Cale smiled at the exchange. It was nice to finally meet someone that wasn't so glum and serious. It wasn't hard to see how Marta had gotten into trouble back at the bar though. She seemed very trusting, maybe a little too trusting at that. All the same, he took a moment to introduce himself.
"Hello Marta, my name is Cale." He said politely. At that, the guard captain gestured for the group to come on, eager to get this over with himself.
The group would venture through the streets of Tolbi without any other interruption. They were being led by guards to the palace, so clearly they were important people, at least to the average onlooker. When they reached the front gates, they were let in without question yet again.
"I ask that you keep close. The palace is fairly large, it's easy to get lost in." The captain explained.
Once inside, Caie was overcome with a sense of awe. This was nothing like he had ever seen, extravagant furniture and tapestry, large numbers of uniformed people working in tandem to keep the palace upkept. This was an average day to the guard who had led them here but to Cailan this was his first experience with royalty ever. Not even the village leader or elder lived in a home as extravagant as this.
"Whoa." Cale muttered as they were led along.
Eventually the group would arrive at the lord regent's. Surprisingly, it wasn't nearly as extravagant as the rest of the palace. There was a chair, or a throne of some sort at the far end, but it wasn't adorned with gold decorations or anything you'd expect a ruler to have. It seemed Iodem was a bit modest, at least that was the impression he was trying to give. It could be a fascade for all they knew.
The lord himself wasn't sitting in the throne, however, but was instead standing in the center of the chamber ready to greet the group. Iodem was an older man, well into his later years and spotting a head of graying hair but hardly having a withered look. He wore a black cloak with a silver border. He stood strong and proud as the group entered, giving them a nod before addressing them.
"These are the adepts I've heard about then captain?" Iodem asked. The captain nodded and moved aside to present the group.
"Yes milord. I have found them and brought them as requested." He said. Iodem nodded and moved closer to examine these people in his court before speaking again.
"May I ask your names?" He said.
"My name is Cailain Rook sir." Cailan answered simply.