Jamie
*Terrel looked up as the screeching echoed throughout the forest, pulling tightly on the reigns which in turn caused his horse to come to a slow stop. His horse shook his head to and fro nervously, affected by whatever it was that had disturbed the original peace of the forest. Terrel gave a small pat to the horse before he would slowly turn and slide off of the animal.*"Seems like it's not just us out here." *He said, running his hand down the horses snout, before grabbing its lead and deciding to carry on further on foot.

His hand instinctively went down to the hilt of his sword, clenching and unclenching his grip around it. Eventually the lizardman's camp came into view in the near distance, his close presence evidence by the line of smoke from the recently doused flame.*"And doesn't seem like they're far..."*He says. The Furrow along his shoulders would move to one side, chittering some sort of comment in its own language from where it sat while his horse shifted from one foot to another nervously.* 

"Come on out."*He would say with a light smirk. If it were some kind of monster, they were bound to come out of hiding eventually. If not, more likely than not it was some random traveler that had been camping out before he had arrived. At least that's what Terrel figured. They could have just as easily packed up camp and left, but with all the stuff littered around and night falling soon, he found it harder believe someone would leave this much behind. He wouldn't mind it though, more stuff for him if someone decided to move on without it.*"No reason to worry about a pig."*He said, continuing forward cautiously as he tugged his horse along with him.*
James
*Gerhard layed low to the ground, eyeing the traveller from a distance, trying his hardest to blend into the scenery of shrubery and grass, obviously to no avail but atleast trying to be still and quiet.*

*As Gerhard hid, more and more of the travellers features became visible and his heat signature more radiant. With the distance closing Gerhard reared up, almost like a big cat waiting to pounce on his prey. There was no good to come if he let this person go. But as he was ready to pounce, a description of the thing caught him off gaurd. A pig? A pig man? Really? With being caught off gaurd and almost like a hand distraction, he let out a involuntary few words*

"What in the hell is a pigman doing out here"

*It wasnt loud but it was audible, sourcing from the same deep, scratchy voice that could be heaed before from the dying deer. It was clear the voice came from near the camp but that was all that was obvious*
Jamie
*Terrel stopped walking for a moment as he heard the voice. He would turn his head in the direction of it and for a moment his gaze would fall on Gerhard. The Elf could tell the words came from that general direction, but with a lack of movement it was hard for him to tell if he was looking at the Lizardman or the rest of the forestry. He decided to keep an ear out as he would continue taking a few more steps forward and guide his horse to trot at the side of him, opposite of where the voice came from.*

"It's too bad someone left this perfectly good campsite behind..."*He would continue, turning his gaze away from the Lizardman while trying to keep the spot the voice came from in his peripheral.*"Cattle, horses, and all..."*It was obvious, Terrel was trying to bait the Lizardman out, but for what reason seemed pretty unclear.

Terrel stood at the edge of the camp. There he waited in silence, listening to the small sounds of movement or sounds coming from where they had originally.*"Guess there's no point in not putting this place to good use."
James
*Gerhsrd, stalking every move of the odd creature, beared his teeth as the thing got closer to his camp, his belongings and hard work easily to be ruined by this animal. He hated it and stood up defensively and slowly, but not worried sbour concealement anymore*

*He drew his sword quickly and with purpose and pointed it towards the figure, a stern and deathly look on Gerhards face*

"You, dont you dare take another step or i will cut you from your knees. Hands up and away from you weapon belt"
Jamie
*Terrel turned his head towards Gerhard as he revealed himself. Another Lizardfolk. They were starting to seem quite abundant around here or maybe that was just Terrel's luck. He wouldn't move another step in fact he didn't move at all while watching Gerhard with his masked gaze.

His horse gave a snort of uncertainty, turning his head away from the Lizard. They already had a hectic enough encounter with one, though this hardly seemed much different.*"Am I allowed to hold onto my horse at least?"*He asked calmly. It didn't seem he was too concerned with the Lizard's aggression or maybe that was just how he was.*"Wouldn't want him running off and scaring the rest of the cattle."
James
*Gerhard lowered his sword slightly, not in a lowering of his guard but to move closer and no obstruct his sword if he need to swing or stab the mysterious figure in front of him.*

*Moving closer now, about 20 to 25 feet away from the being, Gerhard staring straight to the eyes of the mysterious man or woman, with a predator intent. The horse rearing and obviously finding extreme anxiety in the situation seemed to comfort Gerhard in the, there is no escape if something bad were to happen*

*The question of the horse made him chuckle though. He nodded and waved his hand as a sign of permission*

"Yes, you can hold his reins. Now, what are you doing here, more specificly, why are you here at my camp"
Jamie
*Terrel wrapped the reigns tightly around one hand as his horse tugged on it. The hand he rested on hilt of his sword slowly lowered away from it to rest at his side.

He gazed back at the Lizardfolk, not averting his attention away. With the pig mask on his head, he appeared to carry a more neutral expression. At the very least, his mouth could be seen to carry any expression other than the blank stare he gave Gerhard, but still, didn't change much.

