The next few days were<em>gruelling</em>. Without Ah'mie's might, it was almost embarrassing how<em>difficult</em>it was for Tialyn to move her body...The ache of exhaustion coursing through her, as she went through the drills again - and again - and again-<br/><br/>In a way, it reminded the lovely Paladiness of her first days of training - When she'd been too tired to do anything except collapse into bed, at the end of the day. And so it was, which Tialyn endured to the best of her ability...Aware that progress was slow, achingly slow - But what else could she do?<br/><br/>The days passed in a blur. She'd have felt more alone if not for how bone-achingly tired she was...But it *was* doing good, she knew. Slowly, the dull ache of exhaustion became the more familiar burn of exertion - though Tialyn *did* miss Ebony's touch and caresses and-<br/><br/>Best not to think about that. Or of how<em>easy</em>it'd be to call on the Goddess once more...<br/><br/>Except the day of her first fight in the Pit was drawing closer, closer...And Tialyn wasn't sure she'd be ready in time. Something had to happen - And it was hardly a surprise when she was brought before Master Sabin once more! A little thrill of tension raced through Tialyn's form, her soft gasp teased from her lips...Armor? She could certainly use *that*-<br/><br/>Well, until she saw what kind of armor it was!<br/><br/>A slim eyebrow arched, as her gaze settled on the plate armor - What was *that* supposed to be? It was like a sexy parody of the armor she *actually* wore...With ample shielding on the arms and legs, but leaving her torso almost entirely exposed-! The leather armor was<em>slightly</em>more concealing, but still distinctly<em>naughty</em>...Hardly a choice she'd expect to make!<br/><br/>All of those thoughts raced through Tialyn's mind at once - In her condition, she wasn't sure if she'd be used to fighting in plate...Even quarter-plate like *that*! "-I'll choose the leather armor," she answered...Hoping she hadn't made a mistake! Still, she'd have to trust in the gods that her speed and agility would protect her better than armor would...And at least the leather would stop<em>some</em>blows, better than a thong would-!<br/><br/>Oh, Gods - This was really happening. And...To her own surprise, a part of her couldn't wait-!