Takarashi
"Hm. I see." He rolled his shoulders a bit.
"I didn't really think I'd be here this long either. I suppose my curiosity means more to me than my wandering. At least it's a nice place." He smiled in a weary fashion.
"Though if you're hinting at my freeloading, you can just ask for your key back. I really don't mind."
His eyes flicked toward the other woman near the bar. He was used to seeing people serve themselves all the time in various places, but the traveler didn't really feel comfortable doing it here. The most he had ever done was get a cup of water.
"You are the only one that is uncomfortable with staying with me. It's not like we're bumping uglies or anything. It's a clean, safe place to sleep.. and get some food in yer belly. I'll not boot you out until you're ready to go."
She looked over at Alex, grinning to herself. She had given her a key to the room, but it wasn't for charity. Unless Charity was a nickname for Flutter's nether regions. Then it was ALL for Charity.