"I see. A real pet peeve of her's" Aura replied, eager to change the subject, also not quite believing the level of skill a female would need to be that good in a fight. "How about your friends? Are they nice?" she asked Ryland.

"Sure thing" Caex said, getting ready to cook the bird. 

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"I thought so, but you make it look good" Kos added.

"It is" Orna replied.