The place was full of characters, some appeared to be local and of a common variety, while others were clearly more...exotic.  The pair demanding attention with their musical rendition were a perfect example, and they nearly kept the man in the bear hide from noticing the approaching woman.  Fortunately, his nose caught the clear scent as she neared, and his body tensed.  There was something there that was not immediately apparent, and it caused the man's defenses to be alerted.  The smell was that of a person, but one more...pure, which shouldn't be alarming, but it was a scent he had only caught from young children.  It was as if an attempt was being made to hide something.  What, or for what reason he wasn't sure of.  The man had his secrets as well, he just wasn't as good at hiding them as the approaching lady appeared to be.<br/><br/>He shifted slightly towards her, preparing for anything, muscles tensing, then he heard her speak.  His ears twitched forward as if seeking more of the melodious tune.  He immediately forgot his hesitation and his eyes widened to take in the form that had blessed him with the angel-like song.  If she had meant harm, she could have cut him from ear to ear in that moment and then screeched a laugh as his blood spilled over the table, and he would not have moved a muscle.  It seemed like the trance would never end, but it was only a couple of seconds before the man shook his head slightly and his eyes returned to  the look of a predator.<i>What spell was this woman casting? </i>Was the man's first thought, and never being one to hold back he gruffly inquired, "Are you a witch?"