Okay fine

You shrug. "Okay, fine. But I'm telling you right now elves can be mean little bastards, so don't say I didn't warn you."

Evellyn makes an excited mini jump, and walks over to a nearby cabinet on which lies her sheathed sword, which she attaches to her belt.

"It'll be great, don't worry!" She's awefully excited. You wonder if maybe she doesn't get to engage in actual action much, on account of her court duties, observing the dull pageantry day in day out.

She tells you to wait on the street in front of the mansion, and you duly do so, until she comes out from a side-gate with a pair of horses to ride. You don't ride often, but you should know enough to not fall off at least.

Evellyn looks at you somewhat expectantly as you mount the horse, "ready?"

"After you," you reply, as you settle into your saddle. Being on horseback is a lot.. higher.. than you remember.

"Oh wait, before we go, take one of these." She hands you a ring, with a small red gem set in it.

"What's this?"

"A simple enchanted ring. It can't do anything complicated, but if you rapidly tap the gem three times it'll send a signal to the wearer of the other one." She holds up her hand, and puts an identical ring on her finger. "You know, in case one of us gets into trouble."

You gaze at the ring. "Mhm, neat."

With a tap of her ankles, Evellyn trots away towards the nearest gate. Your horse lazily trails hers, your nudges and attempts at commands not really making a significant change one way or the other.