"Never had the pleasure," said Tomas. [i]It's the kind of challenge he loves[/i], thought Amber. [i]Just as long as he doesn't attack this one.[/i]

She could tell Tomas and Joakim would get along, both seemed hot headed. And arrogant.

"Hopefully we'll see what this one's made of," he continued. [i]Damn it[/i].

Amber looked at the wine the girl Jessica had poured. She glanced at Tomas, who had clinked his wine glass with Joakim. [i]Wise move, to mix any poison that could be in the glass.[/i] She did the same with the man next to her, and, satisfied, started drinking. [i]Can't be too careful anymore.[/i]

She looked at Gregar dissuading the Black Knight. Not only was he handsome, but also smart, clearly. Her respect for him soared even further as he avoided conflict with words. The two next to her would have killed him by now. Or gotten killed. Despite being a fighter, she knew the knight could probably beat her in a duel. But it's true it had been some time since she'd fought, and an urge to cross blades with someone would probably soon come. She needed to train later.