[He takes a second, longer drink this time before answering her. Mostly because he had missed her for who she was right away, and was checking.]

What gave you that idea? [Likely the Crownguard's supposed gift of gab. A trait he hadn't inherited and wants no part of.] I'm just a soldier and I'd rather be doing something productive. This was a good cause though, at least.

[Garen very much supports bridging the class gap whenever possible.]

Though, I admit I didn't expect to see you here at all.