One of the knights was obviously about to give Kanaan a rather scathing remark, but Martel silenced him with a small hand movement. The knight moved his own hands quickly and with a little nod from their leader was given the permission to speak. "With.. uh... Your highness... I mean..." the knight paused to gather his thoughts and tried again. "With all due respect your highness, we have some experience with monsters." Though the helmet hid it Martel was doing his best not to smile. "Kanaan, let me ask you this. What good is my tactical ability if I have no one with me who is willing to follow orders? Ravens, make ready." The knights took a defensive position in front of the door with their shields raised. "Forwards." With the second command the vampire and his men began heading cautiously to the darkness.