Grim Omens

We watched as Astrid finished her meal, consisting of a rather large sandwich and some juice. Since this was the first time we'd met outside of a battlefield, I wasn't really sure of what to make of her. Looking at her right now, she seemed no different than any other player we'd met in this game. 

"So," She said as she gulped down the bit of her sandwich. "I have something to tell you." She glared at me. I hesitated. Was I supposed to say something?

"Uh, I'm listening?" 

"Good!" She declared loudly. Then, her expression turned more serious. "You see," She explained. "Yesterday, there was a meeting among the players that happened to be in Baile Chailce. Naturally, I attended and so did the person who hired me." She hesitated. "Well, you already know Victoria, so no point in being all hush hush."