Cats can swim (LA: River quarter)

[Soraya al-Menjari]

Sora did see the other two look at her and flashed them a smile from her brown hood, giving a small wave as well before nibbling at a date.

[Meresanhk]

Meresanhk shook her head. "I was just wondering if you were her companion." She looked at Bazir again. "I wonder if we should join her yet we are strangers, You and I, we and her." As she took the initiative. "I wish to not be a stranger to you. I am Meresanhk a wandering diplomat of Senpet."

[Bazir]

''And I am Bazir Ibn Abdullah, proprietor of The Cat's Tail coffee house'' he replied, amused by the shyness of one who is a diplomat

''I am sure extending a greeting will do no harm sayyeda,''

[Meresanhk]

Meresanhk blinked a few times. "Oh sidi... Wouldn't we be intruding if the lady was expecting someone." Then she sighed. "I guess we would be rude if we leave her alone until the date arrives."

[Soraya al-Menjari]

The two people keep looking at her... Hopefully they weren't aligned with this morning's kidnappers? Soraya suddenly felt quite vulnerable, here where there weren't so many people around watching this part of the river.

[Bazir]

Meresanhk blinked a few times. "Oh sidi... Wouldn't we be intruding if the lady was expecting someone." Then she sighed. "I guess we would be rude if we leave her alone until the date arrives."

Bazir laughed

''Are the senpet's diplomats all so timid? It does no harm to ask! I have still a few more strokes to do...why don't you go introduce yourself in the meantime? One stranger is always less awkward then two, yes?''

[Meresanhk]

Meresanhk laughed. "No no sidi." She put on the sandals. "I guess it would be less awkward if both of us joined her. Then again... it is a less scary approach one by one." She noded. "You finish your strokes and we shall wait for you." She again analyzed his body smiling.

Meresanhk stood up and walked over to the other stranger. "Good afternoon Sayeda. Would you like some company?"

[Soraya al-Menjari]

Soraya was still a bit worried about the possibility these were more kidnappers, but she had decided to trust in her disguise for now. And she wouldn't back down now.

"I would love some, miss! This really is a beautiful part of the river, is it not?"

[Meresanhk]

She looked at the river, her eyes were on Bazir rather than the water. "It is quite a lovely view. My name is Meresanhk." The young woman nodded. "May I sit down?" She asked out of politeness.

[Bazir]

Bazir got back to the river for a few more strokes.

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