Location [Syliras Location] Soothing Waters Bath and Massage

[Archon]

"Well, you were told right my friend," Ivis replied to Drask's question with a friendly smile, "Nowhere in Syliras is better for relaxing than the Soothing Waters. For a price you can; spend time in the public or private baths, with or without pleasant company," Ivis gave Drask a quick wink, "get a various kinds of delightful massage from our delightful staff, have your wounds tended to and even healed, or if all you want is simply clean clothes we can do that too," Ivis gave a soft chuckle at his little joke. "Just tell me what you desire friend, and I'll be happy to help you get what you need to relax," as Ivis finished his little spiel he had a pleasant and friendly smile on his lips.

[Drask]

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The man's cheerfulness was refreshing, to say the least. It had seemed that everyone in Syliras had a smile on their face and a song in their heart. It was certainly different from where he had come from. Anyone you met in the Taldera wilds would have beaten you, stole your belongings, and left you for dead without even a "hello". But it was if the city were inside some kind of barrier that protected it from all the evil of the world. At least it seemed that way. Drask was confused by the man's use of "pleasant company". He had never been good with underlying meanings, or innuendo, so it seemed to imply that he could be accompanied with un-pleasant company if he so choose. "Massage does sound very nice. My body aches of traveling, and my feet feel like rocks. My clothing is bad, too." He looked down at his shirt and noticed how dirty he had gotten. There were unidentifiable black smudges on his t-shirt, and several small tears on the knees of his pants. "I do not suppose you tailor clothes too?"

[Archon]

"We can do some basic mending here if you wish, but for any tailoring beyond that you'd be best served going to An Elegant Weave and having it done there," Ivis gave a little look over of Drask's clothes quickly, "We can probably handle your clothes easily." "As for a massage," Ivis produced a piece of paper with the various massages, services, and prices for all on it, "Let me know which services you want, and I'll get you set up with one of our workers. Also, let me know of any preferences you have," again Ivis gave Drask a quick wink.

[Drask]

"Very well, then" Drask said as he scratched an itch on his chin. He read what little he could of the paper, noticing several important words, and making guesses on the rest. He tried to think if there was anything else he would need. Perhaps afterward he would go for a swim and wash himself. Although, while his clothes may show signs of "dirtyism", Drask himself was fairly clean, save for the dirt that sometimes gets into his hair. "I will have foot and deep tissue massage, maximum time. Also, I would like to have clothes washed and tailored, please. Oh, and later to have bath, yes. As far as preferences go, I am not picky. Just someone who can do job." He finished with a bright smile and began fishing through his pockets for coin, placing the appropriate amount on the desk one coin at a time.

[Archon]

"An excellent choice sir," Ivis said with a bright smile, "Do you want a private bath or some time in the public one? A private bath would put your total at 9 Gold Mizas and 6 Silver, or time in the public one will cost you a total of 8 Gold and 8 Silver. Of course, you're welcome to tip your masseuse as well," Ivis gave a smile that left the impression that tipping was recommended. Once Drask paid for his desired services Ivis swept up the coins and deposited them behind the counter, "Allow me to go get someone to service you," and with a slight bow he slid out from behind the counter and over to a side room.

OOCOkies, time for Ageru to take over in a new thread. Go ahead and deduct the cost of the services and whichever bathing option you want from your ledger. Have fun.

[Eldon Sunkiss]

Day 56 of Summer, AV 511 Eldon stepped up to the counter looking at the handsome young man greeting the customers. Eldon, however, wasn't here to bathe or receive a massage, though they both sounded pretty good right then. He was setting up his needs, and money, he had been told, is what got you what you needed in this city. Sama'el had told him a great deal, but still, Culture shock was painful. Eldon spoke to Ivis Balak before the man could speak. "Hello. Eldon, look to work." That's right, Eldon remembered now how out of place he was. He couldn't hardly speak Common, Pavi was easily grasped, the sign from Cyphrus was strong, but Common, it eluded him still. Living here though, it was sure to grow on him, that or he would have to flee.

[Archon]

"Well Eldon, not one for mincing words are you?" Ivis said with a soft chuckle and a friendly smile, "Tell me then, my friend, what kind of work are you looking for, or what work can you do?" Everything about Ivis' posture and and facial expression spoke of friendliness, possibly with a hint of teasing, but most assuredly pleasant friendliness, "We can always use some more people helping with the laundry and cleaning," Ivis gave a quick, definitely teasing wink, "Though from the looks of you I'd say you could probably do fairly well providing some friendly companionship, especially if you can work well with your hands if you know what I mean."

[Eldon Sunkiss]

Eldon looked at Ivis for a long moment, his eyes clearly showing his difficulty in understanding the man's words. Still, he heard several words that stood out to him. Sama'el hadn't completely neglected to teach him a few things, and his brief amount of time with Conrad helped some itself. "Work." He repeated after Ivis and grinned, almost bashfully as if he was almost ashamed of being unable to speak Common. He lifted his hands and nodded. They were strong from years of using a spear, throwing axes, and conjuring water. Water, it was the reason he was here. He missed the water. Already he had experienced rainfall since leaving Cyphrus, but now he wanted to submerge himself, he felt that it would, in a way, cleanse himself, purify his body that gave so much water by absorbing it. He could massage people, or he could learn. He could clean clothing, he had done so for himself and his father for years. Being paid to do what sounded so simple would be perfect. Eldon missed the part about companionship, or the subtle teasing wink, but it mattered not. Eldon was never known to be shy when his clothes were separated from him.

[Archon]

"Ah, hm," Ivis thought for a moment, and then gave a small shrug, "Well, you seem to understand a bit of common at least. If you wish to work here you'll have to come speak to Mistress Zia. Come with me, Eldon." Stepping out from behind the desk Ivis gestured for the Drykas to follow him down a nearby hall, smiling all the while, and he moved to lead the way down the hallway a ways to a door. Knocking a couple times on the door he called out, "Calyna, I've got Eldon here, an interesting young man, who would like to speak to you." "Send him in Ivis," came the female voice from behind the door. Opening the door Ivis bowed and indicated for Eldon to proceed into the softly illuminated, blue glass tiled room. Through the doorway could be seen a nice wooden desk where sat the faintly smiling form of Calyna, "Please, have a seat," she gestured to the chair in front of her, "What can I do for you?"

[Eldon Sunkiss]

Again, a good portion of the man's talk was lost to Eldon, simply because of his nearly void confrontation with the Common Tongue, or at least enough to understand and grasp. He would learn it though, being tossed into Syliras like this, he had only the options to learn it or leave it behind, and he was certainly tired of traveling for now. Eldon caught the subtle command to follow Ivis, along with the fairly universal gesture that came along with it, the beckoning finger and nudging head motion. Eldon, as expected of him, followed Ivis without question or worry, despite the stone walls of the place making him feel very self-conscious of his surroundings, which were very very surrounding at that moment. For a Drykas accustomed to the open air and sea of grass beneath his feet, Syliras couldn't have been more opposite from his home. Eldon returned each and every smile Ivis offered him, despite each one feeling fake and insincere. He assumed Ivis was also false in his smiles, but such a thing truly did not matter. It was comforting to most to have smiles rather than rigid expressions. The Sunkiss Drykas stepped through the doors as he was called inside, leaving his new acquaintance, Ivis, behind when it closed. He silently crossed the room and took the seat. "I can work... for you." Did that come out right? Eldon wasn't sure, his hesitation and stuttering would give him away for certain, being illiterate in Common. He was no bi-linguist. "Eldon Sunkiss."