Almir nodded in reply to the mounted knight, giving her a sly smile as she introduced herself.<strong>"A pleasure, I'm sure."</strong>He mentioned, keeping up his social respects, including the placement of his eyes. You didn't often see such rare beauties, so it was a troubling task, though one made easier by the dusky skinned elf. He was intrigued by her kind, and enjoyed her taste in dress as she spoke with the predatory male. Then he heard the old man speak toward the strange, burnt fellow; and that caused his eyes to follow. He noted they seemed worried he'd leave, and he had to admit he'd prefer someone with such knowledge to be on their side. Though if that's what the man decided, there would be very little that could be done.<br/><br/>Almir regarded the discussion of the 'Arts' the elf and Brand spoke of then, tilting his head a bit before he laughed aloud.<strong>"I'm sure anyone with any knowledge of the "Arts" would prove useful, though I have to admit I feel better with a wizard in our midst. Not that magic pleases my senses, but who better to root out fel sorcery when it's being targeted at us. And where we are going, that may happen."</strong>He said as he walked past the mounted pair, and took a seat on the back of the wagon as he dusted his hands off. Three held his interest so far, Hanali, Requiem, and Brand. This was mainly in due to the fact that he could not place them as easily.<br/><br/>Almir's let his gaze ease up from there, though noted the comment about the beast. He let his eyes drift along, and smirked at the sight in the distance.<strong>"I'm sure if the settlement has stood this long, it will be fine. Bad off, but fine. Take the long way 'round, and we should steer clear of it. I'm not sure we want to get too close to the beast before our trip begins; unless the rest of you feel inclined to try and clear out the pests?"</strong>He asked in a questioning tone. Wisdom would say to leave it be, but he had seen people like those around him before. Sometimes, they just decided it was better to cleanse out trouble before it spread it's filth to others. He needed a ride though, so if they chose to route the beast out, he'd follow.