He managed to avoid making a comment about something rancid, but only by great force of will. He smirked at Leighla's comment, keeping the pace to something comfortable for her. "Now, now. There is no need to be insulting to harpies. I am sure that they would be offended by such a callous association."<br/><br/>He gave her a grin, before rolling his shoulder, trying to get the dagger feeling from between his shoulder blades to vanish. "Now, I am sure you already know, but Sapphire and another friend of mine, Aurelia, will be joining us tonight. Aurelia was in the area and I offered to let her join us for the opera. I hope another won't be too much trouble?"