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"Right, the violin," Iorlas grinned.

Daeron tilted his head curiously at Miyuki. "Why the blush?" he asked her. "You're quite skilled, especially for how short a time you've been playing. And look at it this way ... now you've got a reason to practice more!"

"Perhaps you could practice here," Iorlas added softly. "If we can't go far without a guide, at least it won't be so tough to stay in one place all day. I mean no offense," she added, turning to Ahkshi.

The physician smiled. "D-don't worry, I c-can't stay here all d-day either," he assured her. "And r-really, Amir is doing quite well, I think, s-so I see no reason why you c-couldn't explore the c-city. You d-do know the language, after all."

Iorlas giggled. "Well, you've far more skill than I have with any instrument, so to me you're skilled," she grinned. "But yes, we should see what we can find by way of tailors. And who knows what else we'll find?"

She lay Amir down on the bed and tucked the massive shirt he was wearing around him like a blanket before picking him up again.

"It's a pity Aethos and Alassëa aren't here," Daeron quipped as he and Iorlas climbed off the bed and stood up, preparing to leave. "If Alassëa would let Aethos bet on her spars, I'm sure we could pay for our stay - and our supplies - easily enough."

Ahkshi also stood, and he cocked his head curiously at Daeron's comment. "Oh?" he asked.

Ahkshi laughed heartily at the thought of the group taking advantage of people in such a way.

"It sounds interesting," he had to admit with a grin. "B-but at any rate, for now, order some c-clothes for Amir and h-have them send me the b-b-b-bill. He needs c-clothes, and as s-s-soon as possible."

"Elrah, he's the one who m-makes all my c-clothes," Ahkshi replied immediately. He explained how to get there from the clinic, making sure they understood the directions, and then added, "When you c-come back here, I p-probably won't be here. I'm g-g-going to head h-h-home, g-get some rest, and s-spend s-some time with my w-wife."

He gestured towards the hallway. "In the operating room are all the s-supplies you w-will need to make m-more formula for Amir, though if you're out and you can g-get him mead, that will work as well. I'll write down d-directions to my house from here, if there's an em-m-mergency."

"Can we read your writing?" Daeron asked, his brow furrowing with concern.

Relief etched Ahkshi's face, and he smiled wanly. "G-good," he murmured. "It's b-been a long time since I've been this t-t-tired. But then, it's b-been a long time since I've s-s-stayed up all night."

"Don't blame us, you said you'd wake us to take a turn watching him," Daeron chuckled. "It was your choice."

"Oh, I'm n-not complaining," Ahkshi assured him with a laugh. "J-j-j-just saying."

Iorlas giggled. "Well, then we'll head out, and I guess we'll see you in the morning, then?"

Ahkshi nodded. "Unless there's an em-m-m-mergency before then," he agreed. "Enjoy exploring. And d-don't let the people g-get to you."

Wren had been poking her head out the door and been distracted from the conversation, but upon hearing her name she blinked at the others. "Hm?"

Iorlas giggled, and Daeron tossed a pillow at his cousin. "While you were off in dreamland, we decided to explore the city, especially since Amir needs clothes," he grinned. "Coming with us?"

Wren laughed and tossed the pillow back at him. "You bet."

Ahkshi was amused by all of them, but he wanted to go home. "Have f-fun," he told them with a grin. "I'll s-see you all t-tomorrow." And with a wave, he left.

"Just the newness of it all," Wren grinned. "It's a new city, new people, a new culture ... everything. Aren't you curious? My curiosity is eating at me."

"Well, then, it's lucky for you that we're going out," Iorlas giggled. "Now come on, let's go."

She double checked to make sure Amir was well-wrapped and started towards the door.