In the Pleasant Company of Gerrad Once Again

[Gerrad]

As he turned away...the distant sound of a Rangers horn greeted his ears. He listened intently as the sound repeated itself two more times then turned back to the Lady Halethala. His shoulders slumped slightly in dissapointment at having to abandon the Lady's cause , yet the call could nae be ignored,

"I am truly sorry M'Lady but we shall have ter wait a while before we go after thy Heirloom...We are being called to the Glen "

"God speed to ye M'Lady and iffn ye need anything ye have just to ask of me and i shall do me best "

Bowing low quickly, then mounting his horse, he rides out at a furious pace .

[Halethala]

Her eyes had flown wide in complete surprise at his gentle teasing . . . Oh but he’d been serious! To ride with the Rangers again . . disguised as one of them? The thought was tantalizing indeed . . .
Then the call had come, not completely unexpected . . she’d not missed the rising tensions in the household, the increased guards, the tersely whispered conversations between the King and Lord Hawkmoon . . something was afoot . .

“Of course, Gerrad . . your duties lie foremost here, in defense of this home . . I reiterate my former wish . . <<Trust that you and your men will never stray from my thoughts . . or my constant prayers for your safety. . .>>

She stood still, watching the dust devour his retreating back. . .

A soft smile caressed her mischievous face as she turned away . . to seek the Lady Dream. Perhaps that Ranger uniform may come in handy, after all . .