Thomas flinched at being called 'guard'. While it was common for those of lesser knowledge of the finer details of the martial side of things to refer to anyone with a sword and a post as a guard, it hurt on some other level for Thomas. He was a knight, not a common guard. Nonetheless, Thomas took on a smile, and a friendly guise, "Karl Leid." Thomas said, with a quick and curt bow of his head, "Haven't seen you since Arduin II sat on the throne." Thomas added, as he readjusted his position to be more relaxed. As he looked closer at Karl's conversation partner, he noticed the Elven-like features on man. Thomas smiled, to himself, at this. He hadn't seen many like himself, but it was evident that this man had far more Elven blood in him than Thomas did, "You talk just as much as you did back then." Thomas added, switching his gaze back to Karl, still possessing a soft smile.