If we don't want to startle them it would be best not to approach with weapons drawn. Keep them ready for quick drawing of course in case the group decides to attack.
Iira has a thoughtful look on his face for a moment. He takes and holds his spiked chain. He mumbles to himself, "Yes this shall do nicely. Don't want quick deaths." As he finishes saying that a soft chime can be "heard" ring once by those near him. (If you don't wanna hear it, your character just isn't standing close enough. No biggie.) Iira then places his chain back upon his belt, looped and ready for drawing.

 "So little one just what are you doing so far north? Have you finally been let off your leash?" With this Iira gives Zouhlnor a teasing smirk.

 With no sign of the beholder persuing in the last few minutes (guessing thats about how long its been) Iira puts his bow away. He starts to strike up a conversation with Zouhlnor.