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Chapter 4-2 A Firelit Sky: over the Sands • Chapter 4-3 Chapter 4-4
Scalding Sands - Zahab Market

Oh hey, Malleus isn't here.

Oh, there he is! He's coming out of that shop. Looks like he's not having much luck finding a souvenir.

He's known Lils for a long time. He probably doesn't wanna settle for anything but the best.

We should tell Lilia how much thought Malleus put into his gift when we get back to school.

Are you having trouble, Malleus?

I've never shopped for a souvenir before. It's a most challenging endeavor.
Lilia collects pennants from the places he visits, but I can't seem to find any.

What's a pennant?

It's a triangular flag with the name of the place on it. Lilia says they're a classic souvenir.
He often gives them to me. I use them to decorate my dorm room.
I thought a pennant would be a fitting gift, since this land has so many textiles...
Vendor
Oh, those things went out of style ages ago. Pretty sure nobody sells 'em nowadays.

How disappointing...

What about a shirt like this, then? It's still a textile.

It has quite a showy design.
The advertisement for it is fascinating as well: "Liberated attire for those freed from their shackles."

It's a vacation shirt. People say the genie of the lamp wore one when he went traveling.
The bright colors and patterns represent the excitement vacations bring.
They've been marketed as a Scalding Sands souvenir, due to their distinctive style and lore.

This was a traveling genie's favorite kind of shirt? That's perfect for Lilia, and it suits how expressive and lively he is.
I think I'll purchase one.
Vendor
You got it!
You're in luck, you know! We're running a special sale for the festival.
Vendor
It's buy one, get one free! So here's an extra shirt for you.

I beg your pardon?
I am to wear this rather loud shirt...?

Seriously?
  • gulp*

......
I suppose I could do that some other time. Perhaps it would make me feel like I was on vacation.
BWHA?!

The Malleus Draconia, in THAT? I can't even picture it!

It'd look like he lost a bet or something.

I think it's fun! What if he wore it to class?

Sheesh. All this fuss over one stinkin' souvenir.

You've been wandering around the market for a while, Trey. Looking for something specific?

Yeah, actually. I was hoping to pick up some fresh tomato juice for Lilia.

Oh yeah, he's mad about the 'mato juice!

Since the crops here are of such fine quality, I'm sure he'd appreciate it.

The Camel Bazaar had tons of it, but I don't see any around here.
Shame. I should've picked some up while I was there.
Oh well, I'll just get him something else.

What are you thinking?

Maybe some spices for him to cook with.

?!

Lilia cooks sometimes, right? He's mentioned making things for Silver and Sebek before.

That's a great idea! I bet he'd love some spices, and they'd really last too.

This red pepper and these dried mint leaves are used all the time in Scalding Sands cooking.
They also have olive and nut-based oils that are supposed to be good. On, and there's pomegranate dressing too...

…Wait.

What is it, Malleus?

Have either of you ever tried Lilia's cooking before?

Can't say I have.

Ditto. But I assume you have, right?

Yes. Lilia's cooking has a...distinctive flavor that's difficult to put into words.

You mean...it's not good?

I'll refrain from commenting further.
That said...
If you truly insist on gifting him spices, there will be consequences to that choice.
Consequences for me. And consequences for the both of you.

Uh... Okay, message received. I'll get him something else.
*sigh* Tomato juice it is. Just hope I can find some...
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