<div class="floatleft">(https://64.media.tumblr.com/b279c4da4c7bd7364a5b0d60ece91811/f7e2aa76a12103e0-5c/s540x810/2c90639c4ed121fe08dd242a2e08ce6ed818a4e7.jpg)</div>Carissa watched as Grace exited the tent. She sighed. The poor thing was much too eager to please. Carissa should have known better. Grace was thoughtful, intelligent and intuitive. She would have gotten the tea on her own - but once an order was given - Grace seemed to stop thinking. Carissa bent down and began donning the armor herself, starting with the easiest pieces. When Grace returned she recognized her mistake. "<strong>Have no fear, Grace.</strong>" Carissa said kindly. She knew chastising the young woman would only make the problem worse. "<strong>My work here is much more bearable with your help.</strong>"  She reached for her tea cup as Grace fit her gauntlet over her right hand. She took a well balanced sip, letting the hot liquid rest on her tongue before traveling down her body, creating a line of warmth.<br/><br/>When she was fulled dressed in her armor she sheathed her blade and took her shield in arm. She finished the tea and poured another cup. "<strong>Don't make the bed.</strong>" she commanded Grace as she walked out of the tent. If her watch went without issue she would be returning to the cot for more sleep. Making the bed would be quick but a waste of time. It would be better if Grace helped with the watch or retrieved more tea.<br/>As she stepped outside the difference of temperature was noticeable but not extreme. Carissa took another sip of tea to brace against the cold.