The redhead arched an eyebrow, then replied, "I stand corrected, then, begging your pardon.  I am rather curious, though, as to why the festival was never planned?  When I heard of it, I thought you might be in need of music, cheer, and perhaps a spear willing to stand in your defense, so I came prepared to offer all three."<br/><br/>As she spoke, she settled her harp case on a table, and the spears beside the table, and worked open tthe straps.