After he finished, she took his tray and set it aside. She could see he was stressed, so while she leaned against him, she ran her fingers across his chest, hoping to ease some of his thoughts. However, when she spoke, she sighed inwardly. He was right, they weren’t trained fighters. They were scouts, they ran the land and they returned home safely. She had only actually fought once or twice, and only once had she come out unscathed. The other, she almost lost her life. “You’d be surprised how quickly we learn. And they’ll be compliant, but let’s leave the worrying for the council meeting, okay?”<br/><br/>When he pulled her closer, she rested her head on his shoulder. She leaned in, pressing a kiss to his jaw before she closed her eyes for a moment. “Why don’t you go ahead and rest for a little bit though, get back some spent energy. We’re leaving today, so you want to be well rested. Use me as a pillow.” She patted her lap with a smile, laughing softly. “Just try and relax, it’ll work out.”