[She stops after only that moment, and... turns back.] You are free to join me, if you wish, unless you've a desire to combat more of these creatures.

[There's a brief inclination of her head, as she responds.] I am Maria. [Normally, she would stop there (her title and heraldry hardly matter), but something about the formal introduction prompts her to respond in kind.] Lady Maria, formerly of Castle Cainhurst, and apprentice to the First Hunter, Gehrman. [Then, she looks down, and a brief darkness passes over her gaze, before she continues.] Though I suppose anymore, I am Lady Maria, keeper of the Astral Clocktower. [Roll credits.]

Let us walk, and I'll tell you a bit about being a Hunter.