[ Similar security measures? Now Thancred's curious to know if he's wandered by this stranger's domain in the past, though he imagines it would have stood out to him if so.

The stranger is quite stiff, polite and reserved in this brief interaction, but Thancred views that all more as a challenge than anything else. ]

I didn't meant to call the strength of your legs into question, worry not. [ He sends over a polite smile of his own, falling into step next to the man before much protest can be offered. ] If you weren't intending to visit, then might I ask where you're headed?