Then he looks sober again. "She died in the plague too."
"I'm sorry to hear that," Hian says. "She was a good teacher."
"So anyway, what brings you to Tamarai?"
"Just a few errands," Hian says, and is reminded that she does indeed have things to do. "I need to buy some medicine." She half turns. "I'd better get moving. It was good to see you, Rohin."
"Oh, yes... you too!" Rohin watches them go, somewhat nonplussed at the sudden exit.