet nose.

Kajetan let out a little squeal that was far from masculine before bursting into laughter at the wet nose. "Oh come on. I suppose we can get enough to feed you tonight at least.... so long as you like mudsnappers."

Makumu growls playfully once more, then turns about to lay down and eat the leftover snapper. Shortly after the beast would look up at the elf and let out a roar, the beast tried to bake it sound happy or excited but might have been taken differently. His tail wiggled and he stood up to patter his paws back and forth as if he wanted to prove he could find food too.

-Gathering his things Kaj returns to the inn beckoning the bear to follow hoping not to get in trouble for bringing the beast inside. The two men from before are still inside happily making speculations about Kaj's profession and the bear as Kaj purchases more fish for Makumu. Kaj finally gets tired of the two men talking to his back and turns around engaging them. The normal elf is drunk and nervous about the huge bear.

Makumu-WyrmrestAccord growled playfully and showed his toothy maw off once more, the golden tooth polished and sharp.

Vynair's soured expression slowly faded as he shut his eyes somewhat tightly. Once they opened would lashes bat rapidly. A slight sway of his tall frame occurred before he spoke. “ That is a wild BEAR. That creature probably doesn't understand you. Why it's let into the city is beyond me.”

Anathemas doesn't know what to make of the spectacle.

Kajetan rolled his eyes a little. "Keen eyes there. You do know what a bear is and obviously not wild."

Vynair spoke, “ ....I swear by the sunwell you run your smart-ass mouth at me again and I’ll show ya' what it's good for.”

Anathemas takes notice of his drunk friend, “Sweetie, you're drunk. You need to go home now.” He gently pats Vynair.

Kajetan looked up at his new furry friend before speaking, “They let him into the city because he is more civil than you of course.” With that he gave a wicked grin towards Vynair not seeming at all threatened.

Vynair made an irritated sound, left hand lifting to smack Anathemas. It was a weak gesture....as it was his busted arm he used to whack the Knight with.

Makumu tilted a head in response, his sloppy tongue rolling out of his mouth to lick his fishy lips. His blue hues of eyes looked back to the smaller elf, Kaj, who was closest to him.

“Well you eat fish... and apples..” Kaj spoke talking more to himself than anyone honestly not sure how much the bear understood. “... but where do bears sleep when their owners are in the city?”

Makumu uttered a whine in agreement, licking his lips the beast was always hungry it seemed.

Anathemas takes the smack gracefully, head flopping to the side in a dramatic display and ears pinning back against his head. He's not dissuaded, however. Ana recovers and sneaks up behind Vyn, pushing him from behind towards the exit. "Come on, now. I know where you can find a more worthy opponent.” There's a target dummy with your name on it.”

Anathemas answered Kaj's speculations, “Perhaps he can fit in bed with you. The.. bear. With the.. Nevermind.”

Kajetan wrinkled his nose. "And here I was starting to like you." He said offering a chuckle.

Vynair snarled, drink splashing over the edge of the cup as he stumbled forward with the nudging of Anathemas. This was for the best. "What are you even saying? I don't want to smack no dummy you miserable snipe."

Anathemas spoke,  “You can smack me around, then.”

Vynair replied, “Keep pushing me and I will.”

Anathemas looked at Kajetan, “Well he -is- single.”

Vynair added, “Starting to like who? WHO?”

With that Kajetan clarified, “You not him.” The words were spoken as he pointed to the far less drunk of the two men.

Vynair spat, “You're a damn liar. He's an abomination.”

Anathemas added smiling at Vynair,  “He's.. not so bad, when you get to know him.”

Vynair bares his teeth and snarls at Anathemas.

“Cute witty... and far less drunk. Being dead... isn't my first choice but it is easier to work than your problems.” Kaj informed Vynair with a wicked grin before turning back to the bear. Where can we find you somewhere to sleep?

Vynair's brows shot high at that. “Oh really?”

“Yes really.” Kaj spoke drawing the word really out with a laugh.

Anathemas cut in, “He's just a big old sweetie under all the teeth and booze. Just wait.”

Makumu's ears flick as he listens to the bickering of the elves, a grin wrinkling his face he must find this interesting.

