Twas obvious Asuma was telling untruths to Tarja.  For starters, the Forsworn could recognize the shakiness of the young Imperial's voice not to mention the slight perspiration upon her brow.  Secondly.....who took vacations in Whiterun at all?

Tarja's brow furrowed and her eyes darkened upon Asuma.  Her hands clasped against her hips firmly and she leaned closer in whispering, her voice rather stern, [b]"Methinks you're lying to me, lass.  Come now, where be your da?"[/b]