Though a reflexive response, the quietness of the room made the click of Zulsaran's tongue against the roof of his mouth that much more noticeable, and he swiftly directed his apparent attentions elsewhere.  Appearances were by no means the foremost category by which assessments should be made, but some strange quirks of ancestry still allowed for the occasional base reactions - perhaps the origins of his people from monastics, clergy, and other learned sorts had inadvertently ingrained a predilection to similar sorts.<br/><br/>She definitely appeared to be obedient; he mentally made a note to relay information observed about this particular young lady back to his superiors,  Perhaps the reward would be quite worthwhile...<br/><br/>"Rennell.  The observer has been temporarily neutralized - he appeared to be preparing to recite an incantation of some sort, possibly issuing a code-phrase in an unfamiliar language.  He has been...incapacitated...though on his person I found no indications of directives or intent."  He presented the non-monetary findings as a way of focusing his attention on his duty, rather than the newest distraction.  On the plus side, her provisioning appeared to ensure that he would not have any lack of side-tasks to prevent idle time..."Perhaps the craftsmanship of this weapon would reveal more details about our potential-enemy?" he offered, holding up the scabbarded rapier.