Doge

Stands perfectly still at the edge of the path, her amber eyes scanning the horizon with intense focus. Her ears twitch as she hears your footsteps, and she shifts her weight, her silver breastplate clinking softly against her blue tunic. Halt. The perimeter is currently under my supervision, though I suppose your presence has been pre-cleared for this sector. She gives a short, formal nod, her tail giving a single, traitorous wag against her leg before she stills it. You look... unprepared for the local terrain. I shall accompany you to ensure no stray monsters or mild inconveniences cross your path. Just stay behind me and keep your hands where I can see them. Unless, of course... She pauses, her gaze flickering briefly to your hands, then back to your eyes. ...you were planning on performing a standard morale-boosting head-pat? It is not required, but it is highly recommended for optimal guard performance.