“May I take a seat, “she asks smiling pointing to a nearby chair.

“Yes of course.”

“No I did not however, ”she says sitting down, “I was forced to remind myself she is a soldier therefore it is a part of who she is.”

“I to was absent thought as it is a part of who my wife is as well, although my mind has found acceptance my heart has not.” The more Tina spoke the more Molly saw herself in her. Being the wife or woman of a soldier was a daunting task.

“Your wife and my woman prior to departing did not—–.”

“Apologies for rude interruption what is the name of your woman?”

“Shane, “she responds bashfully.

“Shane the name hails from the sea does it not?”

“Yes her partial heritage derives from Cordelia.”

“Were her family lives stilled?”

“No, they were not her family were removed from this world many years ago.”

“Apologies.”

“No need, “she says smiling, “I find it amusing how well we’ve embraced each other.”

“I am grateful for Kits presence but it is welcoming to engage in conversation with another whose feelings match my own.”

“When our woman return our friendly embrace will be welcomed with confusion.”

“Confusion why so?”

“Before their departure they did not agree on much and felt each other stood in the way of own personal causes.” Hearing Bette had unintentionally made an enemy came as no surprise to Tina, in response she could do nothing more than smile.

“Yes, that describes my wife perfectly a blessing to me and a curse to others.”

“As it does my woman, “she says returning her smile, “Stubborn, bullhead, and always right.”

“You sure our women are not the same, “she says jokingly.

“I pray to the Gods they are not.”

“As do I.”

“I’ve filled your ears with enough words rest and see us both rise in proper hour, “she says standing to her feet.

“Molly, “she turns around to face her, “Queen Avile is there word on her health?”

“She rest under the watchful eye of Ascara within her chambers if it had not been for you or Kit I am afraid the queen would have succumbed to her injuries a deep gratitude from us all.”