Gwen couldn't help but gasp in surprise at the sight that fell before her. The city was gorgeous. She had never seen anything like it. Not in her time anyway.
"Oh my god. Its bloody brilliant!" she grinned, looking to John who just shrugged not looking very impressed but then that wasn't that much of a big surprise to her. John was an ex Time Agent, he had pretty much seen everything, he had probably seen this all before and come to think of it, so had Jack.
"Glad you like it but you're going to have to stop acting all touristy. We'll have our heads cut off in five seconds if you do" John told her seriously. Gwen stared at him before bringing her attention to Nathala. "So do you live here? Or are you just like John?" she asked curiously, ignoring the glare that John sent her way.
"If you mean am I a thief? Then sadly I have to say I am my lady as to if I live here. I live in the desert. The sands are home to me" Nathala replied, giving her a warm look. Gwen just stared at him for a few seconds before managing to get words together. "You live in the desert? But isn't that a little dangerous? I mean with the sand storms as well as the danger of being caught?" Gwen asked.
"It can be but I've learnt to adapt myself to the nature of the desert. It is more dangerous roaming into this city, I'm more likely to be killed on sight. I can accompany you to the palace but then I must be on my way until sunset" he told her, his tone polite.
"Cleopatra…what is she like?" Gwen continued, frowning as John cleared his throat. "Oi! We're not here for a field trip Gwen! Stop asking questions and realise that you're here to help me on the job!" John shot at her. "Excuse me? I believe the term is kidnapping since I wasn't extremely willing to go with you in the first place. I'm just interested that is all. I might as well gain some local knowledge whilst I'm here" she shot back with a don't argue with me look.
"I can see why Jack likes you. He'll leave you on the first sign of things going sour though. I know him better than you do. He gets his heart and soul broken then he'll leave so don't get too attached" John warned with a smirk. "I didn't bring Jack up you did…. oh shut up John! How you get air to breathe with all that talking is beyond me!" Gwen almost growled.
"Years of practice! Now come on! I want to get my hands on my brand new gem" John ordered, getting off the camel and giving the rope to Nathala. "No backstabbing now or I'll be stabbing yours" he threatened, a dark look in his eyes that proved he wasn't joking. It made Gwen want to shudder, John may have been annoying but he was still dangerous.
"I hope this isn't over one little gem. It's a bit pointless being dragged back in time otherwise. I still don't understand why you can't pull this off yourself. You don't even need me John, you have years of practice with lying and stealing" Gwen pointed out.
"No, I plan on stealing the lion's share but the gem, its worth thousands and I plan to hock it on a distant planet when I drop you off back in Cardiff, that's if I don't change my mind and want to bring you with me. Could do with a concubine to keep me company…ouch! What was that for?" John groaned as Gwen slapped him hard across the face. "Don't you ever refer to me as your concubine ever again! I'd rather die and that is very cliché" she sighed, a humourless laugh escaping. John rubbed at his face and pouted at her. "Spoil my fun, now come on! Time to show your acting skills and you better hope they're good Gwen!"