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Kilian was wandering the streets of Soudul, with Amadia, a ton of things on his mind at that moment. He had been training a lot lately and had even defeated the last dragon he had battled. He needed a break, though and so did Amadia. Erionda! The drakein chimed in. Kilian knew that she really just wanted to go and see Lanzecki but that wouldn't get her too far with Kilian. He glanced down at her and smirked. "Trying to see your friend, are you?" He asked the drakein.

Amadia looked forward, away from Kilian's gaze. So what if I am. She snorted and held her head high. At least I admit when I want to see someone. She eyed him out of the corner of her eyes. Kilian frowned and glanced up at the sky. Had he been denying his desire to see Erionda that badly?

He let out a deep sigh. "I suppose you're right." He stopped in front of his house and looked down at Amadia. "Wait here, I'll get my stuff. We're taking a trip to Eowyn!" Amadia beamed up at her owner. Yay! The drakein dutifully waited as Kilian rushed into his house and grabbed some essentials, stuffing them into a pack he could sling onto his back. He also packed some things into a pack that could go onto Amadia's back, making sure to include as much water in their things as he could.

Kilian was back outside in no time, strapping the pack to Amadia's back. They made their way to the docks and were able to quickly find a ride to Eowyn. The trip didn't take as long as Kilian had expected. They arrived at Taliuma and set off in search of Erionda. How they were going to find her, he wasn't sure. He'd just have to ask around. He knew hybrids weren't welcome much anywhere, so the chances of her having a home inside the town were very slim.

Many people ignored his questions. Most didn't even bother to look him in the eye. So it took a while to find someone willing to cooperate; a young, male Oblivionite he had never seen before. Apparently they were there to hunt. Kilian grimaced at the way the male talked about hybrids. "So, ya hear to hunt down one of the filthy vermin?" The smirk on the Oblivionites face made Kilian realize why everyone hated his race so much. Instead of confirming or denying his reasons for looking for Erionda, he just shrugged and asked his question again. "Yeah, I've heard of the one you're looking for. She can be found in the Marlo desert. G'luck finding her though." He laughed as he walked away from Kilian.

Kilian shook his head at the retreating figure and looked down at Amadia. "Sometimes I wonder if I was born to the right race." They made their way out of town, ready to travel around the desert all day if needed. A few hours passed before they spotted a building in the distance. Was it a house? The closer they got, the more detail came into view. Was that a drakein on top of the roof? Amadia chirped at the sight of the house and the drakein perched atop of it.

Junjie gave a pleased sort of sound when it seemed that the Kiandri threat had been dealt with. They really were a dangerous breed, weren't they? It had him thinking that perhaps they should think about setting up camp elsewhere, even if it was a useful place to stay due to the presence of water. He wasn't the only one that wanted that water, which meant others would end up here eventually. He would decide upon exactly where he wanted to move to later he thought to himself. For now he had other things he deal with he decided as he moved to scoop up a couple of Kiandri orbs, spoils of the battle, looking them over. No matter how many of them he got he was always so fascinated by them. Giving them a smile, wiping away the sand, before he moved to fetch his pack from where he'd hidden it under the skull of the third skeleton.

Once he had his pack the new orbs were tucked safety away before he turned his full attention to Erionda, giving her a smile as he shifted his staff from one had to the other, "It's been a while, Erionda." He said, giving his friend a smile. It was a little funny that their last meeting had been during a dragon battle as well, though they seemed to do much, much better this time around. The invitation to her place, which wasn't far from here it would seem, had him a little surprised. She was actually living so far out? It made sense though, they weren't exactly the sort that could so easily live among those who were considered to be 'normal' he thought to himself, "I see no reason why we can't accompany you for a time." It would be a nice change of pace from all of the training that was for sure.

Lifting his pack Junjie put it over his shoulder before he gave a trilling whistle, one that caused Abellio to pop his head up from where he'd been hiding a short distance away under Jun's cloak. The bright green Keinling looked down at the now quiet battlefield below, taking in the fact that the dragons had been finished off already. Impressive he thought to himself in a relieved manner before he went racing forward toward Junjie, the cloak trailing along behind him. Junjie gave a soft chuckle, planting his staff in the ground so that he could scoop up the squirming Keinling for a hug, "Everything is alright now." He reassured the little one, "And guess what? We are going to go and visit with Erionda for a while! Do you think you can carry the cloak for me? My hands are going to be a bit full." It wasn't far from here from what she'd said so walking without a cloak on should be alright he thought to himself.

