Aleksandra was fuming inside. She was weak, she was arrogant, and she could have been killed had that been a true fight. She just knew this would eat away at her for days. Maybe even weeks. She was sure of this as she took her seat on the floor in front of Aulfr. She had to wait a minute, then two, as she calmed herself enough to answer.

"I was cocky. I know how I excel at hand-to-hand combat and I haven't truly fought anyone for awhile. Not anyone that can challenge me. I grew overconfident in my own abilities and decided I didn't have to try with your soldiers. I was a moron, and I was just trying to tease you. I'm weak." She grit her teeth and took in a deep breath. "Truly, I shouldn't let myself... fraternize anymore. I'm slipping. My infatuation with you is making me lose my edge."

She stood up and ran a hand through her hair, giving her head a shake. "I apologize, Aulfr. I failed you today. I vow not to do it again." She gave him a firm nod and left quickly, disappearing into a side-passage to be alone for awhile. She needed some time to think.

//So it's the worst post ever but I'll get back up to speed soon.