He had little choice, but to believe her. He had heard that some kingdoms had female warriors, but never imagined one would be the head of the guards. Never did he think to see the like. To him, women were for laying, cooking and mending, in that order. How could a woman hope to best a man's strength. Truth was, she probably was never tested against a real seasoned warrior.

He nodded, forcing his thoughts to the back of his head. "Aye, well the truth is, I'm a sword for hire, looking for work. My hope was that the guard here could use a seasoned veteran like myself." He knew that he was not much to look at after a week on the roads, and escaping a war, but all he could do was hope. Maybe this... female would see something in him. Truth was, he needed food soon or he would start starving.

They were secluded in the room alone, and the snake was making him feel nervous. His eyes kept glancing over to it. He had never liked snakes much, and being this close to one did not change that opinion. Most snakes he had seen in his life had ended up on the point of his sword.