[quote=Raxacoricofallapatorius]
He dashed to the bar, eager to fill his belly. He snatched up a mug and leaned on the counter, trying to appear casual. "You know I was really pissed off when I woke up to this," he addressed the head man himself and took a long drought of ale, "But you really know how to be a people pleaser. Bravo. Most people don't bother with that anymore. I'll have you know that I had a front row seat for last night's drama…" he went on, eager to make himself worthy of the offer of a free breakfast. "I'll be happy to answer all your questions over some bacon, eggs, and pancakes. Sausage too, with lots of maple syrup. Oooh, and a couple of those cinnamon buns…" His eyes rolled back at the thought of the steaming rolls covered in sweet cream-cheese icing. It was more than enough to make his mouth water. Happenstance snapped out of his babbling though, not wanting to miss this opportunity. "Where are my manners? Sorry, I always wake up hungry. The name's Happenstance, though most folks who come by me are too lazy to pronounce that mouthful, so you can call me Hap if you want." He offered his hand to shake, accompanying the gesture with a friendly grin. "Just tell me noble sir, what you would like to know."
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Mez stared at the young man who had just obnoxiously introduced himself, whilst drinking the ale he'd just bought for Virgil. A slight grin formed on his face, he didn't know why but he liked him already. And so, taking the player's hand in his own hardened grip and returning the gesture, he said, [b]"Hap, is it? Well Hap, most people aren't so forthcoming when it comes to investigations like these. Some might even say you're acting far too eager..."[/b] He paused, mostly for effect, but partly because he wanted to weigh up the boy's reaction. [b]"But then again, I find that food is the biggest motivator when it comes to getting people to talk."[/b] He ended the handshake with a laugh and took another mouthful of ale, he soon need to order another.

[b]"Barkeep! I believe I'll need three pints this time around. Seems as if I've found my fish."[/b] He flipped the man behind the bar another gold coin. Mez then tuned back to Hap and asked, [b]"Do you know who I am? And, if you do, what it is I'm here to achieve?"[/b]