She stood there, watching over her post, but her mind was far from the castle walls. She worried over Kobel and his safety. The fight had surely begun by now and the outcome was unknown. The king of Pristra was vicious, while Kobel had held onto his own humanity. He didn't want the unnecessary bloodshed, while the king of Pristra wouldn't care for any loss of life he may cause, be it demon or not.
“Foreman,” a deep voice invaded her thoughts, “Foreman, it's time for the changing of the guards,” the commander's voice startled her.
Quickly, she looked up at him, “yes, sir,” she said as she started to step away from her post. Suddenly, she had a thought, “Commander, may I request something of you?” she inquired.
“It depends on the request, Foreman,” he appeared agitated with her.
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