“I will go and recover the elf,” Kira said. “You stay here, keep the fortress running smoothly and try not to provoke Ariadne too much.”
Ayla’s expression was grim as she beheld the bristling warrior. “I don’t like your tone, Kira.”
“I don’t care for your behavior,” Kira replied. “It’s reckless.”
“I haven’t done anything yet,” Ayla pointed out calmly.