Maric's eyes went wide at the name. Of all the paladins in the order, the guildmasters had to send that particular one? Running a hand over his face, Maric inhaled a deep breath so he could maybe get some other news from Faren.<br/>Before he could ask however, he heard the melodious call of Nimue's voice. The sound brought a smile to his face as it distracted him from their soon to be problem.<br/>"Excuse me a moment." He said to Faren, running past the boy who was now a bit confused.<br/>When he had reached her, Maric bent down to scoop up Nimue in a great bear hug, spinning her about in his arms.<br/>"You're early." the knight noted, the sun not even reaching it's peak yet. "And just in time to meet my squire."<br/>Maric guided her back down the way he had ran, his hand intertwined with hers.<br/>By now it was obvious to the boy why his master's worried face had changed so suddenly, and why he had not punished him for taking time away from his studies for Kara. Though he was glad for Sir Maric, he was a little disappointed that he could no longer tease him on the subject.<br/>"Nimue, this is my squire, Faren." Maric said once they had gotten back. "And Faren, this is my love, Nimue."<br/>"It is a pleasure my Lady." Faren said with a bow.<br/>Now that she was closer, he could see that she was in fact beautiful. Not as lovely as Kara though, at least in his eyes. He did not mind that her dress was stained though. In fact, Faren thought that it just showed another reason that Maric would like her. She was an even harder working maiden than his.<br/><br/>-------------------------------------<br/><br/>Was this truly who they sent out to greet her? A little old lady? Getting down from her horse, she accused the woman of lying. Not that she suspected she truly was though. It was just a strategy she sometimes used to get people to tell her more than they wanted.<br/>However, before she could get very far, another woman stepped out, this one more regally dressed than the other. And also tall. That was just her luck, having to deal with some posh, high-on-her-horse woman, that left her with little advantage over her.<br/>"I am sorry Lady, but I will have to decline." Laana stated. "I only wished to know of his whereabouts. There have been accusations against him, and I have come to hear his defence. Would you be able to tell me how to get across this lake?"<br/>It also doesn't hurt that she'll actually get an opportunity to speak to him. That man wouldn't speak a word to her after she broken their relationship. Why couldn't Maric have just grown a pair and at least confront her about it, or something? Nevertheless, she kind of missed him actually. But that would have to come later. Right now, she had to hear his defence, and she truly hoped that it was a good one.