"Maybe I should stick with my gut an' just back out," he agreed ruefully with the General's advice. If he was in a fight with anyone serious there were depressingly few opponents who couldn't overpower him if he stepped in close. Not something he like to admit, but there wasn't any point in denying it, either.
The question of whether or not Tal had a concussion soon became moot when the elegant unicorn joined them. The courier ducked his head with a gratefully murmured: "Thanks, Zuriel," before submitting to her magical ministrations.
He sighed in relief when the headache disappeared, and as the companion stepped back he stretched refreshed muscles and lifted his shield and spear once more. "Right. I'm ready when you are," he called to his teacher, giving a sharp nod - without the wince this time.
The question of whether or not Tal had a concussion soon became moot when the elegant unicorn joined them. The courier ducked his head with a gratefully murmured: "Thanks, Zuriel," before submitting to her magical ministrations.
He sighed in relief when the headache disappeared, and as the companion stepped back he stretched refreshed muscles and lifted his shield and spear once more. "Right. I'm ready when you are," he called to his teacher, giving a sharp nod - without the wince this time.
