Richard
*The young woman sighed as he reported his own situation, conceding that she would be exploring herself it seemed - shrugging lightly. It wasn't uncommon, but she grew lonely travelling alone. Making an acquaintance or two was never objectionable.*

"Ah... Apologies, this is my karma for simply asking the first person I see, expecting them to be a local... This would be the first time anyone of my line has ventured this far south, so we're in the same boat there."

*Resting her helm under her arm, she chuckled dryly to Draupnir, removing her own gauntlet to shake his hand.*

"Ser Elias Bluedove - Well, the 'Ser' isn't really accurate anymore. I'm just Elias, now, but people insist on addressing me as such."

*Another dry chuckle, her sweeter voice breaking into this one as she held back a rising tide of sorrow - which quickly ebbed again as she replaced her gauntlet. She stretched a little, parting her snowy locks and pulling them into a loose ponytail, closing an eye at her new acquaintance and studying him briefly.
"Strong build, brooding features - but strikes me as the friendly type. Nice armour and weapons, either inherited or bought over time, he's clearly not a renegade..."*
Katherine
*Draupnir watched closely as her expressions change drastically as she realizes they both were technically lost at the area, and a hint of... Emptiness when addressing the "Ser" Part of her name, most likely something related to her family or something, but he wasn't in the right place to judge that himself*

"E-li-as... No that just doesn't sit right with me. First issue is it's too long for my liking, i very much prefer two or one syllable names since easier to shout out when in need, and two, it really doesn't match or bring justice to it's owner don't you think?" *He said while picking up his bag and whistling a loud sharp tune as well as his sword to wipe off the dust and dirt from sticking it on the ground* "Ellie, if it doesn't bother you as much, i decide to call you Ellie, and we, are gonna find ourselves a place to stay, the more the merrier yea?" *He said with a wide grin followed by an exasperated sigh*

*He turns around , drops his stuff once more, making sure to sheathe his sword before dropping it as well before shouting loudly but firmly, something more like a military roll call rather than a shout* "B O N" *And a few moments later, a saddled dark horse came galloping, stopping and neighing right in front of him before nudging it's face on his*
Richard
*She kept her eye closed as she listened, another smile curling her lips as she chuckled softly at Draupnir's convictions.*
"Keke... From three to two, seems like an inefficient trade. But I'm not against someone addressing me with a girl's name for once... Though I do like my name." 
*She flashed a bright grin at him as she nodded in approval, gesturing for him to lead the way.*
"What brings you here then, Draupnir? You mentioned this is further than any of your lineage had traveled, yet you seem very comfortable."
Katherine
"Oh Ellie i'm comfortable anywhere, i'm a wandering mercenary or man-at-arms. I go where money and adventure calls, but the nifty little thing about money and adventure is usually found everywhere, more so in the most isolate of areas with scenes i've never witnessed before, foes i've never hunted before, companions i've never met before. The world is a huge bounty ripe for picking no?" *He said with a wide grin before strapping his weapons to his steed Bon who has his armor rolled up since he really isn't comfortable with it. He proceeds to mount his steed with his luggage, leaving only his kite shield and war axe in his person*
Richard
*She nodded stately, knowing well of the mercenary life - the few visitors to her isolated tower being just the sorts. Rough, weathered men and woman, drifting through as they searched for glory - or just a decent meal. She hitched her horse up to a nearby fence, hand resting on the hilt of her longsword as she tied up the rest of her weapons. Her pensive expression didn't falter, spare for a small smile at Draupnir's grin - his mood was contagious, even for one as immune as her.*
"I know little of the politics outside of Irtutia... Tell me, have there been any new wars? That would warrant the number of mercenaries around, surely..."
*She decided to address the dreams of adventure later - if she grew to like him, maybe she would join in the dreaming.*
Katherine
"I rather not mingle myself with the skirmishes led by any nation or country, last one i've been in was by my own home nation, the Kadrush kingdom, but it was simply against a big bandit encampment that ravaged the traveling merchants and hunters alike" * He picked up a torch that was strapped on his saddle, a little thing he's learnt about his steed is that he's very intelligent and has a sensitive nose, to the point that he managed to train him how to stay at a set location and with his sheer size and general aggression against anyone else he doesn't trust when Draupnir's not around makes it sure Drapnir's stuff is barely in danger if he leaves it to him.* "What i do partake in is subjugation missions, caravan guarding missions, hunting, and the likes that need strength. I have little to no interest in politics, too convoluted for a simple man like me" *He lit the torch on a nice clear location with grass patches here and there, then whistles a low tune, contradicting to his calling whistle, and upon hearing the low whistle, Bon neighs happily and struts happily to the location as Draupnir can leave him be to rest*
Richard
"To each their own, and for the most part I agree... I'm only bred a nobleman, it doesn't guarantee that I can follow all this intrigue..."
*She sighed, strolling alongside the man and gathering what she could on the town that lay before them. Clearly it was a fishing town - the ripe scent of all sorts of fish gave that away immediately - but was also clearly a hub for travelers; Elias having counted at least four different taverns or inns (She could never tell, they seemed to blend the two together around these parts). She returned her attention to her new companion, raising her eyebrows as she probed for a bit of smalltalk.*
"You said you hailed from Kadrush? Any noble blood? Not that it changes anything, just curious on the situation there."
Katherine
*Draupnir's eyes widened briefly before a hearty and booming laugh flowed out of his mouth as he laughed out loud, tearing up a bit before looking back at her, this was the first time anyone has ever said those words to him* "Ellie, i have been called a savage, marauder, raider, bandit chief, demon asura, and the most recent and currently my favorite; jackal. There are the tame ones like bison, giant, brother, *Kapre* Which basically means tree dweller in one language or *Higan* Short for *Higante* Which means giant in another language" 

