One thing that he did not think to hear anyone mention was his father's name so directly. He set down his mug away from his face casually. At first he thought it was a trick or someone willing to turn a trick, if the saying still stood. But now, it sounded like it was something that he wasn't going to want to be a part of. Matters of the Gernest Province no longer concerned him. They haven't concerned him for the longest of times. And whoever was trying to get his attention through this woman knew enough to mention his father, but did not know the fate of the man.<span class="fixed-color" style="color:#4da6ff"> "You re about almost a decade late in that realization,"</span>Maleki said, before backhand sweeping his hand towards the rest at the table.<span class="fixed-color" style="color:#4da6ff">"I'll tell you later, probably around drinks once we get back."</span><br/><br/>There was a couple of grumbles from the table, but otherwise the table did vacate and left Maleki and the young woman alone at said table.<span class="fixed-color" style="color:#4da6ff">"The only people who listen to other tables are snitches, waitresses, and the unemployed,"</span>Maleki said a bit louder than his normal speaking voice, before slouching a bit more in his chair and reverting to his normal speaking voice.<span class="fixed-color" style="color:#4da6ff">"So start talking. I don't have all day and honestly, this is cutting into valuable time as it is." </span>He was already counting the seconds of this confrontation since the moment his 'friends' had left the table. He was behind, and he wouldn't put it too far past a couple of them to switch jobs if he did not hurry. Only he couldn't hurry with this woman staying next to him.<br/><br/>Maleki turned his head toward the woman and stared lazily at her for the time being. She was pretty, sure. Though it was a neutral expression she held, her features did lean to a bit more of a haughty bent. her clothes were old, that was obvious even to him. She did good simultaneously blending in and standing out at the same time. His eyes eventually wandered to her form itself. It was almost too bad that she wasn't available. But after his quick once over, one thing was not picked up on. Not because of forgetfulness, but because of his expectations were set where they were. He did not recognize her as one of the former princesses. All he saw was a woman being used, or a woman from a higher station wanting something. Either way, Maleki was still simply counting down how long he had been delayed.