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It would seem as though the both of them had it rough growing up he thought to himself. It was strange though, that she would still want children despite everything... not that he was completely against it he just worried about it from many angles. Who he was, what he did, how he'd grown up, how he'd want them to grow up, and many other things. There were too many variables to worry over. If he were making a trade with so many things to worry over he wouldn't do it no matter the money he could make at the end... but children and trading were two vastly different things, weren't they?

Turning to look over at Phaedra he crossed his arms over his chest, seeming to think about that for a moment, "The merchant part is, I suppose. It's a worth while career if you can get your foot in the door cleanly, though a lot of work and a lot of travel."

"I see... I am not... completely against the idea I just find myself hesitant." Which was sort of putting it mildly though it was a version of the truth.

Bushi gave a smile and said, "I am glad that your friends were able to get you as far as Oba then." It allowed him to meet up with her after all. He would have to thank them were he ever to meet those called Mano and Kyrian he thought to himself. It was due to them that he was able meet with the Sprite after all and it was something that made him smile just a bit. At the mention of her sisters, or at least half sisters, being somewhere in Oba where ever their mother had moved them he said, "Do you know all their names? I can always ask around with my contacts, see if they know the names."

He found himself wrapped up in a hug and instantly he wrapped an arm around Phaedra, giving a smile as he did so. He gave a smile as she mentioned food, then gave a rapid shake of his head, "Ah! No, no! I will eat it! Don't give it to them!" He loved the pair of beasts but he didn't want to share! Now when everything smelled so good! Scooping Phaedra up he walked over to the counter, setting her down there. He gave her a kiss before he then went to get himself a plate, looking quite eager to dig in!

As Bushi dished himself up a heaping helping of the stuff that Phaedra had made for him he said, "I will keep their names in mind and ask my contacts about them. There is a chance that someone I work with has heard of them or perhaps traded with them." Bushi was willing to use his contacts for something other then work in this one instance, which did have him giving pause for just a moment. It seemed as though he'd discovered a rather large weakness in the form of the pretty Leaf Sprite, hadn't he? One that he felt would be totally worth having if it meant having her around.

Walking over to where Phaedra was sitting Bushi leaned against the counter before he started to dig into the food. Each bite taken went hand in hand with a rather happy sound from the big bear of a man and he seemed to only come up for air after he'd finished about half the plate. When he did he turned to her and said, "This stuff is amazing! I have a bad feeling that I might end up even bigger eating the food you make me." Not that Bushi really minded... in fact if he got fatter off her food it would just mean that he was a happy, spoiled man was all. Giving a happy sound much like a purr he started to dig in again.

A few bites in he gave pause, seeming to debate over something for a moment, then said, "You know... I feel if you are staying with me I should tell you one little secret, Sprite. I am sure that you probably already figured it out though." Even if she had he still felt that he should tell her, "My name isn't actually the one I give out. That is more of a... business name that I took on. I know you rarely use the name Bushi, instead calling me 'Bear' but still, you should at least know that my actual name is Eadenur." It was the first time he'd given out his name in ages and it felt really strange doing so... but it felt kind of nice too. As though he were sharing something with her that he hadn't shared with anyone before outside of a couple key people in Awat.

Bushi couldn't help but to give a little pout as she mentioned cooking less, not really liking the sound of that. Giving a shake of his head he said, "Naw, I think you cook the perfect amount now. I might just have to actually consider taking up some form of working out." More then just the walking that he did for his work was going to be needed if he wanted to keep from getting to be Aatos's size. As she said mentioned being glad that he liked it he could only smile as he soon finished off everything that he had heaped onto his plate.

"Hm? Oh! Yes, in fact I would prefer that since I don't really share my name with anyone. I just felt that with as close as we are getting that it would only be right to let you in on the secret about my real name." She was just that special to him. As she asked if he was hiding anything else he pushed away from the counter, giving a humming sound, "I... well, every man has a few secrets I guess?" His were the sort that could possibly drive her off though, making him worry that maybe they weren't something that he should be sharing with her. She said she'd stay with him but what if she found out the truth? Not something he wanted to risk since it meant risking almost too much.

