Frowning at Aqua's rejection, Elowen pulled her hand away with a dejected "Oh." She felt sure that her spell would have worked, since she had seen other Dryads heal wounded dragons that came through their part of the forest, but Wen was not going to force her to accept the offer. Her disheartened mood was not helped by Randal explaining the dangers that awaited if Aqua chose to return to the forest. With a sigh of defeat, she walked back over to the mage, a little less spring in her step than usual. "While all of that may be the case…" she began, "we will not force you to join us, Aqua."

A small smile returned to her lips as she linked arms with Randal. "You certainly seem to be capable of taking care of yourself." Although she said this, Wen's eyes still returned to the wound on the dragon's back. "But, if you would like to come with us into Mamlak, please feel free to do so." Elowen glanced upwards toward the sun; the morning would not last much longer. "Though we'll have to head out soon, if we want to make the most of the day." She wore a beaming smile and brightly up at Randal, clearly excited for her first experience in a city.

Aqua looked back at the woods knowing she was not going back. She did not like it in the slightest with out hunters add them and she was not going back. That ment the the town was her only other options. And as much as she was agenst it travailing in a group was always safer. "Your right i should head to the town. If its still ok with you two."

She switched forms to a human. The brown robe appearing on her as soon as it would fit. Her skin was a milky color and her hair just as white untell a few inches from the tips that was jet black. In her hand appeard a bo staff which she leaned on. The back was stained with the brown color of dried blood along with a few rips which showed some of the scared tissue. Though it was mostly hidden the injuries were larger in this form and would slightly effect her walk. Though she would not show the pain in her face. "How far from here and how close to the sea is this city?" 

Realising that what he said might of not helped the situation he frowned until the Dryad seemed to drag her feet towards him Edgest mentioned "Perhaps she needs comforting?" with a quich sharp glance towards his directions the mage felt a weight tug on his arm turning round to see Wen linking their arms causing his face to heat slightly as he quickly squeezed her hand comfortably with his free one to make sure she was okay, "And of course all Dragons can take care of themselves since a young age due to a natural insitinct" Randal told tapping his chin without thinking before cotinuing "And we also wouldnt want to miss a hot meal and a comfy bed" looking down at Elowen letting his face form into a goofy smile feeling a warm feeling in his chest.

"Of course its okay for you to come with us, the more the merrier I see we did just lose a member of the party due to his job protecting the forest"when Aqua started changing he was shocked at first but found it intresting how it seemed to be a preset process of change before he noticed the ripped clothing and dried blood which he concluded through previous fights, letting the good side of himself, which wasnt Edgest, take the better of him he took off his long jacket putting it round the Dragnoid Human, "Are you sure the injuries will allow you to walk far enough?" he asked with a frown while Edgest floated back with a furrowed brows "If you get flu it's your death bed"

The Dryad's eyes widened as the dragon shifted into her human form. It might have just been her unique appearance in comparison to Elowen's people, but she found Aqua to be beautiful. Her urge was to go over and poke and inspect every aspect of her, but she held herself back. Although Randal seemed to have as little care for personal space as she did, Wen had the feeling that Aqua would rather be left alone.

Which was fine, of course, but the mage did not seem to pick up on this, instead boldly walking over and putting his coat on her. Probably to make her stick out less, or maybe because he felt bad for her. Either way, the act brought a smile to Elowen's face. "At least we can find a healer for your injuries before you go off again," she offered happily. "Do not fret. This should be a quick trip. Although… Randal and I will have to acquire a room at the inn, yes?" Wen looked to the mage for him to confirm her understanding. 

Aqua just could not understand why the two-leggeds were being nice. Or why they they would care that she was hurt. Both were abstract concepts as she only got cared for as she was fussed at for getting hurt and anyone else would try there best to kill her as she was weaker.

"I have survived this long and i have survived worce. So I will be fine and we reptiles do not get the flu or other human illnesses." She spoke than looked at the guy who placed the coat on her. Her look one of curiosity than it was gone as she rapped up in it. "I do not need your sympathy and as i said a healer can't help me."

She knew she needed new clothes and hopped she gathered enough herbs to trade for them. Thanks to a moms friend she did know a lot of plants and there values around home but this was not home so the price may be different. Her pack finally appeared on her back. 

