“ your sword... “ auriel speaks, tone serious, almost cautious. his eyes had fallen on the woman almost immediately as he stepped inside of the inn, considering her outstanding appearance & impressive size, but there was something else entirely that had coaxed the otherwise introverted wizard to step up to her. golden eyes gleamed in the dim light from the candles lit in rusty chandeliers above them. his gaze was set on the weapon she had sheathed.
“ as an enchanter who have held many magical pieces of weaponry, armory & jewelry in my hands, i recognize something... which i have never quite interacted with before. “ he continues, eyes finally pulling away from her long blade & onto her face. his face tilts, & he smiles, but i seems to be a mannered smile rather than a genuine one. “ oh! pardon me. my name is auriel de la cruiz, & i’m a court wizard. i assist the rulers of this city with all matters of magic, & while the hobbyist in me that only came here for a cup of mead is approaching out of mere curiosity, there is also a professional side of me that has to make sure... what you’re bringing with you there isn’t dangerous. could you please tell me who you are, & what kind of weapon it is you carry with you? “