"My friend, Altair, is also a skilled swordsman if you wish another. There are a handful of us who prefer more traditional swordsmanship, your presence would be most welcome I think." Malik nods.

"I have taught Alcuin some combat, so he is likely more skilled at it than he once was. Malik is fine as well." He offered a polite nod, not quite a bow. "I am most often found in the library or through the double doors attached to the first floor if you wish to speak. This was... a good turn of things, Delaunay."