"Easy, Nicholas." Ryder spoke softly with a smile. It was actually kind of amusing. The Kato people were a very brave race, but notorious for their playful and trickster personalities. It was hard to take one seriously, even if it was threatening your life. Talented warriors, where the Kato really shined was in stealth. They made excellent thieves due to their feline bloodline. The fact was if he wanted the Knights dead or wanted their supplies, then it would have happened before any of them managed to realize it.

"What the hell is it?" Nicholas blatantly asked as he put away his rapier. He traveled the seas for years and never came across any boys with tails. He noticed the cat-like qualities of the child and actually imagined him on a ship. The natural agility he'd possess would make him a valuable sailor when it came to the rigging. The boy didn't seem to like his question and actually hissed, which made Nicholas jump back down to his seat.

"I'm not an it! I have a name."

"Well, what is i...um... your name, then?" Nicholas was careful not to use [i]it[/i] again for the time being. As fast as the boy had become threatening, his fur relaxed and the smile came back to his face.

"The name's Felix. Weald sent me to escort you." Ryder stopped smiling. Weald was known as a wise king, but for him to know that the Knights were coming was a little concerning. He could easily see a message being sent ahead to expect the company, but to know that they would be derailed and end up taking this path. Furthermore, Weald clearly knew who was coming. The boy picked them out as more than random travelers.