Ryelle was standing there in the freezing cold, standing there and looking for people to join her team. That was when the elf approached them. Rather than speak to her, the elf talked to Tom, who was only the muscle of the party. White hot anger flared up in her. How dare this elf scrub talk to a bodyguard over her. Her nostrils flared, and she very nearly pushed Tom aside to assert her place as leader. Then she realized that perhaps the elf scrub was simply intimated by her obvious royal heritage. It made sense seeing as they were both elves. Why this woman might even be one of her citizens. It would do no good to pick a fight with a citizen, especially one who was merely offering her services. Ryelle smiled then and nodded her head at Tom, who was looking at her questioningly, giving him permission to speak for the group.<br/><br/><br/>Tom blinked as the elf openly approached them. He tensed his muscles in preparation to strike at the elf. It was his duty first and foremost to protect Ryelle. This meant that if the elf shot a spell, he would take its burden; if she suddenly drew out a dagger, he would take that as well. Ryelle could always find another bodyguard, but there was only one Ryelle. Yes, that made him expendable, but he had come to terms with that long ago. As long as he did everything in his power to prtect his charge, he would die happily. Fortunately, the elf meant no harm, and in fact wished to join their group, offering her services as druid. Tom glanced over his shoulder at Ryelle who was nodding her head. He smiled and turned back to face the elf druid. â€œA druid may prove to be most helpful on our adventures,â€ he said in his gruff accent. â€œWe already have a mission though. It has to do with finding some magic crystal before the world explodes. Iâ€™m not really sure on the specifics.â€ He shrugged his shoulders. â€œIâ€™m Tom, the muscle. This is Ryelle, the leader.â€ He stepped aside so the elf druid could see Ryelle. â€œYouâ€™re welcome to join us, druid, but youâ€™re right. We will need more people.â€ He started walking off to the tavern, hoping no one minded that he was takig charge.