Spring 1096 SR
Charlaine sat on her horse, waiting for the captain. However, when Sister Giselle appeared, much to everyone’s surprise, she wasn’t wearing her armour.
“Are you not leading us today, Captain?” asked Aurelia.
“As a matter of fact, no,” Giselle replied. “It’s time I start delegating that responsibility to others. Sister Charlaine will lead the patrol this morning.”
“Sister Charlaine?” said Erika. “But she doesn’t have the seniority!”
“Nevertheless, I have decided it’s time she takes command.”
Erika’s face turned red.
“You have command, Sister Charlaine," continued Giselle. "You know what to do?”
“Aye, Captain.”
“Good, then be on your way, I want you back here by noon.”
Charlaine urged her horse to the front of the column. “Erika, you’re with me. Aurelia, you and Dani
