| rdfs:comment | - by Talula “Secrets are not good for the spirit. They cloud the heart and block the Light,” the bartender said in his thick, rolling accent. “You almost got your light blocked,” Talula spat back. “Lucky for you it worked out the way it did.” “Each day is a blessing,” Shaarubo countered. “You should have more trust in your family and friends.” Talula scowled at him and said, “No more tips for you.” She stormed out of the tavern and began wandering the streets of the lower city, considering the evening’s conversation.
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| abstract | - by Talula “Secrets are not good for the spirit. They cloud the heart and block the Light,” the bartender said in his thick, rolling accent. “You almost got your light blocked,” Talula spat back. “Lucky for you it worked out the way it did.” “Each day is a blessing,” Shaarubo countered. “You should have more trust in your family and friends.” Talula scowled at him and said, “No more tips for you.” She stormed out of the tavern and began wandering the streets of the lower city, considering the evening’s conversation. Stupid Shaarubo had ratted her out for a gold coin. Although they expressed concern that she felt the need to hide her excursions in Outland, Tai and Kennia hadn’t been upset. Then again, she hadn’t expected they would be. She bought a rat kebab from an Arakkoa she’d become friendly with and sat down to eat, pondering her situation. Kennia had quickly put forth that she viewed all of the Tong as family. Talula didn’t doubt that the warrior put all of the Tigers before a bank full of coin. Tai Jiang was another matter. To his credit, he gave some thought before pronouncing that the people were greater than the profits but the gnome wondered just how far those sentiments would carry. She’d only seen Miss Ollie a few times since the incident with June Langley and she couldn’t help but hear the woman’s slurred words again. The line was hazy between cherished family member and business asset. Was his declaration merely the afterglow of a joyous wedding of Taai and Nerrok or was it his true inclination? She was glad that he felt family loyalty over the bottom line. It wasn’t great for business, but it suited her just fine. She finished the kabab and picked her teeth with the skewer. “It’ll be alright,” she decided. “As long as he doesn’t come to his senses and change his mind.”
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