A second Character Chat? Why the hell not!

As the pair entered, Miriam closed the door behind them. Sakuya moved, taking her place at a table. The woman released a soft sigh of relief, happy to rest her legs again. Her hand moved, lightly running down her left, wincing slightly from the pain. Her blue eyes shifted behind the nearly invisible veil that covered her eyes.
Miriam moved slowly. Despite her tired voice, she seemed concerned, "Anything I can help you with? Food, drink…"
Her amber eyes settled on Runner, seeing his rather haggard appearance. She took note of the few injuries he seemed to have sustained during the event she was unaware of at the time. The woman moved over to the young man, her voice soft.
"Maybe we should clean those wounds before infection sets in…and if you would like, I can find a change of clothes for you. I'm sure Hydrox won't mind."
Then before Runner could argue, Miriam moved away, disappearing towards the back of Inn.

Sakuya watched the other for several moments. She was about to stand, but then fell back into her chair. She bit her lip, keeping herself from whimpering.
"…wish I wasn't so useless…"
Her voice was barely audible as she seemed to whisper softly to herself. She knew that Miriam was probably having problems, what with being heavy with her first child. Sakuya had always tried to help where and when she could when at the Inn, but having swam for a long time without rest, then moving to try and get to safety while feeling useless…it left her crippled leg in a hurting state.

Sakuya used delicate fingers to tuck a few strands of hair behind an ear. Her blue eyes shifted to Runner, hearing his question. The female knew he meant her crippled leg.
"It was an accident. I mentioned before I don't often come to the surface. Happened perhaps 50 or so years back. I ended up getting caught in a fisherman's net."
She paused, closing her eyes for several moments, then continuing her story, "Humans and dragons have always had a rather bad relationship since what happened long ago, but that is a story for another time. Anyways, I had been swimming closer to the surface that evening, and ended up getting tangled in the net. The fishermen, confused and frightened, attacked me. I do not blame them, to have a sudden catch like myself pulled upwards to the surface. So they started to throw whatever they had on board, mainly spears and harpoons. One of the weapons caught my hip, wedging itself through my scales and piercing deep. It didn't help that I myself was terrified and struggling to get free, only entangling myself further."
Sakuya's eyes opened again, the once bright glow having dimmed to a soft blue, "They hauled me back to the very docks of this village, exhausted and too tired to move. It was by chance Hydrox found and helped me. As the fishermen had left, it gave me a chance to use what little energy I had left to shift to my human form, and for Hydrox to carry me to safety."

A hint of sadness seemed to cross her features for several moments, then disappeared. Her hands folded neatly in her lap, blue eyes remaining a dim glow.
"It really was terrifying, being so young at the time. I am still quite young, least for a dragon, only somewhere in my 200's…"
Sakuya was cut off as the sound of a curse, followed by the appearance of Miriam again. The woman had come from the back, carrying a woven basket. She set it on the table, huffing.
"Sorry for the wait…hard to reach some things any more."
Miriam rested her arms on the table, hair falling and coming to rest against her cheeks. Her amber eyes looked towards Runner.
"In the basket are some medicinal supplies to clean your wounds, and at the bottom a set of old clothes. They might be a bit big, seeing as they were fitted for Hydrox, but I'm sure its better than being seen in rags. There is a spare room down the hall and to the left, first door if you would like somewhere to change."
Miriam looked to Sakuya, "There should be some nulberries in the basket as well for you to dull the pain."
A small smile seemed to return to Sakuya, "T-thank you Miriam…"

Miriam raised an eyebrow as she took note of the missing tooth. She shook her head, "Yea…afraid I cannot help with that. The most I can do is offer nulberries to dull any pain."*
Her head turned, taking note as Sakuya had indeed reached into the basket, moving the set of clothes should Runner choose to change, and removing a neatly wrapped cloth. The female folded the cloth back, revealing what appeared to be vibrant blue raspberries. Though notable difference being black 'hairs' covering it. Without a second thought, Sakuya popped one of the berries into her mouth, chewing it slowly.
"So, what brings a young man like you to Lanivern Isle?"
Sakuya lifted her head, but remained silent. For she herself wasn't sure, the only thing the dragon was aware of was that she found him floating in the ocean among the remains of a wreck.