Abellio gave a happy, crooning sound, one that said that he was all for carrying the cloak, before Junjie gave the feathery Ysali a nuzzle against his soft feathers before setting him back down on his feet, "Good boy, Abellio, you have my thanks." He said, turning to look over at Erionda once more, giving her a smile, "We are ready when you are, lead the way." He was rather curious to see her place, to see what a home in the middle of the hot, dry terrain of Eowyn might be like. It was a place that he found difficult when it came to just camping here for a while, to think that she lived here... it was surprising and impressive. She always had been stronger then him he thought to himself, recalling a time when he'd seen her try to punch a dragon.

At the mention of a need of water he was drawn from his thoughts, taking in what she was saying about the heave and being Aiskala now made it so she didn't do well here now. He gave a little nod of agreement, "It didn't take long for me to realize how difficult this weather can be for certain clans. I find some of my Ysali spells harder to cast being in a place like this." Hard to summon vines when plants were so few and far between he thought to himself. It was tough enough being Ysali in Eowyn, he could only imagine how much harder it would be for an Aiskala. He might need to lean more on his Aeduan spells instead if push came to shove he decided. Hopefully he would be able to deal with the dragons one at a time from now on but one could guess what they were thinking or when they would strike again. He'd need to keep his eyes open and his magic at the ready, that much was certain.

As Erionda and Uassae lead the way toward the Oasis, with Junjie and his Keinling following along after her, he glanced toward Abellio, "No rushing off into the water with my cloak this time, alright?" He reminded the little Keinling who had the grace to look a little embarrassed before nodding. He'd run headlong into the waters of the oasis wearing the cloak once already, best he didn't do it again unless Junjie wanted a wet cloak for... some reason.

The end of Lanzecki's tail flipped about once before falling still again. The black of his eyes grew into slits, as he tried to focus on the distant figures. The edges of his wings quivered in the sun. The drakein gave a small upbeat chirrup at the mention of his name, but remained pleasantly stationed where he was. It was his home after all, and not something he willingly took for granted. He had been shown how he had been rescued when he was an egg. Shown the horrors his clutch mates had gone through. He felt perfectly willing to allow them to come closer to him.

Realizing Junjie had not accepted the offered orb, Erionda gave a shrug and shoved it into her bag with the other. Her multi colored eyes watched Jun's staff, one eyebrow raised questioningly. Had he been forced into the choice like she had almost been? Were all hybrids doomed to possess the staff because the rest thought it better for their kind? Giving a slight nod of her head in response, Erionda returned the smile even brighter. "Indeed it has been, quite some time. I apologize I have not taken you up on the offer for a visit. I've been spending a large amount of time on Ayr as of late."

Shifting as Uassae pulled up beside her, the smaller hybrids ears twitched lightly. We? Who was we? Was Jun hiding a split personality? Did he consider his staff like another person? Erionda's mouth open and closed as she struggled to voice her concern for Jun. Growing frustrated as words seemed to fail her. Closing her mouth at the whistle, instinctively her hands moved up to grab her swords hilt and her shield. Her body taking on a powerful defensive position. It had become second nature to Erionda, especially in Eowyn were so many hunted her for her blood lines. Uasse had mimicked her move simultaneously.

The sounds of flapping cloth met Erionda's tensed ears. Spinning around to look at Abellio, the young hybrid froze. Was that a Keinling? Releasing her grip on the sheathed weapon, Erionda relaxed into a standing pose. Realization settling in. She could feel herself and Uassae sharing a mental chuckle. Blue eyes and pale violet met each other in a smile before turning away from Jun and Abellio. "The heat makes in nearly impossible in the summer. Though in the spring it's quite lovely." Erionda admitted about the sand around them.

