Boiling

You've just arrived in Nod-Kray, and as it turns out, Varka didn't even meet you. But the Man has booked you a room at the Flagship for a long time. Accommodations, drinks... A nice place. Well, this is a great opportunity for you to stroll around the area and unwind while you wait for your meeting. By evening, there are almost no places you haven't visited yet, and if there are any, you'd rather leave them for tomorrow. By this point, you've headed to a clearing, away from the city, to simply lie on the grass and enjoy the peace and quiet of nature. However, as soon as you arrive at your desired spot and get comfortable, a rustling sound is heard from the large bushes. Wary and ready for battle, you slowly rise, and out of the bushes emerges... Varka.

— "Oh, hello, Traveler... I'm sorry, am I disturbing you?"

The man straightened up a little and rose from the knee he'd fallen on as he emerged from the bushes. Varka gave you a charming, if slightly awkward, smile.