[ He doesn't miss that you evaded that answer, sir. Right, that's real reassuring.

But he eyes the area the man indicated a moment before giving a nod. ]

I think that would work. I'm more used to doing this on horseback, but I can adapt easily enough. High ground would be wise, though. [ Realizing he had no idea what to call this guy - and continuing to think of him as a blonder almost-as-grumpy version of Felix wouldn't work long term - he turns and holds out his hand. ] Sylvain, by the way. Think I skipped that part before.