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Jherra leaned back against the cave wall, in a classic 'propin up the wall' pose. "I am hardly bored. I find your enthusiasm for finding the energies of nature truly refreshing." Waving her hand in a vague gesture she thought a moment. "There are a few around these parts, but they are becoming an increasingly rare breed. Very beautiful species though. Too big for me though, sadly." She smirked. The banter she had traded with the large scaley had been rather entertaining, and the wit of the firebreather had her chuckling to this day at remembered phrases.

"I have experienced much of the world. Many bad things, many sad things, many trying things. The joy and fun are few and far between in this new world. You must learn to take them when you can, or they slip away... So it is only natural that my conversation skills are... memorable." Letting out a chuckle.

Jherra listened to what the man had to say, then pushed off her wall and walked over to where he stood and leaned into his personal space, fingers topped with petite claws brushing under his chin in a caress to encourage him to look in her eyes. "A debt is a debt, and I will always collect. You do not need to worry of the how or the when." She straightened and turned away, her tail flicking sassily behind her. "Besides, I do not know what I would ask as of yet. A woman's mind is hard to pin down on any one thing." She smiled over her shoulder and paused by the entrance to this cavern. "Are you ready to continue on?"

So long as she didn't mind waiting around with him while he twiddled his fingers then everything was ok. Blair went to work in gathering while still speaking with Jherra. "I'd prefer to keep my contact with them to a minimum. Only time I want to meet a dragon is if I have the chance to study their blood. Other than than, no thank you." He chuckled, pulling the filled vials from his gloves and adding them to his harness. "Well hopefully I don't cause any bad experiences for you. That'd be completely ass backwards of me, considering I want to help people." He smiled, bringing a hand up to remove his goggles from his eyes.

With Jherra approaching him and feeling that claw of hers under his chin Blair froze, his eyes coming up as she seemed to be motioning towards, looking her right back in her eyes while she spoke. He couldn't place his finger on it but at that moment every word she spoke echoed in his mind. It was almost surreal, his focus solely on her and the strange ominous yet euphoric words she spoke which soothed his mind. He believed she meant every word and with that knew she would probably take anything she wanted from him when the time came. He didn't mind that though, being lost in her voice and her very being at the moment, even as she walked away. His eyes fell to her rear, seeing the sway of her tail and hips. His heart was beating a bit heavier in his chest, swallowing as she asked if they would be continuing on. "Aaa.. Uhh... Yeah. Yes! Indeed!" He slowly found his words, but not before obviously choking on his own breath. Tightening the strap to his rifle he moved to catch up to Jherra then, letting the amazon lead seeing as he knew nothing of these caves and how to navigate them. "Where to next? I've got more than enough of the energies from the caves here. I think I can take a break from work for the rest of the day." He chuckled.

A smug smile stretched the corners of her lips. There was a reason some likened her kind to demons. They hd a way about them. It really showed itself when a debt was owed or a bargain struck. Still, it was not all her species, she was certain his little mental lapse might have something to do with her ample anatomy.

After he had regained his senses she continued on, bare feet making no noise down the mostly dark cavern. "It is good then, that the next stop is the hot springs that are well known, and so well used. Quite a few animals like to lounge in its waters." Her words echoed behind her as she walked. "But we do have a bit of a walk still. There are a few caverns near the hot springs that would make a good spot to rest for the coming night. If caves are not your thing, though, I do know of a few meadows and tree groves that would work just as well."

There certainly was something special about this demon. Blair had never found himself consumed in the presence of another individual. Once he had collected himself though he was fine at keeping his composure. Following along through the caverns was a bit louder for him, his boots sounding in the cave as this shifting of his gear also mixed in as well. He certainly didn't have natural stealth like Jherra, but, he still had his own secret method of stealth as backup if need be.

"I'm fine for the walk. I'm finished with working though. Just looking to relax by this point." He responded to her, following still with no problem. He was not tired or fatigued in the least. Even though Blair may have seemed out of place here in the wilderness he was still in great physical shape. All of his work had taken him around the world as well so he was rather experienced at roughing it anywhere he went. "Caves or fields are fine with me. Anywhere you're comfortable with works." He had a light smile on his lips still. It was hard to bring down Blair's mood.

Jherra smiled over her shoulder, not that the elf was likely to see, it was fairly dark in here, even with all the glow bits. A man who didn't complain and enjoyed what he was brought, or rather, where he was brought. Was this rare? She couldn't say. Her interactions with males were limited to within clan and with 'masters' or slavers.

