Charles listened intently to Harold's information. He'd started to rely on him ever since leaving home and having him suddenly announce he wouldn't be with them for the battle made him feel uneasy. But it was apparently a right of passage and he couldn't rely on Harold for that, it was a test of his ability to both fight and lead. If he couldn't do that there would be no place for him in Molvonia even when the war ended since it'd only be a matter of time before they were at war again. Unless this war somehow made the royal family more careful about warring with the other countries. He looked over the group he managed gather.
Far from anything I'd expected but that describes this entire scenario... I'll have to work hard to become someone worthy of leading them.He turned to Harold, gratefully accepting the vial of Pure Water.
"Thank you, Harold, I'll make sure to use it to it's fullest." He paused to think, did he need anything else? Not that he could think of now.
"No, that will be all," he said, dismissing him.
"Stay safe."Walking by Charles' side was a raggedy blonde girl with a sword (not even with a sheath) poking out from under her cloak.
:"Oh, we've got this! Just have to stab an old guy and a bunch of dusty dead people, that doesn't sound too bad. And then I'll have a whole new castle to squat in! Without having to worry about getting kicked out!"
Charles couldn't help but ease up a little at Kristii's enthusiasm.
"I doubt it'll be that easy but I'm confident in everyone's ability to fight... And hey, you might've just tagged along but you're officially one of my retainers, that means work." Despite saying that, he didn't actually intend to make her, or anyone save Harold really, do more than guard his life.
"Hello to all of you. My name is Vara. What are your names?"
"I am Charles Heston, second son of the Heston family. It is a pleasure to meet you Vara."