Blacktail Deer Plateau Praying for Love, and Paying in Naivety

Despite her worry over Siqsa, Ruenna was found herself enjoying her conversation with Corvus more and more as it continued. The man seemed to have an intuitive wisdom about others-- a kind of insight that most mercenaries lacked (or perhaps, ignored). Just from this short conversation alone, Ruenna could tell that Corvus was an asset to the pack in more ways than one. He was definitely worth the second chance he he had received. 

Rue nodded her agreement. "The Plateau already has one counselor, Elixir. She is quite skilled at what she does-- she.. she pulls the troubles right out of your heart and helps you face them." Rue's expression grew thoughtful as she recalled the night Elixir had counseled her through the terrors of her past. "I wouldn't want to step on her toes in that domain... but I think I could find my niche in assisting our packmates and leaders with the more.. practical matters." Elixir was an excellent therapist, but she did have a way about her that felt a bit... dreamy or idealistic or naive or.. something. Rue didn't quite have the exact word to describe Elixir's demeanor, but Rue had a feeling that it was the reason Elixir had been passed over for the promotion that Rue had instead received. 

Rue very much liked Corvus's suggested approach to assisting Siqsa. "Mercenary training is the perfect place to start with him. Truly, I doubt he would cooperate with any kind of character training... if he knew that's what you were doing." The corner of Rue's mouth quirked in amusement at the idea of Siqsa being more or less tricked into character growth and development. Even if it didn't amount to anything else, combat training would at least allow both Corvus and Siqsa to further develop their mercenary trades.