The cool night breeze caressed Shivali's face as she and her companion both slipped from the pancake place and into the street beyond, which was looking surprisingly busy given the hour. After holding the door open for Christina, the Tehnu woman allowed it to swing closed behind them, before picking a direction at random and striking out. With nothing particular in mind to search for, Shivali simply allowed her feet to carry her where they will. The only consideration she made was to match her pace to that of Christina, whilst turning over potential possibilities in her mind. She scoffed slightly at the way Christina called her 'mother' but refrained from direct comment...well, at first.
"I'm not sure, honestly. I didn't plan much beyond getting you out of the inn" she answered frankly. Alex briefly passed through her thoughts, and the Tehnu woman found herself wondering what their human guide was doing at that exact moment. After a few seconds, however, she pushed the notion from her mind.
"I suppose most taverns and night shows are off limits, considering your appearance. Despite the realities of your age, I doubt any bouncer would let you in looking quite that young, daughter" she answered, a coy grin flickering across her features. "Is there anything else that you've always wanted to try? What did you normally do on those rare occasions where you were able to sneak away from your father and out into the wider world beyond the castle walls?"
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