Kiernan almost burst out into laughter at how red the kid's face turned. "And here I was, not wanting to believe what they say about mages being sheltered! Right. How far they'll go? I say all the way, if they don't get interrupted, that is. Did you see how heated that kiss got?" He paused. "Maybe someone should see to it that they don't get interrupted."
He nodded to Drake as he went off to add more gil to the pot, turning back to Audrey and Merri, who was stammering in his seat. "So, what do you two say? Aw, come on, Aud, don't give me that look."