[D1 EE Cat's Tail] Look who the cat dragged in

[Qara al-Hazaad]

''The Grandiose Akbar might know one or two people who may know more about these poems'' he admitted ''But the mummer's guild keep their secrets very close to the chest. Even those who are part of them do not have free access to all of their activities but I will ask him to inquire around about you and Ahmed.''

He sipped some more

''Is there a specific type of poem that is sought or are you just seeking for the pleasure of it?''

Qara nodded in understanding, a sly smile on her face. "I do like poems in general, so I can say my interests are varied, though currently I was hoping to find a poem about a..magical lamp, or other such wondrous item."

[Bazir]

''Mmmh...'' he seemed pensive ''I'll consult to see if there are stories about such things but I cannot guarantee anything right now''

HE then gestured to the rest of the shop

''Feel free to come by anytime if you need a place to chat or simply be free with your thoughts but be prudent: the city will be dangerous in the nights to come.''

He put down the cup and inclined his head

''It is my hope we will become fast friends, sayyada al-Hazaad.''

[Qara al-Hazaad]

"I certainly look forward to visiting your shop with your lovely coffee more often." She smiled. "And I could certainly use some less stuffy friends than who I am surrounded by nowadays."

She sighed. "This is quite the brew, sidi. Almost a kind of sorcery in itself."

[Bazir]

''Almost'' he confirmed with a grin ''And yet it is nothing but an old family tradition. One I now follow with pride''

[Qara al-Hazaad]

''Almost'' he confirmed with a grin ''And yet it is nothing but an old family tradition. One I now follow with pride''

"Family is quite important. Has your family been connected to the mummer's guild for a long time?"

[Bazir]

''I do believe I had a grandfather and a few granduncles who might have been part of it at some point'' he replied ''But my calling was another. I just support them from the side where I can.''

he crossed his legs and leaned back

''What about you?''

[Qara al-Hazaad]

''I do believe I had a grandfather and a few granduncles who might have been part of it at some point'' he replied ''But my calling was another. I just support them from the side where I can.''

he crossed his legs and leaned back

''What about you?''

"I had a great-great-great-grandfather who was a mummer actually, out here in the Sands, if you can believe it." She smiled. "I come in search of his legacy, you see. Perhaps some of his plays and acts are still used by the guild, you know."

[Bazir]

He nods

''I will confer with the guild as soon as I can sayyeda...what was his name?''

[Qara al-Hazaad]

He nods

''I will confer with the guild as soon as I can sayyeda...what was his name?''

"Ahmed of the Iuchi." She offered with a smile. "A mummer from Rokugan, interestingly enough, I guess. Perhaps a tad bit unusual."

[Bazir]

''Of the Iuchi? Mmmh I have not heard that very often.''

He thought for a second

''We will see. For now I must leave you and return to my other customers but I will send word if there is anything of interest sayyeda''