<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/Y3n5ibZ.png)</div>Larissa hardly had a moment to spare staring at Jay's rear when Kasala brought up the last matter. Her gaze snapped to regard her adviser and blinked. "Oh," Larissa said. "Usually you have to drum up levies through some sort of proclamation." She pinched the bridge of her nose and let out a sigh. Larissa was uncertain of the forces they would have in total, but it was a little soon for this sort of arrangement. "Alright, I'll go speak to her. Please post a guard outside the chapel to ensure Father Belderone is not disturbed; I'd like Larissa and her men to get some measure of rest."<br/><br/>Larissa reached out and gave Kasala an a brief touch on the arm and an appreciative smile; she'd honestly be lost without the elf. No doubt Castle Ruxvan was sorely missing her presence.<br/><br/>Without delay, Larissa arrived in the courtyard. She spotted Giselle among the crowd of villagers. Then she eyed the villagers. And then she eyed the farming tools. And what could only be called armor by the loosest definition of the word. ...was that a bucket on one of their's heads?<br/><br/>She put on her best diplomatic face and approached the group, arms gestured out in welcome.<br/><br/>"Giselle! It's good to see you and the hearty folk of Gravesford," Larissa said, offering a smile. "I was hoping to pay a visit to the village when this whole mess was dealt with, but it seems you've come to me." She cast another look over the assembled. She had to be direct about this. "I don't recall putting out a call for a levy. Nor am I technically your lord at present."