She screamed, loud and piercing, a trembling hand covering her
mouth to muffle her shrieks. He was dead; she’d been told he was
dead – Gregor Clegane, he had thrust a lance through his chest
during the Battle at the Mummer’s Ford. Jeyne had mourned him,
wept for him, even though Beric Dondarrion never even knew her
name.
It'd taken a certain level of cunning and an inordinate amount of vigilance for the Brotherhood Without Banners to survive and fight for as long as they did. Having men posted at several points to watch the perimeter of their camp for the night was one routine tactic.
Anguy was the first to spot the figure climbing the hill, whistling to gain the attention of the other sentinels, Beric being one of them while Harwin was the other. Slowly, he drew his sword as he made his way around, getting a different vantage point as swiftly as caution would allow him.
The silhouette became more defined as he approached closer, the curves distinguishing the figure as a woman. Though she seemed alone, precautionary measures had to be taken. With a gentle press of the tip of his blade against her back, he commanded her to turn.
And turn, she did, revealing herself to be a young girl. He examined her just as she did him though he was less guarded and more stern, driven by purpose. Yet when her eyes met his one good one, he was greeted with a shriek -- though to her credit, she'd caught herself after a moment.
He raised an eyebrow in confusion, though he kept his sword raised. His lips parted to inquire, but the words died there as Anguy joined him.
"It's the patch of scars that always gets 'em." The archer looked then to northerner who followed just a few steps after.
Yet before he could shoot back with his own remark, his gaze fell upon the young girl's face, impassivity swiftly turning to recognition. "Milady, it is good to see you." There was short-lived relief there before his smile sunk into a frown, realizing the state of her no doubt.
"Jeyne Poole," Harwin said, more to Beric than Anguy. "Vayon Poole's daughter."
Harwin's assurance alone was enough, though the names were only vaguely familiar. Lowering his sword, he dipped his head. "My apologies." He offered a hand towards her. "We mean you no harm so long as you mean us none as well."
His eyes fell to her bloodied feet and with a nod of acknowledgment, he said, "Thoros can see to your wounds."