Having done this countless times before, the White SeeD knew better than to aggravate the off-worlder. Stopping as soon as the warning was issued, the White SeeD straightened his posture and clasped his hands in front of him, a clear sign that he was currently unarmed.

"We are the White SeeD. You have been transported to our world through Time Compression by the work of a Sorceress, but a reversal of the effect has not been discovered yet. You are not the first to go through this transition, but it is not safe for you to roam the world on your own. If you will let us, we can take you some place safe-- a place where you will be given room and board."