Flavy never saw the pearls disappear, but she recognised Sinister, evil old bat.
She drank the beer in one go, and looked round to see if any more drink was being offered
Nope.

And there was this nasty knife stuck into the counter - and the rest of the company were watching her. A couple of them were grinning - not good news.

Big Mac handed her a slip of paper - "Tomorrow night" he growled "The Feast at the Palace" He grinned, and the Sniv blenched.
"You" he continued "Will be one of the serving girls...and you will make sure this guy never leaves the Feast!"
Flavy wiped her nose, (and about time too) "You sure?" she quavered "I niver graduated in Stabbing and Daggering."

A cold voice from the shadows spoke "Oh Yes Missy; we are sure, and WE will all be there.." a cold laugh..."And we will all be there to watch you...."

Flavy tried to stiffen her upper lip: (I have to say she failed) "Ahh well" she gulped "Payment in advance then? Huh?"