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She smiled softly, shyly at both the praise and the mirth in Eshamun's voice. Ragna had feared that the Ekar-aji's sacrifice might break her heart and her spirit, but it did not seem to be so. We are strong, all of us. We will do well, she said.

The Shieldmaiden was proud of the work she had done in tracking the large game in their hunting grounds. It had taken a great deal of effort to learn their patterns and habits, but now Ragna felt comfortable in her understanding of them. Just as she was proud of her hunting efforts, she took great pride in her skills as a guardian and defender, and she was pleased that had been recognized. I am afraid I have never taught before, she replied, still smiling. We will learn together.