Taliha snorted when she saw the half elf, shaking her head at her luck. Still she could not let such a prime opportunity slip by. Pausing with her stein just to her lips she said, â€œLooks like someone missed the stablesâ€ giving the elf a side long glance before completing the journey of her stein to her lips. After a good sip she noted the others that had arrived, including a halfling who promptly declared that everything was on the house and they could have whatever they wanted. Taliha was not greedy but she knew when to not look a gifted horse in the mouth.<br/><br/>Turning back to face the bar she waited for the bartender to return from whatever errand that the Halfling sent him on, taking note and pretty much confirming that the halfing was in charge. Though given where they were it was not really surprising. While she waited she took the time to take note of the new person beside her. Judging from his appearance and how his gear, she could guess that the two of them shared a common profession of sorts. Plus he was human so that boosted her feelings a bit. She could not stop the smile that graced her lips at how quickly he devoured the simple meal he ordered. Knowing from the speed with which he ate, that he was probably still hungry.<br/><br/>Well maybe she could work on getting him something more to eat, but first thing first, she needed to eat. A smile came to her face easily and genuinely when the bartender returned from his errand.<br/><br/>Taliha smiles as she leans against the bar slightly, "So what is there on the menu friend?" she asked him in a friendly tone.<br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold">"Not much lass," The large man said back politely. "We got gruel and bread, but both are fresh. Can't say the same for the beer as you ought to know."</span><br/><br/>Taliha nodded though the smile did not leave her lips, " I was just glad it was cold and could help me forget or feel better about the journey and day I have had" she paused for a moment. "So, would you recommend the gruel?"<br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold">The man smiled as he cleaned the clay mug in his hands, enjoying the polite conversation as they awaited the half-lings proposition. "Not exactly, but it aint bad. Gets you to the next meal without a fuss at least."</span><br/><br/>Taliha pouted slightly, "Well can't ask for much I guess. So I take it you leave when you are hungry?" she asked taking another sip of her ale.<br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold">"No no, not leave. I just head into the kitchen and get some meself. None to hard to do, and we don't get much business in the wee hours anyway."</span><br/><br/>"Do you actually eat the gruel...or...." she leans a bit closer dropping her voice a bit, "Is there something better you keep for yourself and your boss?"<br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold">Horrest chuckled, causing his stomach to rumble with the effort. "Now now lass, employee's get first pickings as you might understand." He grinned now, seemingly aware of the girls intentions.</span><br/><br/>Taliha smiled, "Well...would it be possible for someone other then an employee to have a bit of that privileged? Say for an extra two silver to go along with what has been paid for what seems to now be free?" she asks with a grin.<br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold">Horrest looked around a bit, his grin diminishing only slightly, and leaned into the girl. "Make it three and I'll get it right now girly, my gut says you'll be joining up soon anyway so no harm done." He gave her a slight wink at the end of that statement.</span><br/><br/>Tailha smiled, "Got a deal my friend..." she says reaching into the folds of her cloak to retrieve the silver when she thought about the fellow next to her. Sighing at her own kindness she counted out what would be the price for two such meals and discreetly passed over the silver. â€œMake it twoâ€ she said giving a wink and a slight nod of her head to the fellow next to her. When the bartender left she turned her attention back to face the room like that man beside, taking another sip of her ale before she decided to try some conversation with him as he was closest to her, and they would likely have a bit in common.<br/><br/>â€œSo. Been traveling long?â€ she asked in a simple yet friendly tone.