Something seemed to be amusing Renolf when he returned with Sanora, judging by the rakish smile he wore. Giving the two 'attentive' guards a wink as he came up to Seka and Aylin, he had fun making it obvious that he was going to be keeping more company with the lovely ladies than they would. Mixing a few compliments for them and Sanora into his talk before Ceol arrived, it wasn't clear how much Ren was doing as a game and how much was sincere - it was obvious that he enjoy any reactions, though.<br/><br/>On the journey, Renolf interspersed conversation easily between scanning with a watchful gaze. His mouth and eyes, well, most of him worked well independently of the rest of him. He didn't push Ceol past any breaking points, but he made several jokes aimed at lightening the stern warrior's mood. While keeping watch, he drifted around the center of the group to make it easier to converse.<br/><br/>When the others didn't indulge Ren in his questions, meandering conversation, and amusements, he took to telling stories or passing the time in silence. Engaging each of their attentions and drawing them out was his aim. Given their short age as a group, he was encouraging everyone to talk more of themselves and get to know each other.<br/><br/>In particular, Renolf took the opportunity to drop some tales from his days growing up in a traveling carnival, talking of his acrobatics, of the strange creatures they carried around, the near-magic performed, and the various contests - wrestling, tart eating, stone slinging, and others - that they held. Going with the interests of the audience most of the time, he otherwise highlighted the odd people who came, the mysterious occurrences, and impromptu jokes.<br/><br/>At the camp spot they picked out for the night, Ren gave it a once over while Ceol did the same with an unspoken camaraderie, taking note of places where anyone or anything might try to sneak up on them and communicating it to the other man.<br/><br/>Perception Result: 23 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=20685)