Felix Caelus

Nereus bows gravely in return, more at ease with the gesture than Jim is. There is a reserve to his posture nonetheless, something thoughtful as he studies the young man before him, weighing Jim's well-dressed appearance, his handsome features and earnest courtesy against his strange accent and the sheer dearth of information he's been given.

Whatever his private thoughts, he seems to snap out of them quickly, and he gives Jim a kind smile. "The honor is mine, captain. I must confess I've spent the past six weeks wondering just who my son has pledged himself to. It's a relief to finally see you in person." A moment's pause, looking between the two of them. "But come, take off your cloaks and join us by the fire."

He steps back, gesturing at one of the other doorways... in which Terentius is already leaning with a smile, careful not to interrupt until now.

"Welcome home to you both," he says, while Felix is taking both their cloaks and hanging them by the door. I'm glad you made it in one piece."