Dark eyes flickered over to Luna as he listened to her describe both Mara and Edward like some sort of perfect pairing.  He felt a twinge of jealousy at her description, and had to resist the urge to snap at her.  Why was that one so much more handsome than him?  Didn't she know her better when she saw one?  He was rich too... well, his family was, at least.  If he asked his family for money... he didn't really have any on him right this moment... His own robes and clothes were good quality, too, but that didn't seem to mean anything to the waitress.  He did agree that Mara was quite easy on the eyes... why had Lara already 'given' Mara away like that?  It was all so unfair!<br/><br/>Of course, a moment later, the foxgirl was literally in his lap.  She was far more provocative, but no less gorgeous.  Just... different, in a crude, eager sort of way that his kind should never partake in.  She wrapped an arm around one shoulder, brushing up against him in ways that she would no doubt notice quite soon as her 'seat' might become a little bit more uncomfortable.  He cleared his throat, and with the hand that was able to slide around (rather than wrap around the girl), he picked up his glass of wine and sipped at it to hide his reaction.  he was pleasantly surprised by the vintage.  It was better than he expected.<br/><br/>Introductions were next, and he finished his swallow of wine just in time for... Edward to start talking about what happened.  Riches, sure.  But then... Halaster?  A cache of magical items?  Now he was talking about something interesting.  Significant, even.  Again he opened his mouth to speak, even before know what he was going to say.  Volunteer?  To go under the tavern?  Duergar?  To go with the beautiful girl on his lap?<br/><br/>But then Mara was talking again.  A few ladies that could help.  His eyes narrowed slightly.  Overlooked already.  To a waitress?  How dare they!?  And so he found himself finally speaking up again.  "You'll need someone who could handle magical artifacts.  I'm fairly learned on the subject."<br/>