Calling all Rangers

[Ranger Nicholas]

He had left with a heavy heart, for he hated to leave behind a woman that he cared for and who was ill. But Nicholas had to trust that Sadhbh's brother knew what was best for her. besides, if he'd linger around that delicate and witty creature any longer, Nicholas feared to fall completely and irrevocably for her charms. Judging from her brother's reaction towards his attentions towards the Kent woman, he also knew, however, that his interest was viewed disfavourably. Aah, it would be better to leave before things got out of hand and him into deep trouble.

Yet, he wished he would have something more personal from her to keep during his journey...Bah, idle thought of a love struck fool.

As he was instructed Nicholas met with another ranger in the village of Sommerville. there they discussed the latest happenings and the threat to Windstorm coming from the Frankish realm. It was there that Nicholas took out the small bags tied with herbs by lady Sadhbh and found one bag in particular which he quickly hid inside his own shirt. Half of the other bags he gave to his comrade and together they then mounted up to meet with the rest of the men in the meeting place deep in the woods.

On his ride there Nicholas took out that one particular bag once again and looked at it closer. It was not simple linen but a handkerchief, embroidered with a dove nestled within a stylized letter K. Holding the bag against his nose, Nicholas smelled the slightest hint of perfume....

He smiled while riding, and was one of the happiest men alive at that moment.

[sadhbh]

*The morning was warm and true when Sadhbh rose and made herself ready for the day. It was her habit to go to church and pray a while after breaking fast and then either take to walking the meadows and gather herbs or take a turn in the gardens. She recalled how Becca long ago seemed uncomfortable about cleaning in her presence so she tried to keep out of the servants way till they had readied for the presence of a guest.

This day she took some parchment with her and what she used to paint. It was a merry sight to find Edwin walking behind her at a distance. On seeing them, one would imagine that he was a lenghty shadow of some stranger who followed. In a way it was true for it was Kent that watched Sadhbh and Kent watched well.

Sadhbh; on seeing the herbs; thought back on the batch of tonic and ointments she made. Some were at this very minute travelling to a place only she could imagine. In her heart she prayed that those healing goods would nae be used; that they would find peace whereever they went. Where were the Rangers now, where did they travel to...were they well and safe?. Sir Nicholas came to her mind, she recalled his words, his voice, how he could smile at times. Sadhbh smiled a little and closed her eyes*be well, be safe *she whispered just before Edwin spoke*
What was that m'Lady?
*Sadhbh smiled looking back, she shook her head* thoughts, idle thoughts. Thank ye for allowing me tae come here this morn *soon she was set to paint the scene before her. It was glorious. Windstorm just as the sun awakened fully behind it.

Edwin nodded and took to take a discreet distance. He was tired, very tired. He wondered about Sadhbh, how on earth could she stay awake for so long!. Had she some magic within her blood?. He shook his head and crossed his arms posing a manly gaze as he leaned against the tree. His head bobbed a little as sleep taunted him till he felt it steal him away from Sadhbhs quite company*