Shan was momentary amuzed at how the man took in her somewhat barbarian looks, after all, her travelling combination was from her native lands, many months north from here.<br/><br/>"I'm Shan", she said, digesting his words, "I'm going there too!"<br/>"So, just like that?", she wondered cheerfully, taking him by the elbow and gently urging to continue the walk, "Go and help them? Make me some company till we reach the castle. I'm not from around and you probably know the road better. Aren't you a little bit afraid to protect the ships which keep vanishing?"<br/><br/>Ralf, who fell behind, inspecting something at the side of the road, now came rushing back and loudly sniffed the hand of the guy. "Ralf, come along", Shan said to smooth out the intrusion. They had to stop, of course, because of Ralf, and now she waited if the guy would continue walking or would stumble to get his bearings. After a moment's hesitation, she turned and when on, urging them to follow.