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Richard carried his single pack, slung over his shoulder, as he made his way through the crowds. He felt slightly out of place, being much taller than most of the human citizens around him. He had thought to himself years ago, that somewhere in his family, there must be Cule, but being very tall did not mean he was part cat.

He laughed at the thought, avoiding most eye contact, but smiling friendly and politely as he made his way towards the country roads. Since he was staying here more permanently, he wasn't sure how he could afford a speeder. But since Lorey wasn't accompanying him, He could manage a long walk.

Enty was going to join him sooner or later, first registering the ship back at the ports. He would take his time looking around the town while he waited for his fuzzy friend.



Meanwhile, Nat was busy arguing with a hotel concierge. "But I'm willing to work! Please you've got to do me a solid, I'm broke, and have no where else to go!" He cried to an unsympathetic man.
"I dont have to do you anything! Now if you dont have the money, please escort yourself OUT!" He demanded with a point of his finger.
Nat grumbled as he was almost thrown out into the street, tumbling into Richard who was passing by.

"Ah- Are you ok?" Richard inquired, reaching for the young strangers bag which was thrown near them.
"Not necessarily...sorry about that..." Nat grumbled in reply, furrowing his brow. "I was just looking for a place to spend the night, so I can try and catch a ship outa here tomorrow... but it seems I'm a bit low on cash..." He rubbed his face tiredly, gratefully taking his bag from Richard, who seemed to be thinking.

"You know...I'm new to the area, but I've bought a house. I'm staying here alone for awhile to fix it up to get it ready for us to live in... It has an extra bedroom, already furnished...You could stay there with me, if you didn't mind doing a little side work." He offered, wanting to hire some men to help with the larger jobs anyhow, though wasn't sure if he could afford it. If he could get this young man to agree to help him, he could simply pay him in room and board.

Nat seemed to think about it, not really expecting kindness form a stranger. He was a bit skeptical, but this man seemed very kind hearted and genuine in his offer. "...Alright, You've got yourself a deal. After all...where else can I go? I cant jstu sleep on the streets..." He sighed, "as if it would be any different form home..." He mumbled this last part to himself, adjusting his bag on his shoulder.
"Thanks. I'll just follow you then." He smiled, sticking out his hand. Richard smiled broadly, meeting the shake, before leading him down through the town, towards the country roads.

"Now, since this was my idea of dragging you out last minute, I'll pay for my own food, alright? No worries there."
Teagan looked around to a small restaurant with an outdoor patio strung with party lights. They twinkled above the guest seats and sent sparkling shadows below. Teagan had always loved this small place just for the evening lights.

"What do you think of it?" she asked before making the final decision to drag him off.

"Alright, we'll split something." Teagan elbowed him lightly in the ribs as they made their ay to the front to be seated. There weren't that many people there for a weeknight, which was very nice since Teagan knew rumors about her being with a new young man would spread like wildfire.

Once they were seated by the young waiter, Teagan took up the menu and spread it between them.
"What about... the chicken dinner? The little clucker could have been bouncin' 'round the barnyard this morning for all we know," she said, pointing to a rather large dinner meant for one person.

Teagan did order them the huge chicken dinner. It would take awhile to cook, but it would also give them the opportunity to talk.
"So... Teagan said, getting a little anxious about the whole thing. "Last night. Was that the wine, or...?"
As her eyes flicked to his, they glittered with the nervous laughter she was keeping inside herself.

"So... alright, we both enjoyed the kissing. At least that's out of the way." Teagan let out the giggles keeping her together. If Nat was having trouble processing what had happened, she was at a total loss.
"And we're on a date. Sorry to be the one asking all the questions here, but I just... don't know where I stand right now."

Teagan wanted to fight him on that. The way he'd touched her face, kissed her cheek, said good night. That wasn't heat of the moment. He was lying, she knew he was lying, so why was he?
And as for the business agreement. This was all just... business. That had been her opening line when she made it to the house, hadn't it been? So why did she suddenly feel like the joke was on her?

"Alright," was all she could say to it, with a halfhearted shrug and no smile left in her eye.

They hadn't been taking long at all. Teagan just let him make excuses for leaving the table, since she was all too aware of how terribly this date was going, and all because she had to pry. She knew, though, at least what he thought or wanted to think about her.

As soon as he was away from the table, Teagan let her face fall and eyes focus so intently on his fork. She wanted to drive that into something, but knew better than to cause a scene in the middle of a restaurant. Looking pitiful would be revenge enough for her crushed spirit.