[Thenamir]

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Re: Pay Attention!

Thenamir went ashen as he caught Taradan’s stare, withering and accusing, and realized he should have been intent on their safety and possible threats. No matter how rustic they seemed, a reconaissance was not a time for practical jokes -- he was not proving himself very well. Had Taradan been one of the enemy, they would have been caught flat-footed, and probably would be dead or captured. He hung his head as Taradan explained what he had seen in his sortie.

He looked up, though, as Taradan described the camp and the men he’d seen. A smouldering fire rekindled in his eyes – the description sounded too much like his memory of his dead wife’s attackers. He tried not to look overeager as the black-haired rider said that he had a plan. But he could not help but have his say.

“It sounds like an opportune time to catch one of them unawares and find out their purposes,” Thenamir mused aloud.

Taradan rounded on Thenamir. “You just said there are too many of them for that.”

Thenamir dismissed the venom. “I’m not suggesting a frontal assault. They have laid their weapons aside and are distracted roasting and eating that goat. They believe themselves to be safe and secure -- no watch. Surely with stealth, a good plan, and a bit of luck, one separated from the others can be captured, either now while they are full and dull of wit, or when they fall asleep.” Thenamir turned to the other two who noncommitally watched the interplay between the outlanders. “What do you think?” he asked them with a raised eyebrow.

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