Sigrun turned toward Riu, nodding after his master's confirmation of her duty being completed. She stepped aside as he went to confront Learin and Larea. Despite herself and the terms of her ownership being the topic of the hour, she continued to look on in continued disinterest.<br/><br/>The crimson haired scholar listened (Well, listened and read,) the cases of both the blonde girl and the boy that was currently using Sigrun's talents to the fullest. A long, deep sigh escaped his lips as his hand reached over the bridge of his glasses, pinching his sinuses in intense, annoyed thought.<span style="font-style: italic">I am not surprised something like this happened at all,</span>Learin reflected,<span style="font-style: italic">but I can't just... hand over Sigrun, flaws notwithstanding.</span>The boy seemed to have a very commanding presence, however, his current lack of visible arms and physical strength, it wouldn't be much to take Sigrun through a quick command and force alone. It seemed he was throwing all his chips in the table with the authoritative stance he's holding.<br/><br/>However, Learin would never stoop so low as to resort to unnecessary violence, especially not to a boy like him. Although, something tells him that he was much more capable and resourceful than he looks; he did enslave a knight on a whim, after all. The scholar held quite a bit of respect for the lad, even if it was an act, it was still pretty convincing. Mayhaps despite his bedraggled appearance, he was the offspring of a general or somesuch?<br/><br/>His hands released his nose from it's captivity as he looked back up (Or down, rather,) at Riu, "Your terms appear to be pretty fair," he spoke calmly. "However, I am on an important journey to the Calleran Islands, the archipelago to the far north. Certainly you can see how this would bring a conflict of interests, no? The journey there is quite long and dangerous; even on the way here, we were nearly waylaid by bandits. While I have no qualms with you... possessing Sigrun, I will likely need her services in the future, both the near and the far."