David
Having recently made some breakthroughs with her construct research, Tsuya was more confident than ever in the ability of her summons to smash the enemy in combat. The growing conflict in Mentia seemed a perfect place to put them to the test. A case study on the use of constructs in battle! She was certain there'd be a way to make a research paper out of this...

And so it was that the oni found herself in the region once again. That invitation from Sirdan proved to be well timed indeed! Soon she found her way to the tea house and entered. Her long white hair was tied in a braid now, rather than a ponytail. A tad more formal than how she usually wore it. But a tea house seemed fancy and all that.
Jennie
The tea house turned out to be a rather ordinary hang out place, serving delicious hot food and hot tea. And cold tea too. 

He waved at Tsuya,"Oh! You are looking quite freshened today. I haven't seen you for months, how has you been? Come, sit down, this meal's on me." 

"Any preference - we have local tea, served sweet. This one's my favorite." He pointed the mug of tea - cold, sweet iced mint tea, a sign of friendship and hospitality. Although most of the tea house seems to be drinking it hot.
David
*Tsuya smiled and waved as she saw him.* "Why thank you, Sirdan. Sorry if I've kept you waiting, the streets were more crowded than I anticipated." *Soon the engineer joined him at his table. She sat down and stretched her arms.*

"I've been alright. Traveled back to Silnari to give a presentation on the use of my flying fire constructs. I thought it was a pretty smart idea, but you know what they told me?" *The Oni shook her head in mild contempt.* "Too fragile! No one took the proposal seriously. So I've been working on more durable creations."

*She blinked, remembering the offer of tea.* "Oh yes, right. The tea. I've not had cold tea before, but I'm sure it's delicious. I'll take you up on your recommendation."
Jennie
"No problem. Kadho is a big city. It is easy to get lost here." *He would then order some snacks - nuts, served alongside the sweet tea.* 

"Mmm. Flying fire constructs? Is it like the one you summoned and sent toward the grain barge when we fought together?" He inquired,"If you are working on more constructs, especially one you can summon, you can come join in the war effort on behalf of Kadho." 

*The tea and snacks would arrive, and Sirdan would lift up the other menu - which was in Mentian, for delicious and hot food.*

"I've been fighting on behalf of Kadho for a while already - fought in East Mentia and then in Jellendi. We were comrades before, we can be comrades again. There's good money in this, and maybe you can get a domain. Or something else you want... You seems to be quite enthusiastic about your constructs."
David
"Exactly." *Tsuya nodded quickly as Sirdan recounted the grain barge incident.* "It was fun having those little guys flying around... Maybe they're just ahead of their time? Regardless, I've had to adjust my design philosophy to account for popular opinion, otherwise I'll never get any new papers published."

*As the snacks arrived, she happily set to munching.*

"Hmm, that could be an excellent opportunity to test out what I've been working on recently..." *The oni nodded slowly and rubbed her chin.* "I'm not too worried about owning land or anything, but the funds could be nice. What I really want is to be invited to the Royal Society of Ulnoor for Improving Natural Knowledge. They are like... A special club for the best and brightest minds in Silnaria!"
Jennie
*Sirdan leaned forward, and listened to her while nodding his head along,*"I don't know much about construct, I'm more of an arcane person myself. If you wanted to publish papers, why not consider seeking the patronage of the University of Kadho?" 

"Silnaria might be the most prestigious place in the world, but Kadho's merchants and rich and willing to sponsor a lot of things - perhaps if you prove your worth here, the professors of Ulnoor will come knocking. Besides, it's... Slightly less racist here." *Sirdan chuckled and then looked at the menu.* 

"Anything you're particularly fancying? I can order some delicious gyro meat and pita with rice if you want."