With an internal shrug she continued on, passing a few other branches of the tunnel. "Careful, it narrows quite a bit up here." She warned as she deftly maneuvered through a smaller bit, though not without stooping and being mindful of her 'assets' as the slavers had called her breasts and behind. she paused a few moments to make sure Blair was not having any issues with the smaller space. Steam was filtering to them now from the hot springs, however, a sure sign that they were almost there. "Come on, almost there. We can take a bit of a soak for a job well done."

Was Blair a rare type? He didnt know. That was really something that was left to the judgment of others. He personally thought he was unique compared to most, but out of anything he praised his work more than his personal self. Poor guy usually let his work guide his life rather than any form of basic instinct. He enjoyed it though, so it wasnt like he was suffering from it. 'Make a job out of something you love to do and you'll never work a day in your life.' Thats how the crazy elf viewed it, so maybe he wasnt such a poor guy after all. Happy, healthy, and adventurous!

Looking ahead he thought he say the darkened form of Jherra turn somewhat to face him, but he couldnt see the smile there upon her lips. The glow from the vials of Aether was good to give them a basic sight of their surroundings but nowhere near bright enough for total illumination. "Ill be good. Im fine in tight spaces." He smiled back, though, she probably wouldnt have noticed his smile either. As the tunnel started to narrow out though Blair got himself adjusted. He didnt have 'assets' to be mindful of as Jherra did, but he was toting around his backpack and his rifle which gave him a bit more bulk than her breasts or rear end did for her. Taking both off of his back he held them off in each hand, turning his body sideways to start sliding his way through the confined space. His arm extended out with his rifle ahead of him, Blair ended up take a step forward a little too quickly and felt his curled hand bump up against Jherra's side. "Ooh, I'm sorry!" He chuckled, not meaning to knock against her. He slowed himself down then and let Jherra get a head of him some, shortly following after to keep from running into her again. "Its funny when you think of caves. Usually they are dark and cold. Relaxing in a spring though sounds fantastic." He had a smile on his face still as he felt the steam around them, getting hot around his collar where the hood of his cloak didnt help the heat from escaping from his clothes. Jherra and her scantly clad appearance certainly didnt seem to suffer from heat too much he was sure.

Jherra looked back at the elf, a small smile on her face. "No harm done. Come it's just around the bend." Grasping his arm she tugged him along, increasing the speed to the hotsprings. After they turned a curve in the cave they walked into a large cavern. Above them small openings let in light while steam escaped into the sky. A few birds xould be heard twittering in song not too far off, and every now and then one would dive in through the ceiling and splash in the heated waters.

Scattered around them were several pools, varying in their temperature. One of which ahd a small stream feeding it through an opening, keeping it relatively cool, one rather large and very steamy and so on.

"Pick a corner for your things. Over there might be good, I believe there might be a dry alcove you can leave them." She pointed a little ways off. "Then we can relax in whichever pool you prefer."

(I love cavern hot springs haha. Always beautiful)

Being grabbing and tugged along, Blair slipped out of the narrow spacing they had slipped through and kept up just fine. Upon seeing the chamber before him with the hot spring the elf smiled and gazed upon the beautiful sight. The birds singing above the skylight with the radiant beams of sunlight was gorgeous, simply adding to another beauty that had been guiding him through the caverns so willingly. Looking around he found one of these more dry of locations to place his stuff down. His backpack, the rifle, and his cloak folded on top of them to prevent the steam from the springs from getting his belongings all damp. He took of his leather harness along with all of his various pouches and vials, folding them into the cloak as well. Just left in his undershirt and pants he turned to look at Jherra.

"I doubt you're one who cares about open exposure." He chuckled, seeing as Jherra dressed openly enough as it was. Blair almost couldn't believe he openly asked such a thing though. From a cultured perspective he figured people who lived in such a region probably didn't have the same social mores as other civilizations across the world. Tossing the thought aside though Blair was just going to keep going with what he felt was ok. If Jherra traveled regularly in the appearance that she was then what was the shame of showing some skin of his own? He had been wrapped up in his cloak and leathers since they met so for all he knew Jherra suspected him of being some lanky elf who wouldn't last out in the wilds for long. Once Blair pulled his shirt off over his head though it could be seen, his physical shape. He held an athletic form, not ripped but the definition of his muscle clearly there. He carried all that gear around all the time and he was not scared of exercising. He was still a bit hesitant about dropping his pants though. Approached one of the poolsides with his thumb hooked on his pants, waiting more so on Jherra's lead to see what she did. If she stripped down then he wouldn't be so awkward about it anymore.

