He sighed, before nodding and then turning to the table. "Not blaming you, I think it is more my fault than your own. Doesn't mean I don't get to tease you about it though."<br/><br/>It took a couple minutes, a few false starts, before he had a serving of bread, fruits, and vegetables on the table, and snagged on of his now habitual bread, sprinkling honey and nuts on it before continuing. "Since you likely missed the key points, I will relate. Also, feel free to help yourselves to the food."<br/><br/>He spread his arms, showing off the new armor and equipment, before continuing. "You speak to the first Knight of the Summer Court to ever pass the Cave of Ordeals, or whatever the call it. You seven were... 'gifted' to me by one of the higher ranking Fae in exchange for me not working against her. However, I have certain thoughts on slavery, so I don't intend to keep you, but I will point out that twice now I have pulled the seven of you out of the fire, and Fate might have plans in store for you staying near me. If only to smack me when my head starts getting too big to fit through doors. The two sphinxes are also mine, gifts from the Princess of the Court, my patron. I have a job to do in the city you wanted to head to, and you can decide when we get there if you want to hang around or bolt for the safety of the hills."