[ Xenk smiles, knowingly. He won't agree that it was silly for Gale to assume otherwise, at least not out loud. It really doesn't occur to him that not everyone wants to be awoken early, to make the most of their day.

Xenk accepts the invitation all the same, stepping in and admiring the tressym as soon as he spots her. ]

Greetings, I don't believe we've been introduced. I am Xenk Yendar.

[ He bows his head. A talking tressym is rare indeed! But it should come as no surprise, this is Gale of Waterdeep, after all. But he continues to address Tara, since she seems more forthcoming at the moment. ]

I do not wish to impose—hence, I have provided my own tea. Had I known about your presence, I would have brought food for you as well.