The Samurai graciously accepted, bowed her head, and then hurried away. On the swaying deck, she moved swiftly and soon found her target.
The Head Warrior lay stiffly on a cotton blanket, his robust upper body partially exposed, with a white cloth wrapped around his back that had been struck by an arrow. The white cloth bore slight bloodstains, indicating that the wound had been treated, and the bleeding had been stopped.
Annatri carefully examined the location of the wound before changing her expression to one of pride and loudly asked,
"Eagle Warrior Head, His Highness sent me to visit you. Are you severely injured?"
Hearing the familiar voice, Bertade slowly raised his head and looked solemnly at the female warrior.