Peiter nodded. "Alright. I was mostly just thinking of walking around within sight of the ropes, see if we can hear any running water. Mostly though, I just need a moment to rest. I'd probably end up falling flat on my back if I tried climbing up that tree right now." He chuckled. 

When Sabine thanked him Peiter returned a smile. "Anytime. Whenever you feel like it, you can have your turn of giving me a lesson in magic. I guess that would require a lot less space than sparring."

There was a brief pause where it seemed like Peiter was going to say something, but he evidently lost the words. Glancing away for a moment, he looked back and gave another smile. "And thank you, too."

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At this point, Irenya was not entirely certain what Gallus wanted. She appeared annoyed as she thought. Given what they had been speaking about, her train of thought brought her to her actions, and what she needed to do for this mission. Regardless of what Gallus wanted, the answer she arrived at was one that she believed to be true. 

"What you need from me? Obedience." She answered.