"A healer cant heal you in your Dranoic Form, have you stopped to consider the change in a more human type form would affect the healing process of your body" he snapped back, "You may have survived in this world for longer than us Aqua, but as someone who grew up using his mind instead of brute force I have to suggest you try each method available to harness what lays inside you, since as one of the few magic dragons left in the realm a lot rests on your shoulders" he lifted his own rucksack onto his shoulder before finishing of "I know this better than anyone due to the fact I was taught the language of your kind and more from a Draconic being that could easily stay in human form for weeks on end, you can say all you want about how strong you are, but out there in the deep dark forest or in that village there will always be a chance someone is stronger than you"

He entered the village looking through the stock of the stalls using the few silvers he had to repair his staff and buy important supplies watching the kids play in the square while adults walked around carrying bags of food and materials that might be used in an array of things, he sighed at the thought of he was being too harsh on the young dragon but it would be better for her to be more cautious about her condition than allowing her to be killed in a moment of weakness, the young mage walked to the Dryad speaking "Should we head off to the Inn, its seems to be getting dark quickly?"

Elowen narrowed her eyes and pinched Randal because of his rude tone. "Be nice," she muttered into his ear, smiling apologetically at Aqua. She reached into the satchel at her side, digging through it until her hand emerged with some silver. "I know you do not require sympathy, but at least take this." The offer really was not much, but she hoped it would be enough to pay for clothing and supplies, at least. As they entered the village, the Dryad leaned over toward the dragon, whispering, "This is my first time in a city like this." Her grin widened, and she remained between the others in an attempt to keep some semblance of peace.

While they traversed the streets and observed the different shops and stalls, Wen kept watching other people do their mundane tasks. Shopping, cleaning, gossiping; all of those ideas were new to her. Once they passed by a clothing shop, where she bought a cloak and some walking boots. Randal had gone across the way to get his staff repaired. "You know," she began, speaking to Aqua absentmindedly, "Randal really does mean well. I think you two would get along if you both were not so stubborn." Smiling at the shopkeep, Wen paid for her things and glanced back at the dragon.

At first she was surprised at how fast the male switched from simply to accusing anger. If she was not holding the staff she would have crossed her arms. "You think i don't know how low on the chain i am and how much danger i am in expeditiously now. I only ment that i can walk to town." She snapped back but never answered his first question. And at the offer of coin she simply shook her head not in the mood now.

In town she walked off to sell the hurbs and found that she had the coin for a rode like her mothers. She carefully placed the robe in her bag than found the dryad and keeping with her as she thought ob what the guy said. He was right she should try as she did have the responsibility. 

"Its not that bad." She said at the statment of it being the first time the girl had actually been in a town. " I was raised in a town like this with a higher um crime rate." She went silent she knew the girl was right but did not want to admit it. She stayed with the group knowing that she needed them if she was going to sleep in any tipe of safe place.

He walked back to his travelling party with his hands behind his back looking at Wen "I felt bad for what I said, so I may have had a few extra silvers to buy this" he pulled the shawl out from behind him with a sheepish smile putting it on her and whispering "I really am sorry, I know this probably is good for first impressions of a town if I go off on a rant about stuff" Randal then backed off looking down at the small dragon with a sigh "I wish I could apoligise for the way I acted but yet I still stand by what I said, we all had hard lives one way or another but just not letting anyone help won't help yourself, understand?" the young mage looked down at his blood soaked robe with a grimm face "You can keep my old robe, Ill just uhhh buy a cleaner one, think of it as an investment?".

When they had finally got to the Inn the sun was setting and stalls were finally packing up after a long day of bartering and shouting out their wares but the inside of the local Inn was more lively than thought of as drunken farmers cheered and sung poor renditions of old songs and servers poured ale and handed food to many a man, The young mage was quick to order acutal food after being in the forest for so long he had forgotten the texture of a good steak had as he was handed the plate full of steaming food he dug in gorging himself on the juicy slice following it down with a gulp of Ale before asking "So Aqua? where will you be sleeping tonight, I mean I could rent another room for you and Wen since I'm sure Wen wouldn't want to share a room with me" he ended his rambles flustered and with a chuckle before digging into his plate again awaiting a reply.

Sitting with Randal and Aqua at a table in the inn's pub, Elowen ordered a giant glass of ale, having taken a liking to it since her first taste of it. She pulled happily on her new shawl, feeling nice and comforted in its fabric. While the mage asked about sleeping arrangements, she gulped down half of her drink in a matter of moments. Raising an eyebrow quizzically, she asked, "Why would we not share a room? Wouldn't that make sense, since we are traveling together and can split the cost of silver?" But then she turned to the dragon and smiled brightly. "What would you like to do, Aqua?"

Downing the rest of her drink, Wen signaled to the waiter for a refill, who came and took her glass away. The Dryad was fully aware that the dragon might want her own room for some space, and besides, she was eager to go back out and experience the city's night life. The waiter came back with a newly refilled glass, the ale sparkling inside. After double-checking to make sure that she was indeed old enough to be served, he left, and Elowen sipped merrily at her drink.