Later that evening, after the sacrifice

Conall sat looking into the fire.  Something about the flames always drew him in.  He often times found his mind going back to that fateful day.  Conall was already prepared for his journey to the isles, having wiped the blood that had been thrown on his face.  Conall had already sharpened his axes but didn't feel like going to the boats quite yet as he knew few of the other raiders and didn't know quite how that encounter would go.  There was also the fact that he could run into the Earl who was currently not very high on his “[i]to meet[/i]” list after his activities with Reidun.

Harek stood up after having the blood smeared on his face by the priestess and began to look for a place to sit.  After wandering around for a bit he saw a familiar face and moved over to the sitting form.  Even sitting down the figure was unnaturally tall, and his red hair was easily distinguishable.  Harek pounded his hand on the mans back and sat down next to him.

[color=8882be]“So no one has cut that long neck of yours off yet?  That is quite surprising seeing how big of a target you are.”[/color]

Conall instantly knew who the voice belonged to.  He turned to see the only man he had met who could fight him to a draw.  He smiled at the friend he hadn't seen in 2 years. [color=00a651] “As if anyone could touch me.”[/color] Conall boasted with confidence [color=00a651]“I see no one has put you out of your misery old man.”[/color]  Conall now had a wide smile on his face at having his mood significantly increased. 

[color=8882be]“Eh many have tried, all have failed.  One got closer than the others, that is why I decided to take a quick rest here before heading back to the isles.”[/color]  Harek was glad to see the the boastful giant was going on this raid.  Harek knew Conall was worth his weight in the battlefield.

[color=8493ca]“So have you managed to piss off the Earl yet?  You have a magical way with authority that seems to get you in trouble no matter where you go.” [/color] 

Conall held a nervous grin while moving his eyes around trying not to make direct eye contact.  [color=00a651]“I should be in the clear, she did say he wouldn’t do anything anyway.”[/color]
 
[color=8882be]“She?”[/color] Harek let out an exasperated sigh, hand looked up towards the stars.  [color=8882be]“Why is it always women with you?  Someday you’ll either learn to keep it in your pants, or you won't have anymore hands to pull down your pants.”[/color]

[color=00a651]“What do you mean all the time?”[/color]  Conall looked shocked in a sort of funny way [color=00a651]“that was only one other time.  The others I had nothing to do with.”[/color]  Conall having a more serious face [color=00a651]“Besides I think this one is different from the other women we’ve met in our times at sea.  But I doubt it will last either way.”[/color]

[color=8882be]“Just be careful.” [/color] Harek stared into the fire as if looking for something.  Letting out a sigh he slumped backwards and laid on the ground with his hands behind his head.  [color=8882be]“I wonder what the priestess saw in the omens.  Maybe they are terrible and the fleet sinks before even reaching the isles.”[/color]

[color=00a651]“I doubt it.  Your gods always seem to favor you before battle.”[/color]  Conall then looked over to his friend grabbing him by the shoulder and shaking him lightly.  [color=00a651]“Besides how else will they meet the fury of the invincible deartháireacha Conall Cassidy and Harek Hallson?”   [/color]

[color=8882be]“Now what the blazes is a deartháireacha?!?!”[/color]  Harek had a grin back on his face and was laughing. 

Conall just rolled his eyes at Hareks reaction to his statement [color=00a651]“It means brothers.  Though I suppose if we were brothers I got away with the looks, brains, and brawn.” [/color] Conall began laughing as the last of his words came out of his mouth.

[color=8882be]“I have to wonder where you got that confidence from seeing how mirrors exist.”[/color]  Tears were starting to come to his eyes he was laughing so hard.

[color=00a651]“Well the fact that my mirror wouldn't break I think is evidence enough.”[/color]  Conall was finding it hard to breath at this point at how the two of them acted as if they were still kids.

Reidun walked the path along the beach and her eyes searched the groups of men and women for Conall. Once her eyes laid claim to his form she smiled and walked over to him and his friend. She was still wearing her ceremonial garb and was covered in blood.  Carefully she leaned over and whispered into his ear with a soft smile.  [color=f49ac2]“I’ll be cleansing in the waters then retiring for the evening and I’d like you to join me Conall.” [/color] Her lips softly lingered near his ear and she kissed his neck before parting.

She smiled at Harek and nodded respectfully and her hand dragged across Conall’s shoulder and arm as she continued walking towards the water nearest her lodgings. She hoped he would follow. 

Conall perked his head as he felt Reidun’s touch.  Once she had left he turned to Harek with a slight smirk.  [color=00a651]“I believe that was my cue to leave.”[/color]  He said standing up and beginning to follow her.  [color=00a651]“I'll see you tomorrow when we load up for the raid.”[/color]  He said turning his head so Harek could hear him.  Conall raised his hand to wave as he retreated into the night.

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