Silvermine Family (8)

Since we didn't expect it, we weren't able to react right away and there was an awkward silence that followed.

But then Haley quickly said, "Sir Ivar, we can't really put you out like that. It wouldn't be right since you are our host."

Though she really wanted to take him up on this offer, Haley had tactfully rejected this offer.

She knew that if she seemed too eager, it wouldn't do her any good. So she kept her voice calm and rejected tactfully.

Ivar was a bit surprised to hear this, but he also had a reason not to back down.

After all, his precious alcohol was on the line here.

So Ivar said with a smile, "It's not a problem at all. I would have to visit these friends anyway, so it's just bringing you along. I'm sure that with me, it will make it easier for you to build relationships."

He had gone beyond just offering help casually, he was even trying to push them into taking his help by telling them how useful his help would be.