**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Mon Nov 21 00:00:08 2022 Nov 21 00:00:08 * Morgan nods, leaving HeinzHarold in charge Nov 21 00:04:45 * Sinan has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Nov 21 00:09:13 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Nov 21 10:03:34 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Nov 21 14:45:28 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Nov 21 22:28:14 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Nov 21 22:37:59 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Nov 21 22:38:39 * MollyK is now known as Sinan Nov 21 22:44:38 ACTION is clearly familiar with the city of Riyadh, though it's a very different sort of place to Eisen. For a start it's a little warmer here, like early spring rather than the depths of winter. The men are wearing long white robes, but often accessoried with expensive patterned silks, even those who don't look that wealthy. They also wear fabric Nov 21 22:44:39 head coverings and facial hair seems to be prized. There are women, and they wear little hats with attached veils that cover the lower halves of their faces, eye makeup making their brown eyes more prominent whilst the hidden features provides mystery. Their outfits are not dissimilar to the men's, but where some foreigners and merchants are Nov 21 22:44:39 dressed more like Eisen, all women are covered. Nov 21 22:47:45 There are bustling areas of markets, unfamiliar scents, so many coloured fabrics. Men are gathered debating in small squares. The buildings are white and exquisite, the architecture advanced even about that in Vodacce. Yet most women are kept beside men, aside from some who are working on stalls. There's also occassional patches of sand where the Nov 21 22:47:45 desert tries to take back her land. Sinan attracts no attention, but Morgan's fair skin and Vesten-style hair does Nov 21 22:48:50 * Morgan hunches his shoulder and relaxes his back, making him seem a little shorter Nov 21 22:49:04 Anything I should avoid saying or doing? Nov 21 22:49:11 * Sinan passes greetings with a smile. It's unusual for Morgan to be somewhere where he knows none of the language Nov 21 22:50:04 Don't draw a weapon. Don't flirt with the women. Barely any of them understand any Eisen Nov 21 22:52:31 What counts as flirting here? Nov 21 22:53:18 Staring too long, touching, standing too close Nov 21 22:55:15 Right... so... flirting then. I only draw a weapon if I need it Nov 21 22:55:48 Avoid it, your Excellency Nov 21 22:56:27 * Sinan goes past a few stalls, spotting one run by a woman Nov 21 22:58:00 That, I'm afraid, is not up to me... I only draw a weapon to defend myself or my loved ones Nov 21 23:00:10 * Sinan nods. The woman's stall smells intriguing, beautiful perfumes that are exotic rather than floral. From a distance he can see the brand is on the back of her hand above her thumb Nov 21 23:01:02 Tell me about the brands... location, what they mean exactly... Nov 21 23:05:11 They are given when a woman is married. Her husband brands her, or if he cannot bear to do it himself, his father can do it. It shows who she belongs to, whose protection she is under, and who is ultimately responsible for her actions Nov 21 23:08:13 And the design? Nov 21 23:09:48 Usually a family tradition, with a slight modification for each husband. Normally on the left hand Nov 21 23:10:04 * Morgan nods Nov 21 23:10:06 alright Nov 21 23:11:40 I can have someone show you one? Nov 21 23:11:49 * Morgan nods Nov 21 23:11:52 please Nov 21 23:13:54 * Sinan goes over to the woman with the perfumes, talking in their own language. The woman nods, holding out her hand. The perfume in the bottle she has open smells wonderful, a full range of different notes. There's a hint of rose in it, and some jasmine, but he can't place the other scents. Nov 21 23:14:44 * Morgan leans forward slightly, looking at the brand before nodding and inclining his head to her Nov 21 23:15:06 Would you tell her the perfume I can smell is really lovely... I'd like to buy some... Nov 21 23:17:36 *The brand is scarred white and raised. It's going to be impossible to mimic with kohl. Sinan relays this, and they chat back and forth before he says to Morgan* Ten guilders a bottle Nov 21 23:18:50 * Morgan nods Nov 21 23:19:03 And something a little different for my friends wife... Nov 21 23:21:32 * Sinan and the woman talk, whilst Sinan relays questions "how old? Light or sultry?" Nov 21 23:22:21 Twenty three... sultry.... Perhaps... perhaps something for your wife to thank her for her understanding... Nov 21 23:24:40 * Sinan inclines his head. Another five minutes passes whilst the bottles are carefully wrapped in different coloured papers, to help them keep track Nov 21 23:26:56 Care to teach me how to say thank you? Nov 21 23:28:50 * Sinan does so Nov 21 23:29:05 * Morgan repeats it to the woman at the stall Nov 21 23:29:50 *She probably smiles at him, based on her eyes. Her mouth is completely obscured Nov 21 23:30:11 * Morgan looks to Sinan Nov 21 23:30:15 ok... where to? Nov 21 23:30:51 To a place where guides spend their time. It's not far Nov 21 23:31:12 * Morgan nods, following him Nov 21 23:33:27 *Where they end up is somewhere that elsewhere in the world would be a tavern, except instead of drinking the men lounging on cushions are smoking something from elaborate pipes. It smells similarish to DeeDee's tobacco, but a little more spicy. Sinan is looking for someone, and they move from group to group. The men are staring at him, no women Nov 21 23:33:27 here at all Nov 21 23:34:28 * Morgan just follows Sinan quietly Nov 21 23:38:08 *there's quite a while where Morgan just has to stand there whilst Sinan explains and negotiates before taking the offer to Morgan* It won't be cheap. Seventy guilders, three guides, camels for us to ride, two tents. Nov 21 23:39:02 Thats the best price we'll get? Nov 21 23:39:28 These are the men I most trust. We take a risk looking for cheaper Nov 21 23:41:02 Very well. Seventy guilders it is Nov 21 23:42:20 * Sinan nods "how soon do we want to leave?" Nov 21 23:44:04 We need long enough to get robes for Molly, and leave instructions with the crew Nov 21 23:45:31 * Sinan nods, relaying this to them, and then looks to Morgan "half to be paid now, half to be paid when we return, we leave an hour from now from the ship" Nov 21 23:46:19 * Morgan nods, fishing out the money Nov 21 23:48:29 * Sinan hands it over. Both men spit on the floor before grinding it in with their boots Nov 21 23:48:34 We can go now Nov 21 23:48:46 * Morgan nods, moving out of his way Nov 21 23:49:10 * Sinan leads out of the smokehouse and into the sunlight Nov 21 23:49:46 Are you happy for me to pick what her Excellency will wear? Nov 21 23:50:08 * Morgan nods Nov 21 23:50:11 You know the lie of the land Nov 21 23:51:46 * Sinan nods. More time and money is spent at another stall before they head back to the Star Nov 21 23:52:53 Why three guides? Nov 21 23:54:44 Front, middle, and back. They keep an eye to dangers of all varieties Nov 21 23:55:41 * Morgan nods Nov 21 23:55:43 Alright Nov 21 23:57:40 * Sinan is now known as HH Nov 21 23:57:51 * HH is waiting on deck for him Nov 21 23:58:44 Here comes Cap'n, look busy e'eryone! Nov 21 23:58:51 Dick Nov 21 23:59:33 Sorry... *he says quieter* Here comes Dick, look busy e'eryone! Nov 21 23:59:57 * Morgan thumps him