Tinnun turned her attention back at the tournament for a moment.  She quickly looked away again, though, not really checking to see what was going on there.

[b]"I'm sorry, you came to enjoy the festival, not listen to my woes. Um, may I ask how things are back in Akaala? Have you come from Hebra? It's... been a long time since I left and I haven't been to visit since. Is that where you learned to cook? I think I recognize some of the spices you use."[/b]  ( [@FlitterFaux] )

"I do come from Hebra City, actually, though I haven't been there in a few months, so I haven't been quite up to date with current events there," Tinnun said.  With the question about the spices, she began to talk more enthusiastically.  It seems she has a great passion for cooking and the culinary arts.  "And I did buy some of my spices from Akaala, though mostly the dried spices.  They have a longer shelf life of about two years compared to the six months--and maybe less for the flavor--of grounded spices, so for grounded spices I typically buy them at the next destination as there's usually a spice trade going on between these regions."