The figure mode no movement nor sound as it sat with its back against the gods.  But anyone with an iota of doubt could tell that it was watching them to some extent, but how far that went, it's hard to tell.  The grass around them gently swayed in the morning breeze...

The figured fell to the ground and vanished into the dew-coated earth before reappearing in front of them out of seemingly nowhere, emerging from the dew across the ground that had gathered into a small puddle.  Any facial expressions or details of such were close to impossible to tell.  But the figure began to speak, and yet, once more, no words were emitted from it's mouth.  Yet in the gods mind, on a vast blank slate of empty thoughts, a single word appeared: Come

The "spirit" lead them in what is assumed a straight line.  Long enough to come to a smaller town that was 48 miles from the capital.  A nice and quaint little town greeted the two gods.  Nothing special was really about it.  Other than it's clearly been around for a good while.  Small cottages scattered the land here and there and none seemed to really be very scary.  In fact, the town was rather lively, fruit and other vendors lined next to some cottages along the cobblestone roads.  They are likely the inhabitants themselves selling or bartering their goods to one another.  It seems the gods were warmly welcomed with a local innkeeper being well warned ahead of time for the arrival of the gods.  The innkeeper was a rather older man, old enough that shades of grey peeked through his black hair and carried a cane with him.  His attire was...rather formal.  Dressing himself into a ornate tuxedo.  Now either he had a really fancy date or he wanted to make a good first impression.  It's safe to assume he wanted to make a good first impression though.  The man gave the gods a cheerful smile and dismissed the "spirt" who vanished into a thin cloud of mist.  

"Master Caligo, Master Aestus, I bid you a warm welcome to our town.  This place is called Paltherna.  It's a bordering town of the capital.  We're a merchant town of sorts.  If you ever need any general or special goods, please do not hesitate to come along.  If you would both follow me, I will show you to your rooms.  The Kyng had given us a forewarning of your coming, thus is why this odd man has greeted you!" he said, giving a warm laughter.  

"Ohhohoho!  One question at a time please, this man can only get to answer so much! My name is Kani.  But some people call me Mr. K if you would like.  And that isn't a ghost, that's Catalyst.  It's a spirit of sorts.  I know nothing more than you would.  All I do know is that Catalyst serves our lord." Kani explained as he guided the two gods along the street.  

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"There is always one mystery that can never be solved I'm afraid.  So I don't really know much about it.  But mind you, anything else I could easily tell!  So please, ask away!" Kani replied back to the god and chuckled heartily.  

“Oh my, who told you that?  Garcarnia doesn’t have many winged citizens.  While we do have some, it’s rare and they are likely ambassadors or special guests in the capital.”

“Oh?  You met the Kyng of Lethera?  A cocky man if I do say so myself.  But a man who cares first and foremost…” Kani paused as the three arrieved at a very rustic and rather….small Inn.  “The Silver Spring, my lovely and homely Inn, had m’wife name it when she was still here with us.  I hope that you’ll enjoy the stay here for the night.” He said and opened the doors for them.  The interior wasn’t anything special, really as rustic and as quaint as one would believe.  Tables and chairs scattered around neatly and a bar to boot in front.  Clearly the common area also served as a dining area.  A rather young looking woman stood at the bars head, a weary, yet gentle smile spread across her face as she saw two new guests and Kani.  “Welcome home Mr. Kani, and to you two Master Caligo and Master Aestus.”

"Eli, please show them to their rooms, I am going to retire for the day.  I have some letters to write for our lord today.  So anything they need, please provide them with such.  Oh, and do me a favor while you're at it, please make sure they don't accidently run into the fireplace.  We already had an issue with it earlier this year and it's being worked on as we speak." Kani asked the woman and bowed before her and took his leave, vanishing outside back into the town.  Leaving the two gods with the woman named Eli.  

The woman smiled and pipped up after Kani left.  Much like her boss, her hair was wonderfully silvered either by time, dye or magics.  She was rather on the more...plump side of the humane figure, but wore a rather ornate barkeep dress with a cool blue apron stained in foods and spilled drinks. "Might you two be hungry right now?  As you can tell, we are also a humble diner of sorts.  We don't have much to offer today as we're still getting supplies from the capital and Lethera's port.  So all we can serve today is some potato soup with a side salad or a sandwich, which ever you choose.  I know they are simple meals, but they are easy to make and easy to cook in bulk.  And for drinks, we do serve more...hard drinks if you're feeling the merry sort, but other than that, we have waters and some mild spirits.  But please, welcome to the Silver Spring!" 

(Eli's outfit is a mix between a Victorian maid dress and a more formal...err what's the word, business type I guess would be the word) 

"My, there is no need to be formal.  We have enough to serve you two easily.  So please, at least eat a small bowl.  Even if you don't need to eat anything, a homecooked meal is always wonderful.  Though I will not force you to eat." Eli said, ever so slightly taken aback at the gods choice of words.  In her small silence she poured two glasses of water for the gods and handed it to them.  "At the least, drink something to parch your thirst.  

"Errr, perchance I could ask a question of you Master Aestus.  How long do you intent to stay a...dragonet of sorts?  Granted it's quite cute, but I am rather curious.  Unless...Master Aestus is a child and thus logic would apply that they would need to eat!" Eli said, almost joyfully.  It's rather clear that she didn't want Aestus or Caligo to go without eating something.  Not out of the kindness of her heart, but for the fact that she easily assumed they were hungry after a rather long journey to Garcarnia.  

"By all means, I am glad to serve you!  A moment please!" Eli said and ducked behind the bar counter, clearly looking for a usable bowl.  "By the way Master Caligo, if you can turn into a dragon too, then that means you're not from Arithnia are you?  I mean, I could have told that by looking at your appearance regardless, but tell me about your home!  I'm quite interested since you're here." she asked, picking out a rather nice looking oak bowl and pouring a glass of water in it and putting it in front of Caligo.  

"Oftentimes we can't pick what we like and ignore what we don't.  A world that sounds like a utopia is nothing but a mere facade in the eyes of others.  Home isn't where you're from, it's where you decide it to be.  Quite literally, "Home is where the Heart is".  And Genesis sounds quite unique if there is magic flowing to no bounds.  Lethera's Kyng may like that since it would be easier to get around...." Eli paused for a moment and looked at the Inn's door before snapping her attention back to the god.  "And I'm sure you miss the place you call home, especially among the stars, after all, gods of celestial bodies don't exactly become..."Down to Earth" so to speak."

"My lord has filled me in partly about who you are and what you've done due to the fact that you would be staying with us for the night.  Our Kyng, Praxis is a member of the High Council after all, and so is Lethera's Kyng, Crimson.  So it's reasonable to say that they would have shared some information of you two.  It would be rather odd and rude to see two gods coming from another world appearing at our town with no word of arrival.  it would cause quite a good amount of trouble after all.  Arithnia doesn't let just anyone in her world you know." 

"Sorry, I shouldn't have spooked you like that Master.  And yes, you are right.  At least, to a certain degree.  Arithnia is alive, yes, and sentient.  But as to how and why, I'm deeply afraid we, as the people of Garcarnia, even Lethera and the Isle of the Forgotten, can't tell you.  As not only is it deeply rooted into our Soul.  But also a secret we all take to the grave."