The Furrow on his shoulder would move from one side of him to another, brushing past the long pink locks of hair that extended past his mask down to his shoulders. He would give an angry chitter towards Gerhard, however, it could be hard to take the small bird creature very seriously. Despite it, the creature was still given a light stroke under its chin by the pig elf's free hand before he would eventually respond.*

"Well currently I'm being interrogated by a Lizardfolk with a sword being pointed at me."*He said to answer the first question.*"As for why I'm here, I've just been traveling through and figured I'd rest for the night."
James
*Gerhard grunted, inspectinhg every bit of the pig things boyd and figure, every mannerism or move, trying to break whatever shield was being internally put up. After a little he sighed and sheathed his sword, stepping back a bit and looking to the pig*

"You can rest. Mask off though. I dare catch you putting your hands on my hunt or property, i will skin you the same as this deer"
Jamie
"Well asking me to remove the mask would be the very act of skinning me."*He would say with a grin. It seemed he found some amusement at the thought or maybe it was because Gerhard had finally given him 'permission' to rest. Seeing the Lizard sheathe his sword, Terrel would turn to his horse and give it a light pat on the side.*

"Besides I'm not interested in hunting animals, eating them is not worth it to me."*He would say. His horse seemed to calm down a bit as it lifted its head up to gaze over at Gerhard.*
James
*Gerhard would sit back down near the fire, a flint and rock being clinked together, throwing sparks to the slightly charred would that wasnt covered fully my dirt. As the sparks landed and caught a small flame, he blew on it softly letting it turn back to a rosring campfire.*

*As the flame came back to life, he loomed to Terrel in some level of bewilderment. Not to the mask, but to the uninterest in hunting animals. Now it isn't in his religion to hunt, but he has taken a very routine and ingrained use of hunting. It seemed so foreign and impossible that he just scoffed and went back to skinning his deer*

"Well i guess there goes any furture partnership. Whats your name anyways pig boy"
Jamie
"You can call me Terrel or just continue to call me a pig, I've grown used to both."*He said, walking over to the campfire with only a small amount of protest coming from his easily spooked horse. Terrel eventually coaxed the horse to lay down, allowing him easier access to the saddle bags it carried.*

"Do you have a name, or can I just call you Lizard?"*He asked, glancing back to him.*"Seems pretty suiting if you ask me."*The Furrow would climb down his shoulder and along his arm, venturing to a new place of exploration for it before it came to a stop at the saddle bags and hopped up atop them. Terrel's attention would switch to it as it distracted him for a moment while he gave it a small head pat with his finger.*
James
*Gerhard would chuckle at the calling of a lizard and look over to Terrel with a truly amused grin. The odd animal moving around and being pat was something different to him and just decided to ignore the actions with it*

"Well i am named Gerhard but lizard works too. Never seen a pig person before, where do you guys hail from, if anywhere?"

*Gerhard was atleast interested in this thing, something foreign but familiar at the same time. Just seemed so slightly off but he couldn't put his finger on it. He needed to know though, out of curiosity and knowing how to deal with any future threats. With the constant thinkiong ahead his eyes would almost glaze over being stuck in thought*
Jamie
*He reached past the Furrow to grab a couple potatoes from the saddle bag before turning around and sitting back against his horse. He would peel the vegetable, keeping part of his attention on it while he responded to Gerhard.*

"Nowhere specific."*He said.*"I just come from a place far off from here that no one has heard of, but usually if you're looking for a pig you can find them behind the same fencing as the horses and ox you have."

*Terrel seemed to have gotten into a small rhythm as he peeled the potatoes, finding satisfaction in the simple process while his Furrow hopped down to pick at the pieces he allowed to fall to the ground.*"It's probably a good thing I'm the only Pig man you've seen lest you want to be deemed crazy for going around and talking about it to others in the capitol."
James
*Gerhard nodded, sitting and contemplating if he was hallucinating or crazy right now. He decided that he wasnt and looked to the pig, thinking off of a million other things, more so looking through him*

"Well, Terrel. You want to make coin? Not hunting or mercenary contracts. Doesn't pay enough for us to live off of in this age. Quests, varying in everything and anything. An adventure fit for an outcast and religious fighter. You may be a stranger but something about you makes me think you will be a worthy partner. Even if you are heretical in my eyes"

*Gerhard looked hard and serious to Terrel now, truly offering this partnership. Both out of spontaneous occurence but also oppurtunity to seek out his warrior path through any means necessary, and maybe even become succesful for it, but that was only a secondary thought in the spectrum of things*
Jamie
*Terrel would set the potatoes down near the fire as he finished peeling them before reaching back and grabbing some seasonings to sprinkle on them for flavor before he sat back to watch them cook.*

"I wouldn't say no to extra coin as long as the job isn't too unrealistic. Quests even more so."*He said before raising an invisible eyebrow at the Lizardman.*"But I'm assuming that since you're asking me for a partnership after threatening me with a sword earlier, you have something you need help with?"

*It was a bold assumption, though Terrel could respect the kill now ask questions later kind of guard the Lizard seemed to be on not too long ago. He didn't care too much if Gerhard needed help or not so long as Terrel would benefit in some way for it. Thus was the way of the Mercenary Pig Elf.*
James
*Gerhard nodded happily, seeing oppurtunity in the partnership and looked to Terrel again as he asked about the reasoning for the offer. The cogs turned on wether to lie or tell the truth. Lying seemed safe but untrustworthy and the truth seemed trustworthy but a possible deal breaker. The options weighed for only a split second and his choice was made up*

"I am doing it out of religious faith. I want to further the gods word to all accepting and defeat all those who truly oppose the movement. Coin is only an object for me, I don't wish for riches, only enough to know that a warrior for the gods exist still and maybe even convert some to the gods words and true figure. I will live by the sword and die by it, for the gods. Thats my oath and no one will stop me from holding it."

*Gerhard said every word like it was set in stone, unchangable and undeniable. He did not falter in any noticable moment for his faith or why he truly believed he wanted and needed help for his mission*

"You be heretical, but I truly believe you may be a good partner of war and faith. I see a soul of war in you, and for this i respect you. In my mission of faith, i need a kindred soul to brave the fronts. If i have such, i can move forward with my mission"

*The lizard seemed almost entirely encased by faith in the later moments, till he snapped back to reality in almost a blink of an eye and offered his hand, a sign of partnership and cooperation.*