Perhaps what you saw was only his shock of seeing Imperial Magistrates. Such high ranking servants of the Emperor are not common, nor are they dispatched without cause. Or perhaps it was something more after all.<br/><br/>The main road on the island leads away from you, towards the House you wish. The barracks of the Thunder Guard on the island lies beside you. Even if they are not the most reliable, they may be useful to have along. Certainly if there is any trouble they will be summoned anyway.<br/><br/>((Do you wish to stop off at the Thunder Guards, or continue to the House on your own?))