"Seems so," the swordsman replied carefully, having very little desire to engage further in this conversation with the elf.  What did he think...  if a troll came strolling down the center of the street that people should wait and see if it just wanted to exchange "good mornings"?  After all...  there might be a good troll out there somewhere.

Besides, from Cedric's point of view, Tarquin had shown his true form only in attempt to intimidate the priest...  that fear had been exactly the reaction he'd been hoping for.  

"I'll go find him," he said, taking the excuse to head back into the chapel.  "Rockmar?" he said, loudly enough that he hoped Felmer would hear,  "We're headed back to the great hall.  You ready?"