The fire it was. His pleasantries may cost him this inconvenience as she called him by another name again. He watched her warily as he took a step back. He thought of his family at the falls, the people who relied on him to hunt and provide. He would protect them with his life as well. His mind darted to imagine how to lead the madwoman away and keep his own hide intact in case she lashed out.
"I am Eltrys, a hunter. I protect those I love. I don't know this other you speak of." He said cautiously, taking another step back. Should she lunge he will flee to the east and lead her deeper into the labyrinthian woods he knew well. He had no qualms in fighting, but he'd rather avoid it with someone not in their right mind, who was intent on killing their target.