Ethirdir was admittedly caught a little off guard when Doryn introduced him to the charming young lady as a "rival in matters of the heart," which was admittedly accurate but not something he would've readily admitted aloud. Apparently Doryn was comfortable enough with this woman - Hani Silverthorn, she had been introduced as - to reveal something like that, which was...intriguing, to say the least. As he made himself comfortable in the chair, he couldn't help but keep an eye on Hani while also focusing on his good-natured "rival," already finding this evening more interesting than he had anticipated.<br/><br/>The womanizer line from Doryn was met with a bemused quip from Hani, as well as a stifled yet very noticeable chuckle from Meerika, which Ethirdir had never recalled seeing before in that stoic woman. It was enough to make the Elf wonder how he had never come to the Dew Drop Inn before, since he was already seeing things he had never expected to see. Hani was, of course, part of that, and he couldn't help but smile at her when her glances met his every now and then.<br/><br/>Deciding to be a good sport, he picked up his own wine glass and raised it to meet Doryn's. "To new friends...and more," he said before taking a large swig of his drink, enjoying the sweet taste of the wine as it washed down his gullet.<br/><br/>Before Ethirdir could counter with a quip of his own towards Doryn, Hani spoke up first. Her ribbing of the two boys' seduction game was amusing enough, but what really drew his attention was her mention of having business this evening. At first he thought he was mishearing things, but the more she talked the more he realized that she was referring to the Basilisk heart. His suspicions were confirmed when she glanced subtly in his direction: Hani was his contact, the thief he was supposed to meet tonight. How unexpected.<br/><br/>Did Doryn know that Hani more than the daughter of this establishment's owner, that she was a thief...? What was he thinking? Of course he would know that. Doryn wasn't stupid, Ethirdir knew that all too well. However, it didn't appear Doryn knew that Ethirdir was the potential buyer. If that was the case, Ethirdir preferred keeping it that way, at least for now. But how to get Hani away from Doryn so the two of them could speak without arousing Doryn's suspicions?<br/><br/>Then he smiled - the answer was right in front of him. "You say you have an object that you're looking to sell?" he asked Hani as if he were completely unaware of such a fact moments earlier. "Well, you're in luck, my dear Hani, because what my good friend Doyrn didn't tell you is that I'm actually a merchant. I make my living selling goods and services around Crescent City, and I have enough experience to confidently say that I have a good eye for quality. Now, perhaps if you would offer me the chance to see this item you are looking to sell, I can give you a good estimation for its true worth. I'm sure Doryn here can vouch for me when I promise you that I will be very fair with my assessment, and you can use it to make sure no one will insult you with a low price."<br/><br/>Ethirdir took another sip of his wine before adding, "Just tell me when and where you'd like to meet, my dear." He made a very subtle wink towards Hani as he took another sip from the glass, letting her know he knew who she was now.