Ninkasi had seen him come in. In fact, she'd felt him the moment he'd crossed the threshold, not that she turned to regard him just yet. She just continued to do as she did, taking orders and passing around the foam-topped wealth.
A mugs delivered, she went to grab another in preparation for their new arrival. The other girls were already starting to approach him when he waved her over. One of them frowned, the other just backed away allowing Nina to have this one. "Are you far from home, traveler?" She said pouring the amber liquid out into the cup she placed before him. She was usually chatty, but everyone who was paying attention noticed the particular difference in the tone of voice she used with this one. "This one is on the house, but only if you enjoy it," she said with a smile.
There would be no mistaking the warmth in her voice. She appraised him in a casual but discreet manner. He was a god to be sure. Everything about him screamed it. His features were shared with many of those around them in the room, but he was a fighter where they were farmers. Yes, he was quite far from home.