The Pursuit of a Raid - Part 1

"You don't need to say anything," Nolan assured him. "I am aware that human beings are illogical creatures. I've been accused by multiple women of being too logical in my approach… Though, I just thought, I would point out the inconsistency before others did. You will have to lay claim to her, in one form or another."

"I do not wish to claim her," Vol said firmly.

"Then you would allow others to do so?" Nolan asked.

"No."

"Then you have already claimed her, in one manner or another, have you not?" Nolan said, smiling. "Apologies, once more I am being excessively logical."

"Are we done?" Vol asked.

"If you wish to be. We have our plan, for now. We shall target the villages to the east of Ernest, staying clear of Solgrim, where Gorm and Jok were slain. That should at least keep us a distance away from Oliver Patrick's ire," Nolan said. "Tomorrow, we shall take to the mountains, and all that awaits us there."