Ellie's heart skipped a beat as the woman trained her cross bow at Lord Conrad, turning towards her rescuer and holding out her hands in an attempt to stop the threat, "Wait! Don't shoot! He's.. umm.. He's with me."<br/><br/>Ellie gulped and glanced over at the magister, seeing him put his hands up and turn around slowly, the fear visible on his face. He looked to Ellie with a desperate plea, urging her on. She looked back to the woman, forming a story in her head as she spoke.<br/><br/>"He's... My entourage! Yes, my entourage. I'm traveling through the woods you see, looking for.. An herb! An herb by the gorge not far from here. Legend says that it has properties beyond our understanding, that it can heal fatal wounds, patch up impossible scars! I... Came across the angel, which will be delaying my studies and research, so he is just going back to the town to let everyone know I'm alright. I-I mean, I am safe with you all... Aren't I?"<br/><br/>She started to twiddle with her fingers, obviously nervous. She scanned the faces around her, hoping they would believe her story. Especially the frightening woman who was about to shoot her master to his grave.<br/><br/>Conrad nodded, giving an innocent smile, "Yes, I will just be on my way, staying out of your business. I mean no harm, you see?" He gestured to his body, no visible weapons on them. He even fanned out his cloak, making sure they saw everything.