<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/4/4f/A099c61e24428cfee4fee43167068f37.jpg)</div>Imriel looked up as someone approached his table, a youngish man looking slightly rough around the edges. He gave a small smile as the lad introduced himself and the reason for his approach. He looked across the room, finding the Countess with little difficulty, her dress setting her apart from the rest of the common room. He turned back to the servant, sipping from the mug the innkeeper had already brought him, considering his words.<br/><br/>"No lord I, lad. Please convey my thanks to your mistress for her invitation. I am Chevalier Imriel nó Montrève, Knight of the Rose and Cross, and Musketeer to his Imperial Majesty. I would be honoured to accept her hospitality for the evening." Technically the rank of Chevalier did make him a member of the nobility, but most nobles hardly thought of it as such, and in all honesty, neither did he. Without land, riches, or a far heftier title, the tabard of a Musketeer carried the most weight with them, and mattered more to him too. He gave a small gesture back towards the Countess's table and spoke again. "Please, lead on."<br/><br/>He rose, giving the Countess a polite bow before following her servant across the room. After the lad made his introductions, he looked over the people around the table. His eyes flicked over the number of glasses in front of what he figured was the Countesses armsman.<em>Not the wisest of choices.</em>he thought.<em>Not likely to be much trouble here, but even so.</em>Introductions completed, he gave a polite bow before seating himself at the table when he was invited to. "Thank you for your kind invitation." he said, giving a friendly smile to the attractive Countess. He shifted in his seat as one of the maids arrived with a bowl of thick stew, and a small platter of fresh bread. "Ah, thank you." he said, as she set his dinner in front of him. "I've been in the saddle since this morning." he said, smiling, "So I'm sure you can imagine how good this smells right now."