Watching Joli and her bowl of soup prompted Balfor's stomach to become vocal. He laughed at the sudden growl, and waved to catch Rowena's attention. "I take it the stew is good?" he asked Joli. "Or is it merely passable, but it's hot and you're both cold and hungry?"<br/><br/>Even as he listened to her answer, Balfor ordered himself some stew and bread. "I should eat, no matter what. Not good to drink on an empty stomach. Can I buy you dinner for sharing your table, Alchfrid?"<br/>-----<br/>8-)