Jherra was not a modest woman by any means, and once Blair had placed his things somewhere dry and showed an interest in a particular pool it took mere seconds for her to strip down to nothing but her bone necklace and jump into the pool with an excited "Whoop!"

The splash was not overly large, but the she-demon would resurface with a satisfied smile, hair plastered to her naked body. The bones from her necklace barely covering anything important, the jem embedded skull bobbing between her breasts like some kind of vanguard.

"Are you not coming in?" She asked as she floated to a corner to lounge on.

Once it seemed that the modesty was clearly thrown out the window Blair felt that comfort come to him now that he knew he probably wouldnt be offending anyone. He was very understanding of cultural differences, and because of that he adapted well to the changes and found it rather easy to fit into something once he knew how it worked. Jherra didnt have a imbedded belief that exposure to another was a bad thing as it was in other civilized locations. That was fine by Blair and with that he tossed modesty away and dropped his pants, kicking them off his legs. He didnt jump right in like Jherra did, but he did crouch himself down and slide into the water smoothly. Exposure issues? None at all. He knew what it was like to rough it in the woods and he had in fact spent time with other worldly tribes on his travels throughout his life. "Forgive me for exploring the boundaries first." He said with a light roll his his eyes, sarcastic in tone as he was just playing.

"I appreciate everything you've done for me today, Jherra. These springs are beautiful too!" He gazed around, finding an edge on the pool to hook an arm onto to float easily. In his mind he wouldnt be able to help but eye up what of her body he was able to see. The necklace that floated just at her breasts was alluring to him, along with the various other markings on her body, whether they were a tribal paint, tattoos or something else, the were exotic! They were damn sexy. "Would you be offended if i told you that you're a very beautiful woman, Jherra?" Damn he was being bold today! He couldnt help himself though. For the first time in a long time he felt very sociable, and, in the presence of a very enticing female who he felt he could talk to. In his own sense of logic, he would be an idiot if he didnt compliment her and at least make at least the smallest movement on her. He felt like it was a risky game too which also urged him to try. Something felt fun about the possibility of establishing relationships with the Amazon while risking being stabbed in the face and fed to leopards.

Jherra smirked as she leaned into her corner, arms stretching out of the water to lay on the stone ledge. "You are forgiven." Grasping some wet hair that was falling into her face she hooked it behind one of her ears.

"Of course they are beautiful. They are here in my home forest, and therefore protected by myself. Natures beauty is a balm to the soul but fragile, and so needs a guardian." Looking down into the warm waters, then out to the rest of the springs' cavern. "And with something as gloriously beautiful I hardly mind staying around to be that guardian."

Jherra was not blind to the elf's gaze. If anything, she was of two minds, one to flaunt her body and attributes, and the other to just sit and let him yearn to see more. The second option, yes. There would be plenty of time to flaunt later. "That is hardly something to get offended about, now is it? A compliment? No. For something like that... I believe the appropriate response is to say 'Thank You', isn't that right? At any rate, you are not all that hard on the eyes yourself."

Blair chuckled at her mentioning of not being offended by such a silly thing. She was right, really. A compliment was meant to be just that. In the common prospect of society though, hell, you say something nice about a womans appearance and next thing you know you are labeled as the local pervert. Blair was honestly happy that such ignorance did not curse Jherra as it did so many others of the female population around the world. "How is it that such a mannerism can exist in the wilderness but not among the 'civilized' bunch of sentient beings of this world?" Blair quoted the civilized part only in regards to settlements, not actual civil behavior. "I dont mean to preach it, but damn!... Here i am with a woman i met in the middle of the woods, and here she has a more favorable temperament than anyone i have ever met in the common grounds of a city or village setting." Blair was honestly astonished by such a simple thing. He hated what society had become with the establishment of capital settlements.

He really did appreciate the compliment she exchanged to him as well. Actually, now that he took the moment to hear it within his mind, he almost blushed. He was not of as open of behavior as Jherra was, but hey, he was comfortable enough stripping down in front of her. Receiving compliments on his own appearance though, well, that didnt happen to him much. "Thank you." He smiled back at her, appropriately responding in the same proper way that Jherra had done for his compliment. He chuckled lightly, the ball clearly going full circle indeed in that little conversation. "So, how long have you been in these parts? Guarding and watching over your land... I mean, you're obviously in amazing physical shape, so i can only imagine it has been some time being so fine tuned to these woodlands." He did come up with some interesting ways of flirting with her, didnt he? Genuinely he was curious of her story and her lifestyle! What harm was there slipping little bits of wordplay in there as well though? "I feel like i need to start spending more time in regions like this. I dont feel that out of shape, but a little more toning wouldnt be bad im sure." He looked to himself then, looking around the cave afterwards and just imagining a lifestyle around such parts. What it would be like to live and acclimate ones self to the forests. Hell, maybe even get himself a wardrobe adjustment like Jherras style. Obviously nowhere near as attractive as she pulled off, but anything would probably be better than the larger bundle of clothing and leathers he toted around in.

