Alere hung his head as the familiar cold ripples of magic coursed through his body. He had made his report to the captain, including his estimation of their numbers and foul tactics, forcing mages to hide their troops. He naturally felt uneasy to report the loss of 3 squadmembers, hoping they would make it out okay anyway, they were tough and if they could rout the invasion force now they might be able to get to them.  Captain Gungneer took the news in stride, it seemed the man had multiple sources of information, which made sense for someone in his position. Alere stood up and saluted as the Captain made his way outside, although his expression was grimm. "A wallguard's duty is on the field of battle eh?" He thought, turning to look at the mages and Elise all but guarding him. "Where does that leave me..."

"You, private." He said as he gathered his gear, earning a look of confusion from his supposed guard. " Take the girl to the Lower City, to Saint Cassiel orphanage. A woman named Sheila will look after her, you are to stay there and look after the orphans until the enemy force has been disbanded." the young man was about to protest but Alere cut him off. "That is an order, private!" He hated pulling rank on anyone and technically as a sergeant he was only in charge of his own squad but thankfully the mage didn't seem aware of that, politely asking Elise to follow him. Alere swung his sword over his shoulder and made his way out, the healing had relieved him of pretty much all of his wounds and aches but left him hungry like a horse, a pit gnawing in his stomach. the energy for healing magic had to come from somewhere and as such it took a great toll on the one being healed as well. 

Outside he saw people mounting a defense in a hurry, several squads forming to march to the gates. Alere blew a sharp whistle on his fingers and almost immediately a reaction came from the stables, cursing and shouting as stablehands were all but knocked aside as Raum rushed to his side, leaping over panicked Wallguards. The large beast skidded to a halt in front of him and nuzzled her head against him hard enough to almost knock him off his feet. "yeah, you're a good girl, you're such a good girl." He said as he russtled the fur on the side of her head, making her purr loud enough to be heard from several feet away.  Alere winced as he traced over the newly formed scar just over her eye, not all wounds healed with magic disappeared completely. "What do you say girl, want to go again and make them pay?" Raum chittered loudly in response and turned around so Alere could get onto her back. 

As they moved towards the front Alere came across Lieutenant Dorian Starkkewolfe, seemingly in charge of whipping some recruits into something presentable. A perfect opportunity for him to make his way into the fight. he had seen the Lieutenant a couple of times while he was on guard duty, but never had the chance to speak to him.  "Lieutenant Starkkewolfe." He called out, slowing Raum down to standstill beside him. "Sergeant Alere Ruadhan reporting for duty, sir. What are your orders?"