Gabriel nodded towards James. "Sir Hawthorne please watch over my mug of ale. As you know, I have far more important matters to do than drink." Gabriel went to the kitchen as discretely as possible, as he looked for Crystal. "It may not be my place to ask, but I cannot stand a fair lady suffering when there is someway I can help. What is the matter? Perhaps I could help with a song or two... Or in some other way, and I assure you I shall help you with whatever the problem is."