Thomas peered into the darkness before standing up slowly. [color=blue]“And pray tell why that is the case? She is infact on stage is she not? And unless I am mistaken she will be receiving a cut of her bid. To be honest I do believe I am doing her a favor. Since that is quite a sum for a single night.”[/color] Thomas peered at the person who had spoken up. It would appear to be a human; this ought to be rather easy. [color=blue]“Who exactly are you to make such a claim?”[/color] The room had gone silent as the patrons had recognized the crest. His family's loyalty to the crown was unquestioning and his name carried weight. As if the title were not enough Thomas was hardly anything less than an imposing person standing at well over six foot and still sporting the build of a crusader of old. [color=blue]“You’ll excuse me if I dispute it as I have put a rather large sum of money up for my evening; so please. Settle down.”[/color] There was a sense of finality to Thomas’ statement; his tone and posture allowing for no argument.