Snippet #2260004

"I need to see the Captain of the guard."

Sir Guy spoke with authority and command as he stepped into the guard hall of Ebar. Around him were twenty or so guardsmen in varying armor sets and bearing a variety of weapons. Fighters for certain but nothing like the orderly warrior pedigree of the knighthood. Many of the guards seemed to be lounging about at their desks. One had an air to him that differentiated him from the rest. An older man with striking white hair that yet remained full and thick on his head. Well groomed with a bushy white mustache on his face his features were strong and well defined giving his aged face an imposing look to it. His eyes seemed to be permanently squinting as they had lost their sharpness years ago yet from the stature of the man they'd hardly slowed down his active life style. His muscles were still well defined even at his age which was impressive.

He pushed himself up from his desk with a gruff sigh and crossed the room to greet the Justicar.

"Welcome sir. I am Captain Gordon. This is my city, I hope you'll be working closely with my team while you're here. I don't like the idea of someone, even a knight, running around kicking doors in without me knowing about it."

Sir Guy regarded the man with pleased respect. One look at Gordon and it was obvious he was a no nonsense kind of law enforcer who had no intention of allowing criminality to flourish under his watch. This latest string of killings was not like the standard knifings and muggings one would get in the poorer sections of the city. Unfortunately Gordon and his men were just not equipped for something like this. That was where Sir Guy came in.

"I have no intention of undermining your authority Captain. I'm merely here to see justice is done."

"Glad to hear it."

He said as he reached out his hand for an introduction. Guy shook it firmly as he gave his name and rank.

"Sir Guyon, Knight Justicar of the Sword."

"Well Sir Guy, just let me know what you need and my people will see that you get it."

"That is kind of you Captain Gordon."

It was then that a energetic young guard bounded over to the two, full of excitement and wonder.

"Sir Guy, welcome to Ebar sir! I-I'm Gavin, I helped Inquisitor Harkon during his investigation. I'd b-be more than happy to help you too sir."

Guy put up a calming hand to still the boy's eager heart and slow his racing tongue.

"I am grateful for your interest Gavin but I must look upon this case with fresh eyes. I assure you I mean no offense in my intent merely that I can not have the facts I discern jaded by prior knowledge. It helps to fill the cup if it is not already full as it were."

Gordon turned to shoo the eager young guard after Guy gave his answer.

"You hear that Gavin, scram. The Justicar doesn't need some jumpy kid playing boy wonder. Now get, I'm sure you got paper work to do."

Gavin jumped to attention and saluted.

"Y-Yes sir!"

He said before running off to do his commander's bidding. Gordon turned back to Guy as the two began to walk off into the file room with a sigh.

"Sorry about that Sir Guy. Gavin's new. Good kid just a little... well he can be a bit much."

The Justicar merely smiled warmly to the captain.

"No need to apologize captain."