Neji hummed a noise of agreement. Between training, missions, and struggling through his previous engagement, there hadn't been a lot of time for much else. But he brightened in response to her query, standing a little straighter with a hint of a smile playing about his lips.

"Yes. I've found a certain charm within the desert, and this festival affords an abundance of rare opportunity." Opportunities he could truly appreciate now that he had someone to share them with.

"However, all doesn't seem to be well with you, Adela," he said with a tip of his head. "We could find some fried scorpion and discuss it if you'd like."