Aneiko sighed, but was pleased her curiosity seemed to be perfectly in check. He felt he should speak, but his cheeks darkened a shade at her rather pronounced gesture when he heard the leather squeaking, the sound reverberating to give him a clear image of his new acquaintance. His eyes became a deep blue, just for a split second, but then resumed their silvery glint afterwards. Regaining his composure, he spoke quickly and quietly. "I... I apologise profusely, but you are the first person I've spoken to in years. And, evidently I've forgotten my... Manners, so, um... This way?" he said, gesturing towards an overgrown footpath heading diagonally from the road.<div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>