The large man was quiet for a moment, his flinty blue eyes staring off into the flickering fire before him. When she had finished speaking he gave a grunt in reply. "...Monster." He stated suddenly, his  eyes continuing to stare at the flames. "...Its just another title. A simple way to admit ones fear of something without truly admitting it." He reached over and took the boar from the fire, then held it out for her. "Shift." He spoke in those deep commanding tones. "You've met someone who can look you in the eyes...Now I wish to meet someone who can meet my gaze without the help of a horse." He stated before reaching over with his other hand and adjusting the flame with his bare fingers.  "I am Valencar. I came from far to the north of these lands. A place of ice and snow." He reached next into his side pouch and set a small sack of dried blueberries onto a nearby stump, teasing her lightly with dessert. "I Hope you can travel far in that attire. We will get you better gear in the morning. There are places you cannot traverse barefoot or with the thin sandals you are accustomed to."