Rannon looked about, vigilant when they stopped. It was hard to imagine they might be relatively safe for the time being, but...that's what it seemed like. He let out a breath, his broad shoulders swelling and lowering like a wave. He cleared his throat, and began to take off his armor once more just he did less than a day previous. He couldn't help but smile as Feri plopped down and grumbled a tiny bit. 

Not because he enjoyed her discomfort, but her endurance despite her short legs was admirable to him. He was also used to the other soldiers keeping their discomforts hidden within and not being voiced, and it was a nice change. He settled down, wearing his trousers and linen (albeit cut up) shirt, but keeping his large sword close just in case. Gideon, much like the dog he was, sat right next to Feri after they had collected the firewood, sniffing the food and looking at it hungrily. 

Rannon was very much like a dog himself, something he often didn't notice. Vigilant and alert when on the move, but having very loyal and kind eyes when near comrades, and often giving a lopsided smile when happy or content. That and, of course, being protective of his friends. Perhaps he'd found a new one in Feri. "You can sit back and I can grab the food," he told her, pushing himself off the ground to shuffle over to her on his knees. He knew how much the trek took out of the ruddy skinned Half Dwarf.

The heat of the fire and the steam of the pot along with the salt gave Rannon a feeling of openness. He couldn't rightly guess it was his sinuses clearing, but something felt a bit good being so close to it. The light of the fire caused his eyes to look like polished steel, and his hair the likeness of bronze. He gave her a smile and a wink to let her know it was ok, and nodded for her to sit back over by the soft blankets. "No," he replied. "I'm from Ironbrook, next to the wilds." His voicing that brought back many memories of growing up among the townsfolk, and the leaving as well... 

"I've had a lot of experience around the Kokari and, I guess I'm used to them now. By the way, I was wondering how you got so good with those Knives." 
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