Finally catching her breath, Lisbeth frowned at the cutlass. In stories, at least, the cutlass was the classic pirate weapon. She didn't want to jump to any conclusions, but Alex's evasive explanation certainly lent weight to the theory.
For a moment, she considered what to do. As a soldier, she was part of the city defense, not law enforcement. She had no jurisdiction over dealing with pirates. Nor did she have any evidence that the woman had actually committed any crimes. Just the implication that Alex was a ne'er do well.
"If you're on the side of the Old Gods," she said, "you should join the fight. You've certainly got the potential for it. Probably more experienced than half the recruits here." She nodded towards the barracks. Of course, she was the youngest member of her squad, so she fell more into that inexperienced category than most. Not that she would admit it.
"Lots of people are going to die," she said. "All because of the sacrilege of the New Gods, their followers, and their vile, unnatural creations. We need all the help we can get."
For a moment, she considered what to do. As a soldier, she was part of the city defense, not law enforcement. She had no jurisdiction over dealing with pirates. Nor did she have any evidence that the woman had actually committed any crimes. Just the implication that Alex was a ne'er do well.
"If you're on the side of the Old Gods," she said, "you should join the fight. You've certainly got the potential for it. Probably more experienced than half the recruits here." She nodded towards the barracks. Of course, she was the youngest member of her squad, so she fell more into that inexperienced category than most. Not that she would admit it.
"Lots of people are going to die," she said. "All because of the sacrilege of the New Gods, their followers, and their vile, unnatural creations. We need all the help we can get."
