He sighed in both vexation and relief that it was someone he knew. He reversed the knife and put it into his sheathe, before heading to his chair. "I am on guard duty. And I am in serious doubts as to the safety of my charges. Meridia is around here, but she is loathe to reveal herself, so I am practically the only guard and fighter, though the centaur knows archery at least. I have two armies on either side of me in a 'border posturing of power' but both feel wrong if that is all that is going on. So, I am still awake, and getting ready to beat a hasty retreat tomorrow halfway during negotiations. Besides, with the Mantle, I can go for days without real sleep.<br/><br/>Also, just gutted a giant zombie bat thing on the roof of the stable a few minutes ago, so something out there is definitely hunting the group. Glad you showed up, but annoyed you didn't listen. Also, hi, how are you? I am doing fine, all things considered."<br/><br/>He threw himself into the chair, and poured a mug of ale for Night, keeping the pitcher for himself.