Hideaway Strath taigiroku

she does not remember passing the northgate. it never occurred to her that they were so contained here; now she considers the value of it.

we're safe from an attack, but in the wrong situation—
no; she could not fathom this place falling to anyone. he was glib with his humility and satsu found it did not suit him.

these people—giants! barbarians! though not cowards.

—satsu. he says her name with a grin twisting his lips.
are you loyal?

warmth floods her face. apprehension coiling around her throat. but she nods; what else can she do?
loyalty is important.
what would happen if the opposite proved true?