A tired sigh escaped Jason as he rested in the guards training grounds. He rubbed his bruised cheek and shook his head as he rested his against the barracks outer walls. He rested his shield and practice sword to his side and watched as other recruits sparred with their rough trainers. He wiped the sweat from his forehead before feeling someone tap on his shoulder with the dull spear. He glanced up and felt a tired smile spread across his face to see a fellow recruit named Lucas standing above him with a wooden cup with fresh cool water. Lucas was an alright man, he was a bit more experienced than Jason seeing as how he has a week or two on him for training. In just a few days of settling in Lucas and Jason seemed to hit off after nearly getting in trouble with sneaking a bit of wine into the barracks. He chuckled and handed the cup to Jason before sitting down next to him. As he made himself comfortable he noticed Jason's bruises and felt his smile grow longer. [color=0072bc]"Looks like the captain was your partner today, eh?" [/color]he chuckled and patted him on the back. Jason frowned and gulped down his water greedily before shaking his head. [color=ed1c24]"Man had me looking like a damn ragdoll. I think he has something against me," [/color]he said as he rubbed the back of his neck. Lucas chuckled and shook his head. [color=0072bc]"Nah, the captain does that to all new guards. Says it's his way to [i]'welcome'[/i] the future guards of the castle,"[/color] he scoffed with a grin. [color=0072bc]"In all honesty, I think he just likes to beat people,"[/color] Jason smirked. [color=ed1c24]"Yeah, I noticed," [/color]he chuckled while rubbing his sore arm. Lucas sighed and looked towards the sparing guards. [color=0072bc]"So I heard you've been picked to accompany Elizabeth on her upcoming trip. How in god names did you ever get picked, you just started," [/color]he stated with a frown. Jason gave a sheepish smile and scratched the side of his cheek with a nervous smile. Best to not let people know about Briennas help, it may give him a bit to much attention. [color=ed1c24]"Just lucky I guess," [/color]he said. Lucas scoffed and looked to Jason with a concerned look. [color=0072bc]"You're not very worried are you? You'll be protecting royalty, anything can happen," [/color]Jason simply shrugged. [color=ed1c24]"Meh, I think I'll be fine. Besides, I may be a recruit, but I think I can handle myself," [/color]he chuckled while flexing his right arm. [color=00a651]"Oi, you two welps!" [/color]both Jason and Lucas froze as a hard voice echoed throughout the training grounds. They slowly looked towards the voice and gulped as the captain pointed his dull training sword at the two.[color=00a651] "Break times over, get ready to learn how to fight properly!"[/color] he laughed with a sick grin. Both the recruits sighed and dragged themselves to a world of hurt. [color=0072bc]"Here we go again mate," [/color]Lucas mumbled. [color=ed1c24]"Bury me with dignity," [/color]Jason mumbled back. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jason groaned and cracked his back as he stood to the Queens carragie. His sword was sheathed and he held onto his sheild tightly as he awaited for Elizabeth and Brienna to arrive. Veteran gaurds surrounded the carragie and looked much more qualifiyed to handle this job. Jason just looked out of place. [color=1a7b30]"Alright men listen up!"[/color] Jason's attention was taken by the loud voice of the sargent of his hunit. [color=1a7b30]"Before we head out I want to inform you all of a small bandit party that has been reported to be near our route. We will stay on our route, but I want eyes peeled for any signs of those dirty bastards. Our mission is to protect the Queen at any cost, understood?" [/color]Jason and the rest of the guards gave a quick saulte. After a few more minutes Elizabeth and Brienna arrived and the guards quickly stood at attention. Jason tried to look professinal, but he couldn't help but flash Brienna a smile. [@Wick]