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Bushi gave a smile and a wink before he said, "Well, I just call it as I see it." It was actually the sort of compliment that he might dish out when dealing with the older noble women in Oba but this time around it was with all honesty that he'd said it. Back home it was to fluff the egos of those he sold things to, here it was something he'd genuinely believed about Pahana's age. He would bet that the way that he'd first seen her, tripping over her own feet, had helped to attribute to his assumptions about her age. At least she hadn't been insulted, instead seeming to be quite pleased with the compliment that came along with his mistake.

Giving a thoughtful sound Bushi listened as Pahana set to explaining to him what her secret was, before he gave a bit of a laugh, "Hmmm, I might actually be able to sell 'dance' to them as a legitimate source of exercise or way to be useful, the rest of it though I doubt the noblewomen would be up for. Thank you though for letting me in on your secrets." A shame that she didn't claim it to be some herbal bath or certain sort of fruit that could only be found in Tale, he'd definitely be in business then. Giving a grin Bushi said, "I am a pretty big fan of relaxing when I can, though these days it seems harder to get a good nap in. Been too busy for that sort of fun." Now that he was in Tale he doubted he'd have any time to himself to try to get some relaxing in. Soon though, perhaps.

"Ah! Just look at your market place, I must say I am a fan." It wasn't as crowded as back home, not as much pushing and shoving to get to the good stuff. Calm was welcome, not to mention it meant he would have a better chance at chatting up the merchants between sales. Excellent! Here was to hoping that he might be able to get his hands on some of the various things that he'd come here for he thought to himself. Even as he thought about how he wanted to get to work it was a little hard to break away from Pahana, finding himself enjoying her company to the fullest. Once she got her bag, and he started to chat with the merchants, would she be on her way? It made sense, she'd escorted him here after all, but it seemed to be a shame nevertheless.

Odd, he'd never wanted to put on business for chit chat before... and yet here he was deciding to do that for just a bit. He'd chalk it up to good company and make up for his idleness later he supposed.

Bushi gave a bit of a chuckle, wondering if his comment had miffed Pahana a little bit, "I appreciate the suggestions and advice, I am sure that it will help me out in the future and for that I must thank you. Not only the advice about the dancing but about about the best way to make friends with the local merchants." He wanted the locals to be amiable with him, to see him as more then an Oban, meaning that he had to do his best by them. Things were definitely going to be made a bit more difficult given his tribe's earlier actions, but he'd do all he could to make a place for himself here, one that didn't involve any sort of fighting, just haggling.

"Sure, if you know him then it feels that it's the best place for me to start. Thank you, Pahana." Being introduced by the pretty young woman should be helpful to integrating himself with at least the first of the merchants. A good stepping stone to get trade underway. Giving a smile he said, "Obsessed with fruit, huh? Good to know, I will keep it in mind." Always good to know what each merchant favored since one could take advantage of that when bargaining. It would mean getting fruit from other merchants to trade this guy, or using some of the stuff he'd brought along like dried fruit that was from Oba.

After a look around he asked, "Do you see your bag? Is it still there or did the little thieves sneak off with it?"

Bushi gave another smile, "Well, here is to hoping that your friend was able to save your bag for you." Though if the little band of thieves that she'd was around he might have to see about making friend with them. They could be quite useful to him and he knew full well that for a bit of pay they would work pretty hard. He'd seen about hiring them on later, after he'd made friends with everyone in the marketplace. That Pahana seemed to think that he was doing great helped him to fee more ready for doing this without the aid of the helpful woman.

"I will do my best and and be sure to be honest with all of those that I meet." He assured her, lifting a hand to wave as they approached the one named Minal. Stepping forward he greeted the merchant before striking up a conversation with the merchant. He introduced himself, then set to explaining what had brought him from Oba, his desire to trade with others outside of Oba, and to make ties. He wanted to open up Oba for trade with outsiders, to show that they were able to do more then make war with each others.

Turning to look at Pahana as he chatted with the man he gave her a smile and a nod, glad that he had been able to meet with her. She'd allowed everything to start out more smoothly, something that Bushi was most grateful for.