Hungry cat: Cat's Tail, EA

[Bazir]

''I will tell my sons and daughters as soon as I get some!'' he grinned wide as he got back on his feets ''Humor aside I am quite delighted you find our dishes to be to your liking.''

He put his hands on his hips

''Now...you said you wished to talk business as well? Do you prefer waiting after your meal?''

[Kezia]

"Oh, I am quite capable of doing two things at once. Sometimes three- and the conversation is going so swimmingly, after all!"

She felt a bit silly gesturing to the seat- after all, he owned the place- but it seemed the thing to do.

[Bazir]

Owner or not he would not sit uninvited...that would just be rude.

''Wonderful news! Should I bet this is about the stage downstairs?''

[Kezia]

"Very much so. You have a space for entertainers. We have entertainers. And while we have something of a reputation, it attracts as much as it repels."

[Bazir]

Bazir gave a nod and grew slightly more serious

''Ah! I care not about the neigh saying of fools...I will gladly welcome you on stage if you wish to perform. Did your sister already talk about remuneration?''

[Kezia]

"Not in detail.... Raya is a better singer than I- although I do all right- and we have several others. How would you prefer to make the arrangement work?"

[Bazir]

''My ususal arrangement is that those who perform here always keep the full tip they earn from patrons with the food and drinks being on the on the house. Should they gain fame and draw crows then they also get a share of the night's profits''

He scratches his chin

''I always considered this a fair deal but perhaps you disagree?''

[Kezia]

"No, no, that sounds quite equitable. At worst, the entertainment dines well. At best, well... the sky is the limit."

[Bazir]

''Wonderful'' he clapped his hands ''I have no doubt that performers from the caravan of entertainment will attract numerous people unwilling to go beyond the city's wall. Will you be performing sayyeda Kezia?''

[Kezia]

"I think we can count on that, Sidi. Asking us to perform is like asking a fish to swim..."