Irene
**Huh, so the prickly elf does speak to the lower people.**

*Talia's incredibly curly hair bounced in its tie made from red silk. She had pulled her hair back so as not to get caught in any of the stray spinters of the docks, but even a wide cloth could not contain the volume of her ebony-colored hair as it expaned down to her midback. When the dunmer spoke, Talia casually tilted her eyes to the left and upward, her head turning slightly to make the gesture. The elf was a fair bit taller than she, but still she kept his pace without missing a beat. And those eyes... If this mer decided to stand atop the Solitude lighthouse, he probably could guide his own ship into port with how they seemed to glow.*

*Her hands rested just above her belt, both palms facing the sky with one hand cradling the other. With her shoulder's set and her grace accentuated, the redguard woman's mouth traced the ghost of a bemused smile as she replied.* "That depends on what you plan to do during the duration of your stay here in Solitude." *Talia's voice was like a hot cup of coffee with a two pours of cream. It was thick, but smooth. Her accent was warm and had depth.* "After all, you made quite the entrance just now. And entrances such as that are usually made by those who wish to be found."

*She held his gaze for a moment, her own brown eyes looking like wide pools of molten chocolate as they sparkled with a whimsical glow.* "What brings you to such an imposing city?"

*Perhaps he was here to peddle off as some form of odd merchant. If that was his ship, she could only assume he had a plethora of other oddities and bizarre trinkets to sell off. Although, as she took him in now, she wondered if he could be on official business such as herself. Had High Queen Elisif also reached out to Morrowind? According to Talia's intelligence, that should be out of the question with the current state of the Empire and Morrowind's government. Or lackthereof.*
Ray
The Telvanni Wizard smirked as she mentioned *Imposing City*. This place was like a small town. A piddling thing, even as he glanced toward the massive archway and the blue palace sitting atop it. Growing up in Port Telvannis, surrounded by mushroom towers that scaled the height of that natural structure, he found this place as nothing more but a fleeting attempt at humanity's endless striving for meaning in their short lifespans. Countless generations, building on top of one another, never truly succeeding over the other.

Though, he intended that to change. 

"Oh, I'm here for many things. My entrance is but a side effect of my upbringing." A smirk formed. "Silence and meekness is not a proper way to honor one's ancestors."

Varis tilted his head toward her and said, "I am a trader, of sorts. I specialize in international exports and imports. Something this city needs an exceptional quantity of before my work begins." He mused idly as he looked around. Then, back toward Talia. "And you? I've read much about the Nords of Skyrim, and you seem to be, almost, as foreign to this land as I, Redguard."

As he spoke, a new face, looking at Varis and Talia, appeared in the crowd.
Sophia
A Dunmer woman of slender stature and supple features. Her eyes had red irises, but pale white sclera. It was evident she was not born in the ashwastes of Morrowind, as her clothes and hairstyle all spoke of Nordic customs and attire. This woman had suitably acclimated over the course of her youth, but, as she stood there, staring out at the docks, and saw a Spellwright of the Homeland, her eyes widened and a smile formed. 

Branora began to walk forward, eventually meeting Varis and Talia as Varis ceased his sentence. "Lord Varis, a pleasure! My name is Branora Shaey."
Ray
His eyes shifted from Talia toward Branora, and his eyebrow rose. "Hm. Remarkable. Yes! Excellent, lead the way. We will not be far behind."
Sophia
With a hasty nod, she took a step toward Teejun, graciously took one of the cases, and carried it as she became their escort.
Ray
Varis looked back toward Talia, unaffected by the brief interruption, as he examined her for an answer.