"If there is a reason then it is beyond me. I have played their game to little effect. I'm fairly certain that Diya just seems to think me not worth the effort."

Frankly the whole business grates on Tarn. He could care less what Diya thinks of him, but pit does he need to win their favor for this. Tarn tells himself that will be worth it in the end.

"But, I've never been one to give up so easily. Tenacity is one of my stronger suits." He smirks at pearl, giving her some space and taking a hearty sip of his drink

"Enough about me. How have you been faring these past few weeks?