Michael coughed loudly before pushing up from against the side of the building, where he had been leaning as he watched the tense conversation between the bard and the frightened young boy.<br/><br/>Turning to the young scribe he said, "We can come back tomorrow. Don't bother the Mayor, nothing that can't wait 'til morning. My friend here is just a bit over excited."<br/><br/>Michael flashed the young boy a calm smile and nodded politely before quickly grabbed Tolbar's cloak. With a tight grip and strong arm, he started pulling Tolbar away from the Mayor's house. Michael released his hold on Tolbar only once he could no longer see the scribe in the Mayor's doorway.<br/><br/>"What are you playing at? Scaring a poor kid like that?" Michael raised his eyebrows in frustration, "You know there is no danger. Lying to get in to see the Mayor isn't going to help our case. Honestly, you can't just push yourself in everyone's way and expect them to listen. Didn't the meeting with Kiju teach you anything at all?"<br/><br/>"What did she see, anyway, I wonder..." Michael's eyes narrowed in scrutiny at the bard for a few brief moments.<br/><br/>Rubbing his forehead, he added with a scowl, "I'm heading back to the inn to relieve some tension. I highly recommend you do the same."<br/><br/>Michael shook his head in disbelief at Tolbar before turning towards the direction of the Tavern 'The Bronze Boar', his usually quiet footsteps heavier and louder with frustration.