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[color=3d5a88][h2] Niallus Saberhagen[/h2][/color]
[hr][b][color=3d5a88] Event:[/color]
[/b] Metropolis [b]|[/b] [b][color=3d5a88] Location:[/color]
[/b] Wanggang, ReTan[hr][hr][/center]

Some of the foods that were on the table in front of him, Niallus never really tried ReTan cuisine before. Either way it smelled pretty good. Picking up a dumpling then taking a bite out of a dumpling, it's soft, other than that, it was good. Looking across the table, it seems Rikard is having a conversation with the guide. After taking another bite of the dumpling.

[color=3d5a88]"Do you think that matter outside has been settled?"[/color] he asked Xiulain.

Xiulan smiled quickly at Niallus' inquiry, but it did not reach her eyes. [color=a2d39c]"I sink it is probably be done,"[/color] she replied. [color=a2d39c]"The police are very good to catch people."[/color] She tried another dumpling. [color=a2d39c]"So,"[/color] she exclaimed, moving the conversation along, [color=a2d39c]"How do we like the food?"[/color]

Niallus smiles, nodding his head. [color=3d5a88]"I do. I've never tried food like this before."[/color] he takes a sip of his drink to wash it down. The drink was pretty good too. [color=3d5a88]"By any chance, could I be shown how to make these, so I can make them back home?"[/color] 

Niallus ponders to himself about this police that Xiulan mentioned. Something seemed off to him. If the police were good at capturing people, then why ask us to come here. Then again it might just be that he knows very little about ReTan and its culture. [color=3d5a88]"Can I ask you something. What can you tell me about this police that you mentioned? Do they have titles based on rank? I'm only asking since I know very little about ReTan."[/color] he asks her.

Xiulan's face grew visibly paler - almost comically so if it wasn't for just how strong the reaction was. [color=a2d39c]"Oh, you know. Zey have ze ranks."[/color] She waved her hand dismissively and let out a nervous laugh. [color=a2d39c]"Zis isn't really my specialty, you know."[/color] She hammered back her cup of baiju in a most unladylike fashion, but then Captain Zhu was there, laying a gentle hand on her shoulder. They conferred rapidly in Retanese for a moment and the head guard's eyes flicked between Niallus and Xiulan. A handful of Avincian words could be heard mixed in with the Retanese before Captain Zhu spoke. [color=0072bc]"Retan have many police. You see tomorrow."[/color] He addressed Niallus directly.

[color=3d5a88][i] Something wasn't adding up. She's definitely hiding something based on how she was suddenly acting from that question.[/i][/color] Looking at Captain Zhu, he's response made Niallus smile [color=3d5a88]"That's good can't wait to see."[/color] he said with a smile. It would best for Niallus not to ask questions like this, especially in front of Zhu. He would have to ask Xiulan when she on her own. But for now it'll be best to avoid them for now.

After he finished eating he asked Xiulain if she, or the some cooks could show him how to make the dumpling. She happily shown him to the kitchen, where he was shown how to make them. It wasn't actually that difficult. First, he poured boiling water over the flour while mixing with chopsticks, Then added the room temperature water. Stir until no more liquid can be seen.
Combine and knead the dough with your hands until it becomes smooth.
Cover the bowl then rest for 30 minutes. While waiting he sorted out what filling he would like to choose, but Xiulan mentioned that he could try different fillings when he is home. After putting the filling into some of the dough, the time came to fold the dough to hold the filling. Niallus thought he did a good job. When they were fully cooked some of the dumpling had their fillings bursting out.

Niallus just smiled and figured that he put to much filling in them, but didn't mind, he'll just have to practice some more. He thanked Xiulan for showing him on how to make them. Then tried to find his way back to the others.