After he made his greetings, Tehr nodded at Antain.  He knew that he was no physical specimen, himself.  In fact Tehr was a bit skinny and tall, not muscular in any way.  But he did enjoy some physical activity.  "Aye,"  Tehr said and then he slid the sleeve of his silk shirt up his left arm, exposing the small leather bracer he kept strapped to his wrist.  "I was taught by my uncle in the ways of magecraft, but he always said have a backup plan."  He slid his sleeve back down, "Quite honestly, the magic that I practice isn't geared towards combat.  So I'm always careful to try to  bring my staff into play when it's needed."<br/><br/>Tehr chuckled and began cutting his pancake, "Though I'll admit I wasn't planning on showing off both of my staves this morning.  That was a bit of an embarrassment."  Tehr popped a bite of the delicious meal into his mouth as the table chuckled at the play on words.  Certainly if he showed a little humility at his cock being shown to a hundred or more, it wouldn't hurt.<br/><br/>He sighed as the sweet berries hit his throat and added, "as tasty as this is however, I think little Kairin is getting the best meal here."  He smiled and sent a wink at the nursemaid Ani, "with respect nurse, with respect."<br/><br/>He ate a bite of the chicken next and found it succulent and juicy, though the skin was very heavily seasoned.<br/><br/>The conversation ebbed and flowed for a minute till Tiel began teasing,<em>"Antian you old scoundrel, still haven't settled down huh?" Tiel teased, with the other halfling man getting a bit defensive. "I don't have time for things like flowers, gifts and girls."</em><br/><br/>Tehr pretended to choke on his food, dramatic obviously and said, "no time for girls!"<br/><br/>He set his fork down and looked at the halfling very seriously, raising one delicate eyebrow and smirking, "tell me my friend, I must know, what is it in life that keeps you too busy for flowers, gifts, and girls?  For if there's anything more important, and I haven't been informed of it, then I feel my life has been quite hollow indeed so far!"<br/><br/>Tehr grinned broadly again, showing that the conversation was meant to be light and jovial.