The blonde was well and truly beautiful, but Vax'ildan didn't confuse Alcuin's good fortune in the looks department and gratitude for not being dead back in the cafe with anything owed. He had done his duty, and would have done even if it hadn't gone to such a gentle soul.

"I'd like that," is what Vax ended up answering. "And Alcuin," he offered with a bit of his own rueful smile, as he moved to leave. "Welcome to the Madonna Inn."