The thief was so occupied with his searching it wasn't until Zook had entered through the door he heard someone even approaching. Xavalzo slowly poked his head over the counter to see what had stumbled into the structure much like how he did. What he saw surprised him. It was a child sized looking man! Feeling slightly more sure of himself, he stood all the way up from behind the counter and dusted himself off. [color=f7941d]"Well hello... sir?"[/color] He asked awkwardly. Perched above the fireplace, an audible whirring of machinery could be heard as the hawk preened its "feathers".

[i]Why didn't you warn me sooner!?[/i] Xavalzo thought to himself as he gave a quick glare directed towards his bird. His attention quickly shifted back to the door as yet [b][i]another[/i][/b] traveler walked in. [i]Where did these two come from? I swear the roads have been empty for miles..[/i] This newcomer strolled towards the bar and asked in general if anyone knew where the bartender was. These two didn't seem like the type to chop his hands off, but most folks weren't exactly kind either way if they found out you were a thief. In that moment, Xavalzo quickly concocted a plan to get himself out of the situation. A foolish, hastily made plan.

[color=f7941d]"I am! I think."[/color] He said, speaking up a little bit more. [color=f7941d]"You're looking at the new tavern owner of the uh... umm.."[/color] Again he looked about the room, but couldn't find the clue he wished to steal away. [color=f7941d]".. [i]The.. Lonely Tavern![/i]"[/color] He finally managed to say. [color=f7941d]"You see.. my uh, uncle used to own this place, but sadly the.. plague got him, and I've received it through.. inheritance."[/color] Xavalzo smiled. His guise was sound. How could this ever possibly backfire on him later?

[color=f7941d]"The name's Xavalzo, but you can just call me Xav. How may I.. help you sir?"[/color]