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kio_fyre · #5 (**permalink**) 04-03-2008

[ooc: sorry for the late reply. Got caught up with work and school ><]

Arlix studied the figure for a long moment, taking in every detail that he could; though there still was not much for him to take in. Still, the high chief managed, and it seemed all he could do not to tilt he figure's head this way and that as though studying an animal for purchase. Arlix could not help such curiosity though. It was in his nature. He stayed his hand however, taking in the figures state. The lack of nourishment, the marks of struggle. Inwardly, he seemed to be nodding approvingly, and continued to take in everything about the figure as they spoke.

He could not help to notice that he had appeared to have invaded a bit of preferred privacy, but that could be atoned for at a later time if the figure proved worthy he supposed.

As the figure's eyes stayed on him, his remained on their's as well. Deep, calm brown eyes that seemed to hold a commanding power. Everything about him was generally plain jane to look at, but he still stood out as though a giant among men. His build was average, not all that thin, but not really buff either; though by the condition of his body, it was obvious he had seen through a few tough times as well. His skin was baked with a permanent, dark tan from sun exposure, and dark brown hair that seemed to attempt at having highlights framed a square, angular, masculine face. Along his jaw remained hints of a previously shaved beard. Not that he actually grew a beard, but his efforts to keep his face smooth seemed forever thwarted by a small shadow. He was tall, but not overly so, standing just a bit under six feet by assumption, he did however, hold himself tall.

It was hard to tell what kind of character he was, for though there were laugh lines around his mouth and eyes, there was also lines of aging that suggested a very grim set visage, and they were doubly emphasized now since a grim expression was the very one he harbored.

Tilting his head every so slightly, he continued to listen to the explanations offered, and they seemed to sound reasonable enough, for he gave a soft nod before gesturing for Kahler to stand at his side. He leaned close to the other man so as not to have his words overheard, though it was obvious all the others around him wanted to hear. "Have a hearty meal and a... bath prepared for our guest. The story seems to hold, but be ever cautious." He warned.

Kahler gave the slightest incline of his head and a soft murmur of "Very well high chief" before he stood straight and turned to walk through the audience that had gathered. Still, Arlix's expression didn't change as he walked up to the intruder, not stopping until they were standing about a mere foot apart, his gaze seeking to catch and hold the intruder's with a severe intensity that seemed to hold some sort of warning. As to what, that could be very well questioned.

"I am a hospitable man," he pointed out, speaking loud enough for all to hear, then spread his arms in open invitation, an obvious sign of trust for it left all his vitals open should this intruder, soon to be pronounced guest decide to strike at their future host. That is, if they decided to stay. "And with that in mind, I invite you to stay amongst my people. For as long as you wish or require." There it was, the invitation, and the people seemed as though they were going to move along with their own business. They didn't share the same sense of fascination Arlix had with the strange, and for Arlix to invite a stranger in their midst was all too usual. They had precautions set to handle the situation though. That was the one fault Arlix had in ruling, his innate curiosity.

"Come, share a drink with me. I'll have a room and meal prepared, and anything else you may require for now." He said with bright laughing eyes as his once grim visage became inviting. Of course, though he had seemed to relax a lot, there was still an underlying tension in his old bones. A tension that suggested at the slightest wrong move, it would be Arlix who brought on the death of the announced guest.