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Armond blinked, never before had he been brushed aside like that, barely even acknowledged by the girl. He watched Mara take off in search of someone, completely forgetting there was someone else talking to him at that moment. Mara. The girl intrigued him a great deal now, he would have to make it a point to find out more about her. He returned his attention back to the male in front of him, learning his name was Jerus Jericho and he was both a blacksmith in training [i]and[/i] a warrior. He offered the man a smile, taking his hand and shaking it, "Well met, Jerus, it is always a pleasure to meet someone as kind as you. Serdio's people have been a great pillar of strength for me, as has my close friend, the King. I am grateful to him most of all. As for the fools you are referring to, while they may be just that, they are by no means to be taken lightly. While I know some swordplay, I fear my skills are not enough to protect myself from them should they actually attempt to end my life." he replied after letting the man's hand go. "You said you were a blacksmith in training, yes? I will have to keep that in mind, I may have a job for you in the next couple of weeks, provided I can convince Murasame to consider training in a weapon." he added.