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Embryo spent the next few hours just talking to Summit, finding out everything she could about Pyrrhia, all the Kingdoms, all the different tribes, history, wars...

"Wow," sighed Embryo, "You have so much more to your world than just Egg Laying out here. I never would imagine."

"Yes..." Summit replied, "Egg Laying is important, I suppose, but it's not everything."

"Oh," replied Embryo, "then you wouldn't know. We've built our entire society around Egg Laying."

Summit was fascinated, he was about to ask for more detail, but then there was a clanking of dishes, and Summit looked up. He'd been so busy talking, he'd lost track of time. The tavern had begun to empty, and it seemed the host was getting ready to close up for the night.

"Hey, I'd love to hear it," Summit said, "But it's getting late. I should probably get going now."

Embryo felt the disappointment that their chat was over so soon, and she could see the regret in his eyes as well.

"Hey," said Embryo, "Maybe we can meet up again tomorrow and I can tell you about it then."

Summit brightened up. "Yes, of course! Let's do that"

Embryo followed Summit to the door. As he stepped outside, Embryo looked out into the night. The Sun had fallen into darkness, and the moons shined brightly in the sky. The evening air which had felt welcoming during the day, now felt empty, like the loneliness of the sleepy night yet to come.

Embryo stood in the doorway, suddenly not sure any longer where to go. Summit turned to look back at her and saw her hesitating.

"Do you have anywhere to go?" He asked.

Embryo didn't know what to say, she just shook her head.

What are you doing? Summit asked himself. But he couldn't just leave her here with nowhere to go.

"Okay, I'll get you a room for tonight, okay?"

Embryo really didn't know how to respond. "Uh, well... Thank you."

Summit began to blush so hard. Why was it so embarrassing to pay for a girl he had a crush on to stay somewhere for the night? It was a common courtesy. How could he do any different.

He led the way back into the tavern and approached the hostess.

"Hey, uh, madam, could I uh, get Embryo here a night in one of your rooms."

The hostess glanced at Summit and Embryo, a look of amusement lighting her eyes. "Sure."

Summit paid for the room, then looked at Embryo. "I'll see you again tomorrow."

As the hostess led Embryo to her room, Summit turned around and went back outside.

Out on the streets, Embryo couldn't help but feel self-conscious for what he did. What are you doing? He asked himself, find a cute girl and suddenly you're paying for her food and a place to stay?

Well, somebody had to help her, his other voice said, why couldn't that be me, so what if I have a crush on her. Summit paused, the real question is, did I help her and have a crush on her, or did I help her because I have a crush on her.

Summit knew he'd done the right thing, but had her done it for the wrong reason. But if you do do it for the wrong reason, does that make it wrong to do the right thing? Summit shook his head. It didn't matter the reasoning, it had to be done, even if that meant he got faulted for it.

Back inside the tavern, the hostess led Embryo up a set of stairs and to a room midway down a hallway. As she unlocked it and held it open for her, she turned to Embryo.

"Is there anything else I can do for you."

"No, I'm fine," said Embryo, stepping into the room, looking around at the layout, a soft looking bed in one corner, a heated washbin in the other, and nicely lit fireplace against one wall, complements off the SkyWings.

"Listen," said the hostess, "I know Summit. He's a respectful young dragon. I know he's coming in a little fast, to be honest, I've never seen him drawn to another dragon like he was today, but I wouldn't worry."

Embryo turned to thank her. "I've already sensed as much, but this is my first time away from home. Thanks for letting me know."

And with a nod, the hostess turned to leave, closing the door behind her.

Embryo once again looked around at the room. As she climbed over to the wash bin to clean herself up, her wings suddenly began to feel extremely tired from her day's flight. She had never flown so far in all her life, and her hypersensitivity was really making the aches stand out.

She splashed her face, and let herself take in the feeling of the warm water drizzle down her body. It felt so good on her aching limbs. She sighed.

Finishing cleaning up, she stepped up to the fireplace and let its warmth dry her off, the waves of heat rushing through her body. She wasn't sure she's ever felt this relaxed in all her life.

Now dry, Embryo stepped up to the mirror and took a long look at herself. She thought of Summit's obvious crush on her, and couldn't help but blush.

She never wanted to admit it, as it was embarrassing, but she kind of did have a crush on herself too. She wasn't the typical standard of beauty, being a little plump and everything, but to her, she felt that just made her more interesting. It wasn't so much that she was drawn to others who looked like herself, but when she couldn't help but admire her own presence, and for some reason, the thought of sharing it with someone always made her blush. She thought that maybe she was always being too full of herself, but to find someone today who actually saw her as she saw herself, maybe a little bit awkward, but at the same time, it was sort of a relief.

Stop thinking like this, Embryo cut herself off, you're being embarrassing. Sure enough, she could see a bit of red filling her face in the mirror.

Suddenly, a wave of tiredness rushed through her. She began to yawn, stretching out her wings. She winced. Yep, they were definitely sore. Too sore for comfort. If she couldn't stand a little soreness from a day's flight, how was she going to take laying an egg?

Embryo looked down. She tried to imagine getting an egg out of herself. How was it even possible? She'd seen the size of some of those eggs at the village. Just the thought of it made her want to squirm. She couldn't imagine doing that in real life.

Maybe she wouldn't have to...

But then a voice inside her whispered, how can you claim love eggs if you avoid what it takes to create them yourself?

Embryo sighed. She was getting tired, she'd figure out her thoughts latter.

Embryo made her way to the bed and laid down, throwing the covers over herself, letting her aching limbs stretch out. She felt the tension leaving her joints as she just laid there on the soft mattress.

This is nice, she thought. And with that, she dozed off into absolute peaceful nothingness.