Shoving the last of his misgivings aside, he nodded and took his drink, fixing his smile firmly in place as they approached the table. The man with the tiger's head looked up at them as they approached, and the conversation at the table petered off, leaving the group to stare at them in what Jamie thought was a decidedly unfriendly manner.

Vala was very good, though, at least so far. Some of worst of the unfriendly looks were already starting to turn somewhat more speculative. And it was easy enough for him to pick up on her train of thought and play along. He gave her a warm smile - as well as a brief, affectionate squeeze at the same time. Hopefully that would help make them look like more of a couple.

"Aye, hen. I know we have." Turning back to the group, he blithely added, "Kirsty and I would be grateful if ye would consider letting us join ye at least for a hand or two."