Despil looks thoughtful, his brow furrowing as he considers the news. "Have you been home lately? Seen dad? I wonder what the power balance between the families is right now."

Because just having enough of goons of their own at the bar could scare off Ulysse's tormentors if the power was tilted towards the Sawalls that much. But that's a thing that doesn't come free if they'll play that game.