Tavi blinks and leans back a fraction when the cigarette is brandished his way. "No," he says, but he's already taking the cigarette anyway because it seems rude to decline. Then he adds, "Just a waterpipe occasionally back in Qarinus, when my cousins would--visit." His voice catches and quiets down because, as they reach the looming gates signifying the entrance to the Gallows itself, a cluster of people come meandering out towards the docks. Conscious of his accent, Tavi lowers his voice and takes an interest in his boots, only to frown in genuine resignation at the state of them.
"So, am I pretending to be your cousin, then?" He glances around once more just to be sure no one is close enough to overhear them. "Just while I'm here, that is."
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Tavi blinks and leans back a fraction when the cigarette is brandished his way. "No," he says, but he's already taking the cigarette anyway because it seems rude to decline. Then he adds, "Just a waterpipe occasionally back in Qarinus, when my cousins would--visit." His voice catches and quiets down because, as they reach the looming gates signifying the entrance to the Gallows itself, a cluster of people come meandering out towards the docks. Conscious of his accent, Tavi lowers his voice and takes an interest in his boots, only to frown in genuine resignation at the state of them.
"So, am I pretending to be your cousin, then?" He glances around once more just to be sure no one is close enough to overhear them. "Just while I'm here, that is."