Hugh was delighted at the conversation with the Halfling, but it was to be interrupted by a slight change of plans. "Well, I should have expected this change." He stood up, stretched, and downed his lager, as Sana downed some other strange liquid. He chuckled at her reaction, "I might suggest tobacco next time." 

With that, Hugh stepped up to the Halfling on the stool, turned, and motioned towards his back. "If you would like the rest, you may use me as your great and powerful stead!" He grinned over his shoulder at the Halfling. Having had sons of his own at some point, Hugh was very fatherly to smaller and younger creatures. "I will warn you, though, I do have to pick up my horse right outside."