Felix continued to ride, not wanting to lose any time. He'd be damned if he was going to let some bandits ravage his home. He was going to get there first, no questions asked.

As he continued to ride, another on horseback started alongside him.

"Felix," the older woman spoke. "You're en route for the bandit forces, I take it? You've an uncharacteristically serious look on your face." She continued.

"Commander," Felix spoke, not giving more than a single word to the woman.

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[@Grey][@AluminumDude]

"Quite the respectful behavior for a place of reverence," a young girl's voice spoke. A girl in luxurious red robes stepped from the shadows, approaching Aaron, Cassio, and the aide. "So, I suppose from the looks of you all that little Alphy's premonition has come to pass." Though she sounded young, and indeed, looked no older than twelve, she spoke and carried herself with the air of a noblewoman. "So tell me, what are your names, young ones?" She asked before motioning to a figure in the shadows. "It appears the young lady here has fainted from the trauma of her trip. Please take her to a side room so that she may rest." She said, an old man nodding and taking away the king's attendant.

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[@Ezmeralda]

As Katherine prepared, the bandits continued to encroach upon the farm's boundaries.

"'ell mates," the leader spoke. "Looks like this place is ripe fer a spot o' mischief. Men, kill any men or kids who are stupid enough to stand before us. If 'ere are any lil' beauties 'ere... Well, we consider them a prize for the camp." He said with a hearty laugh. As he descended on the farm, it was clear that he was in charge of about ten men. "Well, 'op to it then! No lollygagging!"