[quote=@Rusalka]
And just as her hand retreated to her side, a commotion sounded from behind her.  Tarja turned, just in time to catch eye of the Orismer roughing up that mouthy Breton he was escorting.  A tad bitter was the sight, since Tarja, though not a Breton herself, was fond of the people of High Rock, and in a curt motion she drew her dagger and leveled it at the Orc just as he released the man, leaving him on the floor to cough and wheeze at his throat nearly crushed by brute strength.  [b]"Ease that temper, Orismer!  Or it shall be my blade in your throat!"[/b]  Tarja snarled clenching the hilt of her dagger tighter.  Not only did the big green bastard rough up a Reachman, but he also evidently terrified poor Asuma with his show of natural Orcish brutality, just making the situation worse it seemed.
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As the dagger was pointed at him, Murkan drew both of his, ignoring Tarja. He looked in the direction of the She-Nord, but his gaze seemed to go to something that was beyond her.[b] "Deceitful one."[/b] He growled. A wicked grin slowly began to dance on his lips. [b]"He is no merchant![/b]" Murkan knelt down and forcefully shoved his hand into the Breton's coat. He fumbled for awhile as the Breton kept trying to push the beast away. The Orc found what he was looking for, a small box of polished mahogany. Murkan opened the box, revealing a darkly colored gem. [b]"Not merchant, death mage."[/b] He declared with a sting of distaste.