[not so soft as all that, she's well-versed in handling hecklers. usually insults to their bits did the trick, they'd get so focused on defending the honor of that they'd completely forget their original plan of attack.

and hey, if all else failed, there were always the daggers hidden in sheathes behind her back, under her blouse.

as she walked, she had an easy stride which spoke to more confidence than she felt. she was new to Kirkwall and still getting her bearings. at least taverns were easy enough to figure out and people stayed longer, drank and ate more if there was an entertainer. she'd proved that to Josh enough times when it was the two of them]

Oh no, it's gotten as bad as all that? But not my bosom or my arse, I'll be heartbroken if something happened to them. [she joked lightly]

Ari. [she had a surprisingly firm handshake and met his eyes easily] Here for business or just to try your luck at poking the red lyrium Meredith?