While Merlin is quiet in a corner trying to hear the rumors about Hunter he sees Charmaine enter looking a little lost so he calls her over to his spot and offers a drink.
An old robed venerable looking man slowly enters the rowdy establishment and looks bewildered. He loudly declares,
"I guess this isn't the amphitheater either… "
He disappointingly shakes his white haired head and graciously leaves.
Merlin is sure to welcome the lady making sure to clear the part of the table where she sits. He hears the old man and looks at the others at the table asking, "What was that all about?"
Merlin is surprised he is not alone and responds with a smile, "Yes! Merlin is my name, you remembered… and you are the lovely Charmaine of course. I am here to rest and get back my strength before I go adventuring again. You?"
She smiles, "A fellow adventurer, that is great. I am here more or less for the same reason plus there are valuable skills here I cannot ge elsewhere."