>>5952943“What about ‘Charge!’?” Rocks beams, showing off his many missing teeth. “Didn’t you go to the Officer’s Academy? What the hell are they teaching you stupid kids up there?”
>“Wait, I read ‘Charge’ back in Professor Jeritza’s class! He said it was the one book any mounted warrior needed to familiarize themselves with. Only…I don’t recall seeing your name on the cover…”“Well, I don’t use the name ‘Rocks’ when I write.” The great knight admits. “That’s more of like a…sellsword pen name. Instead, I use my real name. Rockland von Essar.”
>“I-I see. I had no idea you were so…multi-talented.”“Well…it’s not like you ever asked.” Rocks crosses his arms, annoyed. While you fear you may have succeeded in making things even more awkward than they already were, at least you got Damian and Yara to cease their incessant bickering.
>“Yara, what about you? Where do you intend to go from here?”“Not back to the Kingdom, that’s for sure.” The shaman says. “Even with everything that’s happened, I’m sure they aren’t exactly waiting to accept a woman of Duscur with open arms.”
>“You’re more than welcome to come back with me to Rusalka. Having an accomplished fortune teller at my side should make ruling a piece of cake. At least when I can understand what it is you’re actually predicting.”Yara takes a puff of her pipe, contemplating your offer. Blowing out the smoke once more in Damian’s direction, she smiles. “That’s not such a bad idea. Very well. I’ll tag along for now.”
“Ugh, really? You’d be better off consulting sheep’s guts than this one.” Damian groans. “Don’t cause too much trouble for Blair.”
“Do I detect a hint of jealousy?” Yara grins. “Were you hoping I’d come back to Enbarr with you?”
“As if! I just got my house back; I don’t need you stinking it up with that reeking herb!”
The two once again begin their bickering. Though outwardly, they appeared to loathe each other, you knew that wasn’t the case. The two had always had great chemistry when it came to working together on the battlefield, and you did really believe that they were sad to see the other go. This was just how they showed their affection, and who were you to judge. You sigh, getting up and leaving the bickering couple to it.
“Blair.” Damian calls out just as you make to leave. “Now that you’re a lord, you’ll probably find yourself in Enbarr a lot more. Come find me when you visit. You’ll always be welcome in my manse, friend. Feel free to bring this shaman too. I’ll prepare a suitable place for her in the backyard…”
“Thanks for letting me and my boys tag along, Blair!” Rocks raises his glass in toast to you. “I’ll send you a signed copy of my next book. It’ll be all about how to lead a charge against Demonic Beasts!”
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