Anathemas blinks. "Well.. I suppose. I ah.. I'll see you around.” He says before giving Kajetan a nod turning towards Vynair and speaking, “Come on, you.”

Vynair whined, “Maybe a rogue will show mercy on me and give me a good stab to the throat. Be a good way to go, really.”

Anathemas keeps pushing. He's stronger than he looks.

“Don't touch me.” Vynair snaps.

Kaj watches them go as he beckons the bear over. “Do you fish?” He inquires feeling a little silly asking the bear.

Makumu would utter a happy whine and his head would even nod.

Kajetan smiled speaking, “Well lets go take a walk outside.” Outside he drummed his fingers along his bottom lip as they walked towards the city gates. “I should have brought a cloak. Maybe you like eating cranky drunk elves instead?” The words were spoken with a chipper tease. “I can't imagine dead ones would taste good after all.”

Makumu growled as if he understood, and actually remembered earlier when the small elven man said he didn’t go out much. He would nose the small elf's shoulder placing a warm chin on the shoulder for a moment before the stepping of the two made him walk a bit further behind him. A growl at the dead ones comment would signal agreement.

Kajetan reached back to pat the large head. “Cranky drunk ones are only good if they give you their money and forget they did.”  He smiled his mind wandering as he walked. He moved in a slow methodical way as if not to get himself dirty.

Makumu huffed, his hot breath washing over his neck and back.

-A splendidly dressed man (Lluathön) and woman ( Jurazel) appear on the road ahead.-

Lluathön bows before Kajetan.

Makumu watched as the elf led them through the forest, and the beast seemed a bit more a home as well as relaxed.

Jurazel smiles at Kajetan.

Kajetan blinks seeing two other elves on the road, one dressed far nicer than himself before giving a half bow and greeting them. “Good evening.”

Lluathön smiled warmly, "Bal'adash, friend."

Jurazel-WyrmrestAccord bows her head.

Makumu's ears flickered and his tail wiggled happily, the beast seemed tame even sat patently listening.

Lluathön spoke, "Where are you and your magnificent beast heading?"

Kajetan gestured up the path. "To find somewhere he can fish for something to eat. I am not exactly sure how much bears eat but it is a lot.” He smiled looking back towards the large bear. Feeding him at the inn would eat him out of all his coin. “What brings you out here?" He didn't expect to see two nobles wandering the road by foot at night. As a few guards patrolled by Kaj gave them a friendly wave.

Jurazel glances at the bear and smiles wide. She always loved animals.

"Ah, I was on a walk with my wife. There is a River just past the mountain range." Lluathön pointed over yonder behind him.

Makumu was a massive beast and no doubt would take quite a lot to fill the ursine. Dispite this the beast seemed happy to have company none the less.

Kajetan moved to the side offering a deep bow towards the woman as held out his hand towards the woman.

Makumu sniffs the air around him.

Jurazel takes his hand in her own.

Kajetan takes her fingers gently in his hand bringing the hand upwards planting a soft kiss to the back of the digits before letting her hand go. "A beautiful lady for a handsome man. I am Kajetan and who might I have the honor of addressing?" He inquired.

"Lord Lluathon of House Dawnbreaker and my wife, Lady Jurazel."

Kajetan took a small step back after letting the hand go and patted the snout of the big bear following him as if thanking him for being patient but he had no idea if that was communicated though the gesture.

Jurazel blushed softly Kajetan.

Kajetan gave a nod as he brushed strands of golden hair back behind his ear trying not to disturb the flowers. "Charmed and honored." He said using the first word to look at Jurazel and the second while gazing at Lluathon. "Did you happen to notice fish in the river?" His question was hopeful.

Lluathön answered, "That I am uncertain of... You would have to check yourself."

Kajetan nodded giving another inquiry, “How about a ranger running around frantically looking for his companion?” While he knew that this question was far less likely to get an helpful answer but he asked it anyway.

Jurazel speaks up softly. "I frequent quite often. There are lots of fish.."

Makumu returns with a rather satisfied look on his face, feeling as if any would be monsters were now taken care of.

