Welcome to Gaia! ::

Selim nodded, the tips of his hair pins tapping against his calves. “For a while, yeah. We won’t be staying long, though; just enough to gather supplies.” At least, that was the impression he was under. If his brother had other plans he’d yet to tell him, but Cyril had a habit of springing new ideas on him these days. The contortionist flexed his toes within his boot, straightening the foot in front of him into a fine point before relaxing. “I’d say this is about as comfortable for me as sitting is for you.” He’d grown up manipulating the tendons and bones in his body into strange poses so ‘normal’ positions tended to cause more aches than actual stretches. Still, that wasn’t a very impressive way of wording it so he kept it to himself. Instead, he flashed her a brilliant smile with his ‘foreign’ eyes glistening.
After a bit he slowly raised the leg that was stretched behind him over his head as well. In a matter of moments he’d rotated his body into an upright position and was sitting calmly with his legs crossed under him. Still in the mood to show off, though, Selim raised both of his hands above his head. He interlocked his fingers and began to pop his elbows first, then his shoulders, out of place and rolled them backward so that he could wiggle his body through the ‘loop’ his arms had created.
“It takes a lot of work to keep it up. If I don’t practice everyday I might loose it all together.”

[Selim 8]

Selim shook out his arms and settled into a more languid, ‘normal’ sitting position. As easy as it was for him to perform the techniques his mother had taught him it was still a workout. While he was exactly exhausted he had done a fair bit of walking recently and the hybrid wasn’t eager to tucker himself out. “Is that right? I’ll have to talk to my brother and see what we need. I wouldn’t mind the help if you’re willing to give it.” Maybe she could get them a few discounts? Selim wasn’t above asking for them, especially if it meant making their coin stretch all the further.

“I’m glad you enjoyed yourself, madam,” He held his arms up once more and gave a mock bow. With a charming smirk, Selim started shifting his legs to stand, “but I really need to get moving and before I leave I’d like to see you settled somewhere.”

[Selim 9]

"Oh, I never would have guessed." Her, a busy body? With the way she was eager to strike up and flirt with a passing stranger? Say it wasn't so! Once he was up on his feet Selim slipped his vest back on, but neglected to button it. The front of his shirt had gotten dirty from the jungle floor and he wasn't eager to spread it onto unnecessary clothing.

He offered his services one more time and helped to stabilize the taller hybrid. The walk to the markets would be a long one, but at least she was easy to talk to.