Ahnasha decided to let Fendros have the wrap. She could handle foods that were slightly spicy, like the lamia tail, but if it was as hot as Ariel suggested, she probably would not like it. She much preferred foods with a more sweet taste. "I'm not really sure. I've never seen an assassin beetle before; all I know is what the vendor told me. She said this was an example of Redguard cuisine, so I assume they live in Hammerfell. This is a cut from the abdomen, so it must be pretty big overall. It seems a bit strange to eat such a large insect, but it is alright."

It was not often that Meesei spoke with strangers, but she was not uncomfortable doing so. As a rule, she tried to keep encounters with non-lycans brief, with Ariel and Rukeewei being notable exceptions. The accents of the couple were much like Rukeewei's, suggesting they were from Thorn, or one of the other nearby cities, as well. Meesei's own accent was stronger, indicative of her birthplace closer to the inner marshes. [i]"I am a visitor to the city, with a group of my friends. We are helping another friend settle down here."[/i] Meesei answered. Normally, she would not be open at all about the pack's business, but in this case, talking to the locals about Ariel could prove advantageous for her. [i]"In truth, we did not know there was a festival before we arrived, but I do not regret arriving when we did. This wine, and indeed almost everything at this festival, is quite exceptional. From the labels on these samples, I can see that there are only a few local wines being submitted. Is Thorn usually this diverse, or is it that the festival attracts people from beyond Black Marsh more strongly?"[/i] Meesei asked, deciding to make at least light conversation.