Sunset Valley i remember those soldier boys tripping over themselves to win our praise

He was right to want her protected and safe, seeing as she was the future - inevitably, Thuringwethil would die, and she would rise up to take her place. Or another of the Fos Goufa, if there were any. Seregryn would do her best to keep them away from the position though, as was her right. Still, the girl was not keen on being followed around by adults - or anyone - when she had been raised with such views. In her mind, she was free to do as she pleased, whenever she willed herself to do it. The fact that Gavriel buckled to her sharp tongue was evidence enough of this. If she truly wished, she could remove herself from any situation she disliked. But for now, Seregryn knew that she needed to find Thuringwethil. Even if it meant being watched by a lesser being such as Gavriel.

Nothing will happen to me, she coldly cut through his own words, finishing the sentence he had left hanging. Seregryn was a warrior of Seageda, even if Seageda was no more. She was a future Commander, and believed firmly in her abilities. It would be wise to do as the man heeded, though. So after a moment of gritted teeth and painfully contained frustration, she turned an impassive expression upon Gavriel and added, Let us go.

If he knew where the heda was, they would seek her together.