Get In Loser, We're Going Hunting

As the man delivered his words, he could see the turmoil on Reila's face. He was laying a lot on her and was letting his expectations be known. As a wolf of his pack, he wanted her to be free from her invisible chains. Chimera was no fool. He knew that it wasn't that easy, but he did expect her to work on it. As long as she was making the effort, whether it took her forward or backward, that was all that he wanted. Perhaps if she saw that she was capable of change, it would speed up her progression. Reila was no dummy. She was no simpering fool, despite her upbringing. If she was determined and she wanted free of her shackles, then she eventually would be. Whether it took months, years, or until the end of her life, as long as she tried, he would be content.

Chimera had barely taken a step with the cart before Reila was trying to stop him. There was worry in her eyes and he sighed yet again. Why did women always have to be like this? He wasn't at risk of bleeding out. If he wanted to push himself, then he should be free to do so. Being the kind of beast that he was, the giant's pale pink eye narrowed as he looked down upon the pleading woman. He knew how to turn this to his advantage.

"I'll stop pulling the cart and we'll stay til morning, but in repayment you'll speak to both Aliana and Dalila about all of this. Deal?" It was no secret that Aliana and Dalila were healers and it was no secret that both were former slaves. Perhaps speaking together, they could come up with some sort of game plan for Reila. If anything, it would force the woman to mingle with others like her. Chi thought it was a decent trade. If she turned down the deal, he wouldn't stop pulling the damn cart until they were home again.

"Chimera Klein"