"Most of them, yes," he agreed, hoping she took to heart his warning about Wessex. She didn't seem the type to forget such information, not when it came to potential enemies though, and he would have to trust in her sharp strategic mind.
He hadn't said the Outlander tomes would be useful; that was why he'd pointed out that Halo was unique, and that such books might not be pertinent to the snowy region's particular situation. But inspiration could spark from the strangest places, and the best military minds never stopped learning.
"A woman named Kiada will be overseeing the refugees here," he explained. "She has our General's trust and is a strong, steady individual and a Guildleader in her own right." Indeed, she was held in fond regard for various reasons by most of the Council. "I have Healing abilities comparable to Loren's and will be needed in the Grounds to protect those who chose to stay." He paused, then added with a wry, humorless smile, "and I've fought the monsters there before. I have a great many more tricks up my sleeve this year that I hope will make a difference if they find a way inside." He bowed his head respectfully to the Captain, smile fading to solemnity. "And I thank you for the protection you and your guards will be providing my people who are sheltering here. I admit, we have no idea how brutal your Deepfrost will be and they will be relying on your guidance and defense against your lands dangers. If there's anything I can do to help before I leave, you have only to ask."
He hadn't said the Outlander tomes would be useful; that was why he'd pointed out that Halo was unique, and that such books might not be pertinent to the snowy region's particular situation. But inspiration could spark from the strangest places, and the best military minds never stopped learning.
"A woman named Kiada will be overseeing the refugees here," he explained. "She has our General's trust and is a strong, steady individual and a Guildleader in her own right." Indeed, she was held in fond regard for various reasons by most of the Council. "I have Healing abilities comparable to Loren's and will be needed in the Grounds to protect those who chose to stay." He paused, then added with a wry, humorless smile, "and I've fought the monsters there before. I have a great many more tricks up my sleeve this year that I hope will make a difference if they find a way inside." He bowed his head respectfully to the Captain, smile fading to solemnity. "And I thank you for the protection you and your guards will be providing my people who are sheltering here. I admit, we have no idea how brutal your Deepfrost will be and they will be relying on your guidance and defense against your lands dangers. If there's anything I can do to help before I leave, you have only to ask."
