"Okay, yeah, that makes sense," Tzirret said. He was relieved that they didn't take  offense, at least outwardly.

As for what to do, Tzirret saw an opportunity. "Hey, Qa'habi, um..." He stopped, trying to find words. Sure, he could get Qa'habi on his own, but he needed an excuse that he didn't think to prepare. Tzirret thought of something only at the second before the moment became awkward. 

"Could you perhaps teach this one bit more about...bows?" The thought was stupid and Tzirret knew it. He tried to elaborate nervously, "Uh, how they are made? This one was wondering what Qa'habi's was made from."