<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/thumb/4/4b/Fin1.png/1200px-Fin1.png)</div><acronym title="With-Golden-Eyes"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 14pt;">Fin</span></acronym><br/><br/>"Excitement...and<em>riches</em>..." he repeated in a murmur, placing his journal on the countertop and retrieving a pencil to jot down notes. What he wrote was more involved than a quote. If she were quick enough--and interested enough--to sneak a peek, it included her tone, accent, and minute inflections he could pick up on. "I know all too well how quick people are to turn on one another. It is always the ones closest to you." What was meant to be an observation brought on from years of experience brought a surprising pang of guilt to his heart, and for awhile, he was quiet.<br/><br/>As she settled in to drink, he took note of the way she did it: from lifting her mug, to her reaction to the liquor's rough taste and burn. He took this all in and put it to paper as if it were the most interesting thing in the world. "I have not met many Shifters, so I am sorry if this causes offense, but: your ears are magnificent!" If she agreed to it, he would make a sketch of her; one that she could keep, if she pleased. A reward for not threatening him with violence.<br/><br/><hr/><br/>Once Max made his way in, Fin gathered his things and approached the table, listening in on the story as it was weaved. He waited as the human woman offered her services at once; and waited longer as Max questioned an apparently new face, leading to sorrowful news being shared, and another offer of aid being stated by the gnome in question. "So kind," he noted, milky white eyes dancing between both women.<br/><br/>Max pressed on after offering his condolences--notably before any of them could attempt to bargain for better pay. Smart.<br/><br/>By the end of the briefing, Fin had something important to say. "Looks like your weenie got you into<em>trouble</em>again," he called in a sing song voice, his<acronym title="Romanian">accent</acronym>on full display, but light and airy all the same.<br/><br/>"Oh! I almost forgot. Hello, all. My name is Fin." For just a split second, his eyes flashed a faintly golden hue. It was so quick, one could blink and miss it. In fact, one could easily miss it if one didn't blink. "I saved this man's life once before," he added, indicating Max with a tilt of his head a nonchalant smirk. "Perhaps now we will save what is left of his reputation!"