"Oh, I know she will. She'll tell a few of her girls to spread it around the Rose and you'll get word of it one way or another." It was a little frustrating that she could get away with it, too. All he would be able to do would be to feign ignorance or deny it, and even then, people might not believe him. She smiled. "Is that so? Maybe I'll have to set my sights elsewhere."

She chuckled softly, though it wasn't one of amusement. "Bloody Kirkwall. I wouldn't worry about it too much. It'll be forgotten soon enough." Not by her, though, and her smile said as much.