After wandering the city for a while, Arminna comes across a nice-looking tavern called "The Guilded Harp".  Hearing soft music and smelling good food coming from inside, she enters the establishment.  (Works for me.)

they invite her in their discussing all types of things the atmosphere is joyous its a little more formal then some other taverns in the city but not too stifling.

Their discussing with enthusiasm a day they will not have to fear the dwarven invaders any longer and your asked


"welcome inside milady would you care for anything to drink?"

Nelin bows in gratitude to the commander.  "If there is nothing else then by your leave I will await the time for battle and look around the city."

nods "then go with my blessings"

"Drow wine, lightly spiced," Arminna replies to the question.  "I'd also like a small loaf of bread, please."

After leaving the commanders, Nelin heads into town.  He wanders through the market section looking at what is for sale.  Spending a little more time at the shops which show weapons and armour.  Soon Nelin begins to feel like stopping for drink and a snack.  Nelin has heard good things about a place called "The Guilded Harp", so he heads there and enters when arriving.

nods at her order "gladly" gives it to her along with some bread bread "anything to go with it if I may ask? we have some imported honey, from the 1st layer a bit pricy, since its an import but very delicious.

"That sounds delightful; how much is it?" Arminna inquires.

"3 GP My lady" (which is a fair amount remember for ordinary people but easily in even a low level adventurers price range.

Nelin finds himself a place to sit.  Then starts to decide just exactly what it is he wants to buy.

"Very well, I'll have some please," Arminna replies, sliding the three gold pieces across the table.

Nelin has decided to go with tea and some sweet bread.  He looks around trying to find one of the barmaids.  When he sees one he raises his arm in hopes of getting her attention.

nods and gives her some and smiles "anything else Milady?"

one stops and asks "Yes?" looking you over "Can I help you sir?" she asks

Tea and sweet bread, please.  Nelin did not want to be impolite to the barmaid.  Nasty customers make for nasty service and Nelin wanted no part of that.

nods "of course" says turning around.

"Nothing else for now, thanks," Arminna replies to the hostess.

Ynavera had settled herself into a protected position near the centre of the inn.  She had removed her armour and was using it as a footstool while she tuned her instrument.

She heard rumours about how bad it was against the dwarfs, but her people were holding their own, if barely, but it wasn't really suitable material to compose into a song.  It was only when the wearied members of the last patrol entered the grounds that she had received something of use. She plucked a string and listened to its note as she talked to herself, trying to decide where to start with this new rumour.
"Waltz of the sword dwarf?  Promenading the dwarf? Courtship of the dwarf?" She shrugged, maybe the title would come after a few lines.
It wasn't a performance, yet, so she whispered the words oblivious to anyone else listening. "So it was when,
From our fair home
And under ston-ed sky.
The dwarfs from deeper in the loam
Did come awandering by." She chewed her lips and tried to work out the next section.
"The leader was a stalwart fellow
Brave and handsome in the deep.
His voice not gruff
But low and mellow,
Had declared no wish for sleep.
'To try my steps with a lady fair
Is all my hearts desire.'
And with that vision
He banished care
And came to risk our ire." She stopped again and drummed her fingers on the table top.  This next bit was going to be tricky, but causing offence in the name of merriment was part of her job, though this was probably out beyond safety and fishing in the dark as far as risky lyrics were concerned. As she worked through the rest of the words her voice began to rise as she sensed the end of the ditty was near.
"She was a lithe and feral blade,
With death shadowed in her stance.
It was this lady
Who met the dwarf
Who was looking for a dance.
They met in a ballroom cavern;
Just beyond our walls.
Their instruments were echoes
of blade on blade,
Singing seductive calls.
Round and round and through and through
They danced among crenellations.
Never touching,
Glances fleeting,
Among the celebrations
Of hand to hand
And step to step of this dancing in the deep.
Until at last the proud young dwarf,
Fell gently into sleep."  Satisfied at having finished, she made final adjustments to her instrument and began to pay attention to the wider inn.
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The hostess returns with Nelins snack

After getting his order Nelin looks around to see who else maybe part of the defenders.  He spies a drow women (Arminna) that looks like she may be a part of the group at the front.  He picks up his order and moves to her.  "Greetings, I am Nelon and I was wondering if you are part of the front line?"

Arminna looked up to the drow who addressed her.  "Greetings, Nelin, I am Arminna.  Please, have a seat," she said as she indicated a seat at her table.

Nelin smiles and gives a slight bow in thanks, then takes a seat with Aminna.  Once seated Nelin looks at her in a friendly manner. "I am to join the front line and was wondering if you might be a part of it.  If so what does the situation look like?"

"Yes, I have been to the front lines, but why would you want to talk about such unpleasentness?  When I got here I hadn't gotten a chance to look around this city, and I find this place a much nice location to be in," Arminna replied, wondering why this young drow was so interested in the front lines.

"Forgive such speakings but I have been a part of the temple guard until now.  Thus what I hear is third hand at best, so was just wanting more reliable information then what I had.  Please order what you liike and I will pay as a token of my penance for the mistake."  Nelin hangs his head in shame for causing Arminna stress.

Arminna noticed the penance in Nelin's reply.  "Don't worry about it," she answered it to his offer.  "You see, I recently came here from a place known as the Promenade of the Dark Maiden, and was sent right away to combat as soon as I arrived here.  I only spent a day or so up there, then was allowed to come here."