[A hesitant smile forms upon his lips. It seems the two of them are both a bit baffled right now. Augustine has seen his fair share of fantastical creatures before but never has he met a man donning rabbit ears. This is the first for him but somehow he manages to tear his gaze away from the fluffy black ears long enough to acknowledge Cedrik properly.]

Well met, indeed.

[The dhampir chuckles as he takes Cedrik's hand for a firm shake. He's a little cool to the touch but not frigidly so. More lukewarm than anything else but far cooler than the average person. His long fingers are slightly calloused at the tips, obvious from hard labor of some sort. Cedrik probably won't believe that this frightening fellow has a passion for gardening.]

Yes, my curiosity led me for better or for worse.

[He briefly turns his attention back towards the harpies again with a look of disdain.]

Nevertheless, I deduce that these chatty pigeons don't possess the lantern.