The woman leaned back in her chair, folding her hands neatly on the table before her. Her eyes shifted to Sakuya, who nodded in agreement with Runner's words. Miriam listened to his words, then finally speaking once he had finished.
"Hm…interesting. A ruined ship?"
Sakuya was the one to answer, "Yes, the wreckage seemed to be more of an explosion of some sort. I am not sure, only having listened to the creatures of the depths, they didn't seem too concerned as they tend to get when a larger beast decides to go on a rampage…"
"I was about to ask, usually a wrecked boat is the result of Jararaca, but he hasn't been in these parts for quite some time."
A frown appeared on the woman's face. She stood up, heading behind the counter, starting to reach down when she paused. Her head turned towards the door of the inn. The sound of heavy footsteps seemed to grow closer. Even Sakuya had froze in her mid-chew, listening intently to the area around them. The air seemed to even pause, as if holding its breath.
The door swung open, a figure having to bend through to get through the doorway. In the light of the inn, a beat up Hydrox had appeared. Despite the battered appearance, the tall male glanced up, flashing fangs covered in crimson. His eyes were still a bright blue glow.
"Heya good-looking, whatcha…OW! WHAT THE FU…HECK?!?!"
A glass mug had collided with the top of Hydrox's head, followed by the angry voice of Miriam, "Stupid idiot! Look at you! What or who did you get into a fight with now?!"
"Damn, guess that's one way to greet your 'beloved'…"
Miriam seemed completely furious, but that fury was starting to give way to concern, "Hydrox Seaborne!"
"Ok, ok, damn. No need to bring my last name out…just a couple of interlopers thinking they could muscle in, ya know."

Hydrox moved to the side, coming to sit down on a chair opposite the side of the table of Runner and Sakuya. The blue glow of his eyes started to dim down a bit, calming. There were several torn and bloody jagged wounds across his body. He flicked his tongue out, still forked like a serpent's, running it across his lips. Hair had fallen over his left eye, crusty with what could only be dried blood. His still visible eye glanced over to Runner.
"You ok kid? Shit kinda went all to hell back there? Though suppose I should shut up, as everyone else has already probably worried over you, can get annoying I'm sure."
Miriam had made her way over to Hydrox who was still rubbing the top of his head. Compared to the giant of a man, the woman seemed tiny, even in his seat. Her amber eyes looked over his beaten body, noticing certain tears in his clothes. Miriam spoke softly, "You had to shift, didn't you?"
Hydrox glanced back, "Yea…don't worry about it love…"

Sakuya simply sat in the background, listening quietly to those around her. Hm, seemed another had followed and she hadn't been aware of it…

Hydrox leaned back in his chair. The male released a soft chuckle, shaking his head, "It's all good kid. I made it out with only a couple scratches…OW!"
"A 'couple scratches'? Hydrox! These are more than simple 'scratches'," Miriam's voice cut in as she had barely touched Hydrox's shoulder and he winced, "Shift…now."
The man swallowed hard, "It'll be alright love, just a couple bruised bones, nothing to worry about."
Miriam crossed her arms, "You have a broken wing. Don't even try to lie about it."
The man seemed ready to argue, but finally shook his head, chuckling again, "Damn, you got me…"
His eye suddenly looked to the individuals inside next to him.
"You know how I feel about shifting…"
The woman gave an exasperated sigh, "Hydrox Seaborne, get it over with. They've already seen dragons and whatever else was out there. I'm sure they'll understand."

Hydrox actually seemed a bit nervous. He started to mutter something under his breath, but was instead awarded with a sharp flick to his ear.
"OW! DAMN WOMAN! WHY YOU GOTTA BE SO MEAN?!"
"Because if I'm not, you won't do anything you stubborn ass. I hope to the gods our child isn't as stubborn as you. Sakuya dear, could you please lock the door to the inn and cover the windows?"
Sakuya lifted her head, giving a slight nod. The female stood slowly, moving to do as Miriam had asked of her. As for Miriam, the woman stood up, once again looking through the basket she had set out earlier for Runner.

Hydrox muttered something again, though he stood up, moving to sit on the floor of the place. As he did, his form started to grow even larger, skin rippling, becoming dark teal colored scales. A heavy tail sprung from his spine, coming to curl around his side. A pair of horns curled from either side of his head, one of the horns being broken. As his true self came to be finally seen, what appeared to be a heavy built, humanoid draconic beast sat in Hydrox's place. He opened his blue eyes, having to now certainly look downwards, despite sitting on the floor.
"There, ya happy?"
His voice had deepened even more so now. Hydrox turned his head, looking towards his back, seeing one of the heavy, brutish looking wings was indeed hanging limp to the side. He crossed scaled arms across his chest, releasing a loud, rumbling sigh. The draconic beast's eyes suddenly shifted to Runner and his companion.
"Do try to keep quiet about what I am would ya? Might as well say what I am, my race are called Seranguis. Only people who know my true nature are of course my wife, and Sakuya. I do try to keep a low profile, for specific reasons."