Smellerbee kept her composed demeanor even though her heart raced just as fast as his, excitement increasing. She smirked and, leaning into his side, she whispered back, “And I’m inclined to agree…” Her grin widened as she slowly slid a hand down his chest and abs, reaching across his side to get to the pocket where she knew he had put the bag of coins in. “And I think I found the solution to what we’d spend these on…” Now dangling the bag, she let out a small, low laugh. Quickly grabbing one of his wrists, she sped out of the alley and into the street, scanning the village surroundings for a building she noticed earlier in the day… When her eyes spotted it, she hurried Longshot along, still dragging him by the arm. It was a small inn - a bed and breakfast - towards the outer edge of town - quaint and welcoming. Catching her breath once they arrived in front of the building, she pulled Longshot in for a quick but feverent kiss.
“Stay out here, I’ll take care of it,” she whispered breathlessly and flushed, smiling. Smellerbee darted into the entryway, straightening out her clothes as she walked up to the counter where a middle-aged woman, presumably the inn keeper, sat behind. They greeted each other before moving on to the topic of why Smellerbee had come in.
“I’m from a few towns over…” She explained, “and I came here with my… friend to see the festival, but we didn’t realize how late it had gotten…” Well, it was partially true, so it made it easier for her to seem convincing enough to not arouse suspicion. “And we don’t think it’d be safe for us to head back now…” For emphasis, she leaned in and whispered, “it’s on the other side of the forest and there’s been rumors about angry spirits residing there…” It took a good amount of self-control from her to not crack a grin at the fact the Freedom Fighters (sort of) had a reputation, albeit inaccurate. Returning to a normal posture and tone, she continued, “so, uh, we thought it’d be better for us to stay the night here and return in the morning.” Smellerbee gave a small smile, genuinely nervous, and bit her lip, “uhm, well, do you have a room available for us to stay the night?”
The woman nodded, smiling back, “of course dear.” As she went to pick up a key from a cubby built on the wall behind her, Smellerbee noticed that, under the womans green robes, she wore Fire Nation jewelry - gold bangles and ruby-red bracelets dangling off her wrists. Smellerbee tilted her head, perplexed - for the second time today she encountered someone of Fire Nation and Earth Kingdom relations. She snapped herself out the daze that had come over her just as the woman turned forward again.
“Here’s your key - you’ll be staying in room 205…” Peering just over Smellerbee’s shoulder, she was able to see a partial silhouette of a male figure out her window, standing outside. With a knowing smile, she added, “I assume a single bed will do, yes?” Instantly, Smellerbee’s cheeks warmed, knowing that she knew, and nodded. “Good,” the inn keeper replied. “Now, that will be thirty-five silver pieces amd fifteen copper.”
Smellerbee’s eyes widenes - she couldn’t remember how currency worked, especially if they used a Fire Nation system. “Uhhh… One second…” Smellerbee took out the pouch and rummaged through it, finding two gold pieces, only a few silver and a handle full of copper coins. “Uhm - is this enough?” She asked, holding out just the two gold pieces.
The woman chuckled, “plenty,” and took only one from her, replacing it with about a dozen or so silver and copper pieces, along with the key. Smellerbee let out a breath of relief.
“You are on the second floor at the end of the hallway.” The woman pointed with her thumb over her back, “the entry door is on the right side of the building and take the stairs on your left up to your floor and your room is at the back of the building, like I sad before.” Smellerbee nodded, acknowledging her words. “Breakfast is served until noon, but I do suggest you get there before then, while it’s fresh. Well, meaning, if you are able to…” She added, a slight glint in her eyes, having fun at the expense of the young lady’s embarrassment. “If there’s anything else you need, I’ll be down here until high-moon; after that, you’re out of luck - I need my beauty rest,” she chuckled.
Smellerbee smiled and bowed, “thank you for your hospitality.” Bowing back, the woman returned the sentiment. Smellerbee then went outside again, new excitment bubbling up in her system. Grinning, pleased with the her outcome, she sauntered over to Longshot, a small, sultry sway to her hips and in her step. She noticed he looked rather figity, which made it all the more fun for her. “Whooo-” She started, now within arms length of him, “is the best?” Smirking, she held up the metalic key, room number engraved at the top, lightly brushing it back and forth against his chest.
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