Lance's shoulder has to be patted on Beane's way into the tavern, because as a rule he doesn't attend these things: whether that's because he's working or because of his crippling social anxiety remains to be determined, but it's probably safe to assume a combination of both.

He looks surprised at the contact as Beane passes, but then gives a little nod of acknowledgment, pleased at least to have solved one (1) bullshit mystery in this place.