[@LiegeLord]
Dorian was, well, out of sorts today. Not yet quite settled back into things or his role here and a bout of loneliness had him sharing perhaps more than he should. He reaches over and takes a single silver bar, feeling it’s weight he studies it for a moment. 

[i]”I take all currencies, but would prefer not to get out the card scanner. Doesn’t do with the aesthetics of this place.”[/i] He says looking up from the silver with a small smile. 
[i]”A single silver is a bit short for our best tea but as its your first time that’s ok.”[/i]

He leans in a little close and almost whispers.
[i]”Truth is the exchange is completely unnecessary, it simply offers a bit of normalcy and regularity. It ties people to where they’re from, it’s a single expectation that remains true. A small semi-constant that I can offer.”[/i]
As he leans back he continues, still holding the silver.
[i]”Something I believe a travelled man such as yourself doesn’t need.”[/i]

But he didn’t give the silver back. Instead with a nod he turned and walked back to the bar, heating some water for the tea when a new patron approached.  

[@ONL]
[i]”Of course we do.”[/i] he said, pulling up a bottle and preparing a short glass with ice just as quick as he replied.
[i]”That will be 31 cents.”[/i]

Meanwhile [@Song Book]
“[i]Mollusks[/i]” it repeated, echoing Ethodi’s words as it stood staring at her, still leaning in closer, its eyes full of, curiosity? Adoration? There was a moments awkward pause before it said [i]”Right away!”[/i] and flew off.

No sooner had the shadow imp disappeared behind the kitchen door, another came fluttering over to her table. It flew somewhat slow and carefully, it’s attention on the steaming cup in its hands. This imp was slightly different from the other. Slimmer features, longer head and it had a small satchel around it’s waist. It placed the aromatic dark liquid down on the table, emptied the satchel beside it, (contents were a tea spoon, sugar cubes and little milk containers) gave Ethodi a look of disgust and then flew off.