"I am Shenandoah," responded the newcomer, instinctively looking over the two individuals with wariness. The tip of her sword was pointed to the ground, casually held to allow both a sense of casualness with the ability to come to a ready position as needed. The blade was not surrounded with the magic she used to make it flame, which was also another indication of her willingness to make a semi-decent impression.

"And I am of the Divine Army," she continued. "I... I have been away due to issues with my mother. Tell me, what has happened since my leave?"

(Is your username from the piece of music or the place?)

Letiel's eyes never left the newcomer, she didn't trust Shenandoah but noted the blade position. "Taishi, is she lying?"

Taishi watched the show of semi submissiveness the orb fading from her hand 'we should do the same but until we know if she is our side excersise caution' she would say gently into her friends mind knowing it was the best thing to do especially what had came to pass the night before "My name is Taishi" she would say gently tilting her head "Is your mother okay?" she would ask her voice showing concern, for the moment she would ignore the question given to them hopeing her friend would only give basic information if any about last nights happenings

Reluctantly, Letiel turned her glaive point down.

Shen's mouth turned down in a frown. "No. She passed. The cold was too much for her and she developed a fatal case of pneumonia."

((It's the name of a nearby town to where I live. Actually, it's also a Native American name that means 'deer'.))

(Huh. I really like the name. When I still played in a symphonic band we played a piece called Shenandoah that I loved.)

((Thank you.))

Taishi's eyes filled with sorrow "I am sorry for your loss" she would say gently "I know what it is to loose parents" she would say her gaze looking down to the ground, to tell the truth she had been raised by her family's guardian's along side her brother since she could remember. Bringing her gaze back up to look at her once more "A few of our storage houses have been attacked, an our post or two have been slaughtered... the store house that was attacked earlier in the day yesterday, is going to be fortified by the other side" she would say gently she just remembered what she over heared yesterday when she was being a pain for the enemy, compleatly leaving out what had happened to the general for the moment she was still unsure, her eyes where still trying to see the woman's intentions. She hoped her friend would follow suit with any information she knew without letting out anything big

((i like it when people put thought into names))

Startled, Shen looked at Taishi. "What?! When did all of this happen?" She looked about the fortified camp once again, registering some of the visible damage. It pained her to think about having lost her mother only to have come back to a camp that had gotten harmed while she was gone. She might not be the best fighter, but she certainly felt she should have been there to help.

Taishi looked to shen "over the last the month... the latest one i was talking about was yesterday evening" she would say with a soft sigh, really wanting to get back but at the moment this would be an impossible task without giving out information she didn't want to give out as she was still unsure of the stranger

Shen sighed. "Well, I'm not super able to fight, but I could certainly help clean up. I'm handy enough with my hands. It's a shame my mother was so sick for so long."

She perked up. "Point me in a direction, and I can start repairing things to a point that no one will have to worry about the structures falling down." Her tone was enthusiastic and eager. She had fair ability to fix and clean. It would be no issue for her to do 'menial labor'.

Taishi seen the wonan't true intentions and took a deep breath "there is one thing I left out miss" she would say quirtly "Last night Miss Fenrir" she would trail off as she took a few seconds to bring herself to say it "miss Fenrir was injured" she would say her voice showing sorrow "I am sorry I did not tell you sooner, you where an unknown and i had to be sure, please accept my appologies" she would say hoping the woman indeed would understand

Shen paled notably at the news. "She... she is injured?" she spoke in a small voice. Devastation spread across her features. It did not even register she had not been included in the information immediately.

Though still pale and upset, Shen gave Taishi a determined look. "Tell me what I can do to ease the burden on those that are looking after Lady Fenrir." The deference from an older individual to a younger might have been out of place, but she understood that she was better at certain things than others.

"Help me kill the corrupt Zephyr," Letiel mumbled.

Taishi looked at her as she gre pale and seen her face cover in worry "Yes, but she is healed, now only needs rest" she would say with a smile "Admitidly I have no idea when she will awaken, but I will be by her side. I am a great healer despite my looks" she would say, her golden orbs turning back to her friend and sighed "Didn't we already go over that? we are not ready yet" bitting the bottom of her lip slight she thought of a way to stop her ally doing something rash "Why don't you train with Shen, your skills could grow together" she would say gently walking back to the general's tent

Letiel thought a moment and looked at Shenandoah then at the ground. "I suppose I could leave tomorrow."

Taishi stopped and looked to her companion "You my friend miss Letiel, I don't wish to see you killed" she would say her voice calmly before continuing towards the tent, raising her left hand she would becon her follow her "please just whisper when you enter miss Fenrir's tent" she would say moving into the tent, hoping that this would give her some ease of mind

Letiel nodded and followed.

Taishi silently moved into the tent where the sleeping Taiye and Fenrir where allowing inside before closing the tent flap over "Would you like something to eat or drink" she would whisper moving to the captain once more placing the sil sun blanket over her shoulders be fore moving around the bed to cheak on Fenrir again

"No thank you," she whispered, taking a seat in the corner.

