"So we shall." Together, the ladies march inside the Byrne's family mannor. Walking through the middle door, they're instantly met with a long corridor leading to the mannor's core. At the other end lay a closed door, most likely Duke Byrne's office.
The march through the corridor was made mostly in silence. Perhaps such was the gravitas of the Byrne family, to leave all in awe; Perhaps, simply, it was the lack of topics or interest of either party to converse.
The long hallway was made of walnut wood, being colored a dark-brown. It's uncommon for houses to be built out of walnut despite it's durability; Mostly because the cost would be too high. But then, one figures, that wouldn't be a problem for the Duke of Eachann.
Upon reaching the door, Ailios knocks and a strong tenor voice tells you to come in. She opens it, revealing a rather small room, made of the same dark-brown wood, with unremarkable features besides a desk - behind which sat Duke Byrne in a simple wooden chair, and two others directly opposing him.
You'd notice that on the side of the room lay a small set of stairs that led towards the larger building you saw earlier. Interesting, that the Duke would choose to make it so anyone wishing to visit his barracks would have to pass through him first.
The man stands up, his gruff features made clear by the light of the window behind him - Apparently, the corridor led all the way through the mannor.
The first thing you notice is the contrast between Duke Byrne and his son. While Iain has a soft face and a thin body, the Duke is broad and muscular, with a short gray hair and a full beard.
He wears Eilne Army's social uniform. Distinctively lacking in armor, the clothes padded with tanned leather add to his broad physique. His face is gruff and scowled, the man staring at you through hardened brown eyes.
"Ailios. Why is Iain not with you?" The man stares at Silef for a moment, but afterwards walks past his table and offers the woman his hand.
"I am General Arlen Byrne, leader of Eilne's Royal Knights, High Commander of Eilne's Army, and Duke of Eachann, at your serivce. To who do I owe the honor?"