[i]"So...I [b]have[/b] to get the tattoos."[/i] Julan replied in a slow and uncertain tone. Though, his worry was drowned out for Leeus by her rather overwhelming excitement. 

Leeus gave Julan's shoulder a playful punch. [i]"Well, obviously you do. Why wouldn't anyone want them? They're the best looking marks too. A leviathan is just so ferocious-looking, with all those teeth and that spine. I've never seen one in person, but I'd love to try to hunt one. I think someone should get the leviathan marks for killing one too, but the Treeminder says it doesn't 'work that way'. Hmph, he's no fun. Anyways, maybe you won't be so lonely back home once you get those to show off. That would have to impress any girl." 

Julan became quite quickly defensive. [i]"Hey, I'm not lonely! And...there aren't any Argonian girls there. I told you, not our age."[/i]

[i]"Well...are there any Argonian boys your age?"[/i] Leeus asked.

Julan was, overall, confused by Leeus' question, and was slow to reply. [i]"Um, yeah, one or two I think. But I, uh, don't like boys...like that."[/i]

Leeus laughed. [i]"No, silly. I mean...why don't you just become a girl!"[/i]

To say that Julan was confused was an understatement, and he just stared speechlessly at her as if she had gone completely mad.

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S'nashi's ever-present grin still dominated her expression as she set aside her now-empty bowl of soup. "Indeed, we probably shouldn't keep boring the children with such discussion. We are staying at the, oh what is the name of that inn...the one nearest the western gate. We will be in the city for some time, so there is no rush. Just whenever you and your husband have the time."

Shevari was in the process of cleaning out soup bowls so she could serve her stew, though she did afford a quick glance towards Llarasa. "Oh, I know my family is [i]quite[/i] proud of my financial success with my restaurant. And none of that would have been possible without Gwindir and S'nashi..."