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Kiae told the woman her order and waited until the woman had left before turning her attention back to Ethin.
"I've grown so used to living in run-down inns and homes to avoid attracting attention," Kiae said with a short laugh. "Culture is something that I rarely have time for anymore, so this is most certainly a nice change of pace. I appreciate you taking me here," she added with another smile.

Kiae glanced up at him, having been watching the musicians intently. It had been a long while since she had had the opportunity to listen to music while relaxing and it was pleasant. She took a moment to process the question before shrugging.
"I'll leave that up to you, Ethin. Whatever will be available will be fine," she said. "I've grown used to sleeping in all kinds of places - I'm honestly not that picky about it anymore." She laughed, then peered at him. "You really should shave. You look like a beggar with that stubble," she remarked.

Kiae blinked in surprise, not having expected that remark. She smiled at him, shaking her head before beginning to eat so he could. After a few bites, she looked back up at him. "Don't stand on formality with me, Ethin. Unless I tell to do or not to do something, you may consider it fair game. That goes for eating, as well," she added with a raised brow.
Her own food tasted just as good as it smelled, something which she was grateful for, and she found she had ate half of her plate before she even realized it. Taking a breath, she sat back a little in her chair. "This is most certainly one of the best meals I've had in a long time," she remarked.

The woman took this remark in stride; she hadn't quite expected it, but it did make sense from a monetary point of view. She calmly finished eating, having only a few bites left, before making any reply.
"That does make sense," she finally agreed, peering at him for a moment before having mercy and looking back at her empty plate. "If we're going to Saldea, we'll need to save all the money we can. I don't intend on using another Gateway with that strange Darkfriend lingering around," she added. Another moment passed and she couldn't help but smile.
"Do you want me to speak to the innkeeper about the room?" she asked.

"I have plenty in reserve from the Tower, but I like to make sure I have plenty for an emergency. I've had to use quite a bit for medical attention once or twice," she said wryly. It had been for herself, as she couldn't heal her own injuries, and it had been an embarrassing experience.
She nodded at his stammered plea and rose to her feet, brushing out her skirts. "All right, I'll return in a moment," she assured him, heading towards the main room of the inn where the man from earlier should be. Sure enough, he was at a counter entering numbers into a book - she interrupted him with well-timed cough to make him jump in surprise.
"Ah, milady, I didn't see you there!" he began, looking at her. "And how was your meal?"
"It was excellent, thank you. I'd like to reserve a room for myself and my traveling companion. One bed will be adequate," she continued unabashed. He stared at her for a moment before turning to his ledger, making a mark somewhere.
"Of course, milady. Just let me know when you're ready to retire and I'll have Hila show you to your room," he assured her, with all the nervousness and calm Aes Sedai could create in a man.
"Thank you," she replied, gracing him with a courteous nod before returning to Ethin and sitting down. "It's done," she said with a pleased smile.

Kiae listened for a few moments before her gaze returned to Ethin, who seemed to be going to sleep on the table itself. She smiled to herself - he was very handsome, even if a bit straggly at the moment - and she got to her feet once again.
"Come along, time to get you to bed," she said softly, as if speaking to a child. She took his arm gently and tugged him to his feet, a relatively-easy task since he wasn't sleeping quite yet. She nodded to a woman nearby and followed her to the stairs, Ethin moving along sleepily.
"It's up the stairs to the left, milady. Second door," the girl told her, handing her a thick key to the room.
"Thank you," Kiae replied, with a small smile before heading up the stairs, going slowly so the man wouldn't trip and bring them both tumbling down. The key turned easily and the door opened, revealing a small yet comfortable room, with a large bed on one end and a bath on the other.

Kiae chuckled at that remark - it was all-too true. "Are you sure you should try to shave half-asleep?" she remarked, but decided not to press too much on the man. They tended to be touchy when questioned about their capabilities, she knew.
Shrugging and keeping an eye on him, she went and sat on the bed with a relieved sigh, finding it soft and warm.

Kiae inspected him for a moment before nodding in satisfaction. "Well, I'm surprised you didn't cut your throat, but you look much better," she informed him, leaning over to pull her boots off with another sigh of relief. The day was beginning to catch up to her and she was more sore than she would admit.
"What I wouldn't give for another Healer around. I'm sure even Esole would be able to manage this," she thought absently, letting her braid down from her head and beginning to unwind it as she normally did.