[It's a clear dismissal, which Malikah has likewise clearly ignored. He could simply order the knight instructor away, but she's done nothing wrong. In fact - it's been quite the opposite. And...he'd like to ask her about the cadets. Richard studies Malikah quietly for a minute more before nodding.]

Very well, then. However, there are still a number of issues which I plan to investigate before returning to the castle. If such a thing is possible, I would prefer to avoid attracting further attention.

[Malikah is, after all, quite the imposing figure. Considering the inadequacy of his current disguise, it's hard to imagine they could travel together without turning heads.]

Earlier you mentioned a change in disguise. What would you suggest?