the gambling area reeks of alcohol and other indistinguishably bad smells. It is not a good area to hang around in, as there are people that eye you up and down.
Bazaar Gambling, Bazaar
the king's mother who sits at their side.
wise men
I am a wise man who lives in the east. I know a lot about ancient, esoteric skills and knowledge. I spend all day pouring over texts and mediating on what I've learned, when I'm not busy experimenting with alchemy or the arts. I'm very serious and focused on my studies.
Hello, your grace. What are you doing here? Oh, just enjoying a night off for a change. And yourself? The same. I should warn you, this isn't a safe place for a person of your status. Oh? What makes you say that? There are a lot of criminals who hang around this part of town.  Well would you like to keep me company just in case? Of course, your excellency. However, I am not sure I can defend you should an attack on your person occur.  If that were a concern then I couldn't go anywhere at all! Did you not bring a castle guard with you today? No, I feel that I need some independence here for a change. I respect that, your majesty. We all need a little freedom from time to time.  Thank you, I'm glad you agree.