Excellent. Jethro had gotten a reputation as a fighter in recent times, and that was exactly what was needed. Nevin took a seat at the table Jethro had been eating at, folding his hands together and smiling pleasantly at the other man. He inclined his head in response to Jethro's greeting before looking around. While most people who sought solitude would choose to sit in a corner and face away from the bar and its denizens, Jethro had purposefully sat where he could see, and be seen, by any who entered. It was a change of pace for Nevin, as he normally preferred to seclude himself in one of those very same corners. Still. To focus, and to deal with the situation at hand. "Hello, sir Jethro. A pleasure to see you again.
I might actually have need of your help, if you're willing to lend a hand - ah."

Even though she had been getting better about reading social cues, there were still some times when Ezra made a gaff without even realizing that she had done so. Walking through a bar during its business hours with a weapon clasped in one hand, was one such gaffe, and Nevin wanted to drop his head into his hands and let out a large sigh. Instead, he pulled his apprentice down into a seat next to him, shaking his head as he pushed the hammer down so it was resting on the ground. He had no idea why she had decided to stand directly behind him - usually it was angry wives who did that, and she was his apprentice. And also, well. That was an issue for other places. Instead, he smiled and shook his head ruefully.

"Ezra. I don't know what that child told you but I just needed your presence. We could have swung by Nan's place to get your warhammer before we left. Ah well. So, to business then I suppose. Ezra, the supplies for the store are running low. Specifically, animal parts. So, I intend to go hunting. Normally I would do this alone, but I think it's a good opportunity for you to learn and get some hands on experience Ezra. Sir Jethro, I would appreciate you traveling with us just in case we run into more than two people can handle. On my own I am sure of my abilities to escape but with two..." The truth was, with Ezra around, right now, Nevin couldn't go all out. He hadn't yet found a good opportunity to bring his blood magic up with the homunculus, but he would need to do so when he could find a way to bring it up. Thinking of it though, maybe he would be able to do that after this hunt. Hmm.