>>5700212>“I don’t know…but he’s strong. I verified that for myself.”Sebastian tightens his jaw. It’s plain to see that his fury is great, but in his current state, he is unable to do anything about it. “If you must choose someone to face that man, choose with caution. It is a powerful sword, and one that would require a powerful wielder to make full use of. If I were at full-health, I’d crush him myself. So, I must ask this of you instead. If we defeat him, please retrieve that blade. It is ill-suited in the hands of a barbarian.’
>You nod. “I will do what I can. Please watch your temper around those raiders, Sebastian. I would see that you return to us unharmed.”Sebastian salutes you, before hobbling over to be exchanged to the Sreng raiders as hostage. Though injured, he still cuts an impressive figure, standing taller than most of the northern fighters. In comparison, the hostage that Leif has sent over is…
“They’re sending…a child?” Corrine asks incredulously. “I thought you said it had to be someone important? Who the hell is this little shit supposed to be?” She seethes silently to you.
Indeed, the hostage Leif has sent over appears to be a child, perhaps only fourteen or fifteen years of age at best. He walks past the giant armored knight, who stares at him dumbfoundedly. The boy spares him a smile and a wave, before hopping over to you and Corrine.
“Are you Blair?” He asks, beaming proudly.
>“I am…”“I’m Ronan!” He shouts, seemingly unbothered by the present circumstances. “It’s really great to meet you!”
>“…Likewise. So…you’re the honored and respected representative of your clan?”Ronan nods vigorously and salutes. “I sure am, ma’am!”
“…And why is that?” Corrine asks.
“Well…I’m a pretty fast runner! I can count pretty high too. Oh! I also can speak your language really good! Prince Leif says I’m a natural!” He spares you a toothy grin.
“We gave up the head of our infantry…for this?” Corrine mutters.
“So, you old ladies are from the south, huh?” Ronan asks. “Hey! Blair! Do you think we can chat privately? I’ve never talked with anyone from the south before! There’s a whooooole lot I want to talk about! And I want to practice the Fodlan tongue with a native too! Can we talk? Please? Pleaaaaaaaase?”
>A): Chat with Ronan in private.>B): You have no time for this child. Begin making preparations for the Cúig Triail. 