[h2]Tyaethe[/h2]

Then – this was it. After two centuries of waiting, she could [i]finally[/i] check one of the few remaining things off her to-do list and all without the inconvenience of actually needing to go out and track the Midnight Hunt [i]down[/i]. There would be no need to keep relocating to avoid being pulled into some fae realm in this case; and Rozenalt wouldn't be able to use that as an opportunity to break off and sic the rest of them as soon as the advantage started to swing their way. “Ah… that's good, [i]very[/i] good. I've been waiting so long for another go at him.”

But… she should ask, first. The other knights [i]had[/i] improved by leaps and bounds over such a short time, they might be more eager to test themselves now, without being torn apart in the process. 

“Captain, I can fight Rozenalt, or I can thin out the Hunt. What do you want me doing?”

Even if she still couldn't keep the anticipatory smile off her face.