“Eat, woman,” he bellowed, leaning over her, prepared to force the remainder of her meal into her opened mouth. She waited for an explanation owing to his dejected looks and immobility, but received none, leading her to believe the matter of his captivity was graver than she had expected.” The giant gave her a pensive look and remained in his place. I shall not attempt to stop you or alert the others, as promised.” “If you wish to revisit your home, you are more than welcome to return to it. I would give you more, but unfortunately cannot spare anything beyond that.” She stood back from him, expecting him to take his leave, but he only stood in his place, looked down at the rations in his hand, and sighed. “That should last you a day if you are careful. “I cannot disagree.” She smiled at him and handed him a few rations for his impending journey. “The weapon in my hand does not matter as much as the skill behind it.” “I am well-trained, woman, unlike most of your men,” the giant scoffed. I would be inclined to offer you a more agreeable weapon should you like to stay.” “I shall be sorry to lose you as a soldier.
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