"I believe you are correct, and congratulations on completing the very important task assigned to you," Ari said with a laugh. She waved her hand for a glass and the bartender brought two. "I'm even willing to share," she said generously, "since I have not seen you in such a very long time. I am a bit sad that I didn't get to hear your lovely singing voice, however." Her escapades for the last two days had had everyone within hearing range in stitches; the Theater District would be talking about it for weeks to come, she was sure.
"I'm glad to see you up and about, after this afternoon," she added as she started in on her drink. The mead was indeed very fine, more than worthy of a signature. That it came with Aspel's company was a pleasant bonus. The older woman had taken a few really hard hits in the melee.