Emily chuckled a bit but then nod her head, smiling at him. "Don't worry, I wasn't being serious. I like teasing you a little, and I know you're not like that." She kissed up on his cheek, patting his thigh briefly and leaning back. Smiling and listening to the talk about Daus, she had her expression sour somewhat and nod her head a little after he finished.<br/><br/>"I can understand why that would be troublesome. I am not against someone pursuing another's interests, but if they get pushy and try and wear down defenses when someone honestly doesn't want something like that to happen, its disrespectful. There's also talk about bards having a magic of their own to make or break reputations. So its best to not get on their wrong side too badly." She let out a breath and shook her head. "It seems the offer has some baggage to it, but its a good one. I'll accept." Emily squeezed on his thigh. "But if he causes trouble I'm dragging you there, to give him a lesson."<br/><br/>That said, she chuckled a little again, thinking over what he said about the families, shaking her head a hint at the words. "Goldmanes<em>had</em>a rather misogynistic patriarch in the past, and since then they've been working hard to prove themselves. One asshole ruined their reputation, but that's the way it came be. One person can ruin a family and they may not get a second chance. I know they have a lot of prominsing individuals, and I could send a female guard of their house possibly. They're still 'nobility' in a way, and got warrior training. Just not nobility that gets much respect, they work hard, but their status is still tainted." Her expression remained serious as she continued.<br/><br/>"And as for the Orchards, yes I can understand that you might not look for a full cast of servants but I am simply saying its a possibility that Orchard could have some to aid guard you but also help out at the house. Married or single, either way. Our nobility is elevated to its status by their actions, and making the house status rise would increase the respect they'd get in turn as well." She smiled at him, before chuckling at the growling stomach.<br/><br/>"Alright, I'll let the driver know we'll stop." She moved back to her side of the carriage, opening a hatch in the back wall. Holding it open, she spoke up in halfling language briefly a few words, before closing it again. Then sitting, and turning to face Tehr. "Once we get past the fields to an open area we can enjoy a meal outside and enjoy our time a little while."