SOFT BROWN EYES, concealed by his own distinct mask, refused to remove themselves from the mercenary. Although his time openly among their army was short, already, the prince himself could see that his younger sibling had taken certain liberties in the company she kept around her. Over half of their campaign since leaving the southern islands was overcome with dealing with men ruled by mere monetary value — pirates, brigands, mercenaries, all were painted with the same coarse brush.
❛ I do not trust one such as you to serve my sister. ❜ Conrad states plainly, gilded arms crossed with an abrupt impertinence. He did not seek to judge based upon profession, walk of life, but the lifeline of their very world hung in the balance — for one burdened such as he, he could not afford to relax. ❛ Men who work for coin are only as reliable as the gold paying for their blade. ❜
@rigelmerc ♡ ‘d for a starter.
