YES. I HAVE A VILLAIN! Ellie could absolutely use someone smart like Ales with so many resources available, and would show him every respect if he's on her team. pleasepleasepleaselet'sbeevilbuddies

And if Barkeep wants someone to get him back into adventuring, Rukia would love to help him along. She'll train with him, go on quests, etc. And then he'll have plenty of fuel for gossip/fanfiction.

All of my muses would totally visit the space saloon.