Giving a smile he said, "That sounds good." He didn't really mind her calling him 'Bear' because it was a special name for him that was only for her use. It was something that Bushi found that he rather liked. As such if she wanted to continue calling him that instead of Bushi or Eadenur he was fine with that. After moving to fill his plate with a bit more the delicious food that she'd made for him he found her calling out to him in a manner that seemed... hesitant?

Turning to her he found himself blinking a couple times as she said that she 'trusted him' making him wondering if that meant he should tell her. Was she saying that so that he knew he would be alright spilling the beans even though a part of him really didn't want to? What she said next threw him completely, as though someone had yanked a rug out from under him. She'd been responsible for a girl's death? Not only that but she'd taken the path in life that the girl who have taken, even tattooing the name on her leg at the behest of the girl's mother.

Setting his plate aside for the moment he walked over to where she was sitting, leaning in to press a kiss to her forehead, before he said, "That seems like far too heavy a burden to bare. That you carry it and can still smile is impressive, Sprite." It seemed to him almost unfair of the mother to demand such a thing for Phaedra no matter the situation. If it was something that influenced the path she took in life then it had to be something that happened when she was young... which made it even that much heavier of a burden.

"Well, you are still young yet, Sprite. You have time to find new dreams to pursue and make your own. Once you achieve those dreams, then you seek out new ones to chase." He knew that was basically what he'd done. He started as a thief but wanted more and more, ending up being a fence, then a somewhat legitimate merchant, then a traveling merchant. One just had to figure where they wanted to go before pursuing their new path.

Giving a grin he offered, "If you want you can always join me, be a merchant." He couldn't help but to laugh, sure that it sounded like a bit of a boring job and he knew for some it might be. One had to have the right might mind set for it to make it enjoyable.

At the mention of her getting a new tattoo to cover the old one, to keep from having to live in the past Bushi considered it then said, "Hmm... that is a tough one. I've considered tattoos before myself but could never really decide on anything." One of the few times where he was completely unable to make up his mind about sometime seemed to be the tattoo department.

Bushi couldn't help but to laugh as she said she couldn't sell water to a dying man, telling him that maybe having her stand in as a helper when he was selling things might not work out. She could always just be a pretty face to draw in customers but he doubted that was the job she wanted... that and that was already Profit's job. As she mentioned wanting to find a place where she could cook he gave a humming sound, "Well, I am sure that any one worth their salt would be only too happy to hire you on after tasting your cooking." Bushi said, possibly a bit biased because he enjoyed her food so much, but even if she wasn't feeding him he'd still think as much.

"I guess it would be best if you decided if you want to settle down and work in one place or if you want to travel and work multiple places to get more experience and learn more recipes." He said, lifting a hand so that he could tap a finger against his lips in a thoughtful manner he continued, "It's a difficult choice. Do you want to stay in one place, make a reputation for yourself, and gain a following... or do you want to travel to gain more knowledge and skill."

Everything was forgotten for a moment as he found himself 'captured' by her legs and he glanced down at them, then up at her, giving a toothy sort of grin, "Roses sound nice." At the moment he was sure that he'd agree with most anything she said given the position he found himself in... not that he'd admit as much out loud.

Bushi couldn't help but to give a bit of a chuckle, cheeks coloring ever so slightly, as she suggested some exercise that they could do. He got the hint instantly of what sort it could be and that was yet another thing that he nodded his head about, instantly in agreement that it sounded likea good way to exercise. Smiling he said, "Sounds like a great suggestion, Sprite."

As she scooted closer to him, giving him a kiss, it was something that caused him to return the kiss in kind. Once the kiss broke he scooped her up into his arms. He check, making sure the fire in the stove was out before carrying her off for the exercise regiment that Phaedra had suggested for them.