Gabriel nodded at Kenneth. He then paused for a moment, before glancing back at James. "Plus if that Chef would decide to break the deal and try to slit our throats on the night... I can only imagine what he'd try to do to..." [i]Aha! Maybe you've found the answer[/i] Gabriel glanced at Crystal, "Fair Crystal, I personally extend an opportunity to come with the merry band. You are free to join or not, if you wish. I will make sure you have freedom in choice. Imagine it, having a chance to explore the unknown! I can assure you, I do make quite lively events, and adventuring never gets dull. There would be many songs and stories to be heard and new tricks to be learned." [i]Wait what did you just do!? If she accepts, you can't get any other maiden and their embrace! But leaving her if the chef would break that deal... Is surely a death sentence. I mean you did fight for her freedom... You have to make sure she at least has more than a day of it! ... But those other maidens! Gwah! Well the rest of the party could decline it I suppose. Yes, they'll probably do that.[/i]

Gabriel stared into Crystal's eyes. "The choice is yours to make." Gabriel paused for a moment admiring her beauty. "I haven't composed a poem or song for you yet have I? I would have done it earlier but I had an opponent to BEAT, and I had to keep TEMPO during it. And I had to keep PITCHING the punches. Anyway I should get on that."