Balfor realized his attention had been noticed and flashed Joli a smile.<em>Hope nothin's between my teeth, would be just my luck.</em>She seemed a little dazed at all the hubbub in the taproom, and Balfor chuckled a bit since he knew he must have looked just like that back when he had first left home.<br/><br/>He turned his gaze away, to let the girl have what privacy she can when the place is so packed and she looks like she does, and saw an enormous figure towering over the people nearby. Balfor scooped up his mug, pushed back his plate, and indicated to Rowena that he wasn't leaving and would need a fresh drink soon.<br/><br/>Balfor stepped over towards Alchfrid and caught the tall man's attention. "Say, weren't you with that caravan that just arrived? I was working there, too, and I don't think we met, but I remember seeing you around."<br/><br/>He extended a hand in greeting. "Name's Balfor," he said as he had a seat.<br/>-----<br/>8-)