Elihu chuckles at his mention of buying a round or two. "I could be persuaded."

Elihu is surprised at his admission that he knows of Kreyu's other shapes, raises an eyebrow. "And yet you are here. Not many would be so bold." Or so foolish, but he's not going to say that.

"I have never known a waterfront to be empty of places to drink," Elihu assures him. "Sailing is a dangerous business, and those who ply the sea are generally eager to drink when they are on land again. I'm sure we will find a place to suit our purposes."