<em>Kharali smiles in relief at the young elf's understanding, though, Eliza can see, her feline curiousity is aroused by the scholar's evasive hinting. Half-amused, the shifter glances around the bustling tavern before returning her eyes to Eliza, as if asking what could possibly be so shocking compared to company such as this? Still, she does her best to shrug it off, taking more sips of her drink and occasionally taking a nip here and there of the petite girl's fare, but clearly intending to order something of her own later on when the others get back, because, as she explains it, diplomacy and small talk are hardly her strong point.<br/><br/>Meanwhile, the aasimar and tiefling retreat upstairs and Yurika returns to the table, smiling serenely while lightly admonishing her scantily clad friend.<br/><br/>"You know, Kharali, if you're going to get something, it had better be something you can finish before we get to the library..."</em>