The Unexpected - Part 3

"…I wouldn't," Blackthorn said. She'd quite clearly only just decided to listen into the conversation then, for, in complete line with her usual disagreeable nature, she immediately piped up with a refusal. "Who are we fighting?"

"Come, Lasha," Nila said, gently, and somewhat sympathetically taking her hand. "The day has been long for you as well. You mustn't force yourself. We'll find ourselves a good spot to watch, Oliver. We shall leave you to your final preparations. Good luck! Not that you really need it… But also, be careful!"

With Nila dragging a stubborn Lasha by the hand, just Oliver and Verdant were left alone. "All three of you, striking up warnings," Oliver said. "Even Lasha seemed somewhat wary."