[IRP] The First of Many

[Toogee]

"Many of the villagers will have their horses, so it shouldn't be a problem to have a peg grounded," Paige said to Kalin. "I would of course recommend staying on the ground until the archers are dispatched."

The boy listened carefully at Shad's description of the potential ally. He sounded like a guy he would normally avoid, yet the village needed all the help they could get. The boy nodded and headed out of the building to prepare his steed.

Meanwhile, Paige listened to the conversation between Shad and Neil. Brave as Neil was, he didn't show any skills with weapons. Still, his ability to ride was useful enough. If Shad didn't ride with Neil, she would. Otherwise, she would have to ride with Kalin again *gulp*.

The librarian wasn't able to say anything as she was still discussing revisions with Orica and Satsume. Orica wanted to guard the front with Satsume and Paige couldn't help but agree. Her heavy armor was more suited for the latter; the heavy clanking would only give them away too soon.

"I'm OK with that as long as Satsume is," Paige replied to Orica.