Swiftcurrent Creek scheming at the cauldron

"Wait, Bazi. If its alright, I wish to be the lead outrider."

Bazi halted mid-step and turned her head over her shoulder to stare at him. It was his frankness that caught her off guard, not the question - she had every intention to ask him to take the job. His hunger was both commendable and.. a little worrying. It occurred to Bazi that she might need to promote him out of harm's way sooner rather than later - keep your friends close, keep your enemies closer, and keep your competitors in your inner circle.

"Yes," she replied, a little put out that she would no longer be giving him a gift. "I was going to suggest it. Let's work out the details later. You'll need colleagues."