[color=A0A0A0][h2]Fleuri Jodeau[/h2][/color]

As the knights assembled, Fleuri thought about what they were up against.  The camp was fortified by stakes or spikes, and judging from what he had glimpsed of the camp, it probably held a good number of bandits.  It appeared that they were still unaware of the trap closing in around them, but the knights would have to capitalize on it quickly, before somebody realized something was amiss.  [i]Were those sentries at the end of their shifts, or the start?  I suppose it doesn't matter- they're already surrounded on four sides,[/i] he contemplated as he fiddled with his armor, ensuring everything was properly fastened.

As anticipation of the attack grew, Fleuri contemplated his role.  His skills and armaments were of little use in a shield wall- he didn't carry a shield when on foot, and his greatsword required ample space to use effectively.  Regardless, he was intent on doing whatever he could to ensure the success of the attack.  He glanced at the fortifications ahead, and the answer slowly came to him.  With a plan in mind, he approached the leader of the group, intent on coordinating it with her.

"Those stakes aren't much of a danger on foot, but they'll slow our charge," he spoke to Aria.  "If you would allow me to take care of them before the flank pushes through, it would allow an easier advance."

When the signal to attack was given, in the form of magical flares that lit up the darkening sky, Fleuri was ready.  As planned beforehand, he charged forward to the camp's spike fortifications ahead of the others.  He swung his greatsword in a wide, low arc, cutting them down and sending the wooden stakes flying.  With two swings, he managed to create a nearly ten foot wide gap in the fortifications, providing an unobstructed path to the camp- but also giving the bandit crossbowmen an unobstructed line of fire at Fleuri.

"The path is clear!" he shouted back at the knights behind him as he stepped back, trusting that they would advance forward and shield him from missile fire.  He had done his part, and he knew better than to charge ahead blindly.  It was now up to Aria, Elodie, and the others.

[i]Reon, goddess of the sun, please let my trust in them not be misplaced,[/i] he silently prayed, uncomfortable at being exposed to enemy crossbow fire even for a moment.

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