[ Between the overhanging foliage and the dappled lighting in the trail, Taichi couldn't be blamed for missing that mask from a distance, or mistaking his long cloak for a longcoat or something. But upon closer glance, it sure seems like Taichi's bumped into an absolute weirdo. Maybe he won't feel so pressured to act like a normal human when he's speaking to what looks like a hardcore Ren faire cosplayer. ]

... good afternoon.

[ Fortunately(?), Vangeance responds to that bombastic greeting with a polite smile, glancing Taichi over for a moment before returning his gaze to the trail ahead. ]

I suppose it's possible some sort of artifact lies ahead. But it's rare for treasures to be left unguarded. If that were the case, one would have to be careful of traps and guards.

[ His tone of voice is calm and pleasant, making it hard to tell if he's just playing along with that silly question or if he's being serious. ]