[It was a joke taken in good humor, the ghost of a smile on his own face momentarily visible past the painted one.] I am pleased to meet you then, Ciri. Thank you, for allowing me a seat.

[A seat that he took, as she posed her question to him. The answer came easily, with a certain air of practiced ease, as if he'd answered the very same one many, many times before.] I enjoy the crowd within a tavern, and that is all the enjoyment that I need. I fear I'm not one for drinks, otherwise; I simply cannot hold them.

It also may behoove me to see what is popular here, I've a mind to continue my business, since it seems I've no way home at present.