In reply he jests with a smile, "So, a wizard, sorcerer or .....something else eh?! Some parlor tricks for the journey will shorten our time. Do you do the one with the cups and balls?" He finishes with wink and a hearty laugh knowing full well what the younger man meant.<br/><br/>"I've been on an adventure or two with you magic types and though some may look on it with distrust, for me it has saved my hide on many an occasion."<br/><br/>He pats Mara on the neck before a light tip of his heal to motion her into a light trot closer to Ariande, "Are you similarly skilled Miss? Your stature and the bow tell me your skill set is more varied. Always good to have an archer with keen eyesight nearby. I have a trusty sword and if need be know how to use it."<br/><br/>He motions to give a nod to Laeran for his hospitality but then gives a sad look at his milky eyes and pulls a coin from his pocket, reaching down to the old mans hand, "Something for the use of the horses."