Tynan saw Arum looking confused and out of place by Feather's side. He grinned wickedly. "Try not to let go of Feather's hand," he advised. "Other females might get the wrong idea."

"What?" Arum snapped worriedly as Feather raised an amused eyebrow at Tynan.

"Men considered somewhat like property here," Tynan said. "A man wandering around alone - some of the ladies might get the wrong idea, and to refuse them is punishable, according to Araawan lore."

"What?!" Arum exclaimed, blushing.

"Trust me, okay? Don't panic when the festivities start," He winked at Arum. "It's not unusual that human males are considered a rare treat by the our reptilian cousins." Arum turned the color of a beetroot.

"You're quite aware of out culture," Feather remarked, amusement in her eyes.

"I did live with Araawans for six years in my training," Tynan said. "Although the Oaks were more stuffy compared to this clan."

She smiled archly. "So were you a rare treat in the Oak village?"

Tynan shrugged modestly. "So I've been told." he replied.