Gallus had intended to suggest that there was a deeper affection that La'tahne had for Ri'vashi, but her response was fair enough. By the way La'tahne was described, however, Gallus couldn't help but be reminded of another such person. He slid his empty plate gently aside, rubbed his nose with the top of one finger, and clasped his hands together.

"Actually, Ri'vashi, I can think of one other who shows very similar traits." Gallus said matter-of-factly, but with raised eyebrows and a strained smile. "You remember the pride we rescued from imprisonment after we landed? There is a woman in that pride by the name of La'khay, who...well, I think she has the same approach as La'tahne." [i]She even seduced Tzirret at one point, the poor kid,[/i] Gallus almost said, chuckling briefly instead. "Don't get me wrong, she's a very friendly person, but..." Gallus looked to the table and let out a breath through his closed lips in an overwhelmed expression, "...she hasn't much shame, let's just put it that way. I don't know if she just goes for men or not, though. Never thought to ask."

In that moment, Gallus stilled himself, raised an eyebrow, and flicked his eyes up to Ri'vashi. "Divines, what would happen if they met each other!?" Gallus pulled a bewildered sturgeon frown, "Would they butt heads, or...?" Gallus decided not to finish that sentence.

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Sabine nodded affirmatively to Peiter's idea. But when he asked confirmation of his opinion, Sabine had to pause and look to Tzirret in thought.

"I do not think he should be in the fight." Sabine said, "Though...if his friend gets hurt or killed..." Sabine bit her lip, "He would never forgive himself." Sabine turned to Peiter again and shrugged, "He has been in a battle before. He has more experience than most his age. You are right, though. He could be distracted." Sabine sighed and closed her eyes, "It is not so simple. I think Gallus would know better than me or you."