The Sunspire I'm just sitting here remembering how your lips taste

Bernard had not been too far off after all and, when he approached, Wraen greeted him with a happy smile and wagging tail. "Sure, I did," she replied with a cheeky confidence. "I am going to abuse my leader privileges and appeal to your gentleman's manners," she went on, a mischievous glint in her eyes. "You are to come with me over to the vale there," she beckoned in the general direction of the Tindome's former territories. "Will do some scouting and evaluation of the lands there. And - in case there are bears around, I need a bait," the joke turned out pretty dark, but she softened it with smile. She would never let any harm come to Bernard, if it was in her power to prevent it.