<div class="floatright">(https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca887773594c2.wixmp.com/f/a3af2715-5c48-431c-998f-ee41b8356baa/dde54aq-70e10b45-529b-4519-aa7c-4acd7d03efe4.png?token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWIiOiJ1cm46YXBwOjdlMGQxODg5ODIyNjQzNzNhNWYwZDQxNWVhMGQyNmUwIiwiaXNzIjoidXJuOmFwcDo3ZTBkMTg4OTgyMjY0MzczYTVmMGQ0MTVlYTBkMjZlMCIsIm9iaiI6W1t7InBhdGgiOiJcL2ZcL2EzYWYyNzE1LTVjNDgtNDMxYy05OThmLWVlNDFiODM1NmJhYVwvZGRlNTRhcS03MGUxMGI0NS01MjliLTQ1MTktYWE3Yy00YWNkN2QwM2VmZTQucG5nIn1dXSwiYXVkIjpbInVybjpzZXJ2aWNlOmZpbGUuZG93bmxvYWQiXX0.qLOaog1qruejaa7IXXKVOGOcnPL4g1R_45gkKhomjeo)</div>As they rode Darius honestly didn't expect the Hawk to ride up alongside him much less give him advice about the Songbirds soreness and where he was going with this. He does however give heed to the words since this seemed like a good idea to at least hear it out and see if it would make his concubine a more capable one. Hawk was right on both counts. He was not cruel enough do that to a slave nor would he have the time to use his precious concubine frequently enough to build up such stamina. Of course now that these Tian eggs were known to him he might be able to get his hands on her. Ironically he'd be plugging both ends of her to help strengthen her core. He did however roll his eyes at the next bit of advice.<strong>"I'm certain I can handle the latter in terms of her training."</strong><br/><br/>The time spent resting during the midday would allow Keli to apply the salve to the Songbird which provides him with some relief but she'd still need extra rest tonight. Once the deed was done he does stop Keli just long enough for him to speak.<strong>"Thank you for finding this for her."</strong>Would be in bad form if he didn't offer it since Keli didn't have to do that but did. He gave no orders for Songbird to rest but when he brought over some of their rations and fresh water it was implied. But he does make sure she knew his wishes for her to recover from her agony.<strong>"Tonight I want you to rest up pet. You'll have plenty of days for better training in matters of intimacy."</strong><br/><br/>Whatever comes next during the afternoon, he would let her relax. He could always keep busy with another project of his he had put off for some time when they make camp for the night. The garment he intended for the Songbird to wear needed time devoted to it so she could look seductive even with a measure of clothing. She was the concubine of a noble after all.