Interesting Meeting|Humontis

[adris]

River nodded to Aslan and smiled, turning to lead him once again to his inn of choice. He had a nagging feeling about that encounter for some reason, the girl just seemed a little off. She went from panicking and shaking to somewhat collective instantly, over a ruling that was all but inconsequential.

"Call her what you will Aslan, I wouldn't be surprised at all if Gale had a little beast in her. She certainly has the spirit. I'll show you the way once we get there."

He does hope Gale doesn't mind the sudden company, he has been rather assuming lately in his haste to get things done. He makes a mental note about his need to make it up to her later. He held the door open at the inn for his compatriot and after business was conducted at the front counter was prepared to show him the way to their room.

[Devon]

"I've been away from the Beastlands for a while now, but I sometimes still refer to a new child as a cub like they do back home." Aslan paused and smirked at River, "Are you sure you won't get in trouble for saying that about your wife?" Aslan stopped by the stairs leading to the rooms in the inn and waited for River to lead the way. "I'll wait here for a moment, I wouldn't want to come in and catch your wife indisposed."

[adris]

River turns and smiles to Aslan, "Beasts are full of strength, pride, skill, heart, and courage are they not? I don't think I will be in trouble feeling Gale has all of this." He gave Aslan a bow to temporarily dismiss himself and crept into his room to check on Gale.

"Hello beautiful, are you doing well?" He asked as he went to sit by the bed. "Now, I pray you don't think this too assuming of me, but Aslan wanted to wish Cherry a happy birthday and brought him to see you. I promise it will be fast."

[Kender Bard]

"I don't mind," she said, voice still fatigued but full of happiness. The innkeeper had almost fallen over himself in his haste to fetch a crib for Cherry, and she now lay sleeping in it just at the foot of Gale's bed. "She's sleeping though so please be quiet about it."

[adris]

River layed a hand on her shoulder and rubbed it ever so slightly. "Thank you for being so understanding, this won't take long."

With that he wandered to the front door of the room and opened it ever so softly. He placed a finger in front of his lips to signal Aslan to retain some level of silence, then waved him in when he figured the leader got the signal. River stood looking at Cherry as well, for as much as it is Aslan's first time seeing her, this is really the beginning of his time with his daughter.

[Devon]

Aslan nodded and entered the room quietly. Looking to Gale he smiled and gave a silent bow, going over to River he stood beside the leader of Humontis and looked into the crib. He smiled again and gave River a pat on the back. Taking a step back he gave Gale another bow and moved to stand just outside of the door to the couple's room.

[Kender Bard]

Gale got out of the bed and shuffled over, smiling at Aslan as she bowed back to him. Quietly she murmured, "It's a pleasure to meet you, Lord Aslan. I hope you and my husband have been getting along well."

[Devon]

"It is good to meet you as well," Aslan replied in a low voice. "Your husband and I are getting along well, our lands will reflect the good nature between its two rulers. Don't trouble yourself getting up to greet me you have had a long day. Please get back to resting and enjoy your stay in Ilyamen."

[adris]

River places his arm around Gale's hip, partially for the much desired contact, and partially to support her as she stands up. He recognizes how the woman has been through a lot recently and could use with a solid few days of rest.

"I invite you to take all the time you need to look over the proposal lord Aslan. I would like to stay in your fair city for a few days as it stands, so just have it back to me when its ready. I give you permission to have a scribe make a copy if you'd like as well. I'd hate to sound rude but I'd like to stay with my family for a little while, otherwise I would walk you out."

Such a strong woman, Gale is a wonder to behold sometimes if you are able to see the little things that she does. Aslan is a good man and will be a respected member of this new council. If nothing else stacks up in the UN's favor they will be larger then the Northern military alliances.

[Kender Bard]

Gale bobbed again before she had to lean against River for his support. Still, she smiled. "It's good to hear, Lord. Your city's hospitality has been excellent." She clasped her hands, beaming. "Earth mother's blessing on you and all the good citizens who have helped us."

[Devon]

Aslan bows again to the couple. "Thank you. I'll have your scroll returned to you later River. Enjoy your time with your family." Turning Aslan left the room without another word to give the new family their space.