[ Bariyan left the bar muttering curses and trying to see if there was a knife embedded into his back or not (fortunately, there wasn't), but he brightens up as soon as he spots the small figure rounding the corner. In fact, the scowl fairly evaporates from his face, replaced by a grin. ]

Hey--

[ only then Koltira tries to draw away. Bariyan frowns and grabs Koltira's arm, tugging him back. ]

Hey. Not worth it. You'll tear them apart if you go in there again. I'll pay you back whatever you lose. [ he cheers up again. ] We ought to go say hello to Martin.