Elric gave a nod to James as he settled himself in. He finished his glass of milk as he began heading towards the stairs, when he heard a very loud pounding against his front door. He glanced at Gukb who was at the bottom of the stairway. 

"I trust the brea-" That's when the sound of shrieking drew his attention. [i]Master Barber, govna', we got us some trouble down 'ere, like."[/i] He started coming down the stairs quickly, as he noticed the creature which destroyed his door and broke into his house. He glanced up from the stairway as he shouted up, "Sir Hawthorne I hope I'm not being a bother, but would you please come downstairs?"

Elric breathed in and out, as he went to the very bottom of the stairs. "I do hope we can come to a reasonable understanding." [i]You helped an Orc with dentistry and slight surgery a few days back, how...[/i] he thought as he gazed upon the massive snarling hyena and its Gnoll master. [i]Okay maybe rational and peaceful solutions won't work this time. But I can't let everyone bleed all over the place in a bloodbath. Let's try some peaceful diplomacy.[/i]

He coughed, as he kept staring at them. He spoke trying to keep a sense of poise, "Yes w-well, erm..." Elric coughed as he breathed in an out. He tried again, keeping a sense of calmness, "Welcome to my establishment. How can I help you this fine night..?" He asked to the Gnoll. He said stepping away from the stairway so people, namely Sir Hawthorne and Gukb could get across if they so needed. He still held onto his ceramic cup. [i]If things go south I can at least chuck this at 'em...Then, try not to die or get injured and stop the creatures.[/i]