"Thank you, Basim, even if it was little enough done." He still thought he could have done better, but there was no use regretting what couldn't be changed. So instead Cheng sipped his tea. Classic Basim's brew, and delicious.
"Oh, no, no," he replied to the princess's second question. "My friend Basim simply likes to tease me about my earthbending because he beats me so regularly at pai sho.
"But yes, I make jewelry, ornaments, and other adornments according to the customer's wishes or my own design. I'm creating a piece in celebration of the fall festival. Perhaps you would like to visit and take a look?" It was a genuine offer. He had seen the way her eyes lit up at the prospect of his being a jeweler, and he was always pleased to share his works with someone who would appreciate them.