They had made a striking ensemble as they walked through the streets, Hirsild taking their gear with her to store them, including Handy’s packs. A quartet of armoured griffons had descended on them at the train station, offering to escort his Highness to his father. They took exception to Handy, for obvious reasons, but held back after Johan raised a claw to calm their fears, indicating Handy was his servant and bodyguard, allowing him to keep his weapon. Handy was grateful but did not voice anything. Joachim was in a delicate state and he dared not say anything that could upset him.