Kaihel couldn't help but smile and stare at the shieldmaiden's arrival, dramatic though it was. His smile was short lived however as the phrase 'last knights' and word of faltering armies reached his ears. Offering for Kildea to sit with them, he turned to the others, his expression set.<br/><br/><span style="color: darkred">"That settles it then. As much as I would like to remain and train others, we should depart and continue our mission. We have the rest of the kingdom to consider as well and the longer we remain here, the more darkness we'll have to face elsewhere. Unless either of you know of any last matter of great import that remains...tomorrow it is."</span><br/><br/>Turning to Kildea, he gave a nod in direction of the cook.<span style="color: darkred">"Thank you, I'll be sure to put this to good use. In the meantime, do you need food or drink after your journey?"</span><div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>