He nodded. "That too."<br/><br/>He saw the Silverveins before they spotted him, so was able to warn Sapphire. He stood up out of reflex as the duke arrived, and gave a quick salute before returning the handshake, guessing he would find a military man more acceptable than some random Fae-tainted human. "Sergeant Caiaphas, sir, pleasure to meet you and your wife."<br/><br/>He gave the man a firm, solid handshake, not testing his strength in a juvenile dominant display, but instead simply trying to convey solid dependability and honesty. He nodded to Sapphire, guessing why the older woman was being so frosty. "May I introduce Sapphire, companion, follower of Bahamut, and dragon?"