Jeanne
*Ryker sat against one of the trees, idly tinkering and imbuing more magic into one of his weapons as a way of storing it somewhere safe. Ever since getting separated from the others, his magic had been on the fritz, coming and going easily if he didn't find a place to keep it. The amulet around his neck seemed to be a good temporary solution, though he had been finding more ways to enchant other objects to limit his need for it. At the sound of a horse approaching, he quickly looked up to notice the knight riding atop it.*"Another one..."*He uttered in a curious tone.*"Though this one seems... Much younger..."*The Oni quickly smoothed back his hair in an attempt to cover his horns, it becoming routine at this point while he tried figuring out how the other nations traditionally worked. Some typically had guards waiting by the gate but, if this was one of them, maybe they could use them as escort into Silnaria. He had been given some tips of the Silnaris here being more racist than others, perhaps he could come off as a simple Macen if anything. The Oni stood up, holding up a hand in greetings to the knight.*"Uh... Hello there, sir...? What brings you out here...?"*He decides to attempt to ask casually.*
Antoinette
*Iúdás stopped his horse as the man leaped out in front of him. Who was this man, one to think he could step in the way of a noble officer?*
"I beg your pardon? I am out on official business for the Empire, to patrol these grounds," *Iúdás told him, his voice high and proud.* "I should be asking you, what brings you out to these grounds"
*This man had stepped out in front of him and risked life and limb to merely speak to him. Either he was mad or determined. How quickly one became the other, and still they intertwined. One might even call him mad, though never to his face.*
Jeanne
*Ryker took a step back from the mount, the creature being much larger up close than he thought. He looked over to its rider, noting the tone in his voice that seemed to suggest not being someone who'd want to be bothered. It appeared this Silnari was pretty snippy. Looks like he'll have to proceed with caution to not provoke potential others nearby.*"Right, of course."*He said, adjusting his glasses as he peered at the young Silnari.*"Wouldn't wish to tread across without welcome, but I've been traveling for quite a while and was hoping I could find escort to the gate if there is one around here."