It was no one's fault that her brother died, she knew that. As much as she felt like blaming herself the logical part of her mind knew that there was nothing more she could have done. In a way, knowing that her efforts were ultimately futile was a worse feeling than if she had been in error somehow. She simply had to accept the fact now. Emilia realized she had been standing behind Aldred with her hands at his back doing nothing while she was lost on her thoughts. When Aldred finally spoke up she made up her mind. "Giants killed my brother. I want to know why they were here in the first place. If you promise me I'll get answers following you on this journey then I, Emilia Alders, will be with you until we're both old and grey." Emilia removed her hands from Aldred's back. He was clearly very proud of himself, rightly so being a Vanguard, and she believed him to be honest so if he gave her his word than she would devote her skills to him and his Crimson Company. She walked in front of him reaching for a handshake. Warriors like Aldred had honor, so if he agreed to make her this promise she knew he would keep it. "Will you give me your word, Sir Aldred?"