The entrance of the Knight Captain did not go unnoticed. Hani had been aware of Vaughn for some time, and had not approached him, knowing that Doryn would be here tonight. She primped a bit and stayed upstairs in the balcony section, keeping an eye on the business below. She would step in if needed, for now, the crowd was transfixed on Taliesian. He was putting on a good show, and Hani could tell her father was pleased. She was prepared to give Doryn a chance to apologise, after all, she had not stopped caring for him. He just needed to accept her as she was, not a common wench, but the daughter of a very respected Innkeeper who could probably give Doryn a shakedown he would not soon forget. Of course Sirus liked Doryn, so he would lecture him a good deal first. He loved his daughter, and would not allow anyone to harm her.<br/><br/>Mercedes kept busy, serving as she usually did, with only the slight deviation of smiling at Theolin whenever she got a chance. His treat she had sampled and enjoyed very much. Whispering to him when she had a chance. "You are going to spoil me! But I do not mind. It's kind of nice to have someone who actually cares." She found herself stopping to check on him several times during the evening, making sure he had his glass full.<br/><br/>When the Captain made his appearance, nearly half the tavern was shocked and amused. Would there be more drama? Or would the presence of the Guard keep everyone on their toes? Taliesian was smiling and singing when Doryn appeared, and he stopped only to greet the man with enthusiasm. "Doryn! You sly dog! How did you manage to get yourself into this plum position? Eh?"  He chuckled as the men embraced. Whispering into Doryn's ear with a smirk, "Who did you bribe? And do you have work for an old chum?"<br/><br/>Mercy kept her distance from Doryn, keeping busy with the customers and only giving smiles to them and avoiding catching the Knight Captain's eyes. It was not difficult to do, the Inn was busy. Most of the customers watched with interest to see what Doryn would do now. Rumor had it he was cracking down on the thieves in town, and the merchants were happy to hear that. Of course there were those who were never satisfied, they tended to frown and mumble about the lack of protection from the crime syndicate that had been so busy of late. There were still missing people to find, and some would wonder what Doryn was doing to stop the slave ring that had sprung up in the underground.<br/><br/>Sooner or later, Mercy would have to get around to the table where Doryn and Taliesian were sitting, as the girl waiting on them took a break. The ale was flowing freely and Mercy took the full mugs to the Bard and the Captain and set them on the table. "The crowd is asking if you take requests, Master Bard. Would you care to grace us with a ballad of the North? It appears you know the Captain, perhaps you have written a song about him?" She rather hoped that the Bard would sing something so outrageous that Doryn would be embarrassed.<br/><br/>Taliesian would not disappoint! "Of course I have songs about my dear friend here. I was hoping someone would ask!" He then strummed his lute and began in a clear baritone.<br/><br/>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUASXuJiDXY