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The past few days had been relatively uneventful; at least for Kayden himself. Some sword practice here and there, a fair amount of sleep, a team meeting or two. Veronica and he seemed to have come to a small understanding, thankfully. They had not suffered through a grueling argument or fight in a week, which was a first. Perhaps their talk, along with Kayden venting some frustrations with the boys™ helped ease his mind. He was glad he could break bread with Jorah and Auberon, if only for a short moment. Kayden was all for friendly rivalries, but they were all in the same gilded cage. Unfortunately the gaoler had let a rabid beast into the cage, by the looks of it.

Kayden had gathered a rumor of something strange going on, but he paid it little mind, thinking it a normal whisper after Luin and the other ominous news from afar they had heard. He was confident enough in his own skills and those of his peers that nothing was truly dangerous in the walls of Garreg Mach, but the Archbishop's words and Michail's stern visage showed him he'd made a wrong assumption. This Captain Kalliope certainly had thei- 
 
[color=4851AA][sub]"Wow,"[/sub][/color] he whispered when he saw her. His well-formed jaw went slack for a few moments until his mind caught up with himself and he cleared his throat quietly. He had known of Captain Kalliope, but he'd yet to see her until just today and Goddess she was attractive. He immediately knew he would go and speak to her, because he was a reckless fool like that. But that would be later. For now, the room erupted into a buzz of commotion and his team was just beside him. He crossed his arms and turned on the wooden aisle, glancing at the others, which of course included Rudolph and Veronica. 

[color=4851AA]"This looks problematic. I'm sure you'll follow the protocol. Rudolph, you might be safer than the rest of us for obvious reasons, but don't take any unnecessary risks, regardless. Veronica, don't let your head get to you, and before you say anything I'll be sure to do the same. And uh..."[/color] He faced forward, statuesque and clearly attempting to seem as if he were some grim commander. He closed his eyes and lifted his chin. [color=4851AA]"I'll go speak to this Captain Kalliope for um, more information. Guard schedules and what not. It's only responsible."[/color]

He glanced at the other team leaders, gauging their reactions and doing his best not to gauge the reactions of his own teammates. Truth be told, beyond his libido and rivalries with the others, he truly was a bit worried. Garreg Mach was well protected, but it held the future of the three lands all in one juicy spot. Anarchists and raiders would gain more than they ever could hope for if they torched the place down with the students inside it.