The three silver-armored fish-men continued to approach Vaan until they were ten feet away before two of them stopped to guard the perimeters. Only the leading fish-man continued a bit further until he was within an appropriate talking distance, which was also not too close to make Vaan feel wary of his unclear intentions.
The leading fish-man shortly stabbed his silver spear into the ground and took off his protective helmet, lowering his defense to make himself seem more approachable and friendly.
"I am an Outer Palace disciple of the Myriad Sea God Palace and the Deacon in charge of guiding new disciples of the Proteus Faction, Quintus of the renowned Dexion Household. Other disciples refer to me as Deacon Quintus. How may I address you, Sir?"
Vaan was immediately impressed by Deacon Quintus's introduction, not because of his courtesy but because he understood every word.
