Barhopping held very little interest for Pepper. Going to a bar in order to seek out information, as part of an investigation - now that was interesting. And spending time with Raine is never a waste, regardless of the circumstance.

She had been very tempted to bring the armor along - oh so very tempted - but it's unlikely that she'll need it. Even so, Pepper has the dagger Solomon gave her hidden in her boot, and the Duelist Gauntlet in her bag. It's become something of a habit to bring them out with her.

"Is this the part where we bribe the bartender to give us intel?" she asks cheerfully, eyes shining as she takes in the details of the tavern.