[@Zarkun][@Sanguine Rose]

For a trained soldier eager to serve and protect his station, his grip was rather lacking. The corporal did at least have manners to give himself a proper introduction though it was quite obvious that he was holding something back. The PFC though was quick to drop the facade and then the other guard confirmed that this would have been a suicide mission if they were not able get any of the guild mages to accept the job. Nolan could feel his back ache from how much he was going to have to carry the job for these three jobbers and yet, the corporal really had the nerve to even ask them if they knew how to fight. 

Nolan just stared the corporal down with his cold gaze until he just took long deep breath, pinched the bridge of his nose, and closed his eyes tightly. [color=00746b]"Right, training accident,"[/color] he breathed out before opening his eyes. [color=00746b]"If your commander didn't think our guild was up for the job, we wouldn't even be here in the first place,"[/color] Nolan pointed out to the corporal. 

There was no doubt that he was rude, perhaps uncalled for. These guards were just scared, everything that could have gone wrong did. Monsters were overwhelming them, wearing down their numbers while aid was nowhere to be seen or heard from the capital. These young men afraid that they were going to be sent to their slaughter and their only hope were these mages from foreign lands beyond. The whole point of Nolan even taking part of this absolute shit show was because Ria was trying to do her best to improve his dirt poor reputation within this town starting with the guards. 

It was hard to be sure, but it looked like he was mulling over something reluctantly. He sighed and said,[color=00746b]"But I do understand that there must be good faith on both sides. If you have questions about our abilities, then ask. However, in exchange I will take point."[/color]