[ At the mention of staying here at the inn rather than out at the barracks, Jayden gets a very genuine smile from Claude. All the better in his mind to leave the Free Cities' none-too-subtle 'requests' to join the military behind as soon as possible - and that was before tensions became even higher than they were upon his arrival to the point of outright erupting. As much as it'd be convenient to have someone on the inside, sort of, to know what's going on there: he's not willing to suggest it to anyone. ]

Good, there's plenty of space. Even people who've moved out tend to come back here to hang out in the tavern, so it's a convenient way to meet those who weren't able to make it to Sam and Hilda's party tonight. Most everyone I've met will be happy to show you around, help you find a job if you need something besides helping out Mag, or whatever else.

[ As for the thanks, he merely shrugs a shoulder genially. To Claude this is merely another part of something else coming full circle, even as it continues to loop with new faces showing up now and again. ]

Of course. People did that for me when I'd just arrived and kept doing it in the months after, and I'd rather share than not. We're all in this together after all, as it likely goes without saying. [ With a bit of a wry smile, since while it's true that doesn't undo the regrettable circumstances of being dragged here unwillingly. Still, he'll also slide out of his chair with a nod as he picks up his glass. ] You ever have any more questions, I'll be around for you to ask any time. See you around, alright?

[ One last smile, and then Hilda herself appears in impeccable timing to pull him away to talk to someone else. ]