Qa'habi crossed his arms. He was not precisely hostile, but Tzirret's words had not calmed him a great deal. He stared ahead in thought, though his expression gave no clues as to what those thoughts might be. "It is a very private matter, and not something Qa'habi wants to talk about. With anyone. This one will talk about bows all you want, but he has a feeling that you were never interested at all. We should...just get back to the others. Qa'habi will not mention this to the others if you do not."

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As expected, the ships arrived near Leyawiin the next day. It was in the afternoon, but they still had a few hours before nightfall. Colors guided the ships into a small inlet that would help to hide them, though even so, he made sure to say that it would be best not to stay for too long. Nothing he could do would keep them from detection forever. Meesei and Gallus were on the top deck, waiting for the family and the few others that were joining. Meesei had not been keen on doing anything that might extend their stay in the city, but she had eventually agreed to take only as many as could fit in a single rowboat, on the condition that they stay together and not attempt to extend their stay. She did not normally like to be so restrictive, but it was important that they finish their business in the city quickly.