[center][color=lightgreen][i][h1]𝓐𝓻𝓽𝓸𝓷 𝓨𝓾𝓵𝓮 |~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~|[/h1][/i][/color][/center] It always astounded him how easily read the emotions of other races were, especially humans. A two-second glance was all it normally took him to figure out what they were feeling. The changes in posture and facial expressions were enough to dis-certain this. His first impression of Arywn was that she was rather unimpressed with everything around her. Hardly anything seemed be worth her time. When she asked him if he [i]was of the woods[/i], He couldn't help but think that the change in her expression came from the hope of some kind of familiarity. The more he learned of the Champion, the more he began to believe that this would hardly be like anything he's been through before. Arton had been through two dungeons along with a party of other adventurers, always able to rely on his solid defense to protect him and his teammates. Now he was now sure if that would be enough in this situation. The knight named Sampson replied to his question instead of the king, and he didn't like the use of [i]die[/i] in his speech. The spit shot onto the floor was more confusing, Arton not understanding what that was supposed to mean. Arton didn't like the fact the King was so willing to let 15 of his supposedly elite guard just to die [color=lightgreen]"There shall be no man left behind if I can help it, your majesty."[/color] He responded strongly. His advice was not all that helpful, they were taught that at the WAA rather early in their admission. Arton found the King...rather hard to read, he felt he was hiding something under his strong expressions. He simply admired the view of the city as they left it, turning his attention forward as they approached the dungeon. While menacing, it was normal of dungeons to have a sort of foreboding entrance. At the very least, its presence was enough to deter some ambitious treasure seekers who'd otherwise get trapped or killed. Their landing was rather quiet, the accompanying knights faces obscured by their helmets. Arton's body tensed as he spotted the figure, his right hand hovering over the hilt of his sword in its scabbard. It was only when the man spoke did he drop his guard some. He could see fear in the man's tired eyes, his body moved barely able to carry his own weight let alone the armor on him. A somber look befell the Draeni, the state of the knight did not bode well for the others. That did not mean he would relent in his personal mission to make sure as many came back alive as possible. Since he didn't know healing magic or medicine, he rushed forward drawing his sword and shield to guard at the mouth of the dungeon. His sword and shield greatly outclassed the appearance of his armor in both construction and design. His blackened eyes noticed that Arywn had decided to watch the entrance as well, giving him a bit more comfort knowing she was watching his back. From her earlier reaction, He had figured she was a rather sharp shot with that bow. As much as he wished to help the wounded solider, he was better suited where he was now. [color=lightgreen]"I'm afraid I'm [i]not of the wood[/i]..[/color]" He suddenly spoke out [color=lightgreen]"At least, not in the way I suspect you mean it."[/color] Arton was not able to answer her earlier [color=lightgreen]"So much for an elite knight though."[/color] It might have sounded harsh, but he spoke this with sadness. If they were truly elite, then whatever was in this dungeon could not be allowed to live. [center][color=lightgreen][i][h1] |~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~|[/h1][/i][/color][/center] [right][sub] [color=lightgreen]Interacting with:[/color][@Genni] [/sub][/right]