Larel let out a small chuckle at the mention of alcohol, he shrugged his shoulders at the possibility, however as she continued his eyes widened a little not expecting those words. He even ended up averting his eyes when she thanked him a little embarrassed. He looked back at Hotaru as she spoke of silencing her and Larel let out a weak laugh wishing he knew something like that himself but that would be too easy wouldn't i? In the end he'd still take the time to go looking for it, and he had an idea who to ask though it didn't bring him much joy at the thought. 
Seeing Hotaru pale he tilted his head a little before she spoke his eyes narrowing as he listened to her, he was pretty sure something was bothering her. Since no one else was in the room he was pretty sure Sybil was the one causing it, he wasn't sure what she was saying to make Hotaru so nervous but seeing as she knocked the gourd away it probably had something to do with drinking.
"I'm alright on money Hotaru and the food was delicious thank you," Larel said bringing a hand to his chin. "Also Hotaru just so you know I won't think badly of you, you're my friend and you accepted me what kind person would I be if I turned my back on you when you gave me a chance. Besides neither of us really asked for...well...."
Larel trailed off and pointed to his head with a smile to mean Sybil and Zenmaru before lowering his hand and continuing.
"I'll ask Alari if he knows anything about silencing Sybil, much as I hate the man you're more important than the hatred I have for him...just by a little. I mean he put this thing on my head so he has the knowledge at least."
Larel crossed his legs indian style before resting both his hands on his knees with a firm nod.
"Don't let Sybil bother you Hotaru, for how powerful she thinks she is a mere human did trick her after all," Larel said grinning a little. "Anyway let's talk about something, about yourself or me I can even talk about my time on the battlefield, or the times I had to disguise myself pick anything you want. "
He smiled having a feeling Sybil was causing problems, at the very least he could offer a bit of a distraction.

Kaori offered a nod agreeing with Mary and almost beamed at the possibility of not eating what Alari was making, however Mera stopped the possibility causing Kaori to pout a little. He watched the two walked away letting out a small sigh as he pat the key currently in his kimono, he was stuck with the current meal but he'd take that over at Mera punch.
"Well everyone's doing everything they need too," Kaori said placing his hands on his hips. "I'm going to work on getting some painting done, see you Eryn."
Kaori walked off humming to himself as he waved to Eryn heading further into the village, he reached into his sleeve and pulled out one of his scrolls before he grinned feeling a fire in his heart Kaori's burning passion showing for a moment as he vanished into the distance.
Alari on the other hand had just finished his shopping and was wandering around town taking care of a few extra matters since he was moving around, he noticed Kaori had acquired a stand and was speaking with a few people, he smiled seeing the gron on his face and decided to leave him to his business continuing to taking care of his own.
Alari put the few things he acquired in his kimono before wondering if he should check outside the city once more and finish his scouting, he crossed his arms as he knew there was no reason to actually go out there now, thanks to what happened earlier the area was almost bare when it came to any Youkai that would bother Larel. He sighed realizing he was just making himself busier and that wasn't going to help at the moment.
He was purposefully keeping himself busy when he didn't need too, he had to be watchful not too do that often. Alari shook his head putting the thought aside as he needed to focus on what he needed to do right now everything else came later.
He came to a stop seeing Mary sitting outside on a bench, looking at the building he realized fabric was being sold there, he smiled a little seeing her and offered a wave to her before walking over and taking a seat next to her.
"Hello Mary I assume Mera is currently inside," Alari said before crossing his arms. "Do you mind if I sit here for a moment?"