Blacktail Deer Plateau Life sure can try to put love through it

She nodded at his words, glad he respected them but knowing the truth.  She was getting older, and while she could fight, she was only so strong.  Speed had always been her greatest asset in a fight, but as her reflexes dulled with age, it would become more and more a balancing act.  Her mind didn't tend to dwell on such things, though; instead she took the praise for what it was worth and offered a smile in return.

Aye.  I don't think that will be necessary here.  Had Raleska stayed, she'd have held the protection of Rusalka.  As it was, unless they found her, she was on her own with her choices.  We'll keep a lookout, but I don't think she wanted to be followed.