Ren sighed, "All right then.  Let's get focused."  he twisted his staff.<br/><br/>A grin broke suddenly out on his face.  "Say, you were getting along fairly well with the other new girl.  Going to be dancing with her tonight?"<br/><br/>To the dangerous looking gaurd he asked, "And will you scalp me with those fine blades if I ask Mistress Allys for a dance?"