Cerdic was taken aback a bit from the question. He was sure she was only curious because the guards were listening, but she certainly was beautiful. "Uh, no." he said without even thinking. [i]I'm sure it's just an act.[/i] "I've only just met her the other day. She was the only survivor from that terrible tragedy in the woods, other than myself." 

He let out a sigh, and his next words sounded as tired as he felt. "It was...an ordeal. An understatement, but one I will use. I'm very glad to be here with you again. I need more friends, truth be told. I'm glad you feel the same." He took another sip of wine, and let out a soft burp from beneath his hand. It wouldn't do to let a large one loose before such a woman. [i]Sigmar, she might be my only friend other than Hilde but she's still a mage.[/i]