Passing her way through the smoke and crowds, Alex took some time to notice the fear in the villagers eyes. Fear was the true enemy, she thought. Fear can intimidate. Fear can kill. Fear can do many other things she couldn't be bothered listing in short sentences. Ahem.<br/><br/>While Alex was not 'fearless' by any means, she did will to hide her fear. She knew the worst that could ever happen to her was death. Well that or become some soulless slave of a demon or blood mage of some sort. But death was up there. She had little to live for save aiding others and seeing the world. If her death meant she could save this village, then she would not be afraid of it. Of course, she was not eager to rush in and be killed. She had grown slightly anxious however. She had hoped to see more young strapping lads that could go toe to toe with bandits. Instead there seemed to be a lot of aged and those that looked like they couldn't stand up to a small breeze.<br/><br/>All the more reason to protect them then. As they approached Ser Katharine Alex tried to take note of the Ser. She had often found that females that go by the title of Ser to be beasts in combat. Almost as if they wanted to prove themselves to men. She never knew why. For as long as she'd live men and women had been all but equal in Fereldan. Which was nice. She had her doubts the village could survive. But she made no motion of showing it. Her stance was tall and proud, exuding confidence. She smiled and gave small waves to any that looked to her.<br/><br/>"These seem like good people. It shall be an honor to fight at their side and on their behalf." She commented as they arrived.<br/><br/>She couldn't get a reading on Ser Katharine yet. Her words and her gaze made her seem like the typical hard ass. She may well be a fine warrior right enough, but she was putting forward a lot of attitude. Mostly Alex found this to be a sign of over-confidense or a lack of it. However it could just as easily be a warrior who's tired of waiting.<br/><br/>"Ser Katharine, tis an honor. I am Lady Alex, wondering Knight and servant of all good people." She made sure to take a knee. This time, she choose against a long speach, instead opting for a short formal greeting.<div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>