Leopoldo
*Sirdan simply nodded toward Melody's explanation,*"I've been thinking about doing something more... Aggressive. Maybe we can show presence in the slums or the less well off places in the city. I am not sure how well that will work - given how entrenched the criminals are and how reluctant the locals will be to come to us for help." 

*Sirdan paused for a bit to start eating.*

"You brighten up my day with your enthusiasm for helping people. Hmmph... Maybe we can go do something else - New Sunlight has plenty of wealth to spare, and so do I. Maybe we can cook a lot of food and bring it to the slums and distribute it, gain ourselves a bit of a reputation too."
Shannon
"Glad to hear you're feeling better."*She'd say with a quiet giggle as she'd start picking around her food.*"It would be nice to have some accountability, especially when I do become captain one day, so I think helping around should make it better on us to at least be known to be reliable."*The Centaur would think aloud.

She'd shift her gaze to focus on Sirdan, emerald green eyes never once changing in her transformation. It had occurred to the centaur that she found it easier to understand one's intent whenever she takes on an Elven form. It was odd to say the least, but it at least enabled her to see his words through.*"I think it would be a nice idea."*She'd confirm with a smile.*"Not many people out there to help out the poorer spots in town. I'm sure they wouldn't mind getting a nice feast."
Leopoldo
"I'm sure it won't take long. Perhaps a month at the longest for you to become the talent. You have the raw ability in combat - and the heart. The two things that are needed to lead in New Sunlight. The only thing I don't know is how good you are at instructing people." 

*He cleared his throat,*"But you can always rely on a lieutenant for that.* 

*He returned to his food, merrily eating and drinking, enjoying the meal,*"So, tell me, how good are you at cooking? We'll probably cook simple meal of rice, beans and some meat for the poor, or distribute dried goods to them. Or maybe we could set up a shop - an almsgiving shop we can hire someone else to man when we are not there, serving free food. I'd say we should gain some intelligence on the crimes plaguging the neighborhood too, but it would not be good to come in with such... Nefarious intentions."
Shannon
*Hm. A lieutenant. Melody would think to herself. She wasn't actually quite sure how good she'd be instruction wise in hardly ever having the opportunity to. Maybe she could see about introducing her new acquaintance to law work as she had promised earlier. Hopefully he was doing well in their stay around the Capitol. Worst case maybe he could help her out a bit. He seemed good with basic instruction. A little too good maybe. She'd shake her head at the thought, eventually deciding to at least try eating some of the food on her plate. 

As he would ask how good she was at cooking, Melody would let out a nervous laugh.*"Well not as good as my combat skills if that's what you're wondering-. But... I can at least make the most basic meals. I think going out and personally handing meals out is a nice way to build up trust. You learn a lot when you take the time to get to know people. Who knows? Maybe someone will tell us about the things going on around the neighborhood so that we can offer to help."*She'd say before continuing to eat her food.*