Tzirret of course knew that Bheja meant well on the inside, but it surprised him to hear that Bheja would do something so selfless. "Wow, that...this one would not expect something like that," Tzirret remarked, "That is very kind of him." Now that he had finished his dinner, Tzirret began to relax some more into Ma'tanza. "Ma'tanza, your friends and your family, they are very loving people. You are lucky." Tzirret let out a breath and leaned his head on top of hers, "And they are lucky to have Ma'tanza."

Rather than pressure himself into saying more things, Tzirret just sat and enjoyed the moment. The sun was had sunk past halfway into the horizon by the time a genuine curiosity of his came to mind. "Ma'tanza, Tzirret never properly asked, but...well, he has seen her with many friends, but this one has never clearly known who is actually part of Ma'tanza's pride."

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Gallus smiled and gave a nod, "Certainly." He was glad that Ri'vashi asked. He was feeling awkward just standing around while she talked. Indeed, retrieving a couple of practice weapons individually - a wooden warhammer and a blunt shortsword - gave him some time to think of a response to Ri'vashi's concerns.

Once he had found a spot in the sandpit, Gallus dropped into a guard position and focussed on Ri'vashi's core to detect her movements. With how quickly she cut the arm of Meesei's assailant before, Gallus held no illusions as to her speed, regardless of her size. He decided to compare their agility by proceeding with some feints; despite Ri'vashi's remarkable speed, it was still something that Gallus might beat. He knew that strength or reach was not something he could count on.

"If Dro'cahi is right, what would you say that means for you? For the clan?" Gallus asked as they sparred.