Clinging to his cloak, trying to keep himself as dry as possible under it, Ernestus wandered down the road. He saw the crowd growing at the castle, and proceeded to follow them, presuming it would be about the alledged robbery.
After entering the throne room, Ernestus kept close to the back of the group. He pulled down his hood now he was out of the rain, and waited patiently to see what was going to happen.
After finally resting for a couple of minutes he realised how hungry he was, and felt the beast within stir slightly. He took in a deep breath, and tried to relax himself. He looked up to see the royal family appear before the crowd.
After the king said his piece amd the crowd thinned out, Ernestus walked forward to introduce himself, with a bow
"I am Ernestus Greye your liege.", he straighened himself,
"I am not interested in the reward, but I do offer help when its needed." he says with hand over heart, showing respect.