[@Cardamonelaw]

Wouldn't it be better then to go with this stranger?
I mean turning around and going to the bar knowing there's a coup happening...
That doesn't seem like something a law-upholding citizen would do.

One of the reasons why Kethan's half bothered as well is to see if there's any truth in the allegation.
Sort of a middle-man and voice of reason, seeking to understand the entire story as if the case these folks are looters...

Then the Mayor will need every bit of help he can get...