[X] Continue speaking with Tacrit -[X] Feel out the envoy for the considerations the Emir is making, you would like to gain Kelasi as an ally, though you wouldn't want to walk into a dispute hastily nor attempt to settle it in an unsuitable manner. Gaining Kelasi's aid against your own enemies in the Deep might make it easier to build your intended coalition to entice Mardja in turn. -[X] Make a decision after you have learned more about the situation. --[X] Discretely make your interest in obtaining an audience sometime early next month known to the Emir of Mardja, likely through a chamberlain or something of that nature. He's very busy and you are very understanding, giving courteous felicitations to his realm and the festivities taking place.