<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><div class="floatleft">(https://static1.e621.net/data/sample/62/f0/62f08d27df77b4bb4ddb413e7b6d4d29.jpg)</div>The argument wasn't sound in Darius' mind and to him there was a much better line of thought.<strong>"I believe that but it will also do no good to have them overindulge upon their idol, much less exhaust her. Soldiers fight yes, but can soldiers fight when exhausted with no sleep and no food in them? Neither can a beautiful woman like my Songbird perform without nourishment, rest and good morale."</strong>He knew they were at an impasse on this and took a moment to deliberate. He'd need to settle this once more with his own words. He thinks for a moment as Growl'Ruk was also a celebrity gladiator known for his might and manliness. Surely any of the elven women would love for him to be center stage for them. He rubbed his chin quietly as he remember something important hat Hawk mentioned, this would wear down Songbird to nothing. He needed to compromise with the captain.<strong>"I have another idea however. Tonight, I want there to be a touch of a recruitment drive. A pleasure trope couldn't run on just three people and four guards after all."</strong>He said putting pen to paper. It was lewd yes but this was in his mind necessary. Handing the parchment over it was a crude drawing of toys and a shopping list.<strong>"Our trope should stave off the main event to better draw a crowd. Those objects shall be used to help keep Songbird ripe and ready. Purchase them for the Songbird, then go about the tour. Growl'Ruk can hold his best performance for the last act as does Songbird."</strong>However he adds one more thing.<strong>"But tomorrow, we will call for rest. And training. No deliberations on that. Understood?"</strong><br/><br/>Darius took the moment to focus on Parasha. Finally he looked over to Parasha and spoke soberly.<strong>"My apologies Parasha."</strong>He took the moment to collect his thoughts. It was a lot to unpack. His father had a twin brother and was living as a monk.<strong>"Where is he now? I imagine the one who took the throne would not tolerate his presence if known. Speaking of the Usurper. What is he doing now after he killed my sister?"</strong>After a moment to digest those answers he then asked an important question.<strong>"Are there anymore loyalists left to call on? Or am I on my own in this regard?"</strong><br/><br/>Diabelle would look to the captain and smiled patiently.<strong>"Captain Ilanaya, if Songbird does express fatigue or desires her master, it would be cruel to deny her. "</strong>True it must have been tiresome for the Captain to be halted in drawing out Songbird to the inns when Darius was protective. But, Diabelle can see where he was coming from. This was his constant companion, the only one whom was truly protective and had shown unconditional love for Darius. She knew this because she had read her thoughts. Her master was everything to her. It does make her jealous but she prefers to best her rivals rather than eliminate them. Her captain may not find it practical but Diabelle knew holding these two apart was far worse.<strong>"Bring them all back unharmed but satisfied, Captain."</strong><br/><br/>They were to go out the door as the trio continued the talks.