The music had them all over the dance floor, so much for keeping out of sight of the bartender!! Mercy had enough agility to keep up with Doryn, but it was not easy! The crazy Northman never even considered she made her living on her feet, ALL DAY!! When he finally let her go to change partners she breathed a sigh of relief. She would let him have an earful later, when she was not quite so busy! The Elf though, was a perfect gentleman, taking her hand and leading her into a familiar dance, and not throwing her around the dance floor like a doll! She actually enjoyed this very much. The bartender did catch her eye, but he merely shrugged. Evidently it was not that big of a deal. They had enough help tonight. Now she felt a little better and smiled at the Elf. He was rather handsome! And he knew how to dance!<br/><br/>----<br/><br/>Hani faced Doryn in the dance circle and her own eyebrows raised a fraction at his comment. "Research? You expect me to do research on the habits of crazy barbarians who dance for sex?" Of course she had totally misinterpreted his comment. But before she could utter any further comments, he whirled her off into a dizzying swirl of fast footwork and grabby hands around her waist. It was a good thing she was fast on her feet, or she would be under his in a minute! Not that he would let go of her, his grip as tight as a cork in a wine bottle that had dried to hardness.<br/><br/>By the time they had a reprieve in the music and it slowed to a more sedate pace, Hani had just about had enough of his attitude. She stepped away from him and panted for a few moments to catch her breath, before she calmly began. "Captain Aelland, if you had been paying attention even remotely to my efforts in the last few months, you would know that I do have an interest in you, beyond our little business arrangements. But since you chose to be about as warm as a fat trout in the Icythorn Creek flowing out of the mountains, it has been a little difficult for me to even understand what it is you want from me." She had stopped dancing and they had suddenly found themselves alone on the dance floor as the music died down.<br/><br/>Hani did not even notice the lack of music. Her eyes bored into Doryn's with the passion of an enraged Firedrake. No one would have approached her now with any confidence. Her red hair caught the reflection of the candles and almost seemed on fire. Her blue eyes blazed with the fury only a red headed woman was capable of. Hands on hips, she stood toe to toe with him and even though she was not shouting, everyone in the room was listening. "And now you tell me some nonsense about only wanting to dance with someone you can have sex with? Is that why you pulled Mercy off her feet to toss her around the dance floor like a puppet? Am I not good enough for you? Is that it? Mercy is my friend, and if you prefer her to me, then so be it! You have only wasted my time the last few months." She spun around then and was about to storm off the dance floor when she caught Mercy staring at her. Not waiting for anyone to stop her or make sense, she headed for the kitchen. Unless someone stopped her, she was done for the night.