Ask and thou shall recieve answers

"Gay?" John had no idea how else to ask this, without sounding insulting, but given his outfit, he assumed the elf was insulted quite often, so maybe he wouldn't take offense to this. Still, he had to know, even if it meant getting on the wrong side of his newest encounter. Especially after his observe only revealed interesting, yet in that topic unrelevant information.

Ashthyn Katur - Elf - Level 2

HP: 56 / 56

MP: 139 / 139

Status: Natures touch

"Excuse me?" The Elf raised an eyebrow. Not gay then. Alright.

"Your clothes. In our society it is the norm for gay people to wear those, which is why I am asking." His eyes shot open in a kind of panic John did not expect.

"I did not know that, please, do not worry. I am not homosexual, there is no need to hunt me. I am a mere scout who was pulled into this strange world, eager to learn news for my people. I mean you no harm." Perfect. Well, wrong gender, and given his speech pattern, probably a closet homosexual after all, so not really what John had hoped for, but his non-aggression was just perfect. After all, he was looking for a place to stay safe and sound, while out there all hell could break loose.

"I mean you no harm either. Please, come down so we can see eye to eye, and you can tell me about your people. I am as eager to learn, as I am to teach you the way of my folk. I am hoping... no, am in dear hope that we can exchange our culture so we can both... all profit from it." John almost bit his tongue a few times, as he had the habit to speak quickly, yet was **** to think of every word now. If he wanted to look friendly to this elf, then speaking highly and in the tone he used may be the right approach.

He had a quick chuckle during the time the elf climbed down, as he thought about the irony that he made fun of the guy at school for talking like that less than an hour ago. Once Ashthyn reached the ground John began their conversation by asking for his name. He feared that otherwise he would spit it out on accident at some point, without knowing it.

"It is pleasurable for me to know you, Ashthyn." John continued. "So please tell me, what is the reason for your clothes looking this feminine?" John almost hit himself. Stupid question. If these clothes were not gay for him, then they probably were just unisex, or maybe even male only in his culture. He hoped he hadn't insulted him.

"It is known to us that the strongest warriors are often wearing them like that. Most males of our folk decided to copy the way of self protection, so we can show our will to fight." Okay... so the strongest elfen warrior... decided that a short mini skirt and bra, both made out of a wooden-grass mixture was the best armor for her people. And everyone just went along with it? Were these people mentally challenged?

"I understand." John lied. "But didn't you say you were a mere scout? Why do you wear the warriors armor then?"

"I am both, a scout is what I am sent out to be, but a warrior is what my heart is telling me to become. For that I am gaining the strength to one day proof myself worthy to her." John nodded again.

"And you are looking for a challenge, something you can hunt and bring home?" He shook his head.

"No, I am not allowed to hunt yet, for I am not strong enough. They sent me out on my first of many trials, only to return once I have gained knowledge that my folk may need. Only then may I hope to recieve my second trial, defeating an enemy of my folk." He sounded like a child, talking about his dreams to be a big soldier once he grew up. Speaking of which...

"How old are you, Ashthyn?" Given the difference in race between the two of them, John could very much believe him to still be a child, despite looking full grown up.

"I have to apologize, please explain what you wish to know of me again, for I do not understand the question." Half a minute of John trying to explain the concept of age to him, he gave it up. Apparently, counting time was something only those with a limited amount of it came up with.

"So how about this, Ashthyn." John started a new topic. "I am certain that I can give you information worthy for your folk, so you may succeed in your trial. But do you believe to be strong enough as well as ready in your mind and body for the next trial yet?"