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Danny’s ears flickered in a way that told Jain he was hearing a strange noise in the distance and it was a warning she payed attention as she turned him from the edge of the forest and rode back towards the road. That’s when she caught wind that Hector’s Squad was in the woods at the edge of the road.

Danny wasn’t as fast as a horse but he was more surefooted so the distance worked itself out as they covered the ground as quickly as she could but found she was too late.

[color=gold]HECTOR[/color]
There in a bad way was one of her Troopers and his leg was in a Bear Trap and they had stirred a small group of shufflers that had got Young Ben. The sight didn’t chill her with fear; oh no it chilled her with a cold fury at the stupidity of his death but she held all that inside her as best she could while projecting only Disappointment as she exhaled before addressing the Squad.

[color=167855][b]Bad way to begin our trip people; “People would think we ain't done this before”[/b][/color] she sighs and looks every man over continuing. [color=167855][b]This ain't no Jambore Boys and Girls
Take his kit and remember I expect none of you will step off the road les its orders or an attack. [/b][/color]

Then she moves Danny closer to Hector and softly reminds him of their duties [color=167855][b]I and You are expected to say his name an how he went at All Souls; I dislike public speaking so let's see if we can keep such future activity at bay. [/b][/color]

Her eyes show the pain she feels as she is forced to remember that everyone in this expedition is her responsibility and why she has always fought to be nothing but a Scout and never a Leader. But she turns Danny suddenly and heads back to the Column hoping she can keep her emotions in check.

[color=167855][b]Pull em in![/b][/color] she shouts out hating to even have to raise her voice to be heard.
[color=gold]APRIL[/color]
For the next few hours the only thing that ceased her mother henning the Troopers one and all was April’s Dog bearing a message in its collar and as she took it she looked over At Kilo wishing he was more than compact muscle and teeth.

She read the Message then sent the dog back with a piece of black yarn tied to it’s collar to tell her friend and Scout to consider the search off and head to the Falls

[color=gold]MAISY[/color]
Jain rode over to her Second in Command and once beside her sighed finally saying something about the death [color=167855][b]Well Young Ben is dead so I’m sure the Troopers will be feeling it when we make the Falls about 6 more mile. 

I know they are veterans of the sweeper teams but walking into a bear trap, I don’t understand. The morale of the column just took its first blow[/b][/color]

Jain shakes her head and pouts a little [color=167855][b]Ain't like I signed on as a Troop Commander, I’m a Scout, a loner and Best I ever figgered was I was to be a Scout Warden with a piece of map and 6 men to cover it.
Guess like Ben you never know[/b][/color]

Then Jain resilient as always smiles as they ride the last few miles to the Falls.