Garen seemed to spook the girl slightly when he began talking. He really had to stop doing that, sure it was apart of his nature to be stealthy but he never knew when things might go awry. He listened to her speak, it had been a long time since anyone had referred to him as a 'sir' and he wasn't very partial to it. It was for knights, nobles and others who prided themselves on a code on chivalry. He'd let it slide for now, and probably tell her otherwise when she finished. The ranger pulled down the cloth that covered his mouth, to also reveal a smile when the girl wholeheartedly agreed with him about killing the demon, but at the right time of course. Though she was slightly misguided about it doing, 'nothing wrong' for its very nature was an abomination, cursed to be foul and unforgiving. Least he could count on her if the time ever did arrive. [color=green]"Please, just call me Garen."[/color] He spoke causally before frowning again, [color=green]"In my life, I was always taught that trust works both ways. So no I don't trust him or any of their kind. I'd advise you to do the same, but the hooded girl is right after all, we have to put aside our differences for the time being and save what we can before it's too late."[/color] He paused, letting what he said sink in, before continuing, [color=green]"As for the ritual, like I said previously, anything willing to give always takes more. I don't think it would bind us to Remus, he's not much right now. Hell he's in another person's body that he can't even control. We have a difficult decision to make, do we let the demons use it and stand by watching? Or should we even the odds and play along? We'll just have to see what kind of magic is offered."[/color] [color=green]"You never did give me your name, miss-"[/color] He noticed she wasn't exactly looking at him, and as his gaze followed hers, he saw the women standing away from everyone else. Garen recognized his old friend instantly, as feelings of joy crept back into his heart. [color=green]"It can't be... Alionna? I... Uh, you'll have to excuse me."[/color] He half jogged over to her, removing his hood so that she could see it was him. Once he arrived, Garen hugged her fiercely before she could say anything and then let go, looking her over. He said softly, [color=green]"Ali... I-I thought you were dead."[/color]