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Li blinked a couple times as the girl looked the old drunk over and announced suddenly that it was her 'Grandpa' something that had him looking a bit embarrassed, "Ohh... oops..." So that was a member of that strange family of hers, huh? She hadn't even warned him that she had a really strange Grandpa along with all the other weirdos. Giving a whistle to Branko he called out, "Come back, Branko! It seems that it's alright."

The snaptrotter gave a huffing sound as the girl fished the old man out of the water, coming to stand next to Li. Leaning against the big snaptrotter he said, "Yeah... sorry about that, Lilif. I just thought he was just some suspicious old man." Alright, he wasn't that sorry given that he had acted in a rather suspicious manner that deserved the reaction that it got from Li and Branko.

Li looked between the pair then gave a little shake of his head, "I'm almost starting to believe that your family is odder then mine is Lilif... and that is saying something given my uncle and his sense of humor." He said, crossing his arms over his chest as he studied the drunken old man that was Lilif's grandfather. She said that she only helped him out of the river so he wouldn't drown but he doubted that it was just that. She had to love him too or else why would she bother to want to save him? It was kind of funny in a way though he hoped the old man didn't catch wind of the inn or else he might cause problems... which would in turn cause Gyuri to toss him out. Literally.

As he settled back down on Branko's back he asked of Lilif, "So, now that he's arrived I take it that you will probably go home? If the man is capable of making it there?" He did seem a little unsteady on his feet. Did that mean that Lilif was going to have to help him back? Did she even know where back was? To be honest it was a little worrisome if you asked Li.

"His name is Makani, he's a magic user that lives and works at the inn along with various other members of our family." He explained, giving a smile before he turned his head, glancing at the old man who was talking about a 'she' who was supposed to be there with him. It was something that had him looking from side to side, a curious look on his face. Who else was going to be coming along? Someone as weird as her grandfather? He couldn't' help but to wonder who was going to show up next when it came to trying to find the missing Lilif.

After glancing around he turned back to look Lilif's way as she dealt with her clingy grandfather. He gave a little shake of his head before he said, "Well, if you guys want to hang out until he sobers up it should be alright." Unless that mysterious 'she' showed up before hand.

Li nodded his head, 'Yeah, my uncle is a great person but he has an odd sense of humor that not everyone gets." He explained, not wanting for Lilif to think that his Uncle Makani was a bad person when he was most definitely the opposite, he was the best person! Giving a little smile he said, "He's a good man, really nice and really smart. So long as you understand he never means anything by his jokes then he's easy to get along with."

Glancing at the old man, then back again he said, "Ahh, so your aunt might be coming by then?" Hard to say if that were the case though. The man that she either said that she was coming or that she said she wasn't... it was hard to say then if the woman would show up or not. Her grandpa was... a strange man for sure. One that was most certainly not the reliable sort that much was for sure. Giving a little shake of his head he said, "Well, best that we keep an eye out for her... just in case?" He looked down at Branko, sure that if a woman showed up that he'd be the first to notice.

Looking back at Lilif and her grandpa he watched for a time, shaking his head a little. They really were an odd pair. At the sound of foot fall in the brush he turned his head to the side in turn with Branko, looking for the one making the sound.

"The strangest sort." He said with a laugh while referring to his uncle's sense of humor. Turning to look toward the one who was on her way over to them, nearly falling off of Branko when he took a couple hurried steps forward toward her. He gave the snaptrotter a little nudge and said, "Branko. Behave yourself!" Turning to look at the woman he watched her as she came over, seeming to inspect the two in front of her, and he would guess that it was the one they were waiting on.

As she asked about the old man falling in the river he could only nod saying, "Yeah, there was a misunderstanding between Branko and the old man." He explained, hoping that she wouldn't be too upset by the fact that the snaptrotter had sent the man swimming. Here was to hoping since he really didn't want her complaining to anyone at the inn when it was all just a big misunderstanding on the part of the reptile. He gave a smile and said, "So you must be Lilif's aunt? It's nice to see you arrived." Especially given the old man didn't even know if she was actually coming or not.

Li looked between the trio of them before he gave a laugh. A very strange group indeed but at least they were having fun, right? The one called Vinel was likely the one that would lead the out of here and safely home which was that caused Li to give a little sigh of relief. It was good to know that at least one of them was responsible out of the three and would keep them all from getting lost further or hurt.

Giving a smile as the woman said that she wouldn't let anyone know that Branko had tossed the man in the river Li said, "Thank you." It was kind of her to protect the snaptrotter from someone that might have a grudge against him.

Turning to Lilif he said, "It was nice to meet you Lilif, you and your family. I hope that you stop by again." He stretched out all over before he added, "I should get going though, my lessons are going to start soon and I really don't want to be late." It wasn't something that his mother would abide by, not in the least bit.

Li looked at Lilif as the girl gave him another hug, though this one seemingly not ending with her blushing and moving away from him as though burned. He gave a smile and said, "Well, I will keep an eye out for you then." If she promised to visit then he'd definitely make sure that he watched for her return since he was the only one among those in the inn that had met her. Anyone else might not know who she was and might not think to invite her in or tell him about it.

Stepping back he said, "Have a good day, Lilif. Good luck with getting home safely." He gave a nod of his head, waved to Vinel and the grandfather, then turn to Branko, "Come on, buddy, it's time to go back." With that he turned on his heel and headed back toward the inn with a reluctant Branko following along at his heel. While the snaptrotter would likely prefer to stay with the women he knew his task was to protect Li, as such he followed the prentice along, ever watchful over him.