Forest breeze

[Anastasia]

"A summoning," The elemental says, "But first, my name is Koruval Earth. I spent a long time on the Prime Material Plane, learning from a particular group of dwarves. I was stuck with them and them with me, and I began to wonder."

[Iron Dragoon]

"How unusual. I understand you have visitors from time to time?"

[Anastasia]

"We have visitors," he agrees, "Flesh creatures willing to help, it's all in the name of knowledge."

[Iron Dragoon]

"What sort of deal is normal?"

[Anastasia]

"You teach us, you get this," The elemental goes to a drawer on the side, and comes forth. He drops a double armful of golden nuggets, uncut gemstones and other precious ores to the ground. "You flesh creatures love these worthless things."

[Iron Dragoon]

"Hmm. A good trade. I'm interested in a bit more... Expansive deal, however. I'm starting a new city. What would you say to some of your people coming to work with us? Full immersion, help us with materials and working stone and metal, and your people have full exposure."

[Anastasia]

Jarem eyes this with a perfectly relaxed expression, smiling.

Koruval considers and goes back to the cabinet. He takes another double armful and drops it with the first, giving Alyssa an expectant look.

[Iron Dragoon]

"Before that, I think we should clarify expectations. I need to be sure that if we proceed, there are things in place to prevent misunderstandings. And deal with them when they do happen."

[Anastasia]

"Like what?" Is the question back.

[Iron Dragoon]

"Well, our guide here made a comment about being curious about our and seeing it. A few of those around farmers or soldiers will cause more than a few issues. We'll need a fluent mediator and a set of topic that should be avoided except with designated people who won't react poorly to them."

[Anastasia]

Our what, Iddy? I think you're missing an important word there.

[Iron Dragoon]

Blood, sorry. Got lost via phone.

[Anastasia]

"Let's start with a simpler one - food," Your host says, "That is safe?"

[Iron Dragoon]

"Food that your people cook? I'm fairly confident in saying that until relationships and confidence is built, everyone would prefer one of their own checking things before they're served. I understand you have skilled chefs, but it's less a concern of skill and more of confidence. No one has heard of elemental chefs, and, to be frank, the Elementals most deal with are short duration and rather... Singularly focused on their element."

[Anastasia]

"I mean your food, and how you eat. You eat soft things like meat. Meat!" The elemental says, "Not proper things like stone or gems. You can't, your teeth break or they kill you from the inside, and that's just sad."