Kate took the rejection in stride, saying with a raised eyebrow.  "I happen to like bites."  She says to the woman.<br/><br/>As they head into the village, she noticed Marsi's pout and puts her arm across her shoulder. "Cheer up, lass.  Soon enough we will be back on my boat and onto the next adventure.  I don't like being landlocked any more than you do."<br/><br/>She gives her a quick slap on the ass when they reach their destination and goes to knock on the door. "Oy!"  She shouts and then knocks again, hoping that the resident can hear them over his own singing.<br/><br/>When he answers the door, she is standing with all the swagger she can muster.  "Ahoy. I'm Kate, this little lass is Marsi.  We're the crew of the Black Dog.  And these are our companions, Maclyn and Thomas."  She says nodding to the others.  "We've come here looking for your help."