*He bends down a bit and looked at her straight in the eye, with one of the most happiest smiles he has ever wore in quite some time* "No one and i repeat no one has ever thought that i was of noble blood, and i solemnly don't care as to what the politics in my own homeland is, but i take the fact that i seemed like a royal as a compliment" *He said with glee that usually would be seen in kids who got praised by their fathers, although there's a logical part of him wanting to reason out, his sheer joy of being mistaken as one with noble blood suppressed the logical side of him*
Richard
*Entirely taken by surprise from his reaction, Elias soon returned the smile, a self-satisfied smirk - which looked utterly ridiculous paired with her refined features. She again nodded, unsheathing and sheathing her longsword quickly to make a resounding **SNAP!***

"Well, I'm glad you enjoy my line of questioning, Draupnir. You simply struck me as the sort of charismatic roguish member of nobility."
*She explained with a decidedly less warm smile, the wistful expression summoned up by memories of her middle elder brother - who fit the description perfectly.*
Katherine
"Well, i might as well be, or i may also be a bastard left to rot in the jungles of Kadrush, but at this point in my life i'm either a regular bastard or some long forgotten *Noble* Bastard. Either way, i'm gonna have that noble title one day using my own hands, i feel like something as important as nobility isn't something that is simply passed down, i believe it's much more satisfying to achieve if it's gained no?" *He said while still wearing his large smile before placing his Shield on his back, and hung his Axe on his belt before tying his hair up so it doesn't get in the way too much but since he did it quickly and while walking as well, a few stray strands still manage to escape and dance around his face every now and then after being tucked behind his ears*

*He took a quick glance at her while tying his hair up before looking forward and saying* "You know, i'm pretty much sure you've heard this countless of times before, but you really should smile more, it suits you, leave the apathetic look to those unlucky to not be blessed with such a smile and such bright eyes as you do"
Richard
"If a bastard you are, then it is something we would have in common..." 
*She chuckled wryly, closing an eye at him again as he continued. Her eyes widened at the notion of the granting of nobility, a determined smile on her lips as a spark of respect lit inside her.*
"To earn a noble title... That would be a beautiful thing to achieve. Perhaps I shall join you in such an endeavour, and make my Knight's title legitimate again."
*She looked away, eyes darting about anxiously as she ruminated on the ambition, which quickly faded as she confirmed it is what she wanted. As they crossed the threshold of the inn, she registered his request - her pale cheeks turning a rich mahogany in the low light.*
"Now, you flatter me too much, sir... I'm nothing special, just an albino child of a wandering swordsmsn..."
Katherine
"Now i believe i've told you that i'm a simple man with a simple dream, and simple i am indeed, i find something beautiful i day it's beautiful, i find someone strong, i request a spar to see who is stronger, i find something cute, i pat or hug it, although most of the cute things in the world have murder on their minds, but such trivial matters don't stop me" *A small chuckle escaping his lips as he traces one of the many scars near his eyes, the very first scar up there in fact, but it wasn't due to swords and daggers or bloodthirsty beasts like the rest. It was a wolf that was so fluffy, so white and so clean he had no choice but to hug it, which was paid with a scar*

"You see i have no benefits to be gained from flattery, lies and trickery, straightforward is the best approach for me, so when i day your smile is beautiful, i mean i think your smile is beautiful" *He said with a smile as they entered the Inn which made some eyes dart immediately to their general direction*
Richard
*The knight giggled softly at his spiel - her blush unfading, but her calm contentment returning as they walked inside. Elias was used to the cold looks fro strangers, so she paid it no mind.*
"Shall we sit there? It looks quiet enough..."
Katherine
*His sheer size and aura in itself gained the attention of others within the Inn, but he never liked those stares, reminds him of the reason he left his hometown, but due to his size and appearance, he gets these looks every tavern, guild or inn he goes, and to avoid stares, he glares back at them, usually does the trick*

"Peace and quiet indeed, since my money is with my boy Bon, how about you treat me to dinner and breakfast is on me. Deal?" *He said as he sits down after removing his shield from his back to put it on the side of his chair*