Rik nodded. "If you're around long enough, you'll learn everyone's soft spots."

For the most part, everyone watched for those things that really bothered people, or at least tread lightly with those topics. It took time. There were arguments sometimes but most of the musicians were forgiving enough that it didn't last long. Rik would be happy to continue to talk to them both, or go back to work if they wanted to wander off and meet others.