Kathina nodded politely as the others introduced themselves, feeling slightly more out of place with each new addition. The look she'd got from the bartender and neighbouring patrons when she'd asked for just a cup of water probably hadn't helped her blend in any. She almost sighed in relief when she finally saw a familiar face.<br/><br/>Max seemed anxious, to put it mildly. The speed with which he laid out his situation certainly suggested that. She tried to focus on the important part--<em>someone was in danger</em>.<br/><br/>"Of course I'll help!" she said solemnly. "Now then....who might have wanted to kidnap or harm him? And he's a reputable citizen, isn't he? Why would the Watch not wish to help her--?" She stuttered to a halt with his last question, and turned to look at the small woman she had barely noticed before now.