Blade Maidens: The Hunt – 13

“Dagger’s a good call. Stick with the sword when you can, but always nice to have a back-up or two.”

“Oh, yes. My father always made me keep a knife on me, suppose it’s a habit.”

“Smart man.”

“He’d tell me war stories. Usually the sort you hear songs or read tales about. After a few drinks, though, late at night…he’d get a look and…well.

He told me the real reason he always kept a dagger, like that.”

“…hm. Nevermind. Not a smart man if he says that shit. Better to go out fighting, Rowan. Always.”