Ehren watched with a baffled expression as Rose emerged from the Tomb and accused Tolbar of being an heir. That demeanor quickly shifted to one of surprise once the man confirmed the claim then to disdain when he realized how long had passed without him standing up to claim his heritage. For so long he had lived among the people of Garados, sure, but the ranger couldn’t help but feel a sense of betrayal for having such a large secret kept from him when it was his duty to serve as lesion to the heirs. So as the two disappeared back into the crypt, Ehren was left alone to stew on those thoughts.<br/><br/><hr/><br/>Talos lifted a quizzical brow as he saw Rose return towing a man by the arm who was certainly the fifth heir in question given how he wasn’t presently a smoldering mass of ash and charred flesh after passing by the guardians. Even when being led by an heir, those creatures are instructed to kill any who try to enter the burial chambers or lower level of the crypt unless they bear proof of their lineage to House Talonius. It took no time at all for the old man to see right through Gilbert’s illusions, though it wasn’t necessary to do even that since he had sensed the infernal presence the moment it crossed the threshold into the crypt. Gilbert may have noticed that particular awareness in Talos’ eyes, but it would have been entirely overlooked by the others who since they would not be looking for it.<strong>”So, you finally decided to join us, hmmm?”</strong><br/><br/>Once again, the elder man puffed smoke contemplatively from his unlit pipe as his eyes took measure of the man before him.<strong>”The reasons you’ve had for hiding your identity from your sisters is none of my concern, though it is likely you’re going to hear about it later. What I want to know is: did you come down here on your own accord or was it the pressure of your elder sibling that brought you before me? If you do not wish to take up the mantle of your ancestors, then you are by no means forced into the responsibilities that come with it. If not, then you may depart in peace for the matters we have discussed will not concern you until you find yourself confronted by them at a later time.”</strong>