The robed man blinked calmly, and glared upon Lystra's shield. The silence that followed was agonizing for Emilia, but the fact that Kalen was taking his [i]precious ass time[/i] to get across the lakes edge only made everything worse. But to her surprise, Kalen was able to reach them without the intruder uttering a single word following Lystra's explanation.

	"Who's this?" Kalen asked, slowing his pace to a crawl. He didn't wait for an answer. "I've never seen anyone with hair like that, before. Are you from-" Kalen paused as he circled the man, catching sight of the blood that stained the front of his robe. The hulking man stepped back, and made his way between the girls and the bloodied man. He noticed Lystra's shield, but wasn't very concerned with its origins in the moment. He was more concerned with [i]who's blood that was.[/i] The robed man tilted his head forward and looked at his own body, before meeting Kalen's stare.

	[color=007236]"I'm sorry, this is not how I expected to introduce myself, Kalen,"[/color] The man croaked. Kalen backed away, closer to Lystra and Emilia, with a strange fear welling up from the very center of his chest. [color=007236]"I have already met with your brother, but he was not interested in my guidance. I am sincerely hoping your response will differ from his."[/color] Emilia pulled Lystra away from Kalen and whispered into her ear as quietly as she could manage..

	[i]"We should run!"[/i]

	"Where is my brother?" Kalen asked firmly. The man pointed behind him, towards the outcropping.

	[color=007236]"His corpse is behind the shattered rock."[/color] Kalen's expression didn't change. He looked at the masked man and calmly nodded. Emilia pulled harder on Lystra's shoulders.

	[i]"Now!"[/i]

	"What did you ask him- Rather, what did you wish of us, both?" Kalen inquired.

	[color=007236]"I am looking for a student."[/color]