With his quip about spending gold like water she raised an eyebrow. "I know how to hold onto my money when needed too you know," she said, lapsing into silence until his apology, and then his musings about their next step. 

It was then that the dwarven server from before made his way over carrying a large bowl filled almost to the brim with the same stew that Jen was having. "[b]Eat,[/b]" she directed, gesturing with her spoon in her right hand. "[b]The rolls are to share. Butter on the side there. It's all quite good for being basics.[/b]" As she spoke she glanced at their attendant. "[b]No offense.[/b]" He gave a small 'heh' and shrugged. "[b]None taken. Simple food for simple folk. Keeps us strong and hearty. Sometimes it's the best.[/b]" The sorceress nodded. "[i][b]Sometimes,[/b][/i]" she agreed, then jerked her chin toward the rest of the patrons. "[b]Off with ye,[/b]" she said with a small wink and a grin. The squat figure turned and stumped off, then snapped a towel he carried at one of the patrons, flicking him in the ear. The patron had been pawing at one of the barmaids. "[b]Knock it off, you got work to do still, Holdaff,[/b]" he gruffed as he headed toward the bar. 

Jenphira turned her silvery gaze back on Kriv. "[b]I'll ask after we're done eating. And I know what you're thinking... That's not what I had in mind. I could but... no. I'm sure there are problems here that can be solved, or work that can be done. A place like this is always good for information. If our good dwarf doesn't know much, the barkeep probably will. Lots of gossip in places like this too.[/b]"

She lapsed into silence for a few moments while reviewing what had been said already in her head. She noted the comment about working her soreness and kinks and tilted her head, considering. "[b]As for your offer, I could go for that. It would be nice. I can return the favor if you want.[/b]"