Julia
*Uku would look rather surprised at Akasha.*
"Huh. Never would have pegged you for a smoker. The more you know, huh?"
*He nodded to himself and then looked over at the Lora.*
"We'd like to discuss one of your supply lines with a local merchant actually. I will be here representing Miss Akasha, just making sure everything is in order with what is happening here. Would you like to proceed, Miss Akasha?"
*He looked over to her and waited for her answer.*
James
*Akasha didn't answer both of the lora and Yughotta's questions right away. She puts her pipe in her mouth while staring downward, appearing to be deep in thought. She could be overthinking it, but the enthusiasm behind the lora's tone when delivering that line slightly stood out to her.*

"Indeed. One of the merchants who are affiliated with this workshop has.. Piqued our interest."

*She said, after puffing aside the white coloured smoke from the pipe. Walking forward from the doorway, she takes a closer look at some of the blueprints and the process of lapidary. A genuine interest can be seen in her eyes. Her mannerism with the pipe, coupled with her outfit appearance, which are woven finely from expensive garments, would likely bring about assumptions from people. She certainly does look the part– almost like some rich scholar who is interested in investing in the business. Whether she does it intentionally or not, who knows.*

"There are quite a few workers here. I take it that the business has been going well? Mr..."
Ann
*The lora looks at Akasha, wondering if she is who she is portraying herself to be. There's somewhat of a sliver of doubt the lora has.*

[Akasha can make a career check using her Scholar career, halved (rounded down), in order to convince the lora she's a rich-ish person whose interested in investing in business]