Rydis listened to the final decree of Rurik, not at all surprised that he had given his permission for Sabine to journey to the East.  He shrugged one of his broad shoulders, knowing that he would rather have Sabine's arrow to any other man's sword.  His concern was for the soothsayer, because of her age and abilities.  He knew why the four of them were traveling away from the village... To kill what threatened their families and homes.  The Outsider could fight, he saw that from the respect that her friend had paid her.  She was tiny, and Rydis hoped he would not be babysitting her along with the soothsayer.<br/><br/>He turned on his booted heel, moving to the fire-pit where the boar had finished cooking.  The fat dripped into the fire, hissing softly and sending up the smell of cooked meat.  He retrieved enough meat for himself, his mother, little brother and Sabine.  His mother, Iela, had taken Sabine into her home, raising the woman as her daughter.  His brother, Zain, always called Sabine 'Big Sister,' treating her with the same respect that he did Rydis.  He considered Sabine not as a sister, but as a friend.  Leaving the Great Hall, he turned towards his home, seeing the woman standing not far along the path.<br/><br/><strong>"Here,"</strong>He said, hanging her a portion of the meat he had procured.  Pressing it into her hands, he meet her gaze before moving up the path towards the house.  Once inside, he prodded Zain towards the table, laying the boar on the table.  He sat down, starting to eat.  Though they would be going before Rurik again tonight, he was not worried about packing yet.  He would be ready in time for their departure.