Catherine almost choked on the ale trying not to laugh at the barkeep.  The delicate little creature in front of her was right, he was more than he seemed to be.  She looked around the tavern's room, noticing that it was almost impossible to get a good look at any one of the current customers, wondering if it was by design, accident or magic.  Taking a spoonful of stew into her mouth, she was quite pleasantly surprised.  It wasn't fancy, but it was excellent.<br/><br/>"I haven't saved anyone here yet, and announcing our presence just makes it easier for some low level henchman to make a name for themselves with a well placed dagger in the back.  I prefer to rely a bit more on the element of surprise." Catherine replied to the Gloaming.  "Besides, what they don't know can very well hurt them."<br/><br/>Leaning forward to make sure that the small woman was the only one to hear, Catherine told her quickly of the deal she had made for them.  She hadn't planned on a guide that was so conspicuous, and said so.  "Look, I'm still human and can be killed.  That's why I prefer to work in secrecy, but you do stand out a bit, so I think it's time to get out weapons and go after this drow queen who thinks to rule above land as well as under."  Her grin was not one of delight, but rather one that showed her anticipation.  "I don't know about you, but I'm ready to kill more than a few of them."