He almost chuckled at the boys words, though he stopped himself from verbally allowing this to happen. He was a confident one, that was something obvious and for a moment Saul considered the effect Ink might have on his son. Elias was a quiet soul and in truth quite fragile- it was always clear that his dark boy was the worse influence on Ezra's rustic son. However, there was a confidence, though he did not think arrogance, about Ink that Saul could perhaps see Temeraire feeding off. It was painfully obvious how the two had fallen into an easy acquaintance and Saul could almost forgive his son for allowing a stranger into their borders when it was clear they would get on so well. His thoughts were interrupted as a string of rather insecure words came from the boy who had fallen into step beside him, the pale horse moving placidly close by.
"Yes Ink, you're staying" He confirmed, his words kind. The pair fell into a comfortable silence as they made their way towards Jordheim. It often escaped Saul's notice how many miles there actually were between Jordheim and the borders but the time flew by. Saul was eager to get back to home, to the shrouded humped houses that made up their village. It was a strange place to live he knew, but he couldn't think of living anywhere else than here. It seemed that the rest of Vinátta were happy with this way of living, for they had all claimed houses here. The silence was not uncomfortable and upon entering the village and making his way towards his house, Saul asked Ink to wait for a moment and ducked inside.
Calling out a soft greeting to Lilin and mentioning a new member, he busied himself gathering the items that he would present to the male. Wrapping the items up in the customary deer hide, he exited and presented the bundle to Ink. Wrapped up in the deer hide was a small bottle of wine, a hunting knife and a dagger as well as the Frithr necklace they all wore. In addition, a dark fox pelt and a lighter pair of rabbit pelts nestled in there, to be used as Ink wished. "Welcome to Vinátta, Ink. You may choose any unclaimed house to live in or anywhere else in Vinátta if you wish." He offered with a small smile, before allowing Ink to move away and into a new home.
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