WARNING: GRAPHIC DESCRIPTION OF VIOLENCE, READERS BEWARE.
“We’re outnumbered!” Asa gestured quickly when Kalliope crouched into a defensive position, sparks of magic crackling around her hands.
“Even with the knights and guards outside?”
Asa listened for a moment.
“Yes.”
Kalliope narrowed her eyes, “Magic?”
Asa shook her head.
“Don’t know. Even without, we’re still outnumbered. There might be another ambush beyond the trees”
The Sorceress raised her eyebrows, biting out, “Peachy.”
Surprise and anxiety made Kalliope curt despite not meaning to. Asa didn’t seem to mind however.
The Assassin Princess stripped off her heavy outer layer, “Turn out all the lights. Get into a corner. Protect your back and flanks.”
That was easy enough. Kalliope squeezed herself in between a far stat