Erionda gave Uassae a pat to signal their path to continue. The oasis didn't lay far ahead, and Rio could feel her head swimming at the smell of the fresh water. Moving to Uassae, the apprentice removed several plugs from the saddle like sacks before the Drakein moved smoothly into the water. Bubbles spilled out of the floating items until they were filled to the brim. Pulling a pack from her own back, Erionda proceeded to fill the item.

"Two Drakein and myself. We can go through alot of water in just a couple days." Erionda told Junjie as she pulled herself from the water alongside Uassae. Plugging up the containers as she prepared to lead the new duo back to her living space. A strange sensation crossed her bond with Lanzecki forcing Rio to stop.

"Something's off, Jun if you plan to follow and stay the night or so, we better hurry. Someone or something has grown close to my home. Lanzecki isn't sure, he says it might be familiar but things are best not left up to chance." Tightening everything as best she could. The apprentice took off at a quick pace towards her house. Uassae leading the way to sniff out any possible Kaindri that might have returned to the earlier killing spot.

The arrival at the house was swift, quickly discarding her pack of water, Erionda moved to do the same for Uassae. Once free, the hybrid drew her sword.

Lanzecki's head shifted towards his approaching bonded before turning back to Kilian with a croon.

Kilian moved closer to the house, being careful not to make any sudden movements. He didn't want to spoke the drakein perched on the roof. He was pretty sure it was Lanzecki, though. He didn't go straight up to the house, but instead looked around the outside. He was sure, now, that he had the right house. However, it seemed that Erionda was not at home. "Looks like she's not here Amadia..." Kilian mumbled to his companion. The kiendred snorted at the ground.

She's not been gone long. I can smell her now and that's Lanzecki! I want to plaaay! Amadia pawed at the ground, anxious to get reacquainted with her friend. "Not yet. We shall wait for Erionda to get home." Kilian made his way over to some rocks that provided some much needed shade and leaned against them. Amadia pouting while she came and plopped down beside him. After taking a swig of water, he poured some out into a bowl for Amadia.

He would rest and wait a little while to see if Erionda came back. If she wasn't back soon, he'd just have to head back into town and wait until tomorrow to come back. As he let out a sigh his senses came alive and Amadia's head snapped up, a growl escaping her throat. Kilian could feel the magic in the air and he didn't like it. Instinctively his hands went to the hilt of his twin daggers. If it was a threat, he'd be ready. In the distance, he saw a Dovaa hybrid. He frowned. What business did he have here at Erionda's?

Upon seeing the manner in which the Oblivionite's hands went to his weapons Junjie tightened his grasp on his own weapon. Did that mean that this one was one of the dangerous ones that he heard about a lot? The sort that came after those like Erionda and himself? It wasn't a thought he much cared for, thinking that someone like that was here to attack his friend, but it didn't meant that it was something he would take laying down. If anything he would see about using his magic to knock him off kilter then Erionda could finish the battle with her sword. He hoped that it wouldn't come down to a kill or be killed sort of situation though. He'd fought and killed many dragons in his day but nobody like this.

He was just starting to lift his staff, preparing to cast, when he heard Uassae speak up, talking about how that one was paying her a visit. It was a statement that was followed up quickly by the Drakein telling him that he wouldn't bother with an attack because Erionda knew the Oblivionite. He blinked a couple times, lowering his weapon, then with a flick of his wrist the magic dissipated as he let the spell go. If it was a friend of Erionda then he had no business starting fights with him, did he? When the big Drakein invited him inside he gave a nod, "Thank you." He would take Uassae up on his hospitality since that meant some time out of the sun, "Come along, Abellio, allow them to greet one another properly. You can play with the other Keinling later." He told him.

He gave the two a final glance before heading inside with Uassae and Abellio. He supposed that he would be meeting with her friend soon enough, were she to invite him in as well, so there was no rush in going over there and ruining their greeting. It would be interesting though he found himself thinking, it was the first time he'd seen a full blooded Oblivionite after all, having only ever met a half blooded one some time ago in Tyrok. Once inside he set his heavy pack down, then rested his staff against the wall, glad to be rid of the weight for a time. Once that was done he moved to kneel down next to Abellio, removing his cloak from the little Ysali's neck, "There you go, now you don't cause any mischief, alright? If you do I will give Uassae permission to sit on you."

