jolliest bunch of assholes this side of the nuthouse [raid meeting]

Valdís wasn't surprised to hear her wife wanted to join the raiding party. She'd have been surprised if it had been any other way. Though as Ásvor mentioned that she'd prefer for Valdís to stay behind she glanced at her lover, head tilted slightly to the side until she realized the look in her wife's eyes. Ah, yes, they had a child now. How reckless of her not to consider the potential implications should the raid turn unexpectedly violent. Having participated in the blood raid of Talis into Celestial, she knew well how things could go south. Valdís leaned over, seeking to gently nuzzle her lover. She understood. "My wife speaks with a wisdom I often lack. Yes, I choose to remain here and fulfill my duties as Guardsmen and look after our borders while the raiding party is away."