Tales of the Jewel

"Street stalls? I've seen the, but haven't tried. Well, I'll certainly have to after this." Spoken with the true bravery of the mindlessly rich. "What's your favorite food, can I ask?" "That's hardly any easier to answer you know," she said with a slight smirk. "Most days I quite enjoy grilled hall...

Tarset gave a soft grunt, looking between Ali and Lamis. "I understand what you're both saying... I've just always lead a more practical life, seen the dirtier end of things. I can understand how some could be inspired by a grand temple like this being restored and gilded and all, but imagine if all...

It was a bit of a sudden shift for her, so she took a moment to mull over the question. "...That depends on a lot of things. How much money you have to spend, what sort of food you like, stuff like that. I tend to either cook my own food or have street food from a stall most of the time, so I can't ...

Tarset quickly shook her head. "No no, not a singer. I mean, not in any way that would do any song justice. So,,, you make up songs as you go then? That sounds... difficult, I suppose." Her brow furrowed, as if looking for the best way to describe it. After a moment, she just seemed to settle a bit,...

It seemed a common question to her. Thankfully, she'd settled on a general answer by now. "I do work for hire, usually involving bodyguarding, heavy manual labor, and collection. What about you sidi? What brings you to the city? Surely you didn't come just for this tournament."

It was a bit more complicated than that for her origins, but she wasn't about to lay it all out, she had no reason. His question brought a low chuckle. "My favorite part? That's a hard question to answer. There's plenty NOT to like about the Jewel after all. Still, I suppose in the end I'd say the v...

Tarset rolled a shoulder, her tone a bit of a grumble. "I suppose it's just because I've always had to look out for myself, but I've never put much mind to appearances. I'm certain this place used to be much more grand, but it's what you make of what you've got that matters in the end. I could pray ...

She gave a small nod. "I suppose it's always easier to see the effort others give before your own. I sort of take it for granted that I train and workout every day, since it's just a part of my routine. Always thought of the work I do as work that's hard rather than hard working, if you catch me. Ge...

Tarset gave a soft grunt. "Yeah, sure is. Uh... right. So... was just here last night and heard you singing. Was just curious what you sing about. Don't understand Ra'Shari, but I like songs, and was curious."

One of her hands went up under her hair to rub at the back of her back.

"Oh? That this is certainly an educational experience then, I am sure." He smiled himself, slightly sweaty. "There is, it is one of our noblest martial art. Do your people practice it in general?" He asked in curiosity. Her irk faded, and she gave a soft grunt of assent. "From what I understand, ye...