[He laughs and she seems to mirror it, letting out a small giggle of relief as if glad that he was taking it so well instead of fussing at her for not watching where she was going or for dropping the scrolls. Returning the bow for similar hands-too-full-for-a-shake reasons, she straightens back up smiling.]
I'm Shaza... It's nice to meet you, Flat.
[The lie comes out so easily and naturally that even an expert would miss it. Why suspect one anyway, when a soft-hearted beauty was simply grateful for a bit of help?]
Are you sure? You're a shard-bearer aren't you? I couldn't possibly take your time if you have more important things to be doing... It's all the way across the Akadimaïkós district...
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I'm Shaza... It's nice to meet you, Flat.
[The lie comes out so easily and naturally that even an expert would miss it. Why suspect one anyway, when a soft-hearted beauty was simply grateful for a bit of help?]
Are you sure? You're a shard-bearer aren't you? I couldn't possibly take your time if you have more important things to be doing... It's all the way across the Akadimaïkós district...