[Takame would agree. His experiences weren't exactly objective fact, especially not in this realm. He's just noticed some few consistencies with towns and cities like this.

Man ever falls into the same pattern.]

Harding and Clarke may have some sort of agreement that leaves him to his drink in exchange for his loyalty. Or the townspeople may not acknowledge the habit for fear of disrupting the routine. [He shook his head. He was facing the other man but his eyes were scanning their surroundings for possible eavesdroppers. His bangs were long enough that anyone watching them from the sides wouldn't notice he was looking their way.]

Without speaking with them or utilizing stealth there is too little information to be certain.