"OI! I 'avent seen this town since I was a lad."
Tower shield still in hand he digs it into the ground so it supports itself upright. He then sheaths his scimitar, Baele nods wiping his brow of sweat. The Gate opens and as Ryker steps through. Baele instinctively bows his head still holding up his tower shield with his right arm.
"Tis been a while young lord. Wha' brings ye down to this establishmen'?"
Baele raises his head resting his arm on the top most of his shield using it as a support to lean against.