“....well aint you just a ball of sunshine and roses....” Gilian mutteers as he hears the womans analysis. He was guessing she wasnt likely to be promoted to morale officer anytime soon...

The giant of a man glares down at the small girl before him before bursting into raucous laughter. A few of the men behind him flinch, but are otherwise unaffected by the sudden outburst. “No need to be formal with me Danbelion!” he jeers, bowing sightly. “I've been workin this post through two generations of captains who never called me nothing but by name 'n by thunder I'm not letting a youngster like yourself break that tradition.”  He says, giving the girl captain a friendly (but heavy) pat on the shoulder. 

The man straightens sightly, the vague air of military authority replacing his light mood momentarily. “My name...” He began, “ is Sebastion Ludwig. I'm the commanding officer of this humble fort, what little that's worth. I've been tasked to see to the needs of you and your men, as well as getting the villagers who'll be going with you organized for the trip.” He takes a deep and formal bow as best he can from his mount. “ Seemed only proper to give you and yours a greeting before you got to the gate. Please, tell me if there is anything I can do to assist you and it will be my pleasure to see what can be done.” He finally finishes with a chipper smile, like a dog far to pleased with itself for having fetched something minor.