Magnus slowly raised himsel to his feet, keeping his hands held high.<br/>"By my oath to the family Ellswell, Your friends are my friends"<br/>He nodded to the nervous looking guards before letting his gaze rest upon lord Bennington.<br/>The noble's smell filled his nostrils, bringing with it the memories of that day.<br/><br/>He had hated to leave his treasure unguarded, but he had to eat. The nearest prey were in the sea a half day's travel away, so absence was inevitable. When he had returned it was this smell that had greeted him. That and an empty castle.<br/><br/>Magnus had remained unmoving for a the long moment while he was lost in his memories. Men often found it unnerving to see something remain so still. It likely reminded them on a primal level off the things that could hunt them if given the chance.  Lord Bennington to his favor did not blink, and if Magnus held this or to much longer his breath would come out as a fog from being too long within him. He smiled and exhaled slowly<br/><br/>"Unless Lady Ellswell orders it no harm will come to anyone here.”<br/>Before the gravity of that statement could set in, Magnus moved in closer to Simon and bowed.<br/>"A pleasure to meet you lord Bennington, I am Magnus Vold. A retainer in the service of the Elswell family. I was away from the kingdom when I heard of the attack.”<br/>He let his blue eyes shit back to Eira.<br/>"As I served you family before, I continue to serve you."