"S'what I meant about limited options. This is our option if we want to sit down and be served."

Mat orders their drinks - two of the usual, he's here enough - and gives a carefree shrug.

"The first time we ever visited, we got to go lots of places. But on the weekends we come, it's just a handful of spots right 'round here that we can do. Still, s'worth it. There's always new wares at the stalls, the woods are fun to hunt in, I like gambling, and the hot springs are always a treat. Plus I'm only here once a month, so I do well busking."

Folks here aren't hearing him every other night. It helps. And it's always a good place to try new songs.

But true to his nature, his eyebrows lift playfully.

"If you were hoping to get me somewhere private, we can certainly arrange that."