Noctisardor Bypass into their punching bag

he smiled; it was the nature of things. "i vould not expect you to know them vell. you have only just returned," and here he gave the young commander an expression that suggested her sheepishness was not warranted. she was young, but the pack was settled. she would have time to know them by heart, as he did.
"ve have a strong alliance vith duskfire. i am not above trading my skills for vhatever ve need. there is merit in trade." past the days of no alliances he had intended; rivenwood was stronger for them.
a pause. "vould you like me to show you vhere the mint is? i mean to gather some for myself, to dry."