[center][b][color=ed1c24]Marius[/color][/b][/center]Marius was amused by the reactions of some of the other Shepherds to Andes’ ‘wake-up call’.  How would they react when there was an actual thread present and everyone was needed immediately?  As soldiers, since they have volunteered to make this journey up to Regna Ferox, all the Shepherds need to be ready for anything, whether an ambush of hostiles or a crazy old man comes their way.  They need to be ready.

“Well, now that some of you have arisen from your sleeping quarters, please head to the mess hall and grab something to eat for breakfast.  This is going to be your last ‘fine’ breakfast, since once we have departed, we won’t have the facilities that we have here to make our meals.  Once you have finished your meal, gather up all your belongings that you intend on bringing with you on this journey.  We plan on leaving as soon as possible, so don’t diddle daddle.”

Once he had given his fellow Shepherds the instructions, Marius made an about-face and headed toward the mess hall so that he could savor one last nice meal before the Shepherds departed.  However, before he left, Marius had one last thing to tell his fellow Shepherds.

“One last thing, everyone.  Please go easy on Andres.  He’s an old man and doesn’t need his allies throwing kicks and punches and venomous words at him.  Plus, you never know what he might do to you all as a sort of retaliation.” 

 Marius had everything planned.  After he had finished with his last fine meal in Ylisse, Marius would double check his pack, ensuring that he had not forgotten anything (don’t want to be that idiot who forgets his weapon behind).  Then he would go check on Bucephalus and prepare him for the long journey ahead of both of them.