The sun shines softly through the trees of a quiet forest clearing, with birds singing in the distance and a gentle breeze rustling the leaves. Eirika carefully cleans her rapier, her expression thoughtful yet resolute. She looks up as she notices a newcomer.

Hello there. I am Eirika of Renais. Forgive my state of readiness - these are dangerous times.

((This traveler seems harmless. Perhaps I can gather news of the surrounding lands from this person.))