Cornellius' mention of the feast had caused Lathus' brow to raise with interest and excitement.  In the time spent training, he had never really gotten much of an opportunity to cut loose in this new world.  Such an evening of lighthearted merriment was exactly what he had been craving.  The next several hours were spent ensuring he had everything packed and prepped for their journey to preoccupy himself until they were summoned to the tower.<br/><br/>It wasn't exactly what the half-elf had pictured in his mind when he thought of a feast in the more medieval setting, but his discontent was quickly abated when he noticed the lively state of their host.  Taking Cornellius' lead, Lathus promptly set about taking his own hearty share of the meal and drink being offered.  He was still having trouble grasping his new place in society; Nicholas understood that he would be looked down upon as a half-breed and was still in the process of feeling the full measure of that aspect of his new body.  There was no doubt in his mind that life inside the Sanctuary was a sheltered one and he would not gain true insight to his place on the totem pole until he ventured into the world.  However, that was a secondary concern compared to his uncertainty on how he was to behave in his new body.  As he imbibed in generous quantities, he couldn't help but wonder if he was betraying his more reserved elven ancestry for the sake of following his more impulsive human tendencies.   Of course, it also wouldn't be the first time he believed that he was simply over thinking matters.<br/><br/>An eager smile traced Lathus' lips as Cornellius mentioned a need for their assistance, his own curiosity piqued by what could possibly be so precious to cause an entire team of excavators to disappear.  The mission seemed straightforward enough and he couldn't help but chuckle as the effeminate half of their group begun strategizing.<strong>"I'll help in whatever way I can, but something tells me that Azile would be able to distract the guards enough for a bull elephant to charge through the warehouse, which will make the job all the more of a walk in the park for the three most agile individuals amongst us.  I suppose if nothing else, Michael and I can have a faux street brawl should Azile's plan fall through."</strong>Lathus shot the resident dwarf an amused grin.<strong>"Who knows, this mission might turn out to be quite fun."</strong>