Jherra shrugged. "I cannot say for others... My manners came from tribe etiquette and a large smattering of being slave for such a long time. If anything, I have become a very tolerant and I suppose somewhat wise woman." Looking down her fingers started to play with her bone necklace. "It is the nurture and the nature of the person that makes up their character. Mine is just... exceptional."

At his words regarding her physique, she couldn't help but pose a bit, flexing muscles that were hardly even visible to the eye in vanity. She restrained herself only barely from lifting an arm in the general flexing pose. "I am always in good shape. My kind have a high metabolism, not to mention horribly energetic. I couldn't count the years, or even the seasons, that I have been here. I simply have not noticed the change, nor counted really." She shrugged. When she was free of her binding one day seemed to flow into the next, never needing to be counted or lamented, just celebrated.

"You are hardly out of shape, but toning is always a good idea..." She let her eyes roam Blair's exposed body, a sly smile on her lips as she pictured him just a bit more toned and.... delicious. Not that he wasn't now. He was already a beefcake. Toning him up would be like drizzling chocolate over him. Yum.

As he would have guessed, culture and just the lifestyle play a part in anyones lives in regards to how they go about the common day to day grind. For Blair his style was unique to only himself, and with that he was sure there would be many questions if Jherra was to ever experience life from his side of the spectrum. Likewise, it explained Blairs own curiosity towards just about everything. Her lifestyle and culture, the nature of her as a demon in the forests, everything in general that he asked her, it all came from the opposite points of view. Though, his point of view now was hardly on the logical or scientific factors. If anything his approach now was just flat out direction and focused towards the physical.

"Well, as mentioned before, your lifestyle clearly shows. I like it." He smiled at her, watching her poses and chuckling lightly. Resting on the pool side where he was still, Blair brought one of his own arms up, giving it a bit of a flex as she mentioned toning his own body up. It probably wouldnt be a bad idea at all, honestly. "Well, im sure i dont get the same opportunities as you do. The extent of my physical exercise comes from moving machinery around and climbing around through riggings and rafters. Its a workout yes, but only for strength building over time. I hardly have the chances to tone." He weighed over the thought of such an idea, hardly having the know how of how to tone out his body even more. It was never a thought of his. Seeing as Jherra was mentioning such a thing though, he was thinking of it now. "My travels as of recently have not been for anything important. I have no schedules or important dates ahead of me... Would you be... interested in putting me up for a while, perhaps? Maybe show me more of your lifestyle out here? I would be a fool for not confessing my... interest in you." Was he bold for such a statement? Probably not, considering Jherra's open attitude towards just about everything. She certainly made him feel comfortable with just about anything. She technically got him naked without raising a finger. Maybe this was her game all along!?

Jherra smiled and stepped away from the side of the pool, her movements seductively smooth, her gaze like a predator. The water felt good on her skin as she moved closer to the elf, her smile gaining a pleased edge. Once she was infront of him, invading his space, a hand went into his hair, and playfulness went into her eyes. "You are most welcome to stay, Blair. You have convinced me of your character... And it would hardly be a hardship to have someone else around for the next little while. Stay as long as you want." Smiling she leaned forward and nipped his nose with her teeth. Playful thing? Her? Of course not...

Blair knew what it was like to be on fire. Literally, engulfed in flames, burning, on fire! What he was feeling right now, with Jherra's seductive movements, and the coming of her into his space, Blair felt like he was on fire! His body screamed with a sensation that burnt oh so pleasurably though. It was not pain, it was amazing! Her words cooed into his mind and his heart felt like an ogre swinging a sledgehammer in his chest. Was he against such a sensation though? Not in the least! Jherra was making him feel much more than welcomed here with her. He was almost beginning to think, despite he being the one that asked, that she actually wanted him to stay. He would never be able to tell if that was the case though.

