Sachi was pleased with the care the fighters took of their gear.  After the speeches, she chose out the smallest of the men and crossed to him.  "What is your name, marine?  And introduce me to your beast."<br/><br/>The lad simultaneously snapped to attention, blinked, and flushed at being addressed by the redhead in the tastefully alluring garb.  "Calton, ma'am.  This girl is Mist."  Sachi gave the grey mare a careful inspection, a soft smile crossing her lips.  "You've taken good care of her.  Do you think she can carry us both tonight?"