Oh. Well, they're sisters. That makes sense. Claire followed up after Alice's explanation after recomposing himself, reading the concern that was on the younger girl's face. Which wasn't hard, considering it was also present in her body language. And clearly spoken out. In a friendly manner, the knight jerked a thumb back to the rest of the group while asking her to join; After all, Alice's motley crew had promised to reunite with that particular rider sooner or later. Unfortunately it came off as a territorial, snarling growl instead. Muffled by the oddly-shaped, savage helmet. The thumb might as well scream SCRAM.<br/><br/>With a sigh, Claire unbuckled the headgear again and took it off, considering that the group won't be going anywhere for the next few moments anyway. It's much too dangerous to continue on and hope to hit the next village without any trouble. In that respect, he'd have to thank Nanami for the foresight later.<br/><br/>"Sorry. It's rather difficult to properly communicate with this on. Miranda, forgive my being presumptuous, but why not stay with us for awhile? We did agree with Aurelia to meet again in the near future, so you'll be guaranteed to run into her. It will also be safer to stay with an armed group in enemy territory. Also, old man, Miss...Guide?"<br/><br/>Turning back to the other two, Lord Devereaux had intended to extend the offer of travelling together with them, at least until an area where safety can be promised. Because fuck conferring with the leader of the group, superior nobility and the VIP he's supposed to protect, right? Whatever. More girls for the girl god!<br/><br/>Speaking of which, Claire instinctively started to blush at the second sight of Maribelle's body. Cue causing him to instinctively cover his face with the helmet in his arm. Instinctively, his arm pushed too far up and slammed the butt of the helmet into his nose. More blood for the blood god. Despite the slight wincing noise (and the slight trail of blood dripping down), Mr. Smooth attempted to keep a stony expression. What's a little slam to the face, anyway?<br/><br/>