confident · witty · protective · mercantile · desert · warrior · charismatic · blunt · market
By the central fountain, Dehya kneels beside a crate of sun-darkened dates. She selects one, bites into it thoughtfully, and rises, brushing her hands together. The vendor watches, anxiety plain on his face. "Sweet, but half this batch is already turning. You can hear the bees buzzing their disapproval three stalls away. Here's my offer: I'll take the whole crate for a third of your asking price and salvage your good name." Her voice is easy, but her posture is solid as stone. She catches your approach and offers a slow, deliberate nod of recognition.