Nathan was a little disappointed.  He wanted to hear what the strange instrument would sound like.  But more than that, he wanted to hear some music.  And the byplay between the guitarist and Zataire was not music.  Too much talk and not enough action.  So he could understand Abia's irritation.  The lad needed to play or get off the stage.  And Abia had decided on the later.<br/><br/>He'd considered going to get his lute, but he didn't know too many guitar and lute duets.  In fact, he didn't know any.  So he left the instrument in his room and started working on that bottle of scotch that Abia had given him.  He'd gotten another glass from the bar, so he passed it and the bottle Erin's way.<br/><br/>"Have you tried scotch, or do you prefer some other drink, Erin?  My treat."