It wasn't too long before the barmaid returned with an appetising looking tray of glistening warm beef and a melody of fresh winter vegetables and herbs of the perfect blend to compliment the meat.

She stroll to the table and before placing the food down she pause to take in the raccoons.
"Julian, you have some friends?" She ask, deliberately adding a teasing disbelief into her tone. She place the food down, but not directly in front of the Phoenix. 

"Greetings." She said as she looked over the three new comers. 
"My name is Amelia..." She smiled and eyes Julian from the corner of her eye.
"Welcome to the nameless tavern, if there's anything I can get you, please just ask."