[h1][color=39b54a][center]Ernestus Greye[/center][/color][/h1]

As the two guards that were assigned to him approached, Ernestus recognised one of them. He squinted trying to gauge who it was, [color=39b54a]"Eamon? is that you?"[/color] he asked with surprise.
One of the guards reacted, "Sir?" the one on the left replied.
After spending a moment observing the man before him, "Ernest?" he then said.
Ernestus let out a laugh in relief, and the two men embraced. [color=39b54a]"It is great to see you old friend. I see you faired well."[/color] he said.
"Yes. Ever since that couple took me in, life's been pretty good." Eamon replied, also smiling with surprise.

After a brief pause, Eamon said "I'm surprised to see you here, especially given what i've heard had happened to Hedgehill. They said the place had been ransacked, and there were only bodies and ruins left. How's it you got out of that unscathed?" he then asked.

[color=39b54a]"I left some time ago myself. And I had been gone for a couple of years."[/color]
Ernestus raises a hand and creates a small ball of light as an example.
[color=39b54a]"It turns out that I have the ability to wield magic. And so, I took it upon myself to see if I could make use of it. The Vicar guided me to a monastery a fair distance from Hedghill."[/color]
Eamon's eyes widen as Ernestus shows him, "So I see."

Ernestus paused for a moment and dispelled the ball.
[color=39b54a]"Once I returned home from my training, all I had returned to was fire and death"[/color], his eyes begin to water slightly, [color=39b54a]"I tried looking for survivors, but there was no life left there."[/color] he said looking away from Eamon, feeling disappointed with himself.

The other guard had wandered away leaving the two to speak.

"I'm sorry." Eamon said not knowing what else to say.

Ernestus waved off Eamon's sympathy, [color=39b54a]"It's alright."[/color] he said straightening himself, [color=39b54a]"Theres nothing that can be done. Its gone."[/color] he said, more to himself than to Eamon.
Eventually the two began talking about some old memories of home, and caught up with each other on their lives.
After some during their chat, Ernestus noticed Arin finish his investigation within the vault. He then noticed Elra bringing a packed feast with her.
He suddenly felt a slight bit awkward as he hadn't really helped much with the current situation.