Just as Samuel seemed about to make his introductions, Cedric finally cantered up to the rest of the group and made his presence known.  The man offered his nauseated employee a quick look of sympathy, patting him briefly on the shoulder before slipping through his colleagues to meet Jera face to face.<br/><br/>"Indeed we are, Ma'am," he began, not with the boisterous bluster of a pampered noble, but with the level-headed calm of one who knows they have been thrust into dire circumstances.  "I believe we are all present and accounted for.  I am Samuel, and I'm sure the others will be more than willing to introduce themselves in due time.  Rather than take up any more of your no doubt precious minutes than are necessary, perhaps you could fill us in on the details of the attacks?"