"Nae Mr. Dangen," Finn answered. "I've yet ter find th' lass wha'll put up wif an ol' space-salt like mesef fer more'n an hour."
His eyes flicker to Tess as she exits the offices to greet the newly arrived Congressman.
A wistful look crosses his face like the shadow of a bird. There and gone before it was even noticed. "Aye an' I've nae time ter dedicate neiver. Oi's married to this post, me pub, an' me ship, ye see."
"One's a real nag, t'other's a needy mistress, and th' Wake, well she's just a betch, aye?"
His grin is huge and mirthful as he reaches out behind him and slaps a calloused tattood hand on Dan's shoulder. "Congressman! Welcome! 'Boot bloody time ye showed up!"
Finn nods at Johhny who sets up a round of whiskey for the group and drags Dan Armstrong, Congressman and friend over to meet Christopher Dangen.