Ander helped led Elaranna away, wishing the mysterious figure luck in his fight, though from what he was able to make out, it seemed their unknown benefactor was more then used to combat. This evident fact gave Ander some confidence in the figure and a bit of a cleaner conscious leaving them behind.

After a bit of running, the two of them came across a clear, from which he felt traces of fey energy. Knowing that they would be safe, he let Elaranna go, the genasi sinking to the ground, catching her breath while Ander did the same. Once they had recovered enough, Ander turned to face his old friend, a smile playing on his face.
"[color=39b54a]Well, not how I expected to meet ya after so long, but it's a pleasure to see you Elaranna. How ya been lass?[/color]" He said, his tone light and playful.

Elaranna for her part, was caught off guard by the human in front of her knowing her name. She reached back for her staff while examining the man closely before some of his features, though changed due to age, were familiar to her. After a good minute, it finally dawned on her.
"[color=0054a6]Ander? Is that you?[/color]" She asked, her tone one of surprise.

"[color=39b54a]The one and only. It's been years my friend. But it's nice to see you alive and kicking. Tell me, whatcha been gettin' up to?[/color]" Ander asked, taking a seat on the ground.

Elaranna smiled back as she relaxed and let out a sigh.
"[color=0054a6]I was training with my master that you managed to find for me up until a while ago. He passed away sadly. Since then, I've been journeying around the jungle. It hasn't been too long, but I seem to have found myself in some trouble. I caught someone trying to pick my pockets and chased them out here. Pushed myself a little too hard and now I'm just utterly spent.[/color]" She said with a laugh. "[color=0054a6]And what about you? How did your training go? Why do you sound so... different?[/color]"

Ander listened and laughed at the last question.
"[color=39b54a]One thing at a time lass. You chased a pickpocket all the way out here? To the jungle? The thief must be fookin' mad to run all the way out here. The wilds are much more dangerous then any city. As fer my trainin', well... it didn't go as planned. I got no talent fer book learnin' but...[/color]" He said before raising a hand and gathering some eldritch energy around it. "[color=39b54a]I was good enough to learn something to get me what I wanted. Hence why I talk so funny now. A small price to pay if ya ask me.[/color]"