Alpine Lake gone before it ever melts the ice

Let me know if the placement of assuming her fear for him is too accurate, given she never did say it to him. I can edit them out if need be!

Sakari was quick to protest. Perhaps the warden had done more damage by means of his threat than he had originally intended. At least she knew to fear him. This would lead to fewer disputes between them in the future... hopefully.

So be it. Arashi replied coldly, giving in. There was no motivation in him to stand here and continue to argue about such a simple thing. She had said they were meant to be "swift" after all, right? Standing here was far from that.