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Aisha gave out a sigh of relief when she saw the man holding her necklace, apparently having retrieved it. She smiled approached him, as he inquired, "Is this yours?"

"Why, yes, it's mine," Aisha confirmed, almost out of breath, "Bless you, sir, bless you." She accepted the necklace back from the man's thick hands and took a moment to look up at him and observe how truly intimidating he appeared. The man towered over her, with a great big clock covering the entirety of his appearance, which wouldn't have been unusual in the sun, but the great big antlers that stuck out of the man's made Aisha doubt his humanity for a split second. He was either the follower of some strange pagan belief, or he was one of the northmen. Probably leaning toward the latter, judging by his merchandise behind him and his... livestock? Mount? Or perhaps it was a companion. Aisha honestly didn't recognize the creature, although it seemed very goat-like, with branch-like horns.

The Northmen were very foreign to Aisha, but, she didn't think that made them savages or anything. Surely, they would be a civil people, just as this man was civil to her, even if he appeared intimidating at first. Perhaps they would be receptive to conversion? Aisha would have to consider such for the future.

"You are a man of great virtue," Aisha declared, "as you understand how kindness is the key to enrichment of the soul. I can only hope you continue on this path, and find further happiness and inner peace." Aisha examined the necklace, finding that she wouldn't be able to put it back on immediately. Hopefully those that she borrowed it from would forgive her, but giving it back in such a state would be unforgivable for an acolyte like herself. She would have to find a craftsman who was capable of repairing it. Perhaps the horned man could assist.

"Oh, good sir, I don't mean to ask too much of you, but, is it possible that you could direct me to a blacksmith or jeweler within the market? This thing requires repairs, and, I have to return it to somebody else."