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"Ookay." Riyo had been about to move, but noticed something at her feet. Looking down, she smiled at the cat and scratched him behind the ears. "Thanks Jasper, but that's all yours. We've gotta get something to feed us both." Her voice seemed to soften as she spoke to the cat, a smile apparent on her face.

Carefully treading toward Blade, she tugged on the sleeve of his jacket with the arm that Mitsu wasn't using as a security blanket. What she wanted was made obvious when she held her hand out like a beggar. "Monies please?" She asked, trying not to interrupt their conversation too much.

It sounded like Dirk was a very good man, and it was good to hear that he was being remembered well around here. Too bad he never had a chance to personally meet the man. Though, at least the guardsman here now had a better disposition towards them than when he originally met them.

Glancing at Riyo as she asked for money, Blade nodded and reached into his pocket to hand over a handful of coins. His attention shifted back towards the dragon when he suggested a place to eat.

"Yeah, I hadn't eaten yet," he said. Getting food seemed like a rather good idea right about now.

Jasper's only response to Riyo was a small meow before nuzzling against her hand. He then went ahead and continued eating his own meal.

"Let me place Jasper's things by the house and we can head that direction. Maybe we can chat over breakfast?" Picking up the bag Kylar took it toward the house and set it down next to some of the smithy tools that were still outside. The cat could rummage that way and Kylar could worry about taking it inside later. Giving the cat one last pet he turned to Blade eager to continue their conversation. "My name is Kylar by the way. Kylar Rykaros."

The dragon seemed to have a much better temperament than Mitsu remembered and slowly she found herself calming. It didn't, however, keep her from clinging to Riyo like a barnacle on a rock. As they started their way down the street Mitsu finally released her grip on Riyo's jacket in favor of simply looping her arms around the other girl's. "What do you think they have at Momma K's?" Mitsu asked as she looked up at Riyo.

Not completely sure what was going on Tobi decided to follow behind the girls. He had heard mention of food and that always promised table scraps.

It was a fairly simple trip so Kylar let the girls lead the way. They didn't seem to be particularly fond of him. "I'm feeling a little brushed off." He shrugged a bit at his observation before he continued with more important matters. Turning to Blade his smile broadened on his face. "So do you tend to favor the sword or are you trained in other weapons as well?" Talks of weapons and the like had gotten rather old with his comrades....when he brought it up they shooed him away.

About a block and a half away the group arrived at a little restaurant with 'Momma K's' painted in large red letters above the door. The smell of various foods were in the air, all of the breakfast variety.

Oh, the poor b*****d was in it now. Poke just watched him have a brief meeting with the floor and then, walk out the door. She decided that this guy was in desperate need of..something, she didn't know.

Getting up from the floor she walked outside and down the hall, the opposite way. She wasn't sure what time it was, but judging by the quietness she assumed everyone else was still asleep. She approached one of the doors and, unlike her usual loud self she knocked quietly on one of the doors.

"Atticus, are you awake?" she whispered, peeking in to see if this was the right one. If he was asleep, she hoped that she wouldn't be the one to wake him up accidentally.

At the comment, Blade glanced from the dragon to the girls. If they were trying to ignore or get away from them it was likely due to Mitsu's nervousness around Kylar. He didn't say anything in response to that and just went on to answering his question.

"I have a dagger too," he started, "Though yeah, it's pretty much just the sword I use. Have you learned other weapon forms?"

The scent of food stirred up his appetite some more as they approached the restaurant. It certainly smelled tasty. Taking a step in, he looked around to get a feel for the place, as well as trying to spy the contents of any tables that were within his line of sight.

From the back a rather short plump woman appeared; hair pulled back into a neat little bun, apron about her waist, and a series of little horns surrounding her face. If it wasn't for the horns she would look like your typical grandma. "Why hello. Take a seat, take a seat." She came around the counter and ushered them toward a table. Pulling two small menus out of her apron pocket she placed them on the table for the girls to look over. "Can I get you something to drink?" She pulled out a small pad of paper, flipped to the first available sheet, and then pulled out a pencil to write with. "We have apple juice, orange juice, milk, water, a variety of tea, and coffee."

Having followed Riyo right in Mitsu was pleasantly assaulted with the smells of breakfast. Quite a bit of it smelled familiar so hopefully it would be easy to pick something to eat. Finally dislodging herself from Riyo's side she wondered around to the side of the table opposite the little old lady and took a seat. "U...uh...water?" Mitsu almost acted like she had been put on the spot, her brain wasn't working so well being deprived of sleep.

"Oh yeah," Kylar gave a nod. "I've learned quite a bit in my years. Archery, sword play, throwing knives, whips, bo staff and some others. Even the different swords I have require a little bit different technique to use them. You can't treat a claymore like a pair of twin board swords, its unnatural. But my favorite is this baby." He patted the weapon around his waist. "It takes quite a bit of work to avoid taking your head off with the blade at the end but its worth it." Entering the restaurant behind the girls Kylar settled on a chair on the side closest to the elder dragon. "Hey Momma K."

Hands on her hips at the sight of Kylar, the smile on Momma K's face was gone. "Kylar, aren't you supposed to be on patrol young man?"

"Well, uh...I had some errands to run."

"And this is an errand?" She gave him a look that was very doubtful.

"Ah, come on. Its only a short break for some waffles. You do make the best."

Huffing a little, the elder dragon began to write on her pad of paper. "If you get caught here don't expect me to cover for you again. You want the usual?"

"Nah, that won't happen. Branka won't expect me to be in the same place twice and yes. Waffles with syrup and strawberries, eggs and some coffee."

Smiling again Momma K turned to the remaining two quests. "And what can I get both of you?"

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Neko had been content to watch Hitsu fall back to sleep. It was nice to be able to relax and soak up the moment. However, that moment of relaxation was short lived when there was a knock at the door. It was even worse when he heard Yuki's voice on the other side. "s**t." He whispered harshly pulling away from Hitsu and grabbing for his clothes on the floor. In lightening speed he threw on his pants and grabbed for his shirt.