Geddoe folded his arms loosely around his middle, resting his left elbow against the pommel of his sword. "Interesting," he remarked at the end of it. "So you're another of those who've come from another world. Could be advantageous - it means you have no ties or loyalties here to get in the way." He turned as if to pace, though he only took a slow step or two. "The names of your swordmasters may not matter, but that isn't to say I have no interest in your background. After all, it doesn't matter that I've never left the Northern Continent, I still find it important to know of matters in Falena and the Islands, points south of here."

Geddoe paused, tilting his head slightly back in Chrodechild's direction. "Royalty and a fellow mercenary captain," he noted. "Will that cause us to butt heads, over differences in captaining style?"