Alysia blinked "fascinating... Truly you speak well." she paused for a moment and raised a hand, "No offense of course.  I'm assuming that is your creature outside?"   She turned in her chair to acknowledge the conversation with the massive female. "I have but this is an important trade port for many.  It needs to be completely open." She offered as an explanation of why she was there.  "and yourself?  And if I might ask, what are you actually drinking?"