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Kaskara watched the young man struggle to find the words, and then winced slightly as he stumbled over his manners. Kas didn't believe that pleases and thank-yous had to be said; the only thing she required was a respectful manner. The words weren't necessary if the actions were clear. But since he wanted to be polite, Kaskara returned it with a nod. "I'm fine, Jorunn. Thanks." It was clear he was patrolling the borders, so she motioned with her nose for him to continue, and she walked beside him.

After a moment of silence, she looked at him with a grin. "Working on your warden trade?" The questions was soft, unobtrusive, wondering if that was what he was doing. Whatever it was, Kaskara wanted to know this young man, the one her brother found wandering the north and had taken under his wing. They walked along the border, each pausing at various spots, and Kaskara was content to let the silence linger. She didn't need words to know the boy; his actions would prove his mettle.