With the nip to the tip of his nose Blair actually blushed rather deeply. Was it the playful act of Jherra, or the proximity of her body to his? Her naked body, this close to his. Probably a combination of both. The elf swallowed hard and almost found it hard to catch his breath, utterly taken by the sexy amazon. "Well, ill do anything you need me to while im here if you're to put me up. I would have to earn my stay somehow or another." He managed to speak smoothly still, his social skills being something that, despite his raging hormones, he still kept in check very well. It was hard to focus straight with Jherra's playfully seductive ways. Blair was loving every bit of it though. So long he lived in the civil structure of society, but here he could just let out and not care. He was naked in a hot spring with a sexy amazon, who too was naked with him, discussing ways of life among other things. If this wasnt the type of life he could get used to then he didnt know what was! "I guess you'll be my personal guide to life in the wilderness." He smiled, his hand under the water, since she was so close to him, reaching and touching to the smooth skin of her hip. Crazy for touching her? He didnt think so. She just bit his nose after all! He wasnt afraid to return physical contact. He wasnt so bold to just bite her back so soon though. Maybe later?

Jherra practically purred when his hand touched her hip, skin meeting skin. Eyelids drooping to form bedroom eyes as a hand moved out of his hair to lightly caress his jaw (an obviously favorite gesture of hers). She could feel his heat, warm and seductive in it's own right. It had been far too long since she had lain with a man, far too long. She wondered though, if this one would mind her playful bedroom spirit. After all, she was a catch, and loved to be caught... after she made her chosen man work for it of course.

"Ah-hmmm... You should not offer anything to one such as I. Demons are much like fae, and can take you at your literal word. Anything is quite a lot to take for a stay in the forest." Licking her lips, she grinned like a cat finding a bowl of cream, or perhaps a cornered mouse- smug and predatory. "You are lucky I like you. For I can be a guide for far more things than just this forest; and I will not take nearly as much as I could. Rest assured, I will give in equal turn and this arrangement will be.... Very satisfactory for both partied involved my dear elf."

With another smile she leaned in once more, licking his lips before she stepped away. The heat of the water seaming almost cold with the lack of him in front of her. Still, she could not help her teasing manner.

Out of anything there was to mind, her playful spirit would be the last of it. Coming from a man who's only company for 90% of his travels is that of metal automations, magically brought to life to perform mundane tasks, the presence and company of Jherra was something out of this world to him! He couldnt ask for more, but he wanted it all and didnt want to settle for less. Blair had gone past the point of justification for his thoughts and actions and was fully ready to just give into the fact that he had really done nothing out of time for himself in practically forever. All the years of work and research with little actual down time to focus on himself, that was what the elf realized after spending this time with Jherra. Surely from the demons perspective as well, what was wrong with a little bit, or a lot, or self indulgence?

"I will off anything i want because that is what i will give. You're not the first demon ive met, Jherra, though... probably take the top of the list for most enticing." He smirked at her, hearing her words and warnings as if she was trying to keep his guard up. He knew well that she surely had her strengths and powers, and if so chosen could kill or take anything from him. This interesting companionship they seemed to develop in such short time though was perfectly fine to Blair. "Well then i say screw it and look forward to the good times." He responded to her words with a sly curve of his eyes. With Jherra leaning in and licking at his lips then, Blair returned the playful gesture, snapping his teeth at her tongue before he felt the distance form between the two of their bodies. A lack of heat in the water now was surely there once they were not so close to each other. The aura of both of them together was certainly something spiced up now compared to how they had been earlier. Was he a victim of her seduction? It seemed like it didnt it? The tame, well mannered elf was now relaxed and looking forward to the wild things in life. Ignore the pun of Jherra being an amazon!

"I do endeaver to make the top of the lists for all things." Jherra grinned as she smoothly moved further away. She liked the wild glint in Blair's eyes, it promised her great pleasures, and fun times. "Such wonderful word choices, my dear. Am I pulling out the savage in you? How lovely."

With that she disappeared under the warm waters to pop up by her corner once more. With a sly glance at him, she lifted herself up to a sitting position on the lip of the pool, her lower legs trailing still in the waters.

"Ill be sure to let you know if you start to slip down the list. I would love to see the competitive side of you." He winked at her, laughing lightly as he watched her move away and hop up onto the side of the pool. "You're pulling something out in me... Savage side or what... i like it." He smiled, being honest actually. He liked the fact that he could just open up and feel the way he was right now. Anywhere else and he probably would have been ostracized for not maintaining his professional composure. Here he was able to care less and just let loose, here with a demon who clearly supported such an idea.

"You seem like you're happy with the thought of me sticking around. Been a while since you've had company around these parts?" He asked her once she was up and sitting, his eyes eating up what sights he was able to get a hold of. Could you blame him. the guy rarely if ever had the pleasure of the sight of flesh. He lived in a world of magic and machines.