Athelis flashes a wicked grin. “I will.” She turns to leave and murmurs to Bandon on her way out, “If he tries to leave, don’t let him. We don’t need one of the better fighters burned out.” With that she leaves, taking her canteen with her.
Bandon raises an eyebrow " are your trying to give orders to your skirl? " he says to her lighheartedly but with a undertone of warning before she goes in
He smiles. I like this. The thrill, the rush of battle. I wonder how long it takes to get over staring death in the eyes? He continues dressing the boar, following the advice and tips from the others.
Athelis nods and goes down to the river and fills her canteen. Thinking she’s alone, she sighs and sits down and hums a lullaby softly to herself as she pulls out her father’s ring. She wipes her tears off of the pattern with her sleeve.
Athelis takes a deep breath and stands, washing the tears off of her face. She scowls when she passes Quinn training and she grabs him by the ear and pulls him down to eye level. “Did Bandon let you train?”