<div class="floatleft">(https://static-ca-cdn.eporner.com/gallery/Pn/DX/xAhyGvIDXPn/98533-virginia-hankins-nude.jpg)</div><br/>Carissa stood tall, cupping the mug in her palm, taking slow sips. She examined her surroundings, listening and watching in the dark. She never expected trouble on these watches but did her duty none the less. They were not peasants or traveling merchants. They were a band of knights. Once any traveling thieves or raiders realized what they were they would turn away. She took a deep breath and exhaled.<br/>Nothing so far. She brought the tea up to her nose and inhaled, taking in the aroma. Next took a deep sip, letting the liquid rest on her tongue. She tested its weight, rolled it from side to side taking in the subtle flavors. It was delicious. She took another sip. It was just the right temperature. Hot enough to warm her body but not so it would burn her tongue.<br/>She stood, looking around in the darkness of the night, sipping tea, and then returning to her duty. After she finished her cup she would have Grace fetch her another and then have a small meal before returning to bed. She could almost hear the cot calling out to her.<br/><br/><br/><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Roll Perception</strong></span><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 12pt;">=1d20+3=1<strong>(4)</strong></span>