Redsand Canyon saayid

If any prey existed here, it was likely hiding from the afternoon sun and lost somewhere within the tunnel system. Nazli wondered if it would be considered rude to hunt on Mereo's lands alone. She considered delving in anyway, for a moment, and couldn't make up her mind. That was when a friendly face made themselves known.

This was the man from the party! Reyson, sir, she turned as she spoke, her posture diminutive and welcoming at once, and her features friendly. She was caught between her role as fellahin and her position as guest, and was unsure how to compose herself. But she was happy to see someone she knew.

I was exploring, she explained coyly, although he hadn't asked. Nazli felt compelled to justify her presence there, seemingly in the middle of nowhere and away from the crown prince, who she was supposedly meant to attend.