Fair enough. It's a bit of an epidemic where I'm from. You wouldn't believe how many people think giving away parts of their soul is a good idea.

[Hawke's lets his arm fall back to his side. While his hands aren't hovering near his axes, he still holds himself in a ready stance. Of course, given that he's exploring some ruins in a jungle that's to be expected.]

Don't worry too much. If you've seen one dashingly handsome and brave champion then you've seen them all.

[The noise shifts Hawke's gaze to the bird. It looks like no bird that Hawke has ever seen and its feathers are more colorful than an Orlesian courtroom. Notch hops as he gives a few good barks after it. Suddenly the noise of dozens of terrified animals fill the canopy and foliage around them.]

Well, I'm sure something knows we're here now.

[He gives his dog a look. Notch returns it with a doggy grin, his tongue hanging from his mouth as he pants.]