With the man locked down by his own armor he had no way of movement, and no way to escape.  It made work easy for Meren as she followed silently behind him, back to a veil of invisibility as her ears kept open for what was coming to be.  She didn't think to actually question the guard and really just wanted to escape, but the idea of questioning him was valuable for her.  Like a ghost she remained there in the alley with them and yet without any chance to be noted.<br/><br/>Why were they attacking the town.  That honestly was one of the big questions wasn't it?  But the question wasn't of value at the same time.  Whispering she'd speak after his reply.<br/><br/>"Foot soldiers are not suppose to know... If they know they think, and if they think they become a risk...There's a low probability of gaining knowledge from the leader of each patrol...Most of these are probably Privates and sergeants...We'd have to find a first sergeant or a sergeant major to get any valuable information and they'd be among a large group..."<br/><br/>Military tactics were a must for a noble woman.  It wasn't to be valuable in the military but so they wouldn't slow down their husbands to be in the future.  Such training was important and in this situation most valuable.  A first sergeant tends to train soldiers and usually are the ranks were information is deadlocked or passed on as needed.  A sergeant major would definitely have information considering they're just under the command.<br/><br/>That's when she heard the snap.   Dropping her eyes she didn't like the idea of killing the man who answered but she understood the need.  But why wasn't questioning enemies a part of her teaching?  Capturing and disabling yes, but not questioning.  Shaking her head she'd stop her thoughts before looking to Meren who kept to the shadows.<br/><br/>"The enemy is organized...The chances are they'll be doing a full sweep to wipe this place clean just like he said...That means they will probably set for a Phalanx formation and simply wash over like a wave...These groups may very well just be little scouts...Expendables to the fire attack...So we should hurry before that wave comes..."<br/><br/>Going silent after she'd not speak after that.  She didn't want to interrupt his thoughts further and indeed was a bit afraid to.  It wasn't right for a girl in her position.