"I don't see why not. I am sure they'll appreciate a new voice entertaining, and Tark is a regular there. Chances are you'll meet him at the Blackthorn so you won't be completely among strangers." The redhead sloshed the rest of her mead around in her tankard, perhaps contemplating drinks and inns for a moment, before she finished her mead.<br/><br/>"Feel free to go whenever you like. Between your singing and helping around the house I'd say you have earned your keep well enough to deserve a little time to yourself. And this is a good time to explore the village, as I will be away for a few days, either from tomorrow or the day after, depending on when the snow stops. I intend to patrol the area for a few days, visit the other villages and see if everything is in order there. Just keep an eye on things, you know. I should be back before the year's end, but you'll have a few days when you might well be excused from entertaining in the hall."<br/><br/>She downed the rest of her drink and smiled at her guest. "You are, after all, working for me. The others may ask for your service, but strictly speaking you have no obligations to them."