((Pretend I'm quietly following behind. I'll be back when I can.))

((Okay shen))

Taishi nodded to show she understood and went back to her light cloud and sat down her book appearing once more "I wonder if big brother will be awake soon, there is a unique type of training i want to try" she would say quietly her eyes rising from the book as she seen Shen enter the tent, to move quietly towards Fenrir sitting buy her side

Letiel hid her face in her hands. She was exhausted but too worried to sleep.

Taishi looked to Letiel "You should get some rest or some cofee" she would say gentl waving her had a cup of coffee floating to the side of her "You will think better and be of more use when you are refreshed" she would say looking at Taiye knowing she had this same conversation not four hours before

"I don't drink coffee," she mumbled.

She had not been on the field long, but she had come at the inkling that she might be needed. Of course like anyone else present she would need training, and to be taught what was what. The scent of coffee was what brought her to this place at this moment. She peeked into the tent, and offered a faint little smile."Hello ?"

((Short but sweet... I'm still working...))

"I do drink coffee," Shen said in a soft voice. "It was a long ride from my home and I have not slept well due to the dreams. I should, I believe, stay awake a touch longer." Having seen Fenrir on her sickbed upset Shen all over again. She had not invisioned losing her mother only to return to the war and find an injured leader. It was two psychological blows in quick succession.

Taishi chuckled "then what do you drink" she would say wth a warm tone the coffee moving to Shen but her calmness soon ended as she was up on her feet before the hello was even finished her hand moved out lightening quick glowing black towards the intruder "Who are you" she would say quietly though her voice would be far from calm "what are you doing here?" she would ask her voice showing nothing but a warrior side which would be strange from a 12 year old in mage robes

She arched a brow at the sudden show of powers and waved a hand lightly at the young girl."Traveling Bard, nothing more, gathering stories from the way." she answered mildly as though violence was a common thing these days.I felt compelled to the light, I am Pandora, or Pandy if you like." she offered still in that mild tone. "Who are you ?"

Taishi looked at her her hand remaining where it was "Perhaps we should continue this conversation outside Miss Pandora" she would say moving towards the girl, the orb in her hand changing from black to green, her hand moving to aim at the ground below the girl, she was still defensive especially about people just wantering into the General's tent

Shen sipped at the coffee, grateful for the soothing warmth coiling in her chest. She watched the interaction, not moving for if she was needed to protect the Lady, she would... but only if she was threatened.

The pink-haired woman watched the altercation, tense despite her seeming unruffled appearance. Taishi seemed quite the wild card in her eyes and the defenses of the Lady were well maintained in this moment. Shen chose to be, rather, the shield than the sword. Shifting from her spot, she situated herself in a place that Pandora would have to go through her in order to get to Fenrir and angled so that Taishi still had something of a view of her back to subtly hint that if she did something Taishi did not like, she was capable of taking an undefended shot.

((Do you really see me as a threat O.o))

Glances between them and makes a slight face If my skills as a bard and healer are unwelcome, I will depart from these places, and go elsewhere." she said softly her eyes narrowing slightly. The feeling of being unwanted not a foreign feeling, but certainly an unwelcome one.

Shifting from her spot, she situated herself in a place that Pandora would have to go through her in order to get to Fenrir and angled so that Taishi still had something of a view of her back to subtly hint that if she did something Taishi did not like, she was capable of taking an undefended shot.

Taishi glanced back feeling the vibrations in the air showing something shifted 'hmm..' she would think to herself bringing down her hand the green orb fading "I am very sorry for my actions Miss Pandora." she would say bowing her head slightly "It's just been a rough time around here recently and I would be better to be safer than sorry" she would say raising her head "The orb would have done no harm, it would have had vines entangle your feet" she would say with a smile "What brings you this way and to answer your earlier question "I'm called Taishi" she would say with a gentle voice once more

((No... I'm just trying to make sure you don't feel threatened by me.))

When it seemed that Taishi accepted Pandora, Shen allowed herself to relax. She certainly didn't want to upset what seemed to be a fairly powerful person that was loyal to Fenrir. Taking another sip of her coffee, she settled back into a more comfortable position.

((Why would i feel threatened? I'll wait for a while to see if pandora posts before posting once more))

((Okay, but the thing is is that I just came in to the fold, so to speak, and it would be foolhardy to immediately accept me with no reservations especially right after a huge attack.))

((I can understand that, first time i've been called a wild card though lol))

Espy limped in from the outskirts of the grounds. "Have any of you seen Azeil around here?"

She groaned and put clenched fist on her waist. "...That damned Cronis."

Taishi watched as the bard wandered off, if she needed something she would be back. Seeing Espy come liming towards her she placed her arm over one of her own shoulders "Captain Azeil?" she would think before shaking her head "Nope" she would say helping her into the general's teant which now seemed to be a tent for the injured and wiery "Want me to have a look?" she would ask helping her to a chair