Shenyo opened his eyes and looked into hers for a long while. Finally he spoke. "You are more then welcome to join me if that's what you want to do. We'll see how much help you can be. Magic has..." He paused a moment, wanting to phrase it the right was. "...Strange effects on me. Something about what I am, whatever that is, doesn't mix particularly well." The way he spoke made it sound as if he was not fully aware of what his heritage was, or even his past.<br/><br/>More importantly, what did he mean about 'Strange'? Lydia had not seen any evidence of this as of yet. The only two instances of magic she had seen would be her ritual circle, which did not seem to bother him, and her healing spells, which seemed to do their job the way she expected. Still, her mind had not been terribly clear in that cottage. What had truly happened in there?<br/><br/>With a smirk he continued. "And no, we don't need a blood pact unless it will make you feel better." Slipping down the wall further so he was fully laying down, he gaze moved back up to her. "You say you're from somewhere else, even another time. What can you tell me that might help us decide what to do next? Any major events, meetings of nobles in specific places, anything like that? I'm not sure I necessarily believe you, but stranger things have happened. Especially when magic is involved."<br/><br/>Magic was largely an unknown and wild force to most. Few seemed to know well of its existence, and it seemed that the nobles did not yet have as much control over it as Lydia did, if they did at all. The high ranking nobles, not their fledglings, would be more likely to have the ability to wield it in some capacity. The only problem was spotting one was somewhat rare, and for them to bother to use their power instead of sending their weaker brothers to die was more unlikely. They did not treat the living as a reason to use their power, thinking it was beneath them. Today was a rare occurrence indeed, as Shenyo saw not only one but three in one place. In all of the events that took place he did not see any traces of magic in the air, simply brute strength and speed in their battle. For now, at least, the two of them had the edge.