Kajetan turned to look at the bear and to the area he had chased something. “Did you kill a rabbit?” The question was asked as he eyed the bear up and down. “I do hope you ate it if you did.”

Lluathön steps forward as the bear returns and pets Makumu ruffling his hair.

Makumu happily nods and blinks his eyes. A pleased sound comes from the massive beast and he offers a gold toothed smile liking the attention.

"Love? You can't just go around petting creatures without asking first..," Jurazel said.

Lluathön smiled, "Sweetheart, one thing you learn when you are as attuned to the light, is to feel for life...This is a gentle beast, Aren't you?" With that he smiled at the bear.

Jurazel replied, "One of the many things i must learn from you.."

Kajetan spoke up at those word, “He is more than welcome. I just found him. He obviously isn't wild but I can't seem to find his owner anywhere and he was starving when I found him.” With that he took a couple of steps backwards so he was standing next to the woman as he shrugged his shoulders whispering softly to her. “I think he just likes him.”

Makumu playfully licks the air as if to agree to the gentle comment. He stands to all fours and his tail wiggles happily.

Lluathön smiles at Jurazel.

Lluathön opened his satchel. "I think I have something for the ursine. This will tied you over until you get to the river."

Kajetan laughed shaking his head with a little sigh as he spoke under his breath to Jurazel, “Till we get to the river. I think he will make it a hundred paces without dieing from starvation.” The creature had already eaten a dozen cooked fish, an apple and now a rabbit not two minutes ago.

Jurazel chuckles softly and whispers back. "You might be right"

Makumu 's eyes would widen and gently would take the offering, licking his lips and any crumbs off the ground happily. A wide-eyed look and a almost overly happy roar would surly let anyone around know the beast was thankful.

Jurazel covers her mouth to hold in a laugh.

Kajetan shook his head chuckling softly.

Lluathön smiled warmly, turning back to his wife, "My Queen, shall we continue on our journey?"

Jurazel nods smiling wide. "Of course, my love."

Lluathön pets Makumu.

Kajetan smiled as he pulled a paper with his information on it holding it out to Jurazel,  “If you find someone that is missing one very big furry friend pleas tell him to come find me?”

Makumu whines and watches the two depart.

"Will do. If no one claims him, I shall. I could always a friendly beast such as that." Lluathön says smiling at Makumu.

“He would make a very good guard bear.” Kaj stated giving the couple a bow. “Have a safe walk back to the city.”

Jurazel takes it and smiles. She goes to stand next to her husband.

Lluathön smiled, "He would. If hed like to come with me, I would gladly take him as a Guard Bear. He would be most definitely well fed."

Makumu patters his feet happily as if he understood.

Kajetan eyed the bear moving towards him ruffling his hear. "Do you want to go with him friend? Maybe I could come visit you." A relieved look crossed his face. He liked the bear but he didn't have the means or experience to take care of such a creature. “That is if visiting him would be okay with you.”

Makumu's ears flickered, but he turned back to the smaller elf and was satisfied to continue to follow him around.

Lluathön smiles at Kaj, “Seems you've got yourself a bear, good sir."

Jurazel nods. "Lucky one you are."

Kajetan set down the lantern and placed a hand on either side of the bears muzzle. “You know boy I have no idea how to take care of you and you wont fit in my little place.”

Jurazel holds her hand out to the bear. "Hey.."

Makumu turns and sniffs towards the stretched hand, slowly moving closer as to not scare.

Kajetan chuckled softly at the stubborn bear moving towards him patting his head.

Jurazel gently pats the bears muzzle. "I promise if you come with us, we will take you to the lake to get you all the fish you want"

Lluathön smiles at Jurazel.

Makumu's face lights up and he wiggles his entire body happily, but then looks back to the smaller elf he had been following. He beast seemed torn he just didn't know what to do.

Jurazel smiles. "He said he will visit often, right?" She finished the sentence glancing towards Kaj.

"Actually..." Lluathön cut in, “Kajetan, you said you did not have a big enough house, right?"

Makumu thought on it for a bit, then took a step towards Kaj. The beast lets out a huff and growled protectively deciding the keep the small elf company in the forest at night. His eyes shifted between the married couple and reassured himself the two could keep each other safe.

