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kio_fyre · #14 (**permalink**) 04-28-2008

Laeris looked at Casidey with little to no amusement as she just basically called him a hunk. Some sweet soldier to wrap her arms around. True, though there was a gap in age, it hardly showed itself on Laeris' hardened features, but instead of dignifying Casidey with any sort of reply, he turned back to his sword and set it carefully down before digging out a cup of his own that looked just as polished as he was.

He knew Jakob was expecting some sort of reply out of him. In fact, it seemed that all of them would be in their own subtle ways. They seemed to like picking on his uptight manners, though he let it slide as he unconcernedly offered his cup to Jakob to distribute the regular amount. Part of him hoped that he wouldn't lose touch with Jakob at least. He wanted the recipe for that tea should they ever come to split ways, which he was sure they would once their task was complete.

Finally though, he realized that perhaps he should contribute to the banter passed around the camp in so leisurely a manner and glanced to Casidey, opening his mouth to make a reply. But Laeris had never been all that witty, so instead of making some flashing remark that would send her cheeks aflame, he instead mumbled out a casual "good luck on finding this 'strong soldier' you speak of that would actually be willing to hold you in his arms." There should have been a light hearted smile to accompany the comment, but it seemed Laeris was unfamiliar with such exhibits of humor as he glanced to the woman who was trading barbs with him.

It was then that he realized how offensive the remark could be and almost grimaced as he sought an addition. It wouldn't help to put himself on bad terms with anyone in the group. "You'd likely stab him through twenty times before he could get his arms around you," he added on a bit hastily, gesturing to her array of weaponry, then wondered why he was even bothering to try and hold up the attempt at friendly banter.

With that thought said and done, he turned his gaze back to Jakob with a soft murmur of "some tea please," in the quick attempt to change the subject. The absolute last thing he wanted was to trade banter all day. Especially since he wanted to get to Canyon City. The meal sounded nice and all, but it was the bath that had truly caught his interest.

Ahhh, how it would feel to be truly clean again.