Raine nods, clasps hands as they are offered, if they are offered. He winces a bit, though, at Corien's question, if the slight creak and scrape is anything to go by. "Both. As for ... hm." Again, that look around, considering the men under Corien's command. "I would say a highly mobile force would be very useful." Especially if they are as advertised and Raine's semi-educated eye suggests.<br/><br/><em>*Well, that was awkward ... that one might /look/ big and stupid, but he doesn't miss much. A day, maybe, once he's got a look at me in good light... but... if his boys can ride, I would take that risk. Even if they can't fight in the saddle.*</em>Lorraine keeps all but the ghost of a small, pleased smile off her face.<em>*Not that we will know /anything/ until we actually end up embroiled in a fight ...*</em>