"Alright then.  Well, welcome to Soren," Bormash concluded, "What's your father's occupation?"

"I think it was fisherman," Kalram chimed in, "at least, that's what I think he told father."

"My dad will probably have to make your dad's house next to the river then," Gil said.

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"That's good," Reas said.  Ze continued to ask about the plants when Emtardas entered.

"Ah, I thought I might find you here," Emtardas said, then turning to Elizabeth, "I hope Reas hasn't been too much of a bother."