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Odessa let out a sigh as she studied Stefano, glancing at the on-going battle between the chieftain and Silas - she was impressed as the others, but she had already been in battle with the man, so she was a bit more familiar with his level of skill, so her focus was elsewhere at the moment. Looking over to the side at the supposed knight that Stefano had mentioned, she pursed her lips in disappointment as the man yelled at the woman (though she couldn't make out the words) and marched over, ordering his own people to make preparations. [color=fe7e53][i]'For hell's sake..'[/i][/color] she muttered mentally before her attention finally made it to Sonya as she explained the tactic once more.

Straightening her back, she quickly realized no one else was going to take command of the situation (in Sonya's case, incapable of it). [color=fe7e53][b]"All right,"[/b][/color] she spoke pointedly. [color=fe7e53][b]"Keep an eye on Silas just in case something goes wrong. That's your focus. Sonya, flood the fields between us and the orcs if that happens, but keep your total focus on helping Silas right now.. I'll round up the men and get them ready to move on at a moment's notice.. but we'll need that flood - since I'm unsure if the knight is willing to brave his lance for the people's defense.."[/b][/color] She paused, shrugging to the pair. [color=fe7e53][b]"Maybe he will, maybe he won't. Anyways, keep your focus and let me worry about the wounded."[/b][/color] It felt a tad unusual, but Odessa fell right into giving commands, despite that she didn't feel like she should have to. To add to it, she trusted Sonya probably more than she should, but she had a keen feeling Sonya knew how to take care of herself in her absence - she only hoped that the masked woman wouldn't take this sudden turn of events as her breaking her promise.

Regardless of her feelings, she left Stefano and Sonya to their tasks while she quickly started to call able men to her side. Taking charge, she ordered them to start gathering all the wounded while still treating them as best as they were able - explaining that this might turn into a retreat. Stefano's observations seemed right on the money, as many of them started to respond to her as if she were in a leadership role, having seen her fight alongside Silas - the champion who was fighting for their survival.