[Take the lead he will with the stoic nod he was well known for and a subtle hand gesture signaling the way to go. Takame had no issue escorting others, he was well aware that not everyone was a fighter. He respected those who found their lot in life with something other than where the next battle would be. Would that he had such a talent.

For all Raeventiel's griping, Takame was interested in Scholars like him. They always had so much to share.]

You needn't thank me. I am not unfamiliar with being an escort. [He was quiet as they walked along, it took him a moment to make any other comment.] Stepping foot into the Greatwood without one is all but a death sentence.