Ani smirked at the human woman, amused by her teasing of the man-child.  She looked the Nord over, too, judging him quickly by his stance and gear.  His words, though, spoke louder than what he carried.  Nords were a hardy, battle-ready people.  But their young men were eager to prove their worth in battle and earn their place at Sovngarde, to the point that they often sought out combat when there was no need for it.  This man-child's need to force himself into their conversation and attempt to assert dominance seemed to echo Ani's assumptions.<br/><br/>She shook her head at him, her bun bobbing at the top of her head.  She stepped forward, putting herself between the Nord and the human woman.  Her hands had dropped from her chest to her weapons, resting lightly but ready.  "Then let a 'properly-clad' and well-known killer tell you."<br/><br/>"There is no place in Sovngarde for Nords who charge into a foolish battle and die," she told him.  "You should get some years, and some kills, to your name before you boast so boldly."<br/><br/>She noted Tanesha's statement.  A kingdom across the sea.  It was not hard to believe that such a place existed, for much of Nirn had yet to be mapped.  But, it was difficult to comprehend how - and why - a foreigner would come to a land so full of violence and racial hatred.  Even as a mercenary, to come so far in search of a job - it was odd.  There had to be some deeper reason for Tanesha's visit, but that would have to be discussed at a later time.