At least he was smiling. Lark sipped at her drink more and then smiled back at his approval.

"Naturally. It is always wise for the Circle to maintain a friendly relationship with local merchants and artificers. Though I warn you, I wouldn't be the best dressed. I'd dress there as I do here. But perhaps my student Sandry would impress you with how she dressed. Or Nico might. He's more prone to being fancy."