The activities and noise level of the taproom continue to escalate as more and more people push in, looking for relief from the summer heat.  Amidst the buzz about the coming race, the standard noise of gambling, the din of general conversation, and the whores and gigolos giving come-ons to the writhing crowd, it becomes nearly impossible to pick out any one thing from the sea of distraction present in the room.<br/><br/>Two amongst the crowd, however, have eyes a bit sharper than the rest; Edwin and Merelus, both of whom catch sight of one being who is not merely mingling like the rest of the crowd, and is instead moving with definite purpose and urgency.  Emerging from the crowd, the two both see a waifish halfling woman, who, though clearly an adult, has obviously dressed to entice those with younger desires.  The woman is making her way towards Lerissa's throne, her left hand held tight to her stomach, a dark stain spreading from there about her garments.  Meanwhile, as Lita and Sebastian take a hold of Dieza, a loud argument breaks out just in front of them, apparently between too gamblers arguing over the outcome of a bet, keeping them from noticing the woman.  Lerissa'z attentions are on the dangling Eladrin in front of her, so she likewise does not see her.