Riley smiled inwardly as Mara asked her about the blades. It was a question she had asked herself, and for awhile doubted if they had what it would take to become the new protectors of the realm but after seeing first hand what kind of leader Wyeth was, she believed they could become something better. She disagreed that he should take a frontline position, the guy was stupid for putting himself on the battlefield; but that was why she liked him. Riley was a born follower, stab this or slay that and she could do it fine. She wouldn't know the first thing about inspiring another to fight by her side, or to convince someone to fight for a cause. It wasn't her way. 

[b]"The Sacred Blades are still fairly new to the world, and we haven't quite gotten our members up to scratch. What we stand for is noble, and our goal is to protect the innocent and defeat evil. That's all I want from my life now - but if you think it will ever get to a point when we don't loose anybody? That won't happen. Sometimes we will arrive to a village late, or we could get flanked, or we didn't see something coming and someone will die. That's how war works"[/b] she said, her eyes fixed onto Mara, and for a glimpse of a second she saw another girl who would say it was wrong to fight. Riley felt her façade slip, and she gave a small smile. [b]"Yes, we are making a difference. We already have. We watch as our brothers and sisters of our group die, but it saves entire families. We sign up for the bloodshed and fights, farmers children don't. You have the hardest job, your the person who can save a life. Don't forget how important you are whilst on the battlefield, I might need you to patch me up one day"[/b] Riley finished explaining her opinion before looking around the rest of the chamber. She wouldn't have been able to get much further in, not being a cleric herself - but her curiosity was peaked as she watched a variety of clergy wander around. Her focus moved back to the chestnut haired woman, her green garments shimmering in the sun

[b]"So, what about you? What do you think of the blades, or more accurately - why did you sign up? You seem too good a person to belong on such a hellish place as a battlefield. Do you not have any family you worry about?"[/b] Riley asked, offering a hand to the young woman to help her back to her feet.