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I was awoken by a knock on my door. Blinking rapidly, I rubbed my face, surprised to see that hours had passed and not the minutes, which is what it felt like. I stood and answered the door to find Gunnar outside wearing thick leather armor with bow in hand.
“It's time, Audan. The men are waking and beginning to assemble outside the gates.”
“Thank you, Gunnar. I will be with you shortly.” Gunnar left and I shut my door. Sada awoke as well and quickly donned her dress.
“Did you sleep well?” I asked.
“I did but now is not the time for this.” Sada avoided eye contact with me and quickly walked to the corner of the hovel reaching for my thick leather gambeson. “We need to put on your armor.” I walked to her swiftly and gripped her hands turning her into me.
“Do not be like this; no
