As they made themselves comfortable - shedding his cloak and the large coat, in Jigano's case, and unwinding scarf and hat so he could run his fingers through his long hair and push it back into a semblance of order with habitual vanity - the bard listened intently to the other man, and blue eyes lit up at hearing that his new companion was an Outlander.
A waiter hurried over before he could get out a proper reply, and he gave Chuy an apologetic look as he haggled for two bowls of rabbit stew and a loaf of bread. Payment was demanded upfront from the strangers and Jigano moved to the woodpile by the nearest fireplace with the wait in attendance. Wood was stacked, logs the size of his thigh, until the waiter nodded approval and headed back to put in their orders.
"Sorry about that. I know well what an Outlander is," he revealed with a grin as Isuma hopped into his lap and poked her head over the table to watch Chulane with fascination. Jigano ruffled her ears playfully as he continued. "I'm one myself. But I've been here for around two years now, and I've settled in a bit. I live in the Hollowed Grounds and serve as the Outlander Advisor in the government there, which means acting as liaison between Outlanders and the Council, and helping new arrivals get a good start there. So if there's anything I can help you with, it would be my pleasure." Isuma reeped! a cheerful counterpoint and he nodded down at her with a fond smile. "Though if you already know what a companion is, you're off to a good start!"
A waiter hurried over before he could get out a proper reply, and he gave Chuy an apologetic look as he haggled for two bowls of rabbit stew and a loaf of bread. Payment was demanded upfront from the strangers and Jigano moved to the woodpile by the nearest fireplace with the wait in attendance. Wood was stacked, logs the size of his thigh, until the waiter nodded approval and headed back to put in their orders.
"Sorry about that. I know well what an Outlander is," he revealed with a grin as Isuma hopped into his lap and poked her head over the table to watch Chulane with fascination. Jigano ruffled her ears playfully as he continued. "I'm one myself. But I've been here for around two years now, and I've settled in a bit. I live in the Hollowed Grounds and serve as the Outlander Advisor in the government there, which means acting as liaison between Outlanders and the Council, and helping new arrivals get a good start there. So if there's anything I can help you with, it would be my pleasure." Isuma reeped! a cheerful counterpoint and he nodded down at her with a fond smile. "Though if you already know what a companion is, you're off to a good start!"
