Still a bit dazed at the work of pure magic that had taken place in front of his very eyes, Dan eased back a bit. Well, okay...He supposed that perhaps there was something to add to his list of pure craziness. Though, he was pretty sure this was off the charts. Any thought of pain immediately flew away from his body, instantly replaced with the utmost curiosity, his honey colored eyes shimmering brightly in an almost boyish fashion. He snapped away from it however upon the arrival of Sage, giving a nod to him and a friendly smile. Though, his mind lingered.
"Woah.." He muttered, his voice breathless. The city itself looked...beautiful, definitely neater and bigger than Columbia. Yet, it was...underwater? That was another strange thing, almost ridiculous, but he didn't dare say that in front of Johnathan. Besides, why waste breath on such a stupid comment. Something Dan had to always watch himself on, and scold himself for.
He was surprised at the young mans next question however, probably one to pass the time, or evaluate their skills in the field. An easy answer, to a simple question. Yet, Dan still had a hard time just simply trusting this man. It was definitely quite the curious subject, and Dan would love the opportunity to walk the halls of that city, bask in the futuristic quality it possessed. With a glance around the hidden beach, he crossed his arms, wincing as he remembered the injury on his back, embracing the pain once more.
"I've been with the Knights ever since I was a tiny boy. My sis- my friend told me about this family, and I joined. I've been with them ever since I guess, going through the highs and lows with them, and enjoying the companionship to the fullest." His eyes took on a new hue, darker, his voice was suddenly filled with pride. Though, the dark in his eyes remained. This beach always got to him, and it was beginning to show through. He almost slipped, so close to falling over an edge he wouldn't be able to climb back over. He gave a small and lighthearted smirk, casting his gaze over Sage, Jeff, and Kennedy.
Feeling a little uneasy, almost chilled, Dan turned his head slowly, focusing behind him. He was surprised, to say the least, when Leroy came forth. Though that wasn't what surprised him. What had, was the sight of the officer from earlier approach from behind of him. The first thought that rang in his head was, 'He must have been tortured..forced into giving away our location'
Though, their body language suggested otherwise. Both were surprisingly relaxed, besides the officer, who looked to be a bit cautious. On guard. Leroy led him here, but it seemed like the two had a layer of trust about them. Strange, but not the strangest thing he'd seen today. He didn't say anything to Leroy or the officer, instead he fully turned around to face them, tilting his head back to the others. "Guy's..." He paused, motioning for them to look over to the pair. "We have visitors." He said curtly, stepping toward towards Leroy and the copper.
"Though...I'm kinda curious as to how we have a guest." He tilted his head, not making any move for his weapon, or prepping his vigors. He would be calm unless the situation called for otherwise. Besides, he had placed himself in front of the others for a reason.
"So, dare I ask, to what do we owe this surprise?" He trained his eyes on Leroy now, his voice calm and even, like the water lapping at the shore just behind the tent.