Ash barely had time to react when all subtlety was thrown out because some comment out of Gregar's [i]"brother"[/i]. Ash didn't know who he was, but he probably was high ranked, had a frail health, and above all, he didn't read the [i]situation at all[/i]. Yet Ash knew well, the situation was beyond mere words. People were already drawing blades and killing eachother, and the Oakheart was rallying the troops against the ambush. There was no turning back, and he had to pick a side.

[i]I hate fighting for free.[/i] He scoffed as he quickly drew his sword and scanned the surroundings. Hamstring had attacked Gregar, no doubt wanting to sever his tendons of arms and legs, Ladykiller was already running upstairs, impeded somewhat by Gregar's brother. And the Hillman Weasel had the sights on the ill man and the other woman whom he guessed was a noblewoman of sorts.

[i]My, Weasel, aiming for women and cripples? You never change.[/i] Ash muttered to himself as he reached after the man. [i]You're distracted, with your back at me. You're also important. You're [b]mine[/b].[/i] The Knightslayer launched himself, but not with the sword. He used his leg to deliver a hard blow to the back of the knee of the Hillman.

[i]No matter the armor, joints are always weak points. [b]Bend thy knee![/b][/i] Ash thought to himself as he used all his sword arm might in a decapitating stroke aimed at Weasel's head from behind. Swift, brutal, and dreadful. Just like during the war.

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Brier looked twice at the upcoming man. And Joakim. Who yelled her to get in a room. Ruckus from downstairs confirmed that indeed, this place was under attack. Looking at Mir, she quickly proceed to shut herself in a room. Normally, she would be scared. But after the Blackwood incident, she hadn't caught a break exactly.

[i]I must move on[/i] Brier shook her head. Times for lamentations were over. She drew her dagger and awaited for the ruckus to subside to open the door. She could help Mir and Greg. But first, she needed to talk to them to get a few ingredients.