I N T O ~ /D*A*R*K*N*E*S*S\ (heart)

[CrimsonMoon]

Fae just smiles and shakes her head slowly," If you knew, than it wouldnt be as much fun, hm?" She chuckles

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Immediately, her eyebrows furrowed and Rhoswen sat forward, "Huh? That's not fair, Fae! Did you defeat him? Is he gone?"

[CrimsonMoon]

" You'll find his body strewn over the kingdoms.." She mirmurs," His eyes are probably sitting in your aunt's soup bowl now."

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"That's good then!" Rhos jumped to her feet, "He's gone and won't harm any kingdom now!" Truthfully, she knew she shouldn't celebrate someone's death, but this meant they were free of an enemy.

[CrimsonMoon]

Fae chuckles, trouble flashing in her eyes for a moment before disappearing as if it had never been

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"Come on," Rhoswen held her hands out to Fae and smiled warmly, "I think you should come see your troops. It might make them feel better."

[CrimsonMoon]

Fae nods and stands, humming," Scout seems to have retreated

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Of course, Rhos would have liked to be by Scout's side as well as Fae's, but she kept her focus on her friend for now. Even if the princess didn't want to admit it, she needed a friend right now and Rhos could be that person. She kept one arm looped in Fae's as they trudged back to where what was left of the armies had gathered. There was a quite obvious rift that separated Mercian soldiers from Odin soldiers, and Commander Todd could be seen meeting with some of his higher ups that had survived. Rhoswen steered clear of them, though, since they were the last thing Fae needed.

[CrimsonMoon]

Link, Alistair and Scout were sitting apart from the mercian higher ups, talking quietly

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Rhos led Fae over to them and to see that little council of her friends made her heart swell with happiness. If only the circumstances hadn't been so dire.

[CrimsonMoon]

Scout glaces up and smiles, his gaze flickering to the Mercian commanders for a moment

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Commander Todd was speaking quickly and seriously, not leaving any room for discussion. With one order, the men began to pack up, ready to head back to Mercia. They would carry their wounded and take note of whatever deceased they could. There were some cries of protest, but they were silenced. Todd would keep his word: the Mercian soldiers were going back, along with the select group that the princess chose.

Rhoswen smiled back at Scout for a moment, before tearing her gaze away. She couldn't have anyone getting suspicious, especially because of the news of her recent engagement. Oh no, she didn't plan on going along with it, but no one else knew that.