Such a threat was enough to have Abellio sitting still, or at least as still as he could ever be, while Junjie moved to hang the cloak off of his staff. With all of his things out of the way he turned back to Uassae and Abellio, determined to stay here with them even though he was quite curious as to what was going on outside. He'd behave and not let his curiosity get the better of him, though he did find himself asking, "So they are friends then? Where did she happen to meet an Oblivionite?" Not his business but he was quite curious about it and if anyone knew Uassae would, he seemed pretty knowledgeable.

Uassae gave a light chuckle at the permission he was given. His blue eyes searching the smaller companion contemplatively. "The offer is so tempting." Uassae drawled out lazily, watching to see how Abelio would react. Curious he moved to sniff the cloak wondering if the smaller Ysali was possessive of it in some way.

Blinking at Junjies question, Uassae moved teasingly to sit beside the Keinling. "She met him on Serenia, not long after meeting you." Uassae paused. "Though the physical changes to her hair and eyes had already occurred by then." Uassae's tail curled around himself as he spoke. Interest was lacking in the current conversation.

The large Drakein's eyes whirled for a moment before he continued. "Rio is to kind to strangers. Instead of attacking him she became his guide. Hmph. Led him all around a safe path towards the lake called Tyluafel. She should have killed him then. Less trouble to worry about." Tilting his head Uassae crooned. "Would be better to match her up with you! I have a sneaky suspicion that Oblivionite is falling for her. And if not he's planning nasty traps." Uassae rumbled his annoyance turning to look out the door.

Lanzecki stopped and inhaled deeply as he caught sight of Amadia. His chest heaved for air as he quickly pulled in a fresh wave for his lungs to hold. Puffing out his chest arrogantly, closing his eyes, he moved confidently towards the house. His claw hooked on a root a few paces in. With a yelp Lanzecki stumbled into a lope. Crashing through the front door and strait into the Ysali Keinling. Screaming at the sudden block in his way as limbs flailed in every direction before he could gather himself to his feet. Huffing at Uassae indignantly with a stop of his back foot.

Uassae rumbled warningly to Lanzecki before an idea struck him. Ignoring a second stop from the small Keinling. The idea of permission to sit on a smaller one was tempting, he wanted the reaction, craved to know what they would do. Lifting his hind end Uassae moved a fraction before sitting down, his rear end aiming strait for Lanzecki.

The small Keinling's jaw dropped open. His soft wings flopped against the floor in exaggerated panic. Claws dug in and scuffed along the floor. Screatching as he moved out of the large Drakeins way. The process repeated itself several times before Lanzecki moved onto one of the large chairs at the table. Chattering at Uassae with irritation. His head tilting from side to side dramatically, squeezing his eyes shut.

He caught her! Bringing her flush against his chest. Erionda gasped as her stomach turned inside out, as her breath caught in her throat. Being close to someone like this was like being too close to the edge of a cliff. The lurch in her stomach plummeting a thousand feet while her body struggled to catch up. Heart pounding in her chest, a delicious sense of giddy sensation washed over her even as her cheeks blossomed into a significant flush. Erionda tried to remember to breath.

There was a strange intensity behind his smile, that wrapped around her, making her knees weak, making her light headed. Her heart tattooing an unsteady rhythm through her body. "Let go," she whispered in a last ditch effort to keep from dissolving into a puddle at his feet. Removing her hand from the piece of clothing she had taken hold of to steady herself.

Until now Erionda coiuldn't believe how easy it was to be lost in Kilians gaze. He was a handsome young man. The passage of time hadn't changed Kilian much since she had last seen him. There were some definite changes. Like how he wore his hair, and the cloth that no longer covered his eyes.

It had taken her several breaths to realize Kilian had been talking to her. Let alone asking about someone. Another before she realized he had let go. Stepping back, Erionda rubbed her right arm as her mind and body slowly came back together. Her mismatched eyes followed the Oblivionite's gaze towards her house. She was certian Kilian knew who Uassae and Lanzecki were. So that left the new Ysali Drakein and Junjie. Turning a soft smile to Kilian. "Oh you mean Junjie? Well he's Junjie." Erionda shrugged innocently. Turning to the house she motioned for him to follow. "C'mon, I'll introduce you to him. He's really nice."

Amadia watched Lanzecki and snorted out a laugh as he went tumbling into the house. What is he trying to prove? Amadia asked as she looked back over at Kilian and Erionda. She promptly averted her gaze though. The two seemed interested in only themselves at the moment. Snorting, she made her way over to the house. The Keindred looked around the corner and saw Uassae trying to sit on Lanzecki. The sight made her give out another snort. What were they doing?

Kilian watched as Erionda's cheeks flushed. He felt her heart beat grow and heard the whispered words before he let her go. He watched the emotions play over her face, wondering what was going through her mind at that moment. He could only imagine. Was it disgust at being touched by him? Someone so vile in his heritage that it made her cringe every time he touched her. Was that what it was?

Kilian frowned at those thoughts. Stop it. He scolded himself. He had done nothing to warrant the kind of feelings he was telling himself she felt. She had also shown no hostility towards him. She just didn't like to be touched. It was as simple as that. Or not so simple. He had no clue what her past entailed.

Kilian looked back towards the house and frowned. That wasn't a very good explanation as to who the hybrid was. There were so many questions running through Kilian's mind but he kept them inside. He knew that if he asked them, she'd not take kindly to the way they sounded. He rubbed the back of his neck and shrugged. "Ok." He followed her to the house. He peeked inside just in time to see Lanzecki hop into a chair. "Hello Lanzecki." KIlian said as he smiled at the small keinling.

Junjie turned at the sound of footsteps, wondering if Erionda and her friend were coming in at last, but instead spotted a Keindred coming in to join him and the various other Drakein of mixed ages who were hanging out inside. He gave a nod to her, "Hello." He greeted her, watching her a moment before looking down at the bottom edge of the robes he wore, wondering if Abellio planned on coming out any time soon. He really should he thought to himself, there were others of his ilk that he could be making friends with. Given that he wanted for the little one to make what friends he could while they were somewhere that there were other people and Drakein he sidestepped, uncovering the hiding Abellio, "Why don't you go and say 'hello' to the others? There is Uassae, Lanzecki, and... this pretty newcomer." He said, motioning to the three with his hand encouragingly. Perhaps the fact that they spent so much time just the two of them was making him a bit hesitant with others? Not something he wanted at all.

After realizing that he was no longer hidden by his the robes of his bonded Abellio opened his teal colored eyes slowly to peek over at the other three. He... supposed that he could try to make friends he thought to himself, pushing himself up to his feet from his ducked down, hiding position, the same one he used when dragons were about. Giving Junjie a glance the little one nodded, then started to slip forward toward the others that were more his size. He'd greet the bigger one last, he was a bit on the giant side in Abellio's eyes and that made him intimidating.

Junjie gave a smile before he turned, hearing more steps and found that this time it was the other two, he gave a smile and a nod to them, before answering Erionda's question, "Yes, quite entertaining." He said, deciding to leave out the fact that he had been giving Uassae terrible ideas, certain that she would learn about the 'sitting on someone' suggestion soon enough. His brightly colored eyes then turned to the Oblivionite as he was introduced as 'Kilian' and he gave a smile, "It is good to meet you, Kilian." He said, hoping that they could over look the fact that he had been preparing to hit the guy with one of his spells before Uassae had stepped in to tell him not to. Nothing to worry about, surely, since not magic had been cast, right? Turning slightly he found himself studying the newcomer, finding him to be quite fascinating and for a moment he wanted to reach out and touch him... but realized that he wasn't Tyrok and as such may not appreciate a stranger being so hands on with him. Best he kept his hands to himself. As though to make sure to do just that he laced his hands together under his long sleeves.

He watched as the Drakein all started toward the roof at Erionda's suggestion and gave a happy smile when Abellio followed along after them, "I was a little worried he might not tag along, glad to see that he did." He murmured, then turned to look over at Erionda as she asked if they were thirsty, then asked if she could get help in pouring the water from the heavy sacks and into the barrels. He gave a nod of his head as he walked over to pick some of them up, leaving others for Kilian if he wanted to help too, "A cold drink sounds wonderful after being outside so long in the heat." He said, giving Erionda a happy smile.