Shady

Well, that wasn't very friendly. Very well. "Governor Makata desires peace with his lordship. We've brought gifts as good-will offerings and are very interested to know how we may move ...

"Tomorrow."

(lmaoooo) "What are they?" she pressed. "Papa calls me Tasi-Daisy sometimes."

The messenger walked in first, Borrond close behind. The messenger spoke first. "Hello, sir! I'm a messenger here on behalf of Governor Makata."

"What's your nickname?" Tasia asked.

The messenger and Borrond both stood and followed him toward the door. (Okay his name is Lieutenant Borrond Mikaelson and I was trying to go with Mikaelson but it feels ...

"The toads are harmless enough, though," Aeron said encouragingly. "They're usually out in the evenings, though. Probably all holed up by this time of night."

Tasia nodded in agreement. "Yeah!"

"Sounds good." The messenger dipped his head, finishing up his own bowl of oatmeal. There was none left. He finished off his tea and glanced at Captain Bay. "I'm ready ...

"No." He scoffed. "...But most things can hurt you. Especially after dark."

"You don't even know what that word means." She certainly didn't.

(Let's go with freshly 15 for Talia and maybe 16 for the others? They're NPCs for now unless I get an idea lol but Young. But wearing gobs of makeup ...

(lmao Gaius's only complaint is pronunciation) "That's even worser," she said, wrinkling her nose.

"Oh, yeah, those are cute," Aeron said with a nod. "But little pests. Best steer clear."

"Thank you, sir," Talia said quietly, offering a little smile and dip of her head. "We appreciate the kindness." Even if they weren't allowed to accept it. Her stomach ached.