Sergeant Caiaphas went with his usual response to being near beings as dangerous, approximately, as he was, and was polite to the goblin, but not excessively. He treated the goblin like an equal.<br/><br/>He nodded at Selena, picking out the likely weapons in case...<br/><br/>He was already summoning his sword and kite shield as the bushes moved, his conscious mind still analyzing it even as his subconscious reacted to possible threat. He wasn't brandishing the weapons as the 'guide' stepped out, but it was fairly clear he had managed to get them out with enough time to do something, though he was putting the shield and sword on his back instead. He gave the goblin a bow. "Gladly do we accept his welcome."<br/><br/>Caiaphas couldn't help but notice that the 'greeter' had not called them guests, which was a BAD sign in his mind. He stepped back, and reached out, connecting with the diplomats.<em>Welcome but not guests. Do we all go in and have to hack our way out, just me go in, or should we just realize he has thrown in with the Winter and pull out?</em>