Alois, at the sounds of laughter and the innkeeper's gaze, simply pinched the bridge of his nose. What was it with the nordic obsession with alcohol?<span style="font-style: italic">Some</span>people didn't enjoy being sloshed off their rocker all the time.<span style="font-style: italic">"Must be the reason Skyrim's so uncultured,"</span>He silently thought to himself.<span style="font-style: italic">"Frosty bastards might learn a thing or two if they could walk straight."</span><br/><br/>He returned the innkeeper's look when he mentioned him, raising an eyebrow. What was that supposed to mean? If he had something to say, then he should have said it. With a grunt, he rested both of his arms at the counter, sitting down to wait for his order. With the way the inn's inhabitants reacted toward the simple act of ordering a non-alcoholic drink, he was more willing to take what he was given and go home instead of staying around to socialize.<br/><br/>When Sarrina mentioned needing a companion, however, he perked up a bit and looked over towards her. A chance to get out and see the world certainly sounded better than working in a mine, though his specific talents were quite a bit different than Ysmin's. Axes were heavy and crude, definitely not something that Alois would ever be able to use well.<br/><br/>"Excuse me," He spoke up, trying to politely get the woman's attention before he blabbed on about what he could do. "But if you're looking for help, maybe I could be of service." He paused, waiting for a response, as he thought to himself once more.<span style="font-style: italic">"Anything to get out of this godsforsaken cold."</span>He was sure that a nord wouldn't be impressed by a skinny breton's offer unless they proved themselves useful, and luckily, he could do exactly that. His manmer blood gave him an already-potent affinity towards magic. And his birth under the star-sign of the Atronach furthered this. Extra magicka for casting spells, and an ability to absorb spells tossed at him. He couldn't regenerate it very well, but the aforementioned absorption made up for the fact. Assuming a mage would be welcomed in Sarrina's company, he'd be a better choice than most in the whole of Eastmarch.