[i]As he grew closer, he called out in the Eliksni tongue in response. "I am of no house! I am here to scavenge, and was protecting fellow eliksni!"

John gently placed a hand on the Elinski's shoulder. As to not scare her. This was a volatile situation. One wrong move could lead back to swapping lead... Or energy... Whatever the Wire Rifles used. John shook his head and pulled the female behind him. John watched the other Vandal stride down and noticed he stored his rifle. John did the same with his sword and managed to unclench his fist. He was trying to make peace, but not sure how. He figured he might as well try something that the other Vandal will recognize. He called out the formal greeting for Elinski when two Houses crossed paths. "From what House do you hail and for what purpose do you speak?" The last message he spoke was ignored. Granted he probably sounded so thick with some strange accent of both human and Kings Speak but still.

He felt the energy of the arc round singe the air next to him. He missed. John, for no reason, had his eyes clamped shut. Why was he afraid of a single round? His armor could withstand it. So why was he afraid? He opened his eyes and saw the female vandal in front of him. Arms splayed out as a symbol of protection. Did she really think he needed protection? That's ridiculous. John lowered his sword and let loose a high pitched whistle. Loud enough for the sniper to hear. He called out in the same volume in Elskini speak. "I am Jonathan. Rouge Guardian. I am allied with the House of Kings. Stand down. I mean no harm to the Devils or Kings." He inhaled deeply after that. Shouting that loud took your breath away. He hoped this would go peacefully. Desperately hoped