Seeing as the street directly in front of a tavern is probably not a place to be hugging a child, Brelia stands up, picking up the child in her arms in the process, and dips into the alleyway beside the tavern where she'd be less conspicuous. Because the alleyway next to a tavern is totally a much more reasonable place for an ex-gladiator and a child to go together. After ensuring that nobody followed the two of them, Brelia sighs. "Alright, kid. What's the matter?"