[ Basch looks him over again. He doesn't believe this man isn't an aristocrat, but that he's a soldier too is welcome. A world he knows, which is some comfort. ]

Basch.

[ No titles, no history. He is uneasy with those things even without be roped to a man's hand.

Something the other man seems slow to let go. Which doesn't disappoint Basch, which only further flusters him. ]

Both, I expect.

[ The idea of being paraded around like an exotic pet is...humiliating. So why is it making his breath catch? ]

Were you looking for company? This place appears keen to pair people for its activities.