Billibon awakes from a unexpected sleep near the fireplace. Kadis must have kept it going for the small hobbit as he stretches and grabs his walking stick. He then goes to Kadis and asks if he could buy 2 rations to go.

Oh yes sir. They are 1 gold each.

*Kadis prepares 2 rations for the Hobbit.*

(If you actually want these to count you can go ahead and deduct 2 gold and add 2 Rations to your inventory. If I forget an inventory on your sheet , please make one.)

*During this transaction a tall humanoid Lioness wearing leather and chain-mail marches into the Tavern, being slightly rough with the door, but the old thing has seen worse. Kadis looks to the Cat and seems intrigued.*

Well well, a Cao-Cai, I didn't expect to see one of you this far from any or your tribes. How can I help you miss?

**Billibon looks appalled as he never seen such a race before. He realizes he is staring up at the Cao-Cai and then looks away quickly**

*Cao-Cayan Female looks to him for a second, her demeanor seeming cold and abrasive, but she doesn't say a word to the little Hobbit. She returns her attention back to Kadis.*

Cao-Cai : What do you have that could reduce grown men to tears?

Kadis : I never heard it put that way before, but that would be Orcish Grog.

Cao-Cai : Orcish? It'll have to do...

*She pulls a small pouch of gold a large pouch at her side and tosses it onto the counter, the sound of coins jingling together is clearly heard.*

Cao-Cai : Keep what Remains.

Kadis : Yes MA'AM!

*Kadis heads to the back and quickly retrieves some Grog for the Cao-Cai Warrioress. There apparently wasn't any problem with Gunter today. Kadis hands the Grog over to the Lioness who begins to drink it down like it was water.*

**Billibon rubs his chin as he glances at the large pouch of gold**

***He never stole from anyone except for his own kind, yet if it doesn't work he will lose his respect from Kadis. He ponders for a moment in thought***

"Hail there great Cao-Cai. Can I offer you another one of those fine grogs you are enjoying? " he asks a bit uncertain how the great lioness warrioress would react.

*Kadis isn't noticing what Billibon may be up to, his attention on the Cao-Cai.*

Kadis : So... what bring you out this far from home?

*She looks to Kadis a little annoyed that he's talking to her while she's drinking, but she gets over it quickly enough. She points to herself and replies.*

Cao-Cai : Bounty hunter, I've been tracking an escaped prison for a week now, I believe he's held up in this town.

Cao-Cai : ...it's your money...

"Kadis if you would be so kind as to offer our bounty hunter another one of those drinks,"Billibon says.

"My name is Billibon Strudeln and I come from Greendale," he introduces cordially. Could I have a seat next to you?" he asks a bit uncertain.

*Kadis smiles cheerfully as Kadis gets more Grog, wondering how the Hobbit's conversation is going to turn out. He places the Grog on the table before her and looks to Billibon.*

That'll be 5 gold... or I could start a tab.

Billibon frowns at the price, but gives the gold pieces to the friendly owner.

"I will have a Hill Ale. I don't think I can take such a strong grog our friend is drinking," replies the hobbit. He places 1 gold piece onto the table still standing to see if the Cao-Cai will allow him to sit at her table.

*She licks her tail slightly. Can't she have a drink without people trying to talk to her? She doesn't look at Billibon as she replies.*

Cao-Cai : Go ahead, it's not my bar.

*She waits silently for a moment.*

Cao-Cai : ...Chtall...

*Kadis takes the payment and gives a Hill Ale to Billibon.*

"Why thank you for the invite," as the small hobbit sits next to her. I have never met a Cao-Cai before. Wait until I tell of this to my shire folks," he says cheerfully.

"So I overheard you are a bounty hunter. I am sure you are really good at what you do," he says while he takes a small sip of his ale.

Chtall : Yes, I'm sure it will magical.

*Chtall takes a drink of her grog again and looks to the Hobbit siting next to her.*

Chtall : I chase and capture escaped criminals, and I always have caught my prey, so yes I guess I am "really good" at it.

"Well I must say that you are doing a noble deed by keeping the towns and lands clean from those filthy thugs," Billibon replies.

"We hobbits normally don't adventure outside our realm, but I just got so bored from the day to day chores on the farm. I want to see things, learn something new. It truly is a pleasure to talk to you. I never met a Cao-Cai and I am sure that many wouldn't like to see you on the bad side," Billibon continues.

Billibon then takes another swig of his Hill Ale. "Why if you like another grog please be my guest, I have a few coins left," he offers.

Chtall : I probably shouldn't I'm technically still on duty.

*She seems somehow more Civil, perhaps the Grog has lifted her spirits a little. She leans back, tilts her head and closes her eyes for a bit, the pouch at her side completely unguarded at the moment.*

**Billibon looks to see where Kadil is at the moment. His fingers begin to tingle at the thought**