Mount Apikuni Looking like you own it

     Embry smiled when he noticed Elixir's shift in features. It was small, but perceptible, and he hoped not incriminating to the young female. He had only been so gregarious in few situations before, and all of them led to an ultimate minus; prevalently in thanks to his politesse nature. Himself, the honey-golden stripling felt a peculiar warmth ebb gently across his chest at the thought of a return.

     "After this paradise?" He repeated the question more to himself than to his polite auditor. In truth, he wasn't sure of the exact intent of his journey southward. Perhaps he would stop by the Fen for old time's sake? 

     "That's a good question, actually." Embry pondered whether she would have a personal recommendation. "I've always been curious about the hot springs nearby. You happen to have any advice?"