The future held in suspense

Dark ears perked as she was asked to stay. The brow above her missing eye arched as she was then given the position of lieutenant. The big woman could see the wisdom in the decision. Who had seen more battle than she, after all? She would offer what help she could.

As others began to disperse, the ashen dame rose and moved closer to the rest of the bunch so that they could speak more easily. Resin seated herself in a position that would turn the lot of them into a circle of bodies. All the better to hear one another and give proper attention.