I've found that people (at least in Balmung) are generally open to spontaneous RP and I've been on this third wheel thing before. I think most (if not all) of us have. If it's in a public place like The Quicksand, Drowning Wench, etc. and they're talking in /say, then I believe it's fair game.
It's also not unusual to approach them and say something like, "I'm sorry but I couldn't help but overhear...." I mean, you're in a tavern after all.
I think emoting your character expressing interest in a topic they're talking about is the way to go.
It's also not unusual to approach them and say something like, "I'm sorry but I couldn't help but overhear...." I mean, you're in a tavern after all.
I think emoting your character expressing interest in a topic they're talking about is the way to go.