"This is... Yepha?" said Sivain. He knew it to be false as soon as he said it, for he could feel Rhodes flinch along his neck. Even the shopkeeper's expression faltered, though he recovered quickly, if with a slight cough.
"Er, no, sir, that would be these here." He moved to draw Sivain's attention to an array of more colorful figures, most sporting feathers and rainbow garb. "Are you from out of town, by any chance?" the man ventured. His smile was a bit too wide to be genuine, and there was a hint of doubt in his eyes.