Lon nodded in agreement. "Going to bed employed would be a significant improvement. However, I wouldn't dream of dropping the entire job on you, Alchfrid; shall we descend on them like a pack of wolves?"<br/><br/>He grinned mischievously and, eyes twinkling, rose, turned to face the table of guards and merchants. "Greetings, gentlemen," he said, glancing down at Laurin long enough to add "And m'lady," before giving them all a quick bow of the upper torso. "My fledgling group of friends and companions here -" he gestured with his empty hand towards the table holding Joli, Alchfrid, and Balfor, "- were wondering if you had employment opportunities for scouts and animal handlers." He smiled, and let his eyes roam the group, trying to identify the person in charge of the group. "My name is Lon Armesis."