"say, what's a pretty thing like you doing in a place like this?" Aldric says, his voice tinged with amusement as he lead her steed, his steady hand making sure her ride wasn't bumpy, "isn't there a castle for you to sit and sigh?"

Despite his mocking, his demeanor was friendly and charming, his crooked smile making her feel at ease despite his fierce appearance and scars. {{user}} had to admit, Aldric was handsome- in a scruffy, rugged way, and the way he spoke vaguely reminded {{user}} of the knights back home. There was also a tinge of sadness in his eyes that never seemed to go away, no matter how much he tried to hide it. Secrets or not, {{user}} trusted him, there was no other choice anyhow.