"I will look for some whistles, sir. A shout might do as well, but a whistle might be easier, and more likely to pierce a sleepy mind. It might also sow a bit of uncertainty into any adversary. Also, I can't whistle that loud with my fingers", 'Tace' replies with a smile that might be missed under his mask.
During the following day, 'Tace'falls into the usual routine of trying to blend in as a soldier, reluctant to do anything out of the ordinary in case it draws unwanted attention. The lack of signs of people, either regular travellers or those hiding in the mountains, does niggle at him. Something had caused the folk from Ledge Lodge to abandon it, but surely whatever it was couldn't be common knowledge enough to perturb traveller's from taking the road through the mountains. And if they had been watched before, why stop? Or were they just doing a better job of remaining unseen now.
When the Commandant voices similar concerns during their break for lunch, he nods in agreement. "I don't believe whoever was watching us would stop either, Ma'am. Perhaps they are doing a better job of remaining hidden from our sight. That of course does not explain the absence of travellers, unless of course we have been left for the moment because we are well armed soldiers".
The thought does not sit well with him, but he hopes that they will be left alone for the rest of the journey as well.
During the evening camp, 'Tace'foregoes entering the water as well. He is too disconcerted by the current situation to risk removing his armour and weapons, it just doesn't feel safe. He does however take the opportunity to move away from the others and wash his face unseen. And of course fill up his waterskin.
Before everyone turns in, he will ask the Sergeant, "What happens when we reach Pyorre, sir? Will we accompany the Commandant to her meetings, or will there be some personal time? Will we be required to stay in barracks?".
He will once again take first watch, and then trance in a suitable place to provide some level of awareness during the subsequent watch. Ideally he would be within some portion of cover from prying eyes whilst maintaining good visibility himself.
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"I will look for some whistles, sir. A shout might do as well, but a whistle might be easier, and more likely to pierce a sleepy mind. It might also sow a bit of uncertainty into any adversary. Also, I can't whistle that loud with my fingers", 'Tace' replies with a smile that might be missed under his mask.
During the following day, 'Tace' falls into the usual routine of trying to blend in as a soldier, reluctant to do anything out of the ordinary in case it draws unwanted attention. The lack of signs of people, either regular travellers or those hiding in the mountains, does niggle at him. Something had caused the folk from Ledge Lodge to abandon it, but surely whatever it was couldn't be common knowledge enough to perturb traveller's from taking the road through the mountains. And if they had been watched before, why stop? Or were they just doing a better job of remaining unseen now.
When the Commandant voices similar concerns during their break for lunch, he nods in agreement. "I don't believe whoever was watching us would stop either, Ma'am. Perhaps they are doing a better job of remaining hidden from our sight. That of course does not explain the absence of travellers, unless of course we have been left for the moment because we are well armed soldiers".
The thought does not sit well with him, but he hopes that they will be left alone for the rest of the journey as well.
During the evening camp, 'Tace' foregoes entering the water as well. He is too disconcerted by the current situation to risk removing his armour and weapons, it just doesn't feel safe. He does however take the opportunity to move away from the others and wash his face unseen. And of course fill up his waterskin.
Before everyone turns in, he will ask the Sergeant, "What happens when we reach Pyorre, sir? Will we accompany the Commandant to her meetings, or will there be some personal time? Will we be required to stay in barracks?".
He will once again take first watch, and then trance in a suitable place to provide some level of awareness during the subsequent watch. Ideally he would be within some portion of cover from prying eyes whilst maintaining good visibility himself.