Seth had yet to hear of his sole Carthian ally for awhile- and it had been some time since he'd recieved his mission. Things could have changed.
Luckily, the thief had done a bit of work in recruiting a few potential allies. But given recent events, and the span of time, the thief thought it best to reconnect with his mortal contact. Back to the bar, and asking around- with Thomas Boyle and Jacque ready to dial in case it became useful to have them arrive.