"He's been keeping out of trouble if that's what you mean by how he's doing." Tai sighed, answering the woman's question. Siv was a man who loved adventure and excitement, and that meant getting into a lot of trouble. Thankfully once Tai was a part of his crew things changed around and looked up. Tai became the serious businessman who helped Siv shape his trading around.
"Right up there," the Earthman muttered, waving at the ship. The sun had mostly gone down so the darkened, night sky was now above them. He gave the two women his fake, sympathy smile and pointed towards the ship. "You two can go on ahead, I have to do something before getting back aboard the ship." He hoped they hadn't been followed, but he had to make sure they weren't. Tai had to somehow get rid of the princess and her protector's smell, and the only way was to go back and cover their tracks up.
"Once you get on board you'll be greeted by Taro, he's a big bald, muscular guy." Tai nodded. "Just tell him I sent you up before me and that you need to see Siv. He'll then take you to Siv and get things a bit more settled." The youth bowed and gave the two women a more real, emotional smile. "Tell Siv I'll be right back." Turning around he rushed off the dock and away from the port, heading towards the direction of The Phoenix.