Kajetan took a moment to decide how much he wanted to say.  “I usually end up staying in an inn. I have a small place outside the city. My work usually takes care of where I spend my nights.”

Lluathön thought for a long moment. "Why don't you come live with my wife and I at my estate? As we said...we are a Lord and Lady of a very notable house. You would be fed, and have a much better living situation than simply a room at a inn..."

Jurazel smiles and nods. "I assure you that you and your bear friend would love it."

Kajetan let a brow raise. "Only if I have something to offer in return." He might have seemed embarrassed about his living situation but he clearly was not willing to be a charity case.

"Well, what skills do you hold?" Lluathön asked.

Makumu sat and looked about the forest ears flickering as he listened to the sounds. His nose would wiggle at the smells, the beast was more at home in the wilds than anywhere else and would no doubt wonder or run off months maybe years at a time.

Kajetan nodded and spoke, " I have been a companion after my parents passed." There was not a hint of shame or embarrassment in those words. He was good at his and did it honestly. "I am a self taught herbalist and am fairly skilled and mixing both herbal and alchemical elixirs, salves, and the like." The pride in his gaze seemed to increase with that. "Also, I have procured someone to teach me the arcane arts that I have been learning on my own. Though it will probably be some time before I am any good in that field."

Lluathön thought for a moment, "It sounds like you would be a fantastic Maester within our house. There is never a shortage of those, besides - we can definitely see that your arcane talents are grown."

Kajetan shifted and pulled out a small pouch from the satchel. The pouch was soft blue suede with a silk draw string. Opening it he removed a small bottle with a cloudy purple liquid. "This is one of my own concoctions." He held it out towards the man.

Lluathön took the concoction from the man and smiled. "Tell me about it."

Jurazel tilted her head to get a better look at the swirling liquid in her husbands hands.

Kajetan smiled giving a nod. "I crafted it for someone having night terrors preventing them from sleeping after normal means didn't help much. This knocks someone out and puts them into a dreamless sleep."

Lluathön nodded, "That's...that is incredible. We could certainly use someone with that kind of knowledge."

Makumu takes a step back and sits, his large form slowly melting to lay down after a few moments.

Kajetan turned petting the bear's snout giving the creature a grin."I saw a wild cat down there. Does that sound better than fish?" He asked grinning at him.

Makumu would catch himself before he completely melted and sta up his eyes lighting up and tongue rolling out sloppily at the words of fish.

Jurazel raises her brow. "My husband is right." she looks up. "You would be a great fit in our house"

“You can keep that one if you want but you need to take the instructions too.” Kajetan moved to fetch a piece of paper from his bag to write the instructions down for the man.

Lluathön nodded, He would approach extending his hand. "How about instead, I have you nearby to tell me the instructions yourself?"

Jurazel tilts her head slightly.

Kajetan's eyes sparkled at the words. "I would love to learn more about your House." While he was not ready to commit without learning more first but it was clear he was excited at the prospect. Attempts to hide it were not working very well.

"Sure thing! What would you like to know?" Lluathön asked.

"Well I have heard of your House." It was hard not to know of the prominent players and houses with the circle he usually worked in. "Though I don't know much about your goals, businesses, and the general makeup of your household?”

Kajetan looked towards the bear waiting patiently. "Though... perhaps I can take him fishing first." Though before he could do anything the bear had already run up the hill the river. Supposing his furry friend was okay without him for now he turned his attention back to Lluathön and Jurazel.

"Well, right now are major goal is to build our forces...we are prepping for war, so any and all available soldiers will be welcome. Aside from war, we are looking for Scholars, but anyone is welcome with our House." Lluathön began.

“Helping with preparations is no problem and I am a fast learner but I am no a fighter.” Kaj said.

"I wont put you in combat unless you are ready, that I promise." Lluathön replied.

Kajetan paused thinking it over before inquiring about contracts, living arrangements, work, and everything in between. He listened to the answers as they were given and when they had finished he gave a nod. “It sounds like a good arrangement.”

"My wife and I must return to Silvermoon now." Lluathön quipped.

Kajetan gave a bow to the man and smiled as they finished exchanging information. “Have a safe trip my Lord and Lady.”