[@Delta44][@Blight Bug]

Jin Yeong was grateful to the lady for moving, though he was not discomfited by those circumstances which must necessarily arise from his diminutive height.  He was pleased to receive a welcome, however half-hearted, and bowed in acceptance.  The bow also served to conceal the small signs of his surprise and discomfort at the realization that he would be following one so much younger than he while in the company of one much older.  His sensibilities twitched at the impropriety.  Yet, the oldest member of the group was accepting of it so he truly had no grounds to object.  

"It is rude to address ones elders without honorifics, but if that is your wish than I will endeavor to oblige.  I thank you for your graciousness.  It is my hope that I may be of use to both my elder and... our leader, the Honorable Nao, on this mission."  He said to Shurui with another bow.

With that matter settled, Jin Yeong turned his tiger's gaze on the lady.  In spite of her well taught manners and etiquette she had failed to introduce herself.  Perhaps it was the result of being startled by his sudden appearance behind her.  In any case, as the one who had interrupted their conversation, the rabbit had little cause to be offended.  He answered her bow with a shallow one of his own.

"I thank you for your gracious concern, Miss. However, food and medicines will not be anything but plentiful and this spear is all I possess by way of tools for battle.  I am prepared as I may be."  He spoke evenly and respectfully.  She was younger and of uncertain rank or power but she was a fellow member of the guild and, unless the young Nao objected, a teammate on this mission.  "Also, please do not be troubled by such a momentary awkwardness.  My stature must often produce such situations.  And so I am well accustomed to them.  I look forward to such refined company as yours on this mission.  The arts of elevated discourse are so rarely practiced in this age that discovering one who shares them is both a source of relief and joy."