Tzirret's explanation, as uncomfortable as it was for him, did serve to calm Ma'tanza. Her expression moved from being offended, to sympathetic. She reached out and put a hand lightly on his shoulder. "Oh, yes, Ma'tanza knows that would make him angry. Even if she doesn't know his reasons, she does know they are personal for him. He really does not like people asking about it. Ma'tanza is sorry; she should have told you not to speak with him about it when she first mentioned it. It is her fault you upset him." She said sincerely. 

Ma'tanza was smiling at Tzirret through her apology, but after a few moments, another thought came to her mind. She gave him a curious look before continuing. "Although...Ma'tanza is curious why you would feel the need to hide that from her."

The conversation was interrupted by the boat landing on shore. Once they hid away the boat, they would continue the rest of the distance to the city on foot. While the family was climbing out of the boat, Meesei finally decided to ask the two Khajiit for help. She had a feeling that it would be a favor to Tzirret. "Sorry to interrupt, but I require your assistance. I need to ask the family a few questions before we arrive."