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Quiana was bored and frustrated. After finally getting the gumption to book passage to Matori, risking so much to venture into the foreign lands, she had met Qila who had also booked passage overseas. While Quiana was going towards Matori, Qila was going to Chibale but it wasn't as if there were a variety of ships to take anyone overseas save for the big vessel that was now delayed with preparation work for its return journey. To Matori then to Yael, is that the common route? Did they also need to take on a sea monster before arrival and take damage like this? Not that she knew if the sea monster tidbit was truth or not, some of the sailors preferred to spin tales instead of simply admitting to normal wear and tear or even storm damages, but Quiana didn't care about what actually happened as long as they were quicker about things. Quiana pursed her lips as she paced along the docks, the Elidae opting to leave her narrow cabin and allowing her new travel companion to rest while she personally stretched her legs. She had plenty of time to explore the little seaside port with the additional afternoon provided while they waited on the ship to be properly repaired, loaded up with new supplies and prepped for the journey.

"Hmm...maybe a bite to eat?" She mused, tapping a hand against her hip before twisting to avoid a Kahi racing through the docks and back into the crowd. "Thief!" Someone called out and Quiana sighed before actually smiling. Well she had been bored, right? Maybe it wouldn't hurt to go racing after the purplish Kahi who had brushed past her.

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"It's al-" Quiana blinked in surprise as the other Elidae just bolted away. She wasn't the thief, right? Quiana quickly checked her belongings, the Elidae tracing her hands over her hips and the layered skirts that hid her own coin purse, but then realized that everything was in place. So what was the rush? Unless she had actually..."Oh my." Quiana shook her head, a small smile lingering on her lips despite the other Elidae's obvious frustrations. If her Sister was robbed then that would be a shameful thing indeed, especially when they were such a proud race that didn't want to think that any earthling or Kahi could best them. The Kahi though were an interesting race, one that Quiana had bonded with over the last few months exploring and through them she had become more open minded about the world and the various skills of other races which could be better than some Aishans. Which unfortunately meant that this thief could very well get away with a Sister's belongings if they were talented enough.

If they were on the docks..."Go towards the beach!" It would be hard to get away with belongings with the fishing boats and such gathered here, but once they hit an open area it wouldn't surprise Quiana if the Kahi just dove towards the water and swim towards freedom. Quiana pushed forward and found herself moving alongside of the other Elidae. "Did they take a lot from you? Let me help." She stated loudly, racing along to try to get a glimpse of their potential thief.

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"Fair enough." Quiana recognized the panic, she understood how important those essentials were for anyone traveling especially the Elidae who usually traded within their community and didn't bother with coin save for when trading with outsiders or traveling overseas. You couldn't book passage without it, that was for certain! Something about traveling and her recent experiences had pushed the previously laid-back Elidae into caring more and being more active, something she proved as she pulled her bow and grabbed an arrow once the Kahi in question was spotted. Looks like a pair, not just a single one. It would be tricky if they got to the water before the Elidae could catch them.

The netting was perfect! Quiana smirked as she started slowing down, her run turning into more of a casual jog as she fixed her bow and held out a hand with the arrow. "Do you shoot? If not then pass that over really quickly. I have an idea..." She could try to shoot the netting and see if it snagged them. It would be a lot less bloody than shooting their back tendons, something that even Quiana didn't know would go over well with the local authorities if she opted for that route. Plus, blood was kind of a hassle. She did so hate getting her clothing dirty, especially right before a trip.

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"Then let's hope I have decent aim." Quiana replied with a smirk, the Elidae quickly twisting the netting so that the arrow would send it flying towards the Kahi. If this didn't work then she wasn't certain how to help her Sister. It wasn't as if she couldn't swim, but no one could stay underwater or navigate the depths as well as the Kahi! Pulling back her bowstring, Quiana closed her eyes for a quick prayer before sending it flying forward. She just hoped the bluer Kahi was the true culprit since she could only chose one in the moment. Swish! Her hand let go and the arrow flew true so that it embedded itself right where the water met beach, the net flying after it and entangling a very flustered and surprised Kahi who let out a series of curses before stumbling around and trying to get out of the netting that kept tangling around their shoulders.

"Go, before they break free!" She called out towards her Sister, Quiana preparing another arrow just in case they truly had to draw blood upon arrival. The purple Kahi was taking a moment to decide their own fate, the slender figure giving a shrug before diving into the waves when the pair of Elidae started getting too close for comfort.

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"Well that's one way to negotiate a situation." Quiana remarked with a raised eyebrow, the purple Kahi now unconscious after their eyes had rolled back into their skull when the Elidae punched them. "On the bright side that's a bag of stuff they didn't get to toss over." She gestured towards the knapsack that looked a bit too full for just one person. Quiana moved to the side, crouching with her skirts moving around her feet as the tide started to move water around them, and she carefully tugged the tangled Kahi further up the shoreline. "I think if I secure the netting here..." She dug her arrow into the sand, a bit disappointed at having to sacrifice one or two to tie the thief down. "The authorities should be able to pick up the package?" It didn't look like the other Kahi was a heroic type, Quiana doubted that they would return for their partner in crime. She simply shook her head, gently nudged the Kahi with her foot one final time to make certain that they were secure before looking back to the other Elidae.

"Is fortune smiling on you today? Did any of that belong to you?"

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Quiana tilted her head thoughtfully before shaking it. "Nah, they were asking for it." She admitted with a grin towards the other Elidae. "I am sorry that we couldn't catch them both." She watched as the other Elidae continued shifting through the belongings. The ship pass did bring a chuckle to her lips despite everything. "Another Elidae on the ship, hmm? You may be fortunate yet. I bought some pastries with a Sister yesterday who is also traveling and was going back to see if there was anything else I could horde for the journey. If you need something, I may be able to spare a coin or two." At least she could get overseas, those tickets could be costly and Quiana didn't even want to think about working for passage. That would have been unfortunate indeed.

"I suppose the other question is...do we return what doesn't belong or go about our way and make due with anything interesting to make up for the loss?"

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"Fair enough. Though I'd say if there's a will then you'll always find a way." As much as she hated having to put extra effort in and would have personally cursed any thief who forced such a decision, Quiana realized that even she wouldn't have given up at this point. She could only hope the other Elidae had good motivation pushing her forward to travel and if not then perhaps it was for the best.

"Matori for me, it's a stop for them to replenish supplies and pick up more before going to Yael." Quiana smiled. "If you're heading towards Yael does that mean you're visiting Zinris?" It was a place she thought she would visit once...if her mother had been there. Her own grandmother couldn't stomach the idea of the place, too many mixed emotions and loss from the prison that the Extremists had turned into a home. Yet there was just something about it that made Quiana curious. One day she would perhaps visit...if only briefly just to experience what her grandmothers had endured for so many years. "Honestly, I'm surprised that there's three of us. I also thought I would be alone on this trip. The other Elidae is visiting Chibale though, this ship is just our best bet since not too many go that far overseas." At least not that often, not that she knew of.

"A decent choice." Teased Quiana before glancing around, the Elidae looking for a secure spot. "Maybe over there by the edge of the docks? We just have to hope no more thieves are running through the area today and that someone helpful stumbles on the belongings."