Khaylan chuckled as the song came to a close, though underneath the false mirth, he was beginning to seethe. The twist was an admirable move, defying his intent while obeying his request. Had it come from another noble-born, he might have simply tipped his hat or been amused by the gesture. Coming from a peasant, he found it nothing less than insulting. Especially coming from this particular peasant. Beside him, his brother knights laughed as well, but an icy look from Khaylan silenced both of them.

There would be rumors around the tavern pits tonight about this encounter, and he would be damned before he let himself be outmanuevered by this girl. He matched her smile with one of his own.

[B]"Have we entertained my lord?"[/B]

"Indeed you have. A fitting tribute to an old tragedy," Khaylan said, reaching into a pocket on his vest, "it is always a pleasure to know that we are protecting such a treasure as yourself." After counting out a handful of coins, he held them out towards Miranda, waiting for her to approach him as a reminder who was noble and who was peasant. After a moment passed, he wondered if she would slip up enough to refuse his money.