Shortly after the Grove of TyLin, as the group is breaking camp after rescuing Alexis from the bloated river zombie, Rask approaches Alexis. Rask is unarmed, all of Rask’s weapons are with his horse and pack.
“Alexis, I’d like to apologize and express my gratitude. You have put up with for more from me than I have any right to have expected. You are a good leader, I am grateful to be able to join with you and the Crimson Calling. I didn’t understand your… the value… and righteousness… of sparing the life of an enemy.”
“Anyhow, I am thankful for all you’ve done, your insights and your leadership. I’m pretty rough around the edges, and can be pretty raw, but I’m working on… staying more centered. This is new territory for me, not killing my enemies, staying focused on that… is… seems to be helping. Thank you. I hope that I am able to show you that I am… thinking more clearly, and that I will follow your lead, and orders, as we move forward through this this mist and our enemies.”
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Alexis listens, then breathes out through his nose—half a sigh, half relief.
“Feels good to hear that,” he says. “Keep on that path, Rask. You’ll find it steadier than the one behind us.”
He gives a faint grin, tugs the brim of his hat down in acknowledgment, and goes back to tightening his saddle straps.
Rask nods appreciatively.
“Thanks you Alexis.”
He smiles gratefully, just a bit of a smile really, but genuine and thankful.