[It's a lot better than an elbow to the ribs, that's for sure, especially when Nico is only just getting to a point where he's not underfed. He's got an appetite back, at least, but still doesn't eat as often or have as much food.]

Oh, it's not a big secret.

[He starts leading them down the main street, careful to keep away from the side ones. He doesn't know Leathann so well that he can navigate that labyrinth.]

When I first came here, it was on orders to help ease tension between Leathann and Shardbearers. That's when I met Sua, and I've been friends with her since then. But, before I got here, I wanted to make sure I understood their culture. So, I read up on it in the library. The books have been true about it so far.

[Nico's efforts might have had better success if the unfortunate murder of the Oracle didn't happen during his final week in Leathann. He puts those thoughts away as now's not the time to think about that. Better to not dampen the mood or the experience by